An Account of the Life and Character of Alexander Adam, LL.D., Rector of the High School of EdinburghD. Schaw, 1810 - 162 من الصفحات |
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... which it is too soon for them to think ; but he cannot fail to attach to himself their best affections , and , when he pleases , to lead them to their tasks in the true spirit of study . Nicol , A female relation of a family , in 70.
... which it is too soon for them to think ; but he cannot fail to attach to himself their best affections , and , when he pleases , to lead them to their tasks in the true spirit of study . Nicol , A female relation of a family , in 70.
الصفحة 136
... affections are then contracted ; but he that mingles in an unconstrained manner with the young , who are entering into the world , evinces a soul of uncommon strength , and a heart expanded with the purest regard for his species . Like ...
... affections are then contracted ; but he that mingles in an unconstrained manner with the young , who are entering into the world , evinces a soul of uncommon strength , and a heart expanded with the purest regard for his species . Like ...
الصفحة 149
... affection about the head . His death was attributed partly to those domestic unhappinesses which have been mentioned , and , in a great measure , to ex- treme grief at the deplorable state of his son's health . This young gentleman ...
... affection about the head . His death was attributed partly to those domestic unhappinesses which have been mentioned , and , in a great measure , to ex- treme grief at the deplorable state of his son's health . This young gentleman ...
الصفحة 153
... affection than any other person to whom I was not related by the most indissoluble ties . I cannot forbear quoting , from the poem of an unfortunate authour , three stanzas , which are at present peculiarly applicable : " Fair , with my ...
... affection than any other person to whom I was not related by the most indissoluble ties . I cannot forbear quoting , from the poem of an unfortunate authour , three stanzas , which are at present peculiarly applicable : " Fair , with my ...
الصفحة 156
... affection and gratitude . " It was believed for some time that Dr Adam had died intestate ; but , upon more minute investigation , it was discovered that his settle- ments were perfectly complete . Though he was very prudent in the ...
... affection and gratitude . " It was believed for some time that Dr Adam had died intestate ; but , upon more minute investigation , it was discovered that his settle- ments were perfectly complete . Though he was very prudent in the ...
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الصفحة 126 - At thirty man suspects himself a fool ; Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan ; At fifty chides his infamous delay, Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve; In all the magnanimity of thought Resolves and re-resolves; then dies the same.
الصفحة 93 - My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
الصفحة 56 - One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
الصفحة 103 - More especially, we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
الصفحة 3 - I have often thought that there has rarely passed a life of which a judicious and faithful narrative would not be useful.
الصفحة 187 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air : and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
الصفحة 53 - I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
الصفحة 36 - Whatever his hand found to do, he did it with all his might.
الصفحة 106 - For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law...
الصفحة 184 - And in the Burial Service we pray that God will ' suffer us not at our last hour for any pains of death to fall from