Elements of General Knowledge: Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and Science : Designed Chiefly for the Junior Students in the Universities, and the Higher Classes in Schools, Volume 1Printed at the Press of H. Maxwell, for F. Nichols, Philadelphia, 1805 |
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Pagina 4
... and enlarge the current of knowledge . By studies thus diversified the mind is supplied with copious materials for the serious reflexions of re- tirement , or the lively intercourse of society ; it 4 . THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER .
... and enlarge the current of knowledge . By studies thus diversified the mind is supplied with copious materials for the serious reflexions of re- tirement , or the lively intercourse of society ; it 4 . THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER .
Pagina 5
... lively intercourse of society ; it is ena- bled , by the combination of many particular ideas , to form those general principles , which it is always ea- ger to embrace , which are of great use in the conduct of life , and may prove in ...
... lively intercourse of society ; it is ena- bled , by the combination of many particular ideas , to form those general principles , which it is always ea- ger to embrace , which are of great use in the conduct of life , and may prove in ...
Pagina 17
... lively recollection of facts . St. Mark and St. Luke are entitled to all the credit of contemporary Biogra phers , as they were enabled to trace the truth to its source , in consequence of living in habits of the closest intimacy with ...
... lively recollection of facts . St. Mark and St. Luke are entitled to all the credit of contemporary Biogra phers , as they were enabled to trace the truth to its source , in consequence of living in habits of the closest intimacy with ...
Pagina 26
... lively and affecting anecdotes distinctly and circumstantially related , among many other astonishing instances of his divine power , that with a portion of food , the most disproportionate to their wants , he satisfied the hungry ...
... lively and affecting anecdotes distinctly and circumstantially related , among many other astonishing instances of his divine power , that with a portion of food , the most disproportionate to their wants , he satisfied the hungry ...
Pagina 27
... lively image of moral per- fection which had indeed filled and elevated the imagi- nation of Plato and Cicero ; but which they as well as all other ancient philosophers in the widest circle of their observation had sought for in vain ...
... lively image of moral per- fection which had indeed filled and elevated the imagi- nation of Plato and Cicero ; but which they as well as all other ancient philosophers in the widest circle of their observation had sought for in vain ...
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Elements of General Knowledge: Introductory to Useful Books in the ..., Volume 1 Henry Kett Volledige weergave - 1805 |
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Pagina 38 - The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith, makes up the highest perfection.
Pagina 23 - ... her the cities which he set in flames, the countries which he ravaged and destroyed, and the miserable distress of all the inhabitants of the earth.
Pagina 31 - Some Passages of the Life and Death of John Earl of Rochester ;" which the critic ought to read for its elegance, the philosopher for its arguments, and the saint for its piety.
Pagina 379 - Shakes off the dust, and rears his reverend head. Then sculpture and her sister-arts revive ; Stones leap'd to form, and rocks began to live; With sweeter notes each rising temple rung; A Raphael painted, and a Vida sung.
Pagina 119 - Dryden saw very early that closeness best preserved an author's sense, and that freedom best exhibited his spirit ; he therefore will deserve the highest praise, who can give a representation at once faithful and pleasing, who can convey the same thoughts with the same graces, and who, when he translates changes nothing but the language.
Pagina 228 - I have regularly and attentively perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion that this volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more true sublimity, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they may have been written.
Pagina 214 - And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me.