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... such as allow- ed him to reside at a distance from London , Mr. Taylor gladly availed himself of this liberty to estab- lish his fast - increasing family where the same means B would procure a much larger amount of comfort than in.
... such as allow- ed him to reside at a distance from London , Mr. Taylor gladly availed himself of this liberty to estab- lish his fast - increasing family where the same means B would procure a much larger amount of comfort than in.
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Jane Taylor. would procure a much larger amount of comfort than in London ; and where health , and all the best ... comforts of their new habitation . Accustomed as she had been to the nar- row bounds , and to the many restraints of a ...
Jane Taylor. would procure a much larger amount of comfort than in London ; and where health , and all the best ... comforts of their new habitation . Accustomed as she had been to the nar- row bounds , and to the many restraints of a ...
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... My love shall not end ; So remember your Jane . In the winter of the year 1792 , the comfort of the family and the education of the children were , for a long time , interrupted by the dangerous illness of OF JANE TAYLOR . 13.
... My love shall not end ; So remember your Jane . In the winter of the year 1792 , the comfort of the family and the education of the children were , for a long time , interrupted by the dangerous illness of OF JANE TAYLOR . 13.
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... comforting reflection , that it was not by their mother's fondness for dissipating pleasures that her children were ... comfort were soon restored . The house was com- modious , and the garden promised to become all that could be wished ...
... comforting reflection , that it was not by their mother's fondness for dissipating pleasures that her children were ... comfort were soon restored . The house was com- modious , and the garden promised to become all that could be wished ...
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... comfort was impaired long afterwards , by the habit of feeling then formed . That religion was the subject of her habitual re- gard , will appear by the following passages from letters of early date : " O it is hard fighting in our own ...
... comfort was impaired long afterwards , by the habit of feeling then formed . That religion was the subject of her habitual re- gard , will appear by the following passages from letters of early date : " O it is hard fighting in our own ...
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Page 361 - When this frail treasure in her arms she pressed ! Her prayer was heard, — she clasped a living child, But how the gift transcends the poor request ! A child was all she asked, with many a vow ; Mother, behold the child an angel now ! Now in her Father's house she finds a place ; Or, if to earth she take a transient flight, 'Tis to fulfil the purpose of His grace, To guide thy footsteps to the world of light ; — A ministering spirit sent to thee, That where she is, there thou mayst also be.
Page 122 - Here's a lesson for me ; That man's but a picture of what I might be. But thanks to my friends for their care in my breeding, Who taught me betimes to love working and reading.
Page 206 - I would not for a world of gold That Nature's lovely face should tire ; Fountain of blessings yet untold ; Pure source of intellectual fire ! Fancy's fair buds, the germs of song, Unquicken'd midst the world's rude strife, Shall sweet retirement render strong, And morning silence bring to life.
Page 90 - THERE is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found, They softly lie and sweetly sleep Low in the ground.
Page 352 - THERE is a glorious world of light Above the starry sky, Where saints departed, clothed in white, Adore the Lord most high. 2 And hark ! — amid the sacred songs Those heavenly voices raise, Ten thousand thousand infant tongues Unite in perfect praise.
Page 273 - Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul I trust, And my flesh waits for thy command To drop into my dust.
Page 358 - COME, my fond fluttering heart ! Come, struggle to be free ; Thou and the world must part, However hard it be : My trembling spirit owns it just. But cleaves yet closer to the dust...
Page 225 - ... qu'on se dit tel homme n'est pas digne de me juger, telle femme n'est pas capable de me comprendre ; le visage humain exerce un grand pouvoir sur le cœur humain; et quand vous lisez sur ce visage une désapprobation secrète, elle vous inquiète toujours, en dépit de vous-même; enfin, le cercle qui vous environne finit toujours par vous cacher le reste du monde...
Page 361 - Her prayer was heard — she clasped a living child ; — But how the gift transcends the poor request! A child was all she asked, with many a vow ; — Mother — Behold the child an angel now ! Now in her Father's house she finds a place ; Or if to earth she take a transient flight, 'Tis to...
Page 300 - To far distant scenes they extend ; Illumine the dwellings of those that are dear, And sleep on the grave of my friend. Then still I must love thee, mild queen of the night, Since feeling and fancy agree To make thee a source of unfailing delight, A friend and a solace to me.