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Page 400 - I'll devil-porter it no further : I had thought to have let in some of all professions, that go the primrose way to the everlasting bonfire.
Page 104 - Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness : he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Page 57 - The world was sad ; the garden was a wild ! And man, the hermit, sighed, till woman smiled...
Page 361 - The next observed that the word ' makes ' might as well be omitted, because his customers would not care who made the hats. If good and to their mind, they would buy, by whomsoever made. He struck it out. A third said he thought the words 'for ready money...
Page 104 - OF all the thoughts of God that are Borne inward unto souls afar, Along the Psalmist's music deep, Now tell me if that any is, For gift or grace, surpassing this — • He giveth His beloved, sleep...
Page 193 - Ay, but to die, and go we know not where ; To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod...
Page 57 - While man there walked without a mate: After a place so pure and sweet, What other help could yet be meet! But 'twas beyond a mortal's share To wander solitary there: Two paradises 'twere in one, To live in Paradise alone.
Page 381 - It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness ; for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Page 61 - Approaching, therefore, come not with thy wrists extended, or thy fingers open ; but make thy left hand as if a throne for thy right, which is on the eve of receiving the King. And having hollowed thy palm, receive the Body of Christ, saying after it, Amen.
Page 411 - The Bank undertakes for its Customers, free of charge, the Custody of Deeds, Writings, and other Securities and Valuables ; the collection of Bills of Exchange, Dividends, and Coupons ; and the purchase and sale of Stocks and Shares. Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued. A pamphlet, with full particulars, on application.

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