Cœlebs in Search of a Wife: Comprehending Observations on Domestic Habits and Manners, Religion and Morals, Volume 2T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1809 |
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... versation . His behaviour to his amiable wife was affectionately attentive , and Sir John who is a most critical observer , remarked that it was quite natural and unaffected . It appeared to be the result of esteem inspired by her merit ...
... versation . His behaviour to his amiable wife was affectionately attentive , and Sir John who is a most critical observer , remarked that it was quite natural and unaffected . It appeared to be the result of esteem inspired by her merit ...
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... versation between us , in which I attempted to assert the power of the Almighty to rec- tify the mind , and alter the character . Lord Staunton treated my assertion as a wild chi- mera , and said , " He was sure I had more understanding ...
... versation between us , in which I attempted to assert the power of the Almighty to rec- tify the mind , and alter the character . Lord Staunton treated my assertion as a wild chi- mera , and said , " He was sure I had more understanding ...
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... versation the character she was so desirous to establish , that her efforts defeated the end they aimed to secure . She was witty with a her might , and her sarcastic turn , for wit it was not , made little amends for her want of ...
... versation the character she was so desirous to establish , that her efforts defeated the end they aimed to secure . She was witty with a her might , and her sarcastic turn , for wit it was not , made little amends for her want of ...
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... versation and example of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley . I saw in them that religion was not a formal profession , but a powerful prin- ciple . It ran through their whole life and character . All the Christian graces were brought into action in ...
... versation and example of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley . I saw in them that religion was not a formal profession , but a powerful prin- ciple . It ran through their whole life and character . All the Christian graces were brought into action in ...
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... versation as to reflection . He finds , there- fore , that he may figure in the mass with less expence of mind : and as to women they figure at no expence at all . They find that by mixing with myriads , they may carry on on the daily ...
... versation as to reflection . He finds , there- fore , that he may figure in the mass with less expence of mind : and as to women they figure at no expence at all . They find that by mixing with myriads , they may carry on on the daily ...
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admiration affection allow amused Barlow believe Bible blessings called Carlton Celia CHAP character charity Christ Christian confess conversation creature curricle daugh daughter dear delight divine divine grace Doctor doctrines duty endeavour eternal evil expence expressed eyes faith fancy father faults favour fear feel Flam fondness friends garden girl give grace Grove habits hand happiness heart honour hope human humility indulgence Lady Aston Lady Belfield ligion live look Lord Lucilla ment mind Miss Sparkes Miss Stanley moral mother nature neral ness never nexion nosegays observed Old Bailey opinion Phoebe piety pleasure poor practice principle profession prudent racter Ranby religion religious replied Sappho Scripture seemed sense shew sincerity sion Sir John Belfield smiling speak spirit sure talents taste tell Temple of Friendship thing thought tion told trust truth ture Tyrrel vanity versation virtue walk whole wish woman young
Passagens conhecidas
Página 202 - To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him ; Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.
Página 161 - Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.
Página 340 - Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils : for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Página 279 - BLESSED is he that considereth the poor and needy : the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
Página 247 - I knew them both; and to know, was to revere them. In them let our young ladies contemplate profound and various learning, chastised by true Christian humility. In them, let them venerate acquirements, which would have been distinguished in a university, meekly softened, and beautifully shaded, by the gentle exertion of every domestic virtue; the unaffected exercise of every feminine employment.
Página 23 - I have often heard it regretted that ladies have no stated employment, no profession. It is a mistake. Charity is the calling of a lady ; the care of the poor is her profession.
Página 1 - That not to know at large of things remote From use, obscure and subtle, but to know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime wisdom...
Página 261 - God hath set forth us apostles, the last, as it were men appointed to death: we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.