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... eyes to good advantage . He practised his usual industry and temperance , and commanded the respect of his associates . 87. Return to Philadelphia . After spending eighteen months in London , where his life morally was far from being a ...
... eyes to good advantage . He practised his usual industry and temperance , and commanded the respect of his associates . 87. Return to Philadelphia . After spending eighteen months in London , where his life morally was far from being a ...
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... eyes closely fixed on his manuscript ; but such was his overpowering spiritual earnestness that his sermons were sometimes startling in their effect . When he preached his famous sermon , " Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God , " the ...
... eyes closely fixed on his manuscript ; but such was his overpowering spiritual earnestness that his sermons were sometimes startling in their effect . When he preached his famous sermon , " Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God , " the ...
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... eye What stands before him may espy ; But optics sharp it needs , I ween , To see what is not to be seen . " Trumbull does not always spare his countrymen . In the following lines there is a very good hit at slavery . After describing ...
... eye What stands before him may espy ; But optics sharp it needs , I ween , To see what is not to be seen . " Trumbull does not always spare his countrymen . In the following lines there is a very good hit at slavery . After describing ...
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... eye , that made him impressive . He was one of the most effective speakers of his time . In his social relations he was genial , high - spirited , and generous . He was idolized by his family . Though he was never popular with the ...
... eye , that made him impressive . He was one of the most effective speakers of his time . In his social relations he was genial , high - spirited , and generous . He was idolized by his family . Though he was never popular with the ...
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... eyes Have caught bright glimpses of a life divine , And seen a far , mysterious rapture rise Beyond the veil that guards the inmost shrine . " 228. Love of Nature . - Nature in all its shapes and moods had for him a perpetual charm ...
... eyes Have caught bright glimpses of a life divine , And seen a far , mysterious rapture rise Beyond the veil that guards the inmost shrine . " 228. Love of Nature . - Nature in all its shapes and moods had for him a perpetual charm ...
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