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... manner in which any author is to be studied . His literary taste is developed ; and in his sub- sequent studies in literature , he will be capable , in some measure at least , of forming an intelligent and independent judgment . 218949 ...
... manner in which any author is to be studied . His literary taste is developed ; and in his sub- sequent studies in literature , he will be capable , in some measure at least , of forming an intelligent and independent judgment . 218949 ...
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... manner in which they are presented . We may say , for example , “ The sun is rising ; " or , ascending to a higher plane of thought and emotion , we may present the same fact in the language of Thomson : - " But yonder comes the ...
... manner in which they are presented . We may say , for example , “ The sun is rising ; " or , ascending to a higher plane of thought and emotion , we may present the same fact in the language of Thomson : - " But yonder comes the ...
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... manners of the mother country were in a measure reproduced . " The Virginian planter was essen- tially a transplanted Englishman in tastes and convic- tions , and emulated the social amenities and the culture of the mother country ...
... manners of the mother country were in a measure reproduced . " The Virginian planter was essen- tially a transplanted Englishman in tastes and convic- tions , and emulated the social amenities and the culture of the mother country ...
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... manners , and that Christian faith may be propagated among the western Indians to the glory of God . " The founding of this college , though without influence upon literature during the First Colo- nial period , supplied in the next ...
... manners , and that Christian faith may be propagated among the western Indians to the glory of God . " The founding of this college , though without influence upon literature during the First Colo- nial period , supplied in the next ...
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... manner , and spent much time in prayer and fasting . At the same time he was active in doing good , instruct- ing his brothers and sisters at home , and fearlessly reproving his companions for profanity or immorality . 52. A Minister of ...
... manner , and spent much time in prayer and fasting . At the same time he was active in doing good , instruct- ing his brothers and sisters at home , and fearlessly reproving his companions for profanity or immorality . 52. A Minister of ...
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