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... virtue , except when they think it will serve their present interests , may prosper for a while : but sooner or later , they are ensnared in their own wicked devices , are covered with infa . my , and sink into deserved abhorrence . To ...
... virtue , except when they think it will serve their present interests , may prosper for a while : but sooner or later , they are ensnared in their own wicked devices , are covered with infa . my , and sink into deserved abhorrence . To ...
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... virtue : for we cannot SCX . admire virtue and benevolence in their loveliest form , and be ena- moured of their charms , without ab- horring vice , in one of the most odious forms in which it can present itself to our view . Neglect ...
... virtue : for we cannot SCX . admire virtue and benevolence in their loveliest form , and be ena- moured of their charms , without ab- horring vice , in one of the most odious forms in which it can present itself to our view . Neglect ...
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... virtue , but often masque the pur- poses of the insincere and dou- ble - minded . I love , said some one , the light parts of a solid character , but that of Charles was made up of levity , selfishness , and deceit . He employed Sir ...
... virtue , but often masque the pur- poses of the insincere and dou- ble - minded . I love , said some one , the light parts of a solid character , but that of Charles was made up of levity , selfishness , and deceit . He employed Sir ...
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... the attrac- tions of virtue , and frequently con- tribute more than vicious affections , to render character unpopular . In the character of Charles 2d , we are struck 26 Characters of William the 3d , and Charles the 2d . [ Jan.
... the attrac- tions of virtue , and frequently con- tribute more than vicious affections , to render character unpopular . In the character of Charles 2d , we are struck 26 Characters of William the 3d , and Charles the 2d . [ Jan.
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... virtue , with politeness , affability , gaiety , good - humour , e- very thing that captivates imagina- tion , or gives delight at the mo ment . In the character of William , we turn our eyes to sterling merit , nak- ed and unadorned ...
... virtue , with politeness , affability , gaiety , good - humour , e- very thing that captivates imagina- tion , or gives delight at the mo ment . In the character of William , we turn our eyes to sterling merit , nak- ed and unadorned ...
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Page 210 - When all thy mercies, O my God ! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. Promiscuous.) PUNCTUATION. 11J O how shall words, with equal warmth, The gratitude declare, That glows within my ravish'd heart ? But thou canst read it there. Thy Providence my life sustain'd, And all my wants redress'd, When in the silent womb I lay, And hung upon the breast.
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