 We are not worst at once — the course of evil Begins so slowly, and from such slight source, An infant's hand might stem its breach with clay ; But let the stream get deeper, and philosophy — Aye, and religion too, — shall strive in vain To turn...  Waverley Novels: Vol. 7 - Page 297by Walter Scott - 1845 - 727 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Sir Walter Scott - 1822 - 368 pages
...willingly drop the curtain over him and his reflections. CHAPTER X. We are not worst at once—the course of evil Begins so slowly, and from such slight...breach with clay ; But let the stream get deeper, and philosophyAy, and religion too,—shall strive in vain To turn the headlong torrent. OH Play. THE Templars... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1825 - 276 pages
...willingly drop the curtain over him and his reflections. CHAPTER XX. We are not worst at once—the course of evil Begins so slowly, and from such slight...stream get deeper, and philosophy— Ay, and religion too,—shall strive in vain To turn the headlong torrent. Old Play. THE Templars had been regaled by... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1831 - 404 pages
...— safe — safe." We willingly drop the curtain over him and his reflections. CHAPTER XVIII. \Ve are not worst at once — the course of evil Begins...breach with clay; But let the stream get deeper, and philosophyAy, and religion too, — shall strive in vain To turn the headlong torrent. Old Play, THE... | |
 | Edward Stiff - 1840 - 388 pages
...these conflicting jurisdictions may some day work out mischief for my native and beloved country — We are not worst at once— the course of evil , Begins so slow, and from such small cause, An infant's hand might arrest it ; But let the stream get deeper—... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1845 - 770 pages
...out of. Well, scrivener, lend me two pieces. — Bravely done — nobly imparted! Give ye good -den." And wrapping his disguise closer around him, away...and philosophy — Ay, and religion too, — shall etrive in vain To turn the headlong torrent, OLD PLAY. 'ITE Templars had been regaled by our friend... | |
 | 1744 - 596 pages
...begiuning, mean, and cnd to all things, GOD. THE REGINNING OF EVIL. -- " The course of e?ll Eegins so slowly, and from such slight source, An infant's hand might stem the breach with clay ; But let Hie atream get deeper, and philosophy, With all its boasted power, shall... | |
 | sir Walter Scott (bart.) - 1848 - 276 pages
...; And well if they are such as may be answer'd In yonder world, where all is judged of truly. Ibid. We are not worst at once — the course of evil Begins...shall strive in vain To turn the headlong torrent. IKil The course of human life is changeful still As is the fickle wind and wandering rill ; Or, like... | |
 | John Lauris Blake - 1850 - 688 pages
...and years of 11 increased toil and suffering. - universal in our country towns. • • The coinfo of evil • Begins so slowly, and from such slight source, ' £ An infant's hind might stem the breach with clay ; £ But let the stream get deeper, and philosophy, , .a Aye,... | |
 | Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Kinahan Cornwallis, Timothy Flint, John Holmes Agnew - 1851 - 644 pages
...better than a thousand — in you, whose love U my crown of glory.' SIN'S PROORESS. WE are not worse at once. The course of evil Begins so slowly, and...philosophy, Ay, and religion too, shall strive in vain To stem the headlong torrent. 442 Stanzas : The Setting Sun. [May, THE SETTING SUW ИГ ТПЮВОНИ... | |
 | Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Kinahan Cornwallis, Timothy Flint, John Holmes Agnew - 1851 - 622 pages
...love ¡a my crown of glory." SIN'S PROORES8. WE are not worse at once. The course of evil Begins ?o slowly, and from such slight source, An infant's hand...philosophy, Ay, and religion too, shall strive in vain To stem the headlong torrent. THE SETTING SUN. FAREWELL, 0 Sun! On the horizon's rim Low bow'd, thy glory... | |
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