The Preceptor: Containing a General Course of Education Wherein the First Principles of Polite Learning are Laid Down in a Way Most Suitable for Trying the Genius, and Advancing the Instruction of Youth. In Twelve Parts. Illustrated with Maps and Useful Cuts ...J. Dodsley, 1783 |
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Page 33 - the orient Sun, now fly'ft With the fix'd Stars, fix'd in their Orb that flies ; And ye five other wand'ring Fires ! that move In myftic Dance not without Song, refound His Praife, who out of Darknefs call'd up Light« Air, and ye Elements ! the eldeft Birth Of Nature's Womb, that in Quaternion run Perpetual Circle multiform ; and mix, And
Page 33 - not without Song, refound His Praife, who out of Darknefs call'd up Light« Air, and ye Elements ! the eldeft Birth Of Nature's Womb, that in Quaternion run Perpetual Circle multiform ; and mix, And nouriih all Things : let your
Page 68 - No, my fair Coufin, If we are mark'd to die, we are enow To do our Country Lofs; and if to live, The fewer Men, the greater Share of Honour. God's Will ! I pray thee
Page 72 - I charge thee, fling away Ambition ; By that Sin fell the Angels ; how can Man then [The Image of his Maker) hope to win by
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