Page.

SECT. 2. The two robbers.-We often condemn

in others what we practise ourselves, 91

Socrates and Lamprocles.-Disrespect

to parents is in no case allowable,

3

4. Socrates and Chærecrates.-Brethren

should dwell together in harmony,

5. A family conversation-On the slavery

of the negroes,

CHAPTER VII.

PROMISCUOUS PIECES.

SECT. 1. We destroy pleasure by pursuing it

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96

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PIECES IN POETRY.

CHAPTER I.

SELECT SENTENCES & PARAGRAPHS,

CHAPTER II.

NARRATIVE PIECES.

SECT. 1. The Looking-glass; or, ill humour

corrected,

Page.

2. The Butterfly and the Snail; or, eleva-

tion renders little minds proud and

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145

146

3. The Brother and Sister; or, mental ex-

cellence superior to personal beauty, 148

The Lamb and Pig; or, nature and

education,

5. The Bee and the Ant; or, the advan-

tages of application and diligence

149

To some children listening to a lark, 159

2. The advantages of early religion.

160

SECT. 1.

SECT. 3. Peace and love recommended,

4. To a young woman with a watch,

5. Verses accompanying a nosegay,

6. Duties of the morning,

7. The mind to be cultivated,

8. Dependence on Providence,

CHAPTER IV.

DESCRIPTIVE PIECES.

SECT. 1. The pleasures of retirement,

2. The Sluggard,

3. Creation and Providence,

4. A morning in spring,

5. Heavenly wisdom,

6. The man of Ross,

7. Resignation,

8. Character of Christ,

CHAPTER V.

PATHETIC PIECES.

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161

162

ibid

164

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177

10. Praise due to God for his wonderful works, 190

21. Simplicity,

19. All nature attests the great Creator,

20. A kind and gentle temper of great impor-

tance to the happiness of life,

22. The Farmer, the Spaniel, and the Cat, 214

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INTRODUCTION

TO THE ENGLISH READER.

PART I.

PIECES IN PROSE..

CHAPTER I.

SELECT SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS.

SECTION I.

To be good is to be happy.

Vice soon or late brings misery.

We were not made for ourselves only.

A good person has a tender concern for the happiness of others.

Modesty is one of the chief ornaments of youth.
Deceit discovers a little mind.

Cultivate the love of truth.

No confidence can be placed in those who are in the habit of lying.

Neglect no opportunity of doing good.

Idleness is the parent of vice and misery. Cleanliness promotes health of body and delicacy of mind.

The real wants of nature are soon satisfied.
A contented mind is an inestimable treasure.
Deliberate before you promise.