Introduction to the English Reader, or a Selection of Pieces in Prose and Poetry; To Which Are Added Rules and Observations for Assisting Children to Read with Propriety - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1150561505 ISBN 13: 9781150561504

Riassunto

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1836. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... SECTION XXXII. The swallows: Ere yellow autumn from our plains retir'd, And gave to wint'ry storms the varied year, The swallow race, with foresight clear inspir'd, To southern climes prepar'd their course to steer. · On Damon's roof a grave assembly sat; His roof a refuge to the feather'd kind: With serious look he mark'd the nice debate, And to his Delia thus address'd his mind. · Observe yon twitt'ring flock, my gentle maid; Observe, and read the wond'rous ways of Heav'n! With us, through summer's genial reign they stay'd, And food and lodging to their wants were giv'n. But now, through sacred prescience, well they know The near approach of elemental strife; The blust'ring tempest, and the chilly snow, With ev'ry want and scourge of tender life. Thus taught, they meditate a speedy flight; For this, e'en now, they prune their vig'rous wing; For this, consult, advise, prepare, excite; And prove their strength, in many an airy ring. They feel a pow'r, an impulse all divine! That warns them hence; they feel it, and obey: To this direction all their cares resign, Unknown their destin'd stage, unmark'd their way. And does no pow'r its friendly aid dispense, Nor give us tidings of some happier clime? Find we no guide in gracious Providence, Beyond the stroke of death, the verge of time? Yes, yes, the sacred oracles we hear, That point the path to realms of endless day: That bid our hearts nor death, nor anguish fear; This, future transport; that, to life the way. Then let us timely for our flight prepare, And form the soul for her divine abode; Obey the call, and trust the leader's care, To bring us safe, through virtue's path, to God. Let no fond love for earth exact a sigh; No doubts divert our steady steps aside; Nor let us long to live, nor ...

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• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1150561505
• ISBN 13: 9781150561504
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
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