Ignorance, or the want of light produces sensuality, covetousness, and those violent contests with others about trifles, which occasion so much misery and crime in the world. He has little more of the great man, than the title: or, He has little of the great man except the title. Good as the cause is, it is one from which numbers have deserted. He acted independently of foreign assistance. Every thing that we here enjoy, changes, decays, and comes to an end. We all float on the surface of a river, which, with a swift current, is running to the boundless ocean. All they that are, or, all that are distinguished by extraordinary talents, have extraordinary duties to perform. The people's happiness is the statesman's honour. No human happiness is so great as not to contain some imperfection. Every member of the body, every bone, joint, and muscle, lies exposed to many disorders; and the greatest prudence or precaution, or the deepest skill of the physician, is not sufficient to prevent them. It is rightly said, though faith justifies us, yet works must justify faith. It is not uttering, or hearing certain words, that constitutes the worship of the Almighty; if the heart accompanies not the words that are spoken, we offer the sacrifice of fools. To be patient, resigned, and thankful, under afflictions and disappointments, demonstrates genuine piety. This was the more easily performed, from the cheerfulness with which he engaged in it. She lamented the unhappy fate of Lucretia, whose name seemed to her another word for chastity. The concourse of people was so great, that with difficulty we passed through it. Ancient of days! august Athena! where, Where are thy men of might? thy grand in soul? They won, and passed away-is this the whole ? A school boy's tale! the wonder of an hour! The warrior's weapon and the sophist's stole Are sought in vain; and o'er each mouldering tower, Yet are thy skies as blue, thy crags as wild; Sweet are thy groves, and verdant are thy fields, Thine olive ripe as when Minerva smil'd, And still his honied wealth Hymettus yields; D There the blithe bee her fragrant fortress builds, Art, Glory, Freedom fail, but Nature still is fair. Agreeably to my plan, I shall now endeavour, in the first place, to describe to you the nature, size, and motion of the principal heavenly bodies; the beauty and variety of which have no doubt often filled you with astonishment. The science which teaches the knowledge of the celestial bodies, their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods, eclipses, order, &c. is called Astronomy: the study of this has been pursued with avidity in all ages, and it has now arrived at a tolerable degree of accuracy. The hypotheses which have been invented by astronomers, at different times and in different countries, are numerous, but the greater part of them are too futile in their nature to deserve a particular account: the only one which agrees with all the phenomena, is that which was invented by Pythagoras, (who was born 577 years before Christ) and which was taught in Greece and Italy; but this was soon buried in oblivion, and was set aside from the time of Ptolemy, until it was restored in A.D. 1507, by Nicholas Copernicus. The discoveries of Kepler and Galileo tended greatly to confirm its truth; but it was much opposed, until at length the indefatigable researches of Sir Isaac Newton fixed it upon too firm a basis to be easily overthrown. It is now generally adopted by astronomers, and with a few modifications, is now called the Newtonian System. We must not expect to find study always agreeable. My opinion was given on a rather cursory perusal of the book. He behaved impertinently to his master. He sings sweetly, converses charmingly, and conducts himself prudently, on all occasions. He was determined to invite the king back, and to call his friends together. Men frequently contend for trifles. He has liberally rewarded him. He has acted nobly. He will certainly have finished the business. He must have repeatedly committed the fault. You were seriously hurt. It has been most nobly contested. It may have been thankfully received. Unless he have more government of himself, he will always be discontented. These things should never be separated.-He can never be sincerely dis posed to promote peace. He might at least have civilly requested it. Never was a sovereign so much beloved by the people.Verily there is a God that judgeth the earth. He found her not only employed, but also pleased and tranquil. I saw only three persons. Not only the man, but also the woman was present. Note 1. He spoke in a manner distinct enough to be heard by the whole assembly. He gave him a number large enough surely. 2. If some persons' opportunities were ever so favourable, they would be too indolent to improve them. We never were there. They were never permitted to assemble in large numbers. Never was man so used. 3. Whence we may likewise date the period of this event. Hence arose all that confusion. 4. He walked there in less than an hour. been since you left the city. Where have you 5. He left the seminary too early, since which time he has made very little improvement. Some who were my hearers at that time prevailed upon me to publish these lectures.-Nothing is better worth the time and attention of young persons, than the acquisition of knowledge and virtue. 6. He drew up a petition, in which he too freely represented his own merits. His follies had reduced him to a situation in which he had much to fear, and nothing to hope. Promiscuous Exercises on the whole Rule.-We may live happily, though our possessions are small. He offered an apology, which not being admitted, he became submissive. Not having known, or not having considered the measure proposed, he failed of success. If you are naturally blessed with a good memory, continually exercise it. Virtuous habits, that are produced merely by situation, will last just so long, and no longer, than the situation remains unchanged. Pleasure is received only when we give it in return. It is deficient only in this respect. It is too common with mankind, to be engrossed, and totally overcome by present events. I believe that such deep reasoning could come only from such an extraordinary writer as Junius. Even the inferior classes of citizens not only decided upon the sentiments delivered by the public speakers, but criticised the purity of their language. Where are you all going? There was a company large enough. Hence it appears that the position is unfounded. There are some of his pieces in which the fable is founded only on one action. He was last year in London, since that time he has been at Liverpool. RULE XVII. Negation. He will by no means, or, He will not by any means, act as they advise him. So tranquil was he, so armed in conscious virtue, so sustained by the noblest religious principles, that no adverse occurrence, no change of fortune, ever disturbed him. Neither precept nor discipline is so forcible as example. Be honest, and take no shape nor semblance of disguise; or, Be honest, nor take any shape or semblance, &c. The measure is so exceptionable, that we cannot by any means, or, can by no means, permit it. There can be nothing, or, there cannot be anything more insignificant than vanity. Whether he has done it or not, I cannot tell. Question adapted to the Note.-What word preserves the negation? Ans. The intervention of the word only. RULE XVIII. Prepositions. Exercises, p. 57, 58, 59. Grammar, p. 96-104. To poor me, there is not much hope remaining. It is not with him, that they were so angry. He has brought ruin upon himself. Does that boy know to whom he speaks? To whom does he offer such language? He laid the suspicion upon somebody, I know not upon whom in the company. Note 1. In what book is that mentioned? Have you no person in whom you can confide for the execution of that commission ? 2. Sulphur is found in the earth, and upon its surface. He asserted that monastic retirement, if not contrary to the laws of God, was not required by them. 3. Appropriate prepositions supplied in the following sentences.— He writes to London, and receives two letters from John. His father educated him with great care, and he is now repaid by his son's proficiency. Rise early in the morning and adhere to a prescribed plan of study. Vortigern invited the Saxons to the assistance of the Britons against the Scots and Picts. 5. He had a taste for such studies, and pursued them earnestly. Though he was ambitious of that honour, he failed. When we have had a true taste of the pleasures of virtue, we can have no relish for those of vice. He acquitted me of any imputation. You are conversant in that science. We are often disappointed in things, which, before possession, promised much enjoyment. Call on William to walk with you. A strict observance of times and fashions. He finds a difficulty in fixing his mind. That work was replete with errors. These are exceptions to the general rule. There was no water, and he died of thirst. We can fully confide in none but the truly good. He died a martyr for Christianity. This change is for the better. Many have profited by good advice. He was reconciled to the king. Agreeable to the sacred text. Many ridiculous practices have been brought into vogue. This is a principle in unison with our nature. They are resolved upon doing their duty. That boy is known by the name of The Idler. The Saxons reduced the greater part of Britain under their own power. He was accused of having acted unfairly. His deportment was adapted to conciliute regard. Their conduct was agreeable to their profession. We went leisurely up stairs, and came hastily down. We shall write above stairs this forenoon, and below stairs in the afternoon. Divide the money between James and John. The politeness of the world has the same resemblance to benevolence, that the shadow has to the substance. He was interested for the welfare of his friend. How happy it is to know how to live at times with one's self, to leave one's self with regret, to find one's self again with pleasure! the world is then less necessary to us. This is more grateful to strangers. Men have immortal spirits, capable of a pleasure and happiness distinct from that of their bodies. Zeal ought to be composed of the highest degrees of pious affections. 6. They intend going to Dublin. They reside in Queen Square. He now resides in York. He touched at Liverpool on his way to New York. They landed at Plymouth. He lives at Caen, in Normandy.— Distribute these among the three. Promiscuous Exercises on the whole Rule.-I was in London when this happened. His sobriety is no derogation from his understanding. The English were different then from what they are now. It is my request, that he will be particular in speaking on the following points. On these occasions, the pronoun is governed by the preceding word, and consequently agrees with it. They were too eager in the pursuit. Their house is situated on the west of the road. He was engaged in reading. We are now reconciled to these difficulties. He had no regard for his father's commands. You have a prejudice against my cause. He resides in Chatham Street. He was embarrassed in his circumstances. To have no one to whom we heartily wish well, and for whom we are deeply concerned, is a deplorable state. He of their wicked ways Shall them admonish, and before them set |