 | Allen R. Bartholomew - 1901 - 188 oldal
...in the present, forgetful of the past, and heedless of the future. The poet has well written : — " Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours And ask them what report they bore to heaven." In the hope that we may all profit by a perusal of the wondrous growth of our church during the past... | |
 | Robert Chambers - 1902 - 864 oldal
...aim, At once he draws the sting of life and death : He walks with nature, and her paths are peace. mmon whores and pickpockets, are only dangerous to...I ! Heavens defend me ! upon my honour Man. Upon y Their answers form what men experience call ; If wisdom's friend her best, if not, w orst foe. (From... | |
 | Robert Chambers - 1902 - 860 oldal
...aim, At once he draws the sting of life and death : He walks with nature, and her paths are peace. e envied kiss to share. Oft did the harvest to their...yield. Their furrow oft the stubborn glebe has broke ne*i Their answers form what men experience call ; If wisdom's friend her best, if not, worst foe.... | |
 | Frederick Edward Hulme - 1902 - 290 oldal
...ajrt, Ever the lower be thy hert." " Deme the best of every doute, Tyl the truthe be tryed out." t '"Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours, and ask them what report they bore to heaven." "Think nought a trifle, though it small appear, sands make the mountain, moments make the year, and... | |
 | 1903 - 1186 oldal
...Heaven invites, Hell threatens. Line 292. Whose yesterdays look backwards with a smile. Line 334. 'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven. Line 376. Thoughts shut up want air, And spoil, like bales unopen'd to the sun. Line 466, How blessings... | |
 | Horace Sumner Tarbell, Martha Tarbell - 1902 - 306 oldal
...are pivoted, or they may be grains of sand impeding and marring the works. — ARLO BATES. 38. 'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours: And ask them, what report they bore to heaven. YOUNG. 39. Negligence is the rust of the soul, that corrodes through all her best resolves. — OWEN... | |
 | John Bartlett - 1903 - 1186 oldal
...Heaven invites, Hell threatens. Line 202. Whose yesterdays look backwards with a smile. Line 334. 'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven. Line 370. Thoughts shut up want air, And spoil, like bales unopen'd to the sun. Line 466, How blessings... | |
 | William Franklin Webster, Alice Woodworth Cooley - 1904 - 246 oldal
...To have a thankless child ! 13. I am Sir Oracle, And when I ope my lips, let no dog bark. 14. 'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven. 15. Being in a ship is like being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. 16. So have I heard... | |
 | William Franklin Watson - 1904 - 244 oldal
...To have a thankless child ! 13. I am Sir Oracle, And when I ope my lips, let no dog bark. 14. 'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven. 15. Being in a ship is like being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. 16. So have I heard... | |
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Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news. 
