PART I. Page. Select Sentences and Paragraphs, Section 1. The pious sons, .. . 3. Cruelty to insects condemned, 5. We are often deceived by appearances, 7. Ingenuity and industry rewarded, 8. The secret of being always satisfied, 9. Beneficence its own reward, 10. The compassionate Judge, - 13. Noble behaviour of Scipio, . Section 1. Tenderness to mothers, . . 2. Respect and affection due from pupils to their 4, Love between brothers and sisters, . 6. Ingratitude to our Supreme Benefactor is highly 7. Speculation and practice. . . . Section 1. Canute and his courtiers-Flattery reproved, 2. The two robbers.--We often condemn in others what we practice ourselves, - .. 3. A family conversation on the slavery of negroes, 4. The father redeemed from slavery by his son, 5. The tutor and his pupils.-Eyes and no eyes ; Section 1. We destroy pleasure by pursuing it to eagerly, 2. On sisterly unity and love, .. 3. The Supreme Ruler of the world, 4. Abraham and Lot; a fine example of Wisdom 5. A persecuting spirit reproved,.. 8. A generous mind does not repine at the advan 9. Insolent deportment towards inferiors reproved, 10. Arachne and Melissa, - - .. . 11. Socrates and Leander.-Disrespect to parents, 12. Socrates and Demetrius.-Brethren should dwell 15. The hospitable negro woman, 16. Catharine, empress of Russia, 17. The same subject continued, 104 PIECES IN POETRY. Select Sentences and Paragraphs. Section 1. The looking.glass; or, ill.humour corrected, 115 2. The Butterfly and the Snail; or, elevation, ren- ders little minds proud and insolent, • • 116 .. 3. The Brother and Sister; or, mental excellence superior to personal beauty, - .- 4. The Lamb and the Pig; or, nature and education, 118 5. The Bee and the Ant; or, the advantages of ap. plication and diligence in early years, 9. The Farmier, the Spaniel and the Cat, • . 11, Economy the source of Charity. Section 1. To some children listening to a lark, .. 129 2. The advantages of early religion, 3. Peace and love recommended, . 4. To a young woman, with a watch, . 131 5. Verses accompanying a nosegay, • . 134 135 137 140 o 147 148 Section 3. Creation and Providence, . 4. A morning in Spring, . 138 5. Heavenly wisdom, 139 6. The Man of Ross, 7. Resignation, . . . . . . 8. Character of Christ, . . . . CHAPTER V. Promiscuous Pieces. Section 1. Gratitude to the Supreme Being, .. ., 143 2. Acknowledgment of Divine favours, 143 3. The excellence of the Bible, 144 4. On Industry, 145 5. On early rising, . . 145 6. The drowning fly, 146 7. To a Redbreast,. 146 8. To a child of five years old, 9. The rosc, • 147 10. The Ant, . . 11. A morning hymn, · 149 12. An evening hymn, eta 149 13. The winter's day, 150 14. Compassion and forgiveness, 150 15. The ignorance of man, 151 16. The happy choice, .. 17. The fall of the leaf, . 18. Trust in the goodness of God, 153 19. The Christian race, . . 20. The dying Christian to his soul, 154 21. Epitaph on a poor and virtuous man, 155 22. Love to enemies, . . 155 23. The dangers and snares of life, .. 156 24. The Divine Being knows and sees every thing, 25. All nature attests the great Creator, •. 26. Praise due to God for his wonderful works, . 159 27. The happy end, . . . - - 160 28. A kind and gentle temper of great importance to the happiness of life, • • • • 29. Simplicity, a . . 162 30. Care and Generosity, . 0 au benerosity, - . . . . 163 31. The Slave, • . . . 164 32. The Swallows, . . . . . . . 165 152 152 154 157 158 TO THE ENGLISH READER. PART I. CHAPTER 1. SELECT SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS. i SECTION I. A good person has a tender concern for the happiness of others. Modesty is one of the chief ornaments of youth. No confidence can be placed in those who are in the habit of lying. Neglect no opportunity of doing good. Cleanliness promotes health of body and delicacy of mind. The real wants of nature are soon satisfied. The most secret acts of goodness are seen and approved by the Almighty. SECTION II. Our reputation, virtue, and happiness greatly depend on the choice of our companion. |