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TO INCULCATE SOME OF TKK MOST IMPUR' • TANT PBiNCIPLES OF PIETY AND VIUTUii. . BY LINDLEY MURRAY, Author of "An Eng^sh Gramiuar," 4c lie. ■s. TO WHICH ARE PREFIXED, ^ The Definitions of Inflections & Emphasis, AHD RULES FOR READING VERSE, m. ^ WITH ^ KEY^ XXBIBItIKO VHE METHOD OF APPLYING THOSE PRINCIPLES TO THR' mONUNCIATION OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE THE INFLECTIONS, • AS WELL AS EMPHASIS, ARE ALSO ACTUALLY APPLIfiD, BT SENSIBLE CHARACTERS, AND AGffftKABLY TO THE DI- RECTIONS CONTAINED IN THE KKY, TO THK WHOLS OF MR. MVBRAY's SELECTIONS. ^ t m\ BYM.R.BARTLETT, AuUtor of ^ Tbe Practical Heodei.'* MONTREAL: 'S!!:'"*"'^ '* Whiting & mower, and sold, WHotiiALi ani . BETAIL, AT THEIR BOOKSTORE, No. 104, ST. PAUL S.RBKT. WHERE TEACHERS CAN FURNISH THEMSELTES WITH SCOOOfi/ BOOKS Qf AU. KINDS, AT THE VERf LOWIST riUOlf. 17. BtOWKK, PRIKTfifr ■^ <''ft»;. s i «?.-. », # # > ' I* '4' PREFACE. » MANY selections ©^f excellent raatter have been made for the benefit of young persons. Performances of this kind are of «o great utility, that froi>h productions ol them, and new attempts to impcove the young^ mind, wiU scarcely be deemed superfluous, ^ if the writer make his compilation instructive and interesting, and sufiicicntly distinct from others.^ The present work, as the title expresses, aims at the attainment of three objects ; to improve youth in the art of reading; to meli- orate their language and sentiments ; «ud to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. The pierrs selected, not only give exercise to a great variety of emotions, and the correspondent (one* and variations of voice, but contain sentences and members of sentences, which are diyersifiedt proportioned, and pointed with accuracy. Exorcises of this na- ture arc, it is presumed, well calculated to teach youth to read with propriety and effect. A selection of sentences, in which vari- ety and proportion, with exact punctuation, have been carefully observed, in all their parts as well as with respect to one another, will probably have a much greater effect, in prqyerly teaching the Hrtof reading, than is commonly imagined. In such constructions, every thing is accommodated to the understanding and the voice ; and the common difficulties in learning to read well are obviated. When the learner has acquired a habit pf reading such gente4ice8, with Justness and facility, he wHl readily apply that habit, and the improveii^ents he has made, to sentences more complicated and irrpffular, and of a construction entirclv different. '1 he language of the pieces chosen for this collection has been carefully regarded. Purity, propriety, perspicuity, and, in many instances, elegance of diction^ distinguish them. They are ex- tracted from the works of the most correct and elegant writers. From the sources whence the sentiments are drawn, the reader may expect to find them connected and regular, sufficiently im- portant and Impressive, and divested of every thing that is either trite or eccentric. The frequent perusal of such composition »at- urally tends to infuse a taste for this species of excellence ; and to produce a hubit of thinking, and of composinj^ with judgment and accuracy.* - That this collectioi) may also serve the purpose of promoting piety and virtue, the Compiler hai introduced many extracts, which ** ' "' ' " '■' I "" * " — — ^■■1 I .i-.i. ii.ii.»» III »i.i II I ■■■< ■*—>■■ ,,-m — - I ii m iiiii am — ■ m « ii * The learner, In his progress throuti*a this volume aiid the Sequel to it, wilf meet wlih numerous instances of ctnupoMitioti, in strict conformity to the rules for promotincr perspicuous and elcg'ant writing coutnincd in the Appondit to the AdthnrV Ene^li.sli liniianiar. liy ocrosionaliy exnntining- this cunliurmity, he will be conJinued in the utility of thoie rules j and be enabled to apply tiwin with ease and dexterity. • It is proper further to observe, that the Header *nd the Sequel, besides teoclw iuff to n-nd accuiHtcly, and inculcatin<;: many imponn'it sentimonts, may be con- sidered as auxiliaries to the Author's Kn^linh (iranknuir; as piuctical illutitrar \U)U$ of the principles and ruleg contained in that work. f * PREFACE, S-e«! vaife'^v if ^I'^lJ .^™^V'^ "«»»' ' '^"^ ^^^^^^^ recommend « • in a style 7nf,Tm^r^^Z^^^^^ , \ ^'''? '"'*>^*^ '-»»•« exhibited i^3 ^^^ aliowed to come under their notice, tUoy were encou^raiL^^^^^ innocent j and if on all proper occasions reverence thr v hm! ^a *'^'^?? ^^'^^^ ^'"^"^ ^^nS ♦» inspire a due mtJ them wit^se rtimeirn?^-'r'""S*' ^^ "•^'^' ^« ^^>' «« '« *^' sionsdeenlvJi^^.rvp^^ifi^-'''^^,*"'^ g^oodness. Such impres- altainSs colid s?«*^^^ ''%' T'"?^' *^"*^ connected with all their ^id Tproducinf a soli lU^^^ ** attendin^: them through life, be able t^rcSlt ?!«« ^ of priocipje and cTiaracter, that woujj ihe world '"""'^^^'^ ^*»S«r arwmg from future intercoqrse wUl* pa?is oAlil^^o'iwLl"^ **^ '^"«^« '^^ ff'^ave and seriou, Luse U 4li as iSuX ^^l^h'^''^"'^ admissio^n of pieces which think it contains tTdi^ \ i^' however, an;^ of his readers should ^ .ome Apology to o£X hat r?^'"'! /'^' f'^r^^r, it may be edfor tL Dcrusal nf S 1 *^^ e^istmg: publications design- ' to uKtroier scone ibrThr"'"*"^"* ''*^"L^ *^^'-«f«^-« ^^^'"^i*^ the Iieart: ^ ^ ^^ operations of the understanding and ^0?ett!;St'^"lo^fnpT'*^''* *L^" ^'«"i^"«»- »>«« been solicitous tLrby7iSS"^L of the sacred Scrip- ful aidinteSf^nlil ^i'i/'' ''V*''' some of tlie most beautl- L:ii fkf ? fif <*^^a<^<^P»»Jphsh these ends, even in a small deerep h^ » i (^^ ■■-■■ %^ If recommend tt their nature, I are exliibited t the attention siouii ou their xpression and I the least de- oncetvcs to be ar the benefit provemeiit in I' their notice, »er occasiong| - inspire a due veil as to anit Such inipres- with all their throu§:h life, r, that wOuJd ' rconrse with ; and serious pieces which ^ aders should ' Kr, it may be lions design- ' ce is gTcatlj much att^ns When the he sober dic- Brence ; and ransiont. A ire requisite, itanding and en solicitous icred Scrip- most beauti- gs. To ex- « of life, is 9 : to promote issistance to n, were the hould be so degree, he ployed, and ADVERTISEMENT, rilHE author of the application of the Inflections, itc. to the -■■ collection of reading lessons in Murray's English Reader, has, with many others of his profession, borne testimony to the excellency of that work, by making- it an almost exclusive reading book in his school for nearly fiitecn years.^ Indeed, public taste has deteriiiinct ; in as much as Mr. Murray's stric- tures on correct reading- arc too abstruse, and dllllculi for the gene- rality of pupils ; and none of his principles applied to practice ; they therefore remaiijcd as mere inoperative precepts, without the force of examples. The subscriber has endeavoured to remedy this defect in the work, by applying the acknowled-^ed principles of elocution, by sensiUe characterg, to most of the pieces in the collection ; and he has also furnished a Key, for the benefit of the pupil, exhibiting those principles, by rules and examples, and il- lustrating- the manner of applying them to practice. The learner, by consulting this Key, w ill soon be enabled to extend the princi- ples to general reading ;— for thi.s purpose, let him, in the outset, compare his intended lesson with tlie rules and examples furnished in the Key, and with a pencil, make the re(|uisile characters ; this exercise will soon make him master of the principles, and the mode of applying tnem. These prmciples v iu enable hiir to impart to his reading, the greatest precision, harmony, force and variety, and give a finishing polish to his style of fi livery. The work has now received its utmost pe4fection, and wears the stamp of Us highest excellence. Mr. Munoy's selections have been kept entij e. and bis order of arrangement scrupulously preserved y for in these respects no writer could have been more fortunate. The book is, in short, what it always, has been, the T^nglish Render, with the addition of the principles of fiWcution, dictating the precise manner of reading its contents. It if thecti ■ fore humbly but confidently submitted to the favour of a diwirii^^^ watmg public, by that i)ublic's devoted servant, ' ■ ' Ulica, M.,j 1, 1823. ^- ^ BAKTtETT. : ; is,d)jefly ves AZ (Sa ^j^^H 'A KEY, iExhi^infr (he manner of applying the principles q/*Inflectionf and Emphases to the Trronunciatum of written language^ with the definition of those terms. INFLECTIONS. T^IE inflections of the voice are those peculiar slides which It takes on pronouncing a strongly emphatic word, or making a necessary pause. Of these there are t wo, lYw. upward slide, and the dmontoard. The first is represent- ed hy a small dash inclining to the right in an angle of about 45 decrees, thus' ; the second is marked by the same char- acter, mcUning to the left, thus \ SENTENCES. DIRECT |>£RIOD. Definition, and jRu/c— -The direct period consists cf two great members, commencing with corresponding connectives^ either expressed or implied, and the former part depending* on the latter for sense ;— at the close of the first tlie rising in° flection is applied, and at the close cf the latter the faHing inflection. Example. — ^As Columbia expects her sons to be brave' so she presumes her daughters w^iU be virtuous\ INVERTED PERIOD. Definition and i?w/c.— The inverted period consists also of two great membere, similarly connected, yet making sense as it proceeds ; it is also capable of being transposed and ren- dered direct, by .which the dependence of the parts maybe tested. TJi(!se parts adopt the same inflection that are adopt- ed in the direct period. Example* — At the declaration of peace, in obedience to the Toice of the people, the General returned his sword to its scabbard', because it was in obedience to the same respected voice that he drew it at the approach of war\ LOOSE SENTENCE. Definition and Rule. — Th<> loose sentence consists of a di- rect or an inverted period, with one or more additional mem- bers. The peri(id is read as in the above examples, and the falling inflection is applied to each additional member tnat foi rns good sense. ExampU,'-hsi you will ftiid in the Bible all the truths' ne- (6a) I [nflectioni language, liar slides emphatic J are t«'o, epresent- ^ of about ime char- ts cf two mectivesj iepending nsine in- lie falling brave^, so its also of ing sense I and ren- :s may be re adopl- nce to the ►rd to its respected ;s of a di- nal mem- ;, and the iber tnat ruthsf'ne* fi , ; cessary to be believed', so you will find, at the same time, every necessary direction for the p rformance of your duty* J this book, therefore, must be the rule of all your actions' ; &nd it wiU prove your best friend in all the journey of life\ PEJJULTIMATE MEMBER. Definition and Huh. — ^The penultimate member is the \d&% limb or member in the sentence but one. As the final mem< bcr takes the falling, the penultimate adopts the rising inflec- tion. Example. — ^The soul, considered abstractly from its pas- sions, is of a remiss and ssdentary natqre'' ; slow in its resolves/ and languishing in its execution^ EXCEPTION TO THE FOREGOING RULrS. Whenever tlie iiiember of a sentence, claiming the rising inflection, terminates with a strongly emphatic w ord, the failing inflection is applied ; for strong emphasis always dic- tates the downward slide of tlie voice. Example. — I must therefore desire the reader to remem- ber tliatj by the pleasures of the imagination, I mean those only that arise {rom.9ighV' ; and that I divide thepa into two kinds\ SERIES. DefinHiQn. — Series implies that succession of similar op opposiite particulars, or portions of a sentence, whether single, double, triple, or compound, or whatever other variety they may assume, which frequently commence or close a com- pound sentence. These may oe divided into , l^t, T\\Q Simple Series ; * 2d, The Compound Series ; Sd, The Series of Serieses* » SIMPLE SERIES. 'Definition. — The simple series consists of two or more single particulars, following each other in succession, either in commencing or closing a sentence. RuiiE 1. — When the sentence commences with two par- ticulars, the 1st takes the \ and the 2d the '' inflection. Example. — Manufactures^ and agriculture', give steady em- ployment to thousands of the poorer order^. Rule 2. — When the sentence closes with two single par- ticulars, the 1st takes the ', and the 2d the ^ inflectionc Example. — Example is generally more forcible than pre- cept' or discipline\ KuLE 3. — ^When the sentence commences with three sia- de particulars, the 1st and 2d take the \ and the 3dth« " m- Bectioiv (78) ^ J- ill. ..Ji>..~ I ' ssssassBfS A KFY. and lead , ai« louiid m many parts of tl.c new wK' ' «rir,i„e-, and martin', abound i„ cold climafav ' '~^'"'' dSiLn of wu' ' '''^ ^^ ^oi^M^rebeiidcd in Mr. Lockers sing Sef7i)vi'k n/^^^ ^'' of pa,ticuiai^ forms the clo- Sni^tn n X?^^^^^^ ^^''^^' division, and are read ac- FV^li/ i r'**^* i .^"* *^^^ members agreeably to Rule Isf isrmwjf.?/ ^r''^^«'^^.-Tlie productions of ffif are r«..i , friLf, ,^Jy,-wi)oasN metals', and diu«ionds\ ^ ^ • > ' .' -•> 'J ^ -! > »«* I A XEV. • Example o/Q paHicuhtrs.—Tkfi chief towns in the Unitod States of America, are New-Vork\ Phiiadelphia', Baltunore^ — Bo9toD\ Charies* 4/, and New-Orleans. Example of 7 pari*cviars. — The Americans export frotti the fertile shores of their, leagued domain, to foreign climes, a variety of lumber^— fish', beef, pork\— ■butter\ cheese", andflour\ Example ofSpartictildrs.^The soul can exert itself in n^any different ^vays; she can understand^ will', — Lnagiiie^ »ee, hear\— feel\ love', and fi-ow n\ Example of 9 particxdars,—'t\\^ fruits of the spirit are love\ joy", peace\— !ong-suffering\ gentleness", goodness^-— faitli\ meekness", temperancc\~again8t these there is no law\ Example of \^ particulars,— M.t» Locke's definition of wit comprehends every species of it; — a» metaphors\ — eni jn9B\ mottos', and paraoles^ — fab)es\ dreams', visions^ — the drai^ ma\ burtesqvic', an4 allusion\ ' s COlJtPOUWD S 'CRIES. DefinUion.--''Fhe compound sen m consists of two or more successive particulars, composed oi two words or members of a sentence, which though hot perfectly similar, are suffix c:i»ntly so to admit of classification. Rule 1. — All the compound members which foml the commencing series, take the ' jniflection, except the last, which takes the " inflection. - Example.— The whole sy??tem of the inteHectuai powers^ the chaos and the creation^ and ^U the furniture of three worlds', enter into the subject of Milton's Paradise Lost\ Rule 2. — ^When the compound members form the cdh-^ eluding series, they all adopt the ' inflection, except the penul- timate member, which takes the " inflection. Eircimj^/e.—Notwithstanding all the pains which Cicero took in the education of his son, be nevertheless remamed a mere blockhead. Nature rendered him ineapable of improv- ing by all the rules of eloquence\ the precepts of philosophy\ his father's ejideavoui-s", and the most refined society of Aliens.'' EXCEPTlOlf,, The only exception to the above rule is, when the sem tence commences with a conditional or suppositive phrases for in that case the members take the " inflection. JSxampZcj.—Whatever contributes to promote the princi- ples of virtue, and strengtiien the bonds of brotherhood", whatever tends to calm the ruffled ieelings, and regulate th^ paasione", is undoubtedly a source o{ hapniiiessN ^, !t ^ A KEY sL'I^^ • il"/- f^thful pencU has designM ^me bnght idea of the master's mind' • When a ne^ world leaps out at his iomiiand' And ready Nature waitrupon his hand^^^ When the npe colours soften and unite' ' mlnT ^ ^«Jt into ju.t shadesTi lighr • When mellowing years fhoir fnii r»« !^ '. The't^r^H*'^^^ 4' eTust be^^^^^^ ^-^ The treacherous colours the fair art betr^v- And all tlie bnght creation, fades ^[vayf^' n^fi^U' m ^^^^^^ O*" SERIESES. forming an independent memC ?f , ?' V^ *' """"<• '» what is tcrnjed a'sei^es oSts *"^"™' '""'titute .«?crp*ose?^?fi-R"-^^^^^ ing to the apSX mft th" sfrrT*'"' T^^ "^''^'l. agreeably to &enumbe7of^mnn3^ Jf""^ ' ''!" «''<'«•«'*«'■ enf, nor th ng, to cwiev; norheehl" nor d^.ufh"^'' '''''''■ p -, THE DASH. ratlrdbrth.- D.Tti;'^ameirwW •''^'^ ^f a sentence »cpa, cordi„/t„ tlidr natu^ Twould I?''? Tt* '"' 'Wli<^d, M- »et offV any other p^L.te^^''" "'''''"='' ""^^ ""= l'""" RULP 1 ,n '"'^^.'^fO^ATlyE SENTENCES. .«i:!:iT'A-:r^'^'»»*:'n^^»-rogative sentences wbJ.I, ^ XT" 7"" 1 't* "' '*'*''^^' ''^**^'^ ^^^*^ ' inflection;' asWh^/^'FJriK'^h'r^^ my friend, «s well mu . i.an he^^xalt his tlioughts to any thing great and t% l*i:% ^r».f^ »«« A KEY. U tins world, he is to sink for ever into oblivion'' ? Rule 2.~-Those inten-ogative sentences that commence with a verb which is followed by the disjunctive conjunction ttf^Jt^'f'if^^^ close of the first part, the ' inflection, and at the end of the second, the inflection. » ««t £jamp/e*.~Shall we, in your person, crown the author of H;^ P^j'lt-c^ ^'"^ty, or shall we d.-stVoy him^ ? Will the ^te *h^rrf?? "^^""^""^ ^''' ^''^''' *"' "^^^ ^^"^ ^''^"y ^«^- *55*u^ S.~-Tho3e interrogative sentences that commence S'e^ inSfon?^ P'''"'*"" **' '^''"'^' ^^^^^^ ^^««^' ^^^^ Examples^ho will take the trouble of answerine these questions^? How will he collect the necessary evilence'l tentsT' ^*' ^"thorities^ ? When adjust al7the coSl eri?m'Snh^«^nnIli-^ interrogative sentence consists of sev- erai members following m success on, commencine: nifh a pronoun or adverb, all tliose mernbers adoptX^ ifflrtion hon.fe4' Ld Vt^hti'"''^'^''""^ excitements to piety and Jhnm' L' **"^' atthesame taniQ, such assistance in attaining them , as are contiuned in the Holy Bible^ ? '^'^^"iing wi^^;f'vprn^?*'" ^^"^ 'ntPiToga^.ve sentence commences aTudopT^;.^^^^^^^^ ^^^^--^ succeedmgmembers, they glotor^uVe'ai^rn^^ ^^^ being make such a deS" in tti » J^ J?^"*"' i^*" «^ *"«^an » purpose' ? am he shoS liv^i^^P'^'lr^'*'" ^^«"^h abortive intelip^nces' Tuch a?rlute™^^ •: "^V'd he give hix/udS Tat fled' ? excrtod , and capacities that are not to be grati- coSStioron^r"fJ.H' '"^^'•^^Ptive sentence presents a ^dontH^^^^^^ {""'""F « «^«'«« «iH«^nese8, they tions.' fflfit m^mh''' r^"'^'' ^""^^ ^^^ ' *"^ the ^ infle/ thTSe^^^ y;;" iinagine the hours wasted in idle prate^ on dre^sandmrJlv '*'"/'S"*^"*«"''•^ ^« weeks lalishecf "Ij _^in^*?" p-irade\ and the months «Qii«n^«-«.i »:*u^.!: 7",|,r^^"^t'";»;^ great acc(»i?nt*ofete^ityO^ will frightet you (Al«> %i A KEY. I f ( I I ^CLAMATION POINf. r^Jl^^,^H\^^^^'—^^^^^J}ces and their members followed ti^nJ! ^ ^^ ^ ^^^ according to their natures, bothinflec- Exam2^.^I(ih\s k a man of pleasure^ what is a man of pain\? How quick\ how total^ is ^ • .^".a man or TO -i "ttfL I*^REWTHESIS. K0LE l.--WTicn this %ure is used either with or without the comma, ,t always adopts tlie ^ inflecUon. "* £2:am^.--Natura] historians observe', (for while I air in tJla7f th"»?^hl!'"f*T'' !'■<"• ? ?P^'"' «» the™ that know 1,. ■^??'^'''-~'"^'' went the captain with the offiwM and brought the apostles without vioLceT for thev fr,";i th^ peopTe lest they should have been stoneiM a^^when (h^v tad brought them, they set them before the icil\ ^ prf e'^'^J^' n^Tt'^f S'^'^' *?^'".^?'' ^""'"^"^ ''«'• ^^t enter- ^ TrhaUu ^^"^'^ of/«ndennp;himcon3picuou8\ mtol'^vnTrT'"^^';''.^^^ ^"*'"^'' ^>^^ **^^ most lively gratitude . your continued kindness to me\ ' vears'^hv hT"?l'K^ Bunported^, and has been for these ten years , by hw father^ his brother', and his uncle\ . EMPHASIS. with .wfi^*';;,^'^^^^'T'V^"^^^ ""^^^ ^«ice» ^..In^ -^ *]"' ""V."^**'"^ ^"''^^^ in a sentence are pro- •tiid «nn;"Zjl'*'**' '!^''^1' ^"*^ P^'*^^*^^ in a sentence whick •land opposed to each other, adopt the strong emphasis. ' £xamples.^Mmy people mtsrtake" the iStc of virtue for the practice of it' Many states werfe in alliance tmthj,imd under the pro- tection of J the then mistress of the world. The wise man is happy when he gains his own esteem ; tlie fool when he gains tne esteem of others. Rule 2. — ^That word or phrase in a sentence which sug- gests or dictates the opposing word, must take the strong emphapis. Examples. — When a Persian soldier was railing ag^fcst Alexander the Great, his officer reproved him by saying, *' Sir, you were paid to fght against Alexander." Justice, my friend, appears to be lame among us. . j And Nathan said unto David, Thou art the man, EMPHATIC irrFLECTIONS. Rule 1 . — When emphasis ^positive and affirms something, it always dictates the ^ inflectTOn. ~ Examples. — An honest man may, without blame, risk his property in equitable tra€le\ Sir, you were miid to jftfrhi against AlexanderV I think you inrormed me that your brother supplied your wants\ r>r J In the perusal of a book, a man expects to be instructed^. This treaty secures the honour of the Unitf-d State8\ Rule 2. — When emphasis denies something, it -Iwavs ado()t& the ' inflection. ^ ^^rnmples.^An l^est man may risk his property witli- out blame, in equitaWe trade\ but not in gambling'. ■ Sir, you were paid to fight agamst AIexaiidcr\ not to rod at hnn\ I think you informed me that your hroiher supplied your y\'m\ii\ and not your doting/o/^er'. In tlie perusal of a book, a man expects to be instructed^. Rot coiruptcd". . ti'^l^H Jf^^'-^y' S''»ys Fisher Ames, secures the honour of the w I • ^^^^'» and therefore cannot comproviise it'. VVaslungton never fought for personal famc\ but he fou«ht lorthe/rccflfowofhiscountry\ HEADING VERSE. . IIULE 1 — ^That sentence, or member of a sentence, which, in Drose, would, nccordirik- to the foregoing rules, adopt the ' inflection, must adopt it aFso in poehy! ^ ' ^ EXAMPLES. ' But when old age has silver'd oVr thy head Wh en memory fails', and all thy Then may'st thm seek the rtei , >>pur« atiihiess of retreat' .OS*) I i \ f! i ■ «^' A KET Rf t? H y" ''"y and sell Ss' ? Bnr* a '^?H"5 f™™ Ws throne', the sky » T„ , EXAMPLES. lam monarch of aU I gurvey\ My right there is none to dispute^ . From the centre, all round to the Jea' I am lord of the fowl and the brSte^ ' Can you discern anoflier's mind' '" Thit f h/' ''1l^ «hewouia anno/, That thousands want what you enioy\ Q, lost to virtue;, lost to manly thou4t^ vyhothinkit^o/i^urfetobealone^' pause,"n o7nt ?Se Se^^f^^ «^-^ts a short -hichgi.es great bel^tT^^^^^^^^^^ 1 iv*! , . EXAMPLES. A little rule',, a little sway\ A ? mbeam\,in a winter's day'. Is all the proud\, and niigfity have'. • Th?n?t "'S '"'^'^'." '^«^^ t'»*^y un iometh^Ts s'^^"^ '"^^f' ^" 1^^^^'> ^^^ »"°^ ? wlv! ^^}"^n sometimes slow^ ; Wave succeeding wave',, thc>y gn * A vanoua journey,, to the deepV .K;!:.Vi'L^:ri^ ^'^ ^^ of every Une \n nn^frv « ^...^ ^thrc^nSS^^Ihe wn^ intimalete master of the definitions and rules, and fa- miliar uitn the «^'vnYii^i«Q T.^ ♦u^ ^ *: i-_ V else hla iud^me miliar with the examples. In the"mean"time"hrmay exer^ ap- pi«'s under the several rules and exceptions, and apply the proprlate characters. In a little time Ikj will the. select SMiutenccK, and feel himself ]^ progress tlirough the book ■ proj^ared to enter upon 05 •) ^ AKET.. or?hTfen!nrt?^1'* ^^<«"5»»g *^« ff ing inflection too high, or the falhn^ too low ; ajid be carefiil to make no oause m rising or falUn^, mJess a pause is inserted, ^ ^ In proneMncmg a series of naiticulare, to which the fallinir be"ra the W.^i-"? °'™^'* ^T*^" of three^r mort mem? pers, the first particular or member should be'read in th» »ote:^l'dvaT.:"tiX tt.irS' ^"T "PP"""* 'I ^^nl ^KyT,^.^"^""' * ""^ « «tterance!a„d adteto'Se ^ttoflii^»Hi;^lJ' 'l *t'' ?'*'=''• utterance will be easi- fr ?u f '*'"'«'> »ns of the i/ouns:\ TIm! ac.jui.^it'oii oUawwledge^ is one of the most ii'^nour- iibU* oceitpiUioiis of 3'oiith\ Wh itevHr U3.4\il^ or eijs:;»{;in{!j' endowments ive possess^ ririuc is requisite', in order to tlieir shwins: ^^i\l^ proper lustrt^\ ° * * Virruoiis 1/oui/i' gradually brings forward accomplished' and llourishiug imtnJiood\ Sinccrit;!^' and truth' form t!.»^ hctsis of every virt!U'\ pis i]/pointmenls^ and distress', are often bkssinn;s in dis- Cli T and n«ilse\ III order to acc{uirp a capacity for haj>piness', it must be our first study to rectify inward disordf'?-s\ yhanj-ie^and alteration', form the very essence of the world\ r rue liappiness' is of a retired nature^ ; an enemy to pomp' ^\nvdh^\in')mnJies%foliiJ}es also the lieart\ I rom our eagerness to grasp', we stnui'de' f plcusur«^\ and destroy A temperate sj>irit\ and moderate expectations', are exce!- rds ol the mind', in tliis uncertain ai d changing lent safcguai sLate\ NOTE. Til the first ohnptvr, th»» compiler htis .*x!iibit.Hl sentenres in h erpni variety or roi. itni-lion, siiiil )n nil the diveriUy of punctUiUioi!- 1 f we!! practised upon. ; 1 S TJie English Reader, Part 1 life', not only'irtir^utCe"'!',. ^"thl Xt""'"'' '•"'"='° Compassionate affections', even when fh^v A.. 4 from our eyes for Juunan misery', "co"|!^? sSil^tS^Al ceeding years', is a^^Jl'^'o'lrby'^a d of ^I™? "' "" cheerful submissiLuo the ^jJl^nL^ve^n, •^.°"«'='«»'=«'. "«J « SECTION II. Tl^stfv^!^S:^^Sw-t^^^^^^^^^ ss^ r„t rtr ''^' *'"^ '■'"' thtteTvrcte: Chap. 1, Select Sentences, ^c 19 frn^''!wi"^*!?^ ^^'3'''^"^ «'"^ltJ^<^ g"iJty passions of the bad'. f .r. ;.; 1""^ ^"^^"-^ ""^ ""^""'^ advantage T^liich tiie «;o/^ coni Iti S (ill tlltilll , Th^ exUnud misfortunes of life', disappointmcnts\ pover-. ry , ana sic^vness , arc h^ht in coinparison of those tmf>a/(/ di*. trr.ssos oi mmya'/\ He wlio pretends to ^reat smsihillty towards m(;n', and yet has no fcoljii;,- fur thy hij^h objects of religion', no lieart to ad- nnre^ nnd ador,/ th(i groat i''rt//ier of tiie universe', has reason to distrust the truth' and delicacy of iiis sensibility\ Wh.^n', upon Fiitlonal^ and sober inquhy, we have cstab- li:i!5<:d our piineinlt s', let us not suftV.r tiiem to be shaken by tile scoil3 oi the licentious', or tiio cavils ~f the sceptical\ wv, VViien we observe mor- observe any tendency to treat reUgiofi' or 0/5^ With djsrespect^ and levity', let us hold it to be a sure in- dicaiioii of a perverted undt rstahding', or a depraved heart\ E VL-ry d»/gr<'e of guilf, incurred by yielding to temptation'* ti.u'.i-i t'» debase the mind' and to weaken die generous and hiHxcx ohnt principles of Inmian nature\ tion of inan\ Society', when An-med', requires distinrlions of property\ chversity of conditions\ subordination of loiiks^ and a mul- tiplicity of occupations', in order to advance the general good\ ° That the temper', the sentiments\ the morality\ and', in general , the whole conduct^md character of men^ are influ- , "', ^'"ij^.-i,, filial ui^jysiuwii iii lue persons Witii Whom they associate', is a reflection which has long since l>ussea into a proverb', and been ranked among the standinc maxims oi human wisdom', m all ages of the world\ . (to a) II I 20 ■%,. The English Reader, p^rt t mrrr. ^ « . . SECTION lU. . Virtue', to become ..;.!,„„ ;.:•:.. '» • from tho d-.r.o-^r« «/.; f ^''^\^ ' **;^ us thiiiK ourselves socuro a-e^ ad eZZ Jli'l ^^"^'^°. ^'"^'^ ^'»' passions\ Every «»„«, arm every station' tnev beset^ • f-nm x-,w,fi,' .J' .leeds^YeXrSV''^,'''* c/,%/:te.npt.ti„ns to criminal overwhelm rrviti;tnm;.^erm;S^^ may cut short our health' and Ufe™ ' ''"'" P'"^^>«-ia co,tjli"^^itri';af'i„^s^'™'i]]''''r";^''''«"'^ iu the heart t hos," l^tJinf '"t"'^^ ",'>:«, and awaken witli- ove;po;v:'red'*md supprlS*^'""'" ' "■'"^" '">= "'"^''"'^"i H« thof ,„ f p o ptibons . It IS men hi":hlv nern rinnq^ 4u.t'„tr Hi ^ Vr^&^ .<^-"-^ '.t^o^i^ may "°Th'etirT'?f '"'«^?'^ and tori„"3!S''*''' '"«"' "^' (20 a f Chap. h. Select Sentence^yfcr^- f% M\ kind', and cheerful : far temoved from that noomrand jHiberal sujjerstitioc ', which clouds the brow\ sharpens tha temper^ dejects the spirif, and teaches men to fit themselvef for anothtn- world', by neglecting the concerns of (Aw\ Reveal mm of the secrets of thy friend\ Befaitkfid to his mter€'8t8\ Forsake him not in danger\ Abhor th# thought of acquiring any admniage by his prejudice\ Man', a^wam prosptrousT, would be giddr and insolenf; ttlwam ajttcted% would be sullen' or dt'sporident\ Hope^ and fears^Joy^ and sorrow', ar^, therefore', so blended in hia m , as both to give room for worldly pursuits', and to recall' from timevto time', tlie admonitions of con3cien<^\ *( SECTION./,, TIME once p^f, never returns^: the moment which if losf^ is lost^r ev€r\ .^ There is nothing on earth so staJbk'y as to assure us of un- disturbed resO ; nor so pmerful% ps to afford us constant jm)- tcchon''. ^ , The house of/ca^Hn^,too often becomes an arenue to the house of mourning'^ . Shorf, to the HcentwuT, is the in-« terval between them\ * It is of great importance to US', to form a proper eaiimaU of humcin life^ ; w ithout either loading it with imaginary evils^.or expecting from it greater adtHinta^s than itisabli to yield \ Among aU our Qorrupt passions', there is a strong and inti mate connexion\ When any one of them is adopted into our tamil/. It seldom quits until it has fathered upon usa//ita kjndred\ / Cliaritf, like the sun', brightens every object on which it shines' ; a censonoiis disposition', casts every character into the darkest shade it will b8ar\ Many men mistake the /aye', for the practice of virtue' : and are not so much good men', as t\\e friends o f goodness'. ' iTeniune virtue', has a language that speaks to every heart i throughout the \oorld\ It is a language which is undei-stood by aa\ In every region', every cnmate', the horimge paid to [Jt , IS the same'. In no one sentimenr, were ever mankind I more generally agreed'. i The appearances of our security', are frequently deceJtfu^ When (nir skv gPAma «»no/ c^f^^L.^N ^^a «^J. ^^z r iobserved quarter', gathers the Httle black cloud', in which the Iteiuoest ierments', and prepares to discharge itself on ourhead^ E 1 he man of tnie fortitude', may be compared to the castle \xmt on a rock', which deHen the attacks of the surroundinK I . '2i«> ■ Part Iv ^ -' The migrtsh Reader. ^ ' latere : the man of a feeble and timorous spirif, to a hut placed on the shore', .vhich every ivind Ehak4s^ iiid eve?J wave overflows'. ' every «J?^^^"S'L^'' '*'*'''""'*^"* ^^^ self-possession', as violent f ^ ^K *^ o^^iT^owers reason^ ; confiunds our Meas^; dis- pel' Bv tK""'"'' «"jJ,»>!'-^»^?"« the colour of e^r^ ot -^ K- r • ? ^^^ Storms which it raises wUhxn\ and by the mis- «;hief3 which It occasions without, it generally brinl4 on ^^^ bwuff on Uie object of his resentment\ Ttie palace of nV/itc has', in lill ages', been reoresented i* placed on the summit of a Ml ; in the ascent of uEl'^! ^""V"^' V' *»"^tHiea , to airect our u'ay',and to aid our sf^nO ,fo judging Of o>^r, that true !.^v ' >n is^ r? tional' and tvell founded- nr'^r, that it is of thrK^'ies iml Dort^mce to every other part of religion^ ^TJ^i^^^ W, that it is most conducive IX) ou'rh^^^^^^^ ' ^"^^^ jli'-re is certfunly no greater felldtr, than to be able to ook back on a life usefufiy^ and Virtuously Zloved- *!S?L?!';,^^^P'*^S'''^«i'" ^.-i^tence', by such^okeS^ J^nnrr'^-fTr"'" i""*" l^V''"^' " *'"!?'^t therefore to be the care M those who wish to passthnrlast houi-s with comfoiT the^ .^^^^'^^ VT?'"'? ofp!e;.«iu^ ideas', as shall s!l^S thee...nenM^s of thattime', which s to d.^pend wholly upon tha^ funda^!readyacquired\ (22 a> "^*i^uponm^ Part I. rif, to a hut ', and everv »', as violent ideas^; dis- af every ob- by the mis- rings on the than he can )resented as tiich', labour ; and where doursteps\ stf^ and em- I judging of ike haste to i-'jthateve- nthe value is own hap- hedayroiis : appears to jm reality \ lose strafns e poison is hem to re- app/, it is jt^^ and his rther^^ and Is', necan }vith plea- ion is ra- i'.'iest im- iio'; ar^', i»e able to oyed^; to s as excite to be the comfort^, II su})port ' upon th^ Ckapi 1. Select Sentences, ^c* d0 , SECTION V. WHAT avails the sho w ofci/cmoZ liberty', to one who has lost the government of himsf li'\'^ He that cannot live well 'morrow\ ,V i \. j Can we esteem iJiat man piosperous", who is raised to a [situation which flatters his passions', but which cori-upts his Jprinciples', disorders liis tempei-', and finally oversets his vi»- Uue'? What misery does the vicious man secretly endui*^!— Ldvcrsity'Ihow blunt are all the arrows of % quiver', in comparison with those of ^liittM When we have no pleasure in goodness" y we may with cer- tainty conclude the reason to be', that Our pleasure is all d©- nvedfrom an opposite quari,er\ How strangely are the opinions of men altered', by a change in their condition^ ! rould have occasioned their ruin . What are the actions which afford in the remembrance ^ f "; . i «}.pcai Lu vuur uttaris , ;ny irienas , it wnat you recol- lect nith most pfepsure', are not the innocent\ the virtuous^* *he honourable parts of your past life\ . ' The present employment of time should frequently be dn sbject ot thought. About w hat are we now busied^ ? What 8 the ultnnate scope of our present pursuits' and cares^ ? Can fve justify them to ourselves' ? Are they likely to produce any Miiag that will survive the moraenf, and bring forth some ruit for futurity^ ? Is it not strange', (says an ingenious writer',) that some irsoas should be so delicate as not to bear a disagreeable icture in the house', and yet', by th^ir behaviour', force eve- iace they see about them, to wear the gloom of uneasi- :^^s' and discontent' ? BIf we are now in health\ peace' and safety^ ; without any irticular uncommon evils to afflict our condition' : what .0^ can e reasonably look for in this vain and uncertam L7 o Axri?^ **'i'® *^" ^® ig-reo/eai prosperity add to such a PJu ^ ^ny future situation ever make us happtf. if now', fth so few causes of grief, we imagine ourselves mlserabWi aie evil lies m the state of our miikT, not in our condition •( — C»«) ■wtag ijii-i- 'n The English Reader, Parti. it ] s ti i; to At fayrtune' ; and by no alteration of circumstances is it likely to b«c remedied''. ^ / - When the love of unwarrantable pleasures^ and of vicious companions', is allowed to amuse young persons', to engross their time\ and to stir up their passions' ; tne day of ruin', — let them take heed', and beware/! the day of irrecoverable ruin beg. IS to draw nigh\ Fortune is squandered^ ; health is bro- ken^; friends are offended^ affronted', estranged'; aged parents', perhaps', sent afflicted' and mourning to the dust\ On whom does time hang so heavily^, as on the slothfuf and lazy^ ? To whom are the hours so lingering^ ? Who' are so often devoured with spleen', and obliged to fly to every expedient', which can help them to get rid of themselve.^' ? Instead of producing tranquillity^, indolence produces a fretfiU irestlesaness of min(r ; gives rise to cravings which are never satisfied' ; nourishes a sickly\ effeminate delicacy', wliich sours and corrupts every pleasure'^. SECTION VI. WE have seen the husbandman scattering his seed upon tlie furrowed ground^ ! It springs up\ is gathered into by the favour ofHeaven\ Temperance^ by fortifying the mind' and body', leads to happiness^ : intemperance^ by enervating them', ends gener- ally in misery\ peasant\ An elevated genius', employed in Mle things', appears' (to use the simile of Longjnus') like the sun in his evening doolinu- tion^: he remits his .splendour', but n^tains his magnitude' ; and pleases ynare', though he dazzles ks3\ If envious people', were to ask themselves', whether they would exchange their entire situations Aiith the pei-aons en- vied', (I mean tneir minds', passions', notions', was ell us their i>erson3', fortunes^ and dignities^, V— I presume the self-love', common to human nature , woula generally make them pre ler theii" own condition'. We have obliged some persons'' : — very welM — what ■would we have more"' 7 lauottUu consciousness of doing^^ooJ', » sufficient reward' ? Do not huft yourselvfM^ or others', by the puriuit of pl«- - Partr. 5 is it likely to and of vicious •ns", to engross y of ruin', — let CO vera hie ruia ; health is hro- ranged^; aged to tne dust\ ►n the slothful' ig^? Who are o fly to every f themselvetT ? )duces a fretfij hich are never iicucy', wliich his seed upon i gathered into and plenty\— ' ith generosity'' littiae of tliose wn mind', and ►ody', leads to i', ends gcner- ire Ulustrious'' ; is infamous', ', though in a ■s', appears' (to veningdoolina- is magnitude^ V , whether they h»^ persons en- was ell as their f? the self-love',, aake them pre- welM — what } of doingg(HM/', puriuit of ple»- IChap.l. Select SentenqeSf^c. "7"" 25 |supe\ (Jonsult your whole = natu>e\ Consider yourselvd^ I not only as sensuive'f but as rational beings' ; not only as rtf^ Id'onr//', but social"" ; not only as social^ Jmt immortat^, ■ Alt thou poo/ ? — Show thyself activ^^ and irtd'ust^ious'J j.iiaceable' and c6ntJented\ Art thou 2cea^/j?/'?— Show thy- self beneficent^ and ^ailtable', condescend ing'and humane^ Though religion removes not all the evils of life', though jt promises no continu,ance of undisturbed pro&perity', (which inaeed it were n&t salutary for man always to enjoy^jyet', if \i mitigates the evils which necessarily Belong to our stirte', ^* may just^ be said to give « rest to them who labour' ancj re heavy laden\ " What a smiling aspect does the Ijpve of parents' an^chil- en\ of brothers'iand sisters^ of friends^ and relations', give every surrounding objecf , and every returning day^ ! With hat a lustre does it gild even the small habitation', wliere lis placid intercourse^, dwells^ ! where such scenes of heartfelt itisftiction succeed uninterruptedly to one another' ! How many clear. marks of benevolent intention appear ivery where a'found us^ ! What a profusion of beauty' and rnamenf , is poured forth on tlie face of nature^ ! What a jiagnificent spectacle presented to the view of man^ ! What thy sting" ? O grave' ! where is thy vidonf" ? " SECTION vir. GESILAUS', king of Spartii', beting asked' « VfhMhings^ he thought moet proper fur toys to fearn'," answered', hose which tliev ought to maciise when they come to ha m A mstr Uian Agesilaus', has inculcated the same iiimenr : "Train up -AJihUd in the way he should go' and ^Mi he is oW he will not depart from it\ " ^jmAii Italian philosopher expressed in his motto', that « iinie «8his€5/a/cV' An estate mdeed which will produce no- I I be overrun with noxious plan'ta', or laid t)ut for shou/ rather iWUwi Aristotle was asked', ^^WTh'at a man could itatri by 26 Tht English Reader. Part 1, telling a/a/scAoorf', " he replied', « Not to be credited when he ipeaks the trutfi\ " L^'Estrange', in his Fables', tells us that a number of frolic- Some boys' were one day watching frogs', at the side of a pond' ; and thaf , as any of tliem put their heads above the leof this that Sully', the ^reat statesman of France', always retained at his table', in his most prosperous days', tne same frugality to Ivhich he had been accustomed in early life\ He was fre- j quently reproach d' by the courtiers', for this simplicity^ ; but i tliey their company\ *^ Socrates', though primarily attentive to the culture of his minrf'j was not negligent of his external appearcmce\ His | cleanlmess resulted from those ideas of order^and decency',! which;governed all his actions^; and the care which he took I of his health', from* his desire to preserve his mind free and^ tranquil\ Eminently pleasing' and honourable', was the friendship between David' and Jonathan\ " I am distressed for thee', mv brother Jonatlian', " said the plaintive and surviving Da- vid' ; " very pleasant hast tiiou been^ to me' : thy love for me iH'as wonderful' ; passin- the love of ww;ien\" Sir Philip Sidne/, at tne battle near Zufphen', was wound- Jd by a mu«':K ball', which broke the bone of his thifh\ He was carried about a mile and a half to the camp'; and being faint with the lossof blood , and probably parched with thirst through tlie heat of the weatheK, he called for drink\ It u'as immediately brought to him' : buf, as he was putting the vessel to his mouth', a poor wounded soldier', who hap ' pened at that instant to be carried by liim', looked up to it with wishful eyes'. The gallant and generous Sidney^, took the bottle from his mouth , and delivered it to the soldier', saying', " 77}?/ neces^tv is yets^renter than mine'. " Alexander the Great .demanded of a pirate', whom he hr A iuii caiHii ft lOOOvt , iiri^fiiinn i urtve Uiiiy uiie niJlaii Veswri ; and he is styled & conmieroT^j because he commands great fleets' and armies'. " We too often JTidge of men by the fijikn- douf'f and not by the merit of their'actions'. Fart 1. teU when he ber of frolic- he side of a is above the es\ One of I i', made this insider', that • J retained at ! frugality to He was fre- plicity^ ; but lent pniloso- i is snLJjicitnt spense with ulture of his 'ance\ His id decency', lich he took nd free and 3 friendship ?d for thee^ irvivinj; D.v love for mo vaR wound- r his thif h\ camp""; and nrch<'d with I for drink\ w.ts puttin}^ ', who hap- ced lip to it idnt'/', took the soldier', horn he had \y the sanif" orld\ But laii V»'»Hi-r ; lands great y the sj^kn- Vtap.l* Select Sentences. ^, ^ " 27 Antoninus Pins', the Roman Emperor', was an amiable and 'ood man\ When any of his courtiers attempted tc inflame fiim with a passion for military gbry^ he used to answer' ;. f Th;it he more desired the jrrestrvtUion of one subject ^ tlian the destruction of a thousand enemies^ Men are too often ingenious in making themselves miscrr ible'jby acgravjiting to their own fancy, beyond bounds', all [he evils which they endure^. They compare themselves w ith \ione but those whom tliey imagine to be more happy^ ; and tomplain', that upon them alone has fallen the w hole load of tumuii sorrow s\ Would they look with a more impartial lye on the world', they would see themselves surrounded a priuce who grieved immoderately for the loss of a belov- child'," provided thou art able to engrave on her tomb'^ e names of three persons who have never mourned''." The rince made inquim after such persons'* ; but foi^nd the inqui- J' vain', and was silent\ SECTION vin. ♦ * E that hath no rule over his oivn spirif , is Uke a city that is broken down', and without walls\ A soft answer turneth away wrath'; butgrtevoiw^ words stir ip anger\ Bett<'r is a dinner of herbs where love is', than a stalled ox .^nd hatred there witlr. , Pride goeth before ire a fall\ Hear counsel^ and receive instruction', that thou mayest trill V unse". « Faitlifil are the wounds of a Jriendf ; but the kisses of an ?my are deccitful\ Open relmke^ is better than secret hve"" Seest thou a man urise in his own conceit' ? There is more iopeofayoo/\thanofhim'. * . ^ He that is slow to anger', is better than the mighty' ; and ge that ruleth iiis spirit', than he that taketh a city\ §He that hath pity on the /?©«/, lend«?th to the Lord" ; that hich he hath gj ven', w ill he pay him again\ ^ , If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat' ;and if he He thatplunted the ear'j shall >ie not hear' ? He that form- ' the eye% shall he not see' ? destruction' ; and a haughty spirit be- 1 I have Ikmh ynungf, and now I am old" ; yet have I never Jca tli« righttous fursakeu', nor Ills seed begging bread\ (37«J % ISf MaiUshRea(kf> Parti, f tth better to be a doar-keener m the house of the Lord% than to dtP^ m the tents of \vickedne5s\ ri have seen the wicked in great power', and spreading himself like a jgreen bay-tree\ Yet he passed away": I wuffht him';, but he could not be found\ < ^^ v . Happy is the man tl^ findeth wisdt^S Xeni^th of days if in her rigi hand' ; and in her left hand', riches"^ and hon- . cj^r". Her ways are ways of pl«isantness', and ail her irntha ar6pea(Ee\ ' How ffoodsuidhow plcasanti^ forbretbfeiliodwelltojgeth*. «r in tinii^\' It isUke precious ointment : Like the dew omer-i xnon', ana the dew that descended upon the mountains of kion\ The sluggard will not Plough by reason of the cold^ ; he shall thereiore 6c^ in harye^f , and nave nothing\ ^ I went by the field of the slothful', and by the vineyar^ of the man void of understanding^ : and', lo' fit was all grown over with thorns'^ ; netUes had covered its face' , and the stone Wall was broken down\ Then I saw', and considered it Well^ ; I looked upon if, and received instruction\ ^ Honourable age is not' that which standeth ip length, of Hnuf ; nor tnat which is measured by number of yettrs'' :— «But tv^dom is the gray hair to man', and an unspotted life is old age\ Solomon', my son', know thou the God of thy fathers'! ajid serve him with a perfect hearf, and witli a willing mind\ ' If thou 8eek him', he will h^. foiind of thee'* ; but If tliou^r,jatft iiim't he will caat thee off for ever\ :4 *' SECTION IX.' THA^ eoery day has its pm?w^ and sorroirs' is universally experienced', and almost universally confessed". But let us not attwid only to mournful truths^ : if we look impar- tially about iM'j we shall ftnd', that every day has likewise its Measures' and its jous''. We should cliorisli sentiments o[ charily towards all mcn\ The Author of all good', nourishes mucli pie.ty^ and virtue' in hearts Uiat arc unknown tot^i^''; and beholds .repentance ready to spring up among maiiy', whom vie consider as wp' rohiiies''. the V urjjl' (.28 fix .1 :-.,• Chap.l. Select Sentences') ^c. 29^ The loveofmaise' should be preserved underproper sub- ordination to the principle oiduty\ In itself, it is a useful uio- tive to action^ ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far', it corrupts the whole character', and produces |;«ilt\ dis- crace', and misery\ To be entirely destiiiUe of if, is a defects. To he f^ovemed by if, is depravUif, The proper adjustment of the several principles of action in human nature', is a mat-, ter that deserves our highest attention\ For when any one of them becomes either too iveak> or too strong, it end^n^erg both our virtue' and our iiappiness\ The desires and passions of a vicious man', havme once ob- tained ari unlimited swa/, trample him under their feer/ They make him feel that he is subject to various\ contraditt- ory\ and imperious masters', who often pull him diierentt \vavs\ His soul is rendered the receptacle of many repug;-. iianV and jarring dispo8itions\ and resembles som^ barbafous countr/, cantoned out inta different urincipalities', which are continually wag;ing loar on one anotfier\ Diseases', poverty\ disappointment, and shame', are far from being', in every instance', the unavoidable doom of man\ They are much more frequently the oifspring of his own mis- guided choice\' Intemperance „e to our douay atmospliere', our chaniine •as not seasons', and «o«««..^ ^M luriuue ana me eiements\ It is within ourW;^* g H f;"p;'2ot' "ouA^L^r ■ -^r *'»'*"j K's'ou? in I ment throushout the ^^ orhb multitudes £^^^^^^ poor subsisteace/ to supnort the wiff,^ and children" wlL ?hev ove' and who looC up to them', with cai?er eves'Tr tl^^^^ bread which ,they eai/hardly procure^ ; i ultJtu^ea'eri^Ln inr t u , niany , apparently m a belter s tuation of life' ninine- avvav ,n secret u.th concealed griefs^ ; families weepini""^ the beloved ym/jrf* whom they have ost' or inillX Pultlt nes^ of anguish', bidding diose^who^ai: tusrei^lr^^^^^ Never adventure on too near an approach to Avhat is eml" ^m^tPZ:!^^''^''^^''^ '^''»" ^'^« ./^^^Aie./instanc^^^ JlconscffZ' nn/.**^" '' '^ reverence to eve^ reprehension Ribwfr f ^ I V?"^ P'-^'s^rve the most quick and accurate sen- ^!:!l;!L^^A':!?J5^4^^»'""S^- . If^vcr your moral impression! ^«'"lr7 T^'*^ ' ""*^ ?""'" naiurui abhorrence of cuflt to les- STpS??;;'" ^'"""^ '*' *^'""^ '^""^ ^^'"^ "^" ^^^''"^ i« f^»t ^ By di«..ppointmcnt3^ and trials' ih^. violence of our pcu. Chap, 1. Select Sentence^i ^r. St sions is tamed', and our minds are formed to sobriety' and reflertion\ In the varieties of liiV/, occasioned by the vicis- Bitud*.-^ of worldly fwrtuni'/, wa are inured to habits both of the active' and the sufft^rine; virtues\ How inuch soever we complain of the vanitf/ of tjie w orld', facts }dainly show', that if its vanity were ltss% it could not answer tlie purpose of galutary discipline^. Unsatisfactory as it is', its pleasures are still too apt to corrupt our liearts^. How fatal then must the. conse and a goo e evil day', with firmnis.s', to maintain his post' ; to bear up against the stoim' ; to have recourse to those, advantages whicii', in the worst of times', arc always left to inte^ity^ ami virtue' ; and never to give up tlie hope that hdter days may yet arise'. How many young persons have',at firsf ,set out m the world with excellent dispositions erf heart'; genennis', charitable, and humanti' ; kind to their friends', and amiable among all with whom they had intercourse' ! And yet', how often have we seen all those fair appearances', unhiifpily blasted in the progress of life', merely through the influcin-e of loose and corrupting pleasures^ : and tlios*^ very persons', who promised once to be blessinjj^s to the world', sunK down', iu the end', to be the burden' and nuisance of society'. The most common propensity of mankind', is', to store fu- turity with w batever is agreeable to them' ; especially in tlioso Seriods of life', when imagination is lively', and hope is ar- ent'. Lookhig forward to the year now beginning', they are ready to promise themselves much', from tne foundations of prospirity which they have laid' ; frcmi Xhn fnmdshipa'' and lonnexions which they have secured' ; and from the plans of covduci which they have formed'. Alas' ! how deceitful do »w shall be as thi.i all these dreams ot h< j)piness often prove ! While many are Baying in secret to thj'u* hearts', " To-morro say to yourselves of to-monovf ; for you luiow not what a day may bring forth M'> (31 «> 52 Tlie English Reader ^ CHAP. II. Part 1^ NARRATIVE PIECES. SECTION I. ^^r^orpossessiom can mike ih^gumy.^^ '; ances ofh^ppiness^; took ^^i^^ii^o^^^^S hX U^ extentof his powerN his treasures^ and royal maSoncew emo/ments are', of which thou hast soludi aS^' ?» Dam clcs' with jor, accepted the oiror\ Thfkin^ ordered S a royal bauq^id should he prepared', and a gll hS sofa^cfov^?^ irded^^iTh^M^s"'*^^ loaded H th gold^ and silver plate; of immense value', were arranp;ed in the apartment\ ' iJiK'lS^^ ^Ii'?'^'«,"''*l'"?'T l>^nnty-, were ordered to attend his table , and to obey his commands with the utmost readi- ness' and the most profound Rul>mission\ Fragrant oinN ments\ chaplets of flowers^, and ricj, perfumes', were added to the enujr ui.«Tient\ The ta},le was loaded with the most wItt nli' ^^?T^. «[ r^'y K'"'"^'' I>^^n.ocle8', intoxicated . B.f l^^^fi ' ^'^^n^^ Inmself amongst superior bein<2;s\ hair\ The sight of impending destruction.', put a speedy end t«) his jov' and revelliM|;\ TJie pomp of hr» atteu(t-inee\ the glitter of the carved plate\ anctthe delicacy of the viands', cease to aflTord him any pleasrre\ ' 5 He dreads to stretch forth his hand to the tabled He throws oirthe garland of roses\ He hastens to remove from his dnnfjerous situation', and earnestly entreats the king 10 restore him to his former humble condition', haviu^ no dtSire to eiyoy any longer a happiness so terrihlev 6 Bv this device', Dionysius intun ited to Damocles', how miserable he was in the midst of all ijis U-easyresCL and ia possession of ill the honours^ and enioymeiits' i\ iiich royuitv could bLStow\ "^ ^ (52a) ciCiiRCi. PartC mChap.% ,&amiil'i§^Px6ce8r SECTION li. 31 Change of external condition is often adverse to virtue. "N the days of Joram', king of IsraeV, flourished the prdpb- distemper which tlireutened hi» Ji^e.^t Tiie jpesgenfjer em- ployeu on this occasion'', na^Hffiael', ^^ilo appears to have D^en orK". of the princes', of chief men of-thi|t''yFian cjonrt\ . 2 Charged vi ith rich gifts from tlie kingV''«'P''t'-f "ts him- . self before th^ proDhef , and accosts him in terms oftiift highest rcspect\ During the conference wiiicJi titty JieJd. together', Elisha fixed his eyes steadfastly on the countenance of Hazaei", and discerning , hy a prophetic sph-if , his futurb, .. tyranny"' and erutltj'j lie could not contain himself Jroiia** jhui'stiuzinto ailoodof tears\ . • .■» ! 3 Wneri Jinzael', in surprise'j inquired int0 the cause off I this sudden emotion', the prophet plainly informed him of the* crimes^ and h.j.rbarities", which he foresaw that he would af- terwards commit'. The soul of Hazael abiiorred', at this-" I tune'', the thoughts of enielty\ Uncorrupted^, as yet', by ambition^ or greatness', hi^ indignation rose at being thought capiible oftiie savage actions v liich the - »'ophet had m\;n-. tioaed" ; and', Avilli much warmth', he repli* .. : "• hut what I is tny servant adog", that he.should do this grent tiling" ?" . 4 Elisha mulvis no return', but to point out a remarkable change', wliich was to take{)liice in his condition^; "The- Lord hath shor>n ine', that thou sh^lt be king over Syria\ " In roui-se of time', all that had been predicted', came topa8s\ Ilfizael ascended tlie throne', and ambition took posseasioiiof his heart\ " Ha smote the children of Isi'iiel in all thf if coast8\ He oppressed them during all the da)is of king Je- hoahazV: and', Irom what is left on record of his actions', he plainly appears to have proved', what the prophet foresaw nim to be', a man of violence\ cruelty', and bic;od\ ' . b 111 this passage of history', an object is presented', whicU deserves our serious attention\ We behold a man who', iti ofie stiite of lite', could not look upon certain crimes without HUnMiHe' arui horror ; who knew so little of him/ieif , as ta belfove it impossibh* for him ever to be concerned in com- mitting them^'that same man, by a change of conditions and an uni^uiu-ded state of mind', transformt^ m all his sen- timents' ; and a? lie rose in greatness,' rising also in ^uilt^. ,k *^l!«fi *, '^^ ■^^illsJi Reader. Part\ / SECTION III. *''^'*' had advanced to the oSd ^nftv^i^ r an Amajokite', who inheriiJ uLi? "* H'»gdom^ Haman< race', to the Jewish nSxir ^***^ '*"^'*''^*^ ^-niwity of his ^ Jokitc to be an enemy7« , he ncl "nf r' ^""^^ "gthia Amar ■ oils iiidigti;Aion', desSi tlmTl?'^*''^;*"'^' with virtu- ^»llioh he saw h mfC L' "V '?"•= "f Prosperity viih «'rence\" OnmT^n^t"?,.!'^'?'''^ ""f. "P"- did hhii re^ hwds on Mordecai alone' " kJ , "'""Sht worn to lay ficient to satisfy W " ^"^"^ "''"'"«<='> "'"s "ot sd : . ")' '^"*»? s Kure^ ; and ohserved' fh^t h^ J:n r """'^^^^^^w iiimhomageV « He stood nnVn..' « "^ *'^ refused to dc, althoufrh he well knpu t»L f "t , nor was moved for him^^ ^H8;,i^paH^ formiiahle designs', whieh uZ^ Parti, of iniquity, J3LAIK. firice known Artaxerxes"; !«', Human', unity of his what isre- (i minister\ 1 his poorer xt to royaK, * ''^g'i', which *t the king', of this gen- a!rian\ gthisAma- with virtu- pprity V. ith 1*1 him rev- Mordecai', forn to lay i*as not sut le resolve^ beJonge4\ credulous rth', that', le Persiaa apppoachr • Invited the queen nd with si Was suffi- Mordecai ised to do 'or him' r h Human Chap, 2. Narrative Pieces, S^ His whole soul was shaken wi^ a st«rm orpassion\ Wrgth', pride\ and desire of revenge', rose into fury\ With difficul- ty he restrained himself in public' ; but as soon as ht? ?!ame to his own house', he was forced to disclose tlie agony ofh*' jaiind\ ^ 7 He gathered together his friends^ and family', with Ze- resh his wife\ ** He told them of the glory of his richest and the multitude of his chUdi*«^n\ and of idl the things wherein the kine had promoted him' ; and how he had advanced !>'«* above the princes' and servants of the king\ He said', more- over', Yea, Esther the queen', sulfered ho man lo comeiu with the kin';', to the iaji^we^ that she had prepared', but myself''; and to-morrow also am I invited to her vith the !king\** After all this preamble', what is the' conclusion^ ? I" Yet all this availeth mc hothing', so long as 1 see Mgrclecai the Jew', sittinc at the king's ^ate\" 8 %%c sequel of Human's history', I shall not no w pursue^ I Jt mi^lit afford matter for much instruction', by the conspic- uous justice of God in his falV and punishment\ But con- templating only the singular situation, in which the expres- sions just qiioted present him\ and the violent agitation of hisi [mind which they disnlay', the following reflections naturalH" prise^ : How miserable is vice', when or\^ guilty passion creV. lates so much torment^ ! how \mavailingis pros])erity', when', [in ^the height of it,' a single disappoininienf, can destroy th« relish of all its pleasures^ ! how weakishiman nature', which', in the absence of rea/', is thus prone to form to itself ima- ginarif. wces^ ! BLAI&. T SECTION IV. jUidy Jane Gray, •^ HIS excellent personage', was descended from the roy- al line of England by both her narents\ She was care- fully educated in the principles of the reformation^ ; and hefr "Wisdom^ and virtue', rendered her a shining example to h«r Sex\ Tint it iVfliR hpr Int ti\ n/inftritia f\nW i oUm.f n \ \ ^5 Koger Aschatii', tutor to the lady iflizaboth' havm,^ .f one time paid her a visif fnimH K«.y«^ 1 ^<'. "^^'Qg at Plato', ivliiletliem/offhpf.^ employed m rea^ng very short coiUmUiuieif'^ a^he nal i d^-brlrt"?" '"'' "^ Mary^;amlth"ladvT-,n»' »ftl,- . , • • "f^^'af t'? ..for queen los the sdid nti- \Cn.(Zp lolested her with perpt^tual di3put;>tion^ ; and even a vepr ievc' " three days was granted her', in bopf s that shic would bt^ jrsuadcd", during that time', to pay', ny u timely conveision popery', some regard to her eternal wclfiire^ language' ; in which', besides sending her a copy cf the Saip- ^'ires in that tongue', slie exhorted her to maintain', in every >rtune',* a like steady pergeveranceV U On the diiy of he^ execution', her linsband', loiid GuiJ- tbrd', desired peniM3«ion to see her^ ; bvit slie refused her con- Wnf, and sent hun word', that the tenderness of their part- w6uld overcome the fortitU'de of botk"; and woiilcf too loin eadh other in a scene', •\\ here their affections would l>f> Forever united' ; Anfl where deatli\ disapjibintmenr, arid mh- prtune', could no longer have access t© them' or distuib Uicii' ^ternal felicity\ .,, ^ 12 It had been intended to execute the lady Jane^ and lord hiilford' together on the same scaffold', afrower hill^ ; but Vb council', dreading tlie compassion of the people for their roulh', beauty\ innocence^ and noble birth, cluanffed their >rders', and gave directions tliat she should be belieaded with- n the verge of the Towcr\. 13 She saw her husbanfl led to execution^; and', having jiven him from the window some token of her remembrance', jhe waited with tranquillity till her own appointed hour should brins her to a liTie fate\ She even saw his headless >ody carried back in a cart' ; and found herself more confirra- sd by the reports' which she heard of the constancy of his Jnd', than shaken by so tender' and ibelancholy a spectacled 14 Sir John Gage'^ constable of the Towpr', when he led ler to execution', desired her to bestow on him some small V resrtit', which he might keep as a perpetual meinorial ofher\ , fl >he gave him her table-book', in which she had just written g Greek\ another m I^itin', a third in En|lish\ W The purport of them was'," that liuman iustiee was against his bodi^. but the Divin*i Mtrcy would be favourable to hw*ostority', she tinisted', would show her i he»- hand \i}ion the crown', but that she had not rejected it ivith sulficient constancy^ ^ that she had less erred through ambition'' had been celved death make ta 1 the law« \\ untary submis atom', for that disobedience', into which too much filial piety iiad l)etrayed her^: tluit she had justly deserved this punish jnent^, for being; made the instrument', tiiough tfie umviUim instrument', of the ambition of others' : and that the story of her lifi'', sh^ hoped', mi^ht at least be useful', by proving that innocence exeuties not great misdeeds', if they tend any way to the destrurtjon of the common wealth"^. 17 After uttering thes* words', slie caused herself to be disrobed bv Iht women', and with a steady', serene counte- nance', sufuuitted herself to tlie e;ceCutioner\ hlme, SECTION V. Orlo^'^rul ; or, the vanitij ofiichts. S OrtoKrul of Basra', was one day wandering along tlie _ streets ol IJag'laf , musing on the \ urieties of merchan- dise which t!ie s/fo;;.? open«d trrow% can have no admission'. AVhatever nu- ture haft provided for tlie delight of »eii««',i« here spread forth A 5 I tutt! nn«tt Ui CJtap, 2. 'Narrative Pieces* of to bu cnjoyed\ What can mortals hoj)e^ or imasine"^ wlii the master of this palact;^, has not ohtaiiied^ ? The dishes hixury', cover his tableM the voice of hnrmony' lulls him in his boTV'ers^ ; he breathes the fra{;i-dnce of the j^roves of Java', and sleeps npon the down of the cygnets of the Ganges\ • 4 He sfwaks', and his mandate is obeyed^ ; he wishes', and his wish is gratified"" ; all', whom he sees', obey him', and all', whom he hears', Hatter liinr. How diflferenf , O Ortogrul', is thy condition', who art doomed to the perpetual torments, of unsatisfieil dfsire' ; and who hast no amusement in thy )f flattering siirely the mosf wretched of the sons of wretchedness', who lives with his owji faults' and follies' always before him' ; and wiiohas none to reconcile him to hii iself by praise' and vene- ration\ I haye long sought contenf , and liave not found ir j I will from this moment endeavour to be rich\" 6 Full of his new resolution', he simt himself in hiseham* her for six montlis', to deliberates how he should grow rich\ He Hometimes purposed to offer himself as a counsellor to on* of the kin|3;s in India' ; and at others resolved to dig for tlia- raonds in tiie mines of Golconda\ 7 One day', after some hours passed in violent fluctuation ♦♦f opinion', sleep insensibly seiz(,d him in his ch;iir\ He dreamed that he was ratiging a desert country'^ in search of some one that migjht tench him to grow rich^; and',a8 he stood on the top of a hill', shaded with ry press", in doubt whither to direct his steps', \m father appeared on a sudden standinc before him\ « Ortojjrrul'," said thf^. old man', " I know thy p<'ipl(«xity" ; listen to thy father^ ; turn thine eye on the oppo- sit;; mountain'." {{ Orto'-rul looked', and saw a torrent tiunbling down the rocks\ roarins with the noise of thundej-', and scaltl.rin^• its foiun on the impending woods\ ".Noav'," said liis fatlier', •' behold the valley that lies between the hills\'» Ortogru! looked', and i^spied a little well' out of whIcJi l«sund n Bin;dl nvult-t\ " Tell me", now^," said his father', « df)st thou wish mnun- linR for sudden afiluence', that may pounipon thee iik<; the mm fain torrent' ; or for a slow and gradual increase', rescuibli til«« nil '••ill inn- i prkm rito iifiJix ^?» {f jtiic riii r'iding from the weir 9 " Let ma be qiiicklj/ rich\" said Ort«^nih ; « let the gol- tt>und dfii stream be quicJc and violent N W K th / »» said i|>read forth ■jm father', « once ngahi\" Ortognd looked', anil |H'reeived " "'lanucl of the lurrent dr/ and duity' ; but foltewing th<» fhed (,8j« fi I I f' 40 TJie/Bf}§lish Reader. PartU rivulot from the avell', be traced it to a wide lake', which tho suppjy, rflow arid constant', kept ahvays full\ He uvvoke', and determined to grow ridi by silent proiit', and persever- ing mdustry\ y', \\t ej ga)r;cd in mrrehan- \ rchased Jaii(!s', on which he . qnal in sumptuousn»;ss to that of \\\(\ viaier^ ; to this mansion he invited all tlie ministers of pleasure', ex- pecting to enjoy all the felicity wliicii he h;nl imagined licUs Hole to aflbrd\ I^eisure soon made him Aveary of hiraself, and he longed to he persuaded that he was great' and liap- py\ He was courteous' and lif)t'ral^ : lie r;ave all that ap- proadK^d him', hopes of 'pleasing liim'^ aud all who should' plfme him', hopes of being: n'imr(lcd\ Every art of praise'^, was tried', and evei-y soiree (>f adulatory iiction', was tx* hausti'd% • •. 11 ()rtoj,Tul heard his flatterers without delight', because he found l)imr,Hf unable to believe tiiem'. His own heart told him its frailties^ ; his awn unden5tandin{f, reproache4 him witji his faults\ " How long'," said he', widi a (hep $igh', " hav. ( been labom-ing in vain to am. h weallh'i wbicn «t l-'-t is u.-?eless^ ! Let no man hereafter wish to be m/i', ^\ho h \ 5J .♦eady too ima to be ilatteret! vStiCTlON VI. The HUl of Science, Dll. JQIlx>iS IN that K«;»3ou of the year', w hen the serenity of ^he ^ky'. the various fruits which cover the ground', the discoloured foliaj^e of the trees', and «ll the sweef , but ftuUng graces of hjspiring autumn', oped the n^ind to benevolence^ andtiia- })o«e it tor contemplntion'^ 1 was wand ring in a beautiful add romantic country', till curiosity began to g:^^? way to weari- ness' ; and I sntdown on the trajimenl: of a rock overgrow^ with moss' ; where the rustling of tiie fiiUiVig leaves', the dash- ing of waters^ and the hum (ittlu' distant city', Ho<»tl;ed my jpmd into a moyt perfect tranuuiUity' ; and sleep insensibly Kole upon me', as I was indulging the agri^enble fevcriee , which the objects around me nutvu'alhy' inspu\'.d\ V' ' *. ^2 I imiUi'ciiately fiumd myself in a vyst e'-te'nded plain', In the niidtUc of which arose a mountain', higher tlian I had be- fore any eonvrption of\ It was covere«l with a muhitud^ of jfteopl*, chielly youth', man V of whom pressed forward with <*)») €hap. ^. Karrative ^leccs, 4%" proceeded^ Warn hilla -vvero contimially risinc to their v\ovf^ ; ami t\n'. Jiummit of the hlp;ht'st they could heAjrc discern', seemed but the foot of another^, t'tU the mountain at kngth appeared to lose itself in the ck)ihis\ 4 As I was gazing on these things with astonishmenf , a friendly instpiictcr suddenly appeared^ : " The mountain b*v fore theeV said hv\ " is the HiSl of Science\ On the top', in the temple of Truth', whose head ia above th<^ clouds', and a veil of pure Ug;ht covers her face\ Observe the progress of her votaries^ ; be silenf and attentive\" 5 After I had noticed a variety of objects', I turned my i^ye towards the nuiltitudes who were clinibinc the steep as- . cenf,and observt^d ainonpt them a youth of alivelv l()olO, >i piercing eye', and soraethinj^ Aery and irregular in all his mo- tions'. His name was (ieniu8\ He darted like an eagle m» tlie mountain', and left his companions gazing after him witli ♦^nvy' and admiration^ ; but his pj'ogresa was uhcqual', and iaterniptt'd by a thousand caprices'. « When PUyisure warbled in the valley', he mingled in her train\ When Pride beckoned tovvards the precijuce', ohserved that the Miues beheld Wm witli partiality^ ; but Truth often frowned', and turned aside her face\ 7 While Genius was thus wasting his strength in eccentric flli5;hts', I saw a person ()f very difl*^'venl: appearance', named Application'. He crept along with a slow and unremitthis piice', his eyes fixed on tlie top of the mountain', )atiently. removing every stone that obstructed his way', til he saw most of (hose nelow him', who had at first derided his slow' and toilsome^ progress'. 8 Indeed', there were few who ascended the hill w|ith f'.qu.d' and uninterrupted 8tea(\incs8' ; for', besides the dil!l- culties of the way', they were continually solicited to turn aside^. by a numerous crowd of Appetites', Passions', and Pleasures', whoscr importunity', when once complied witll', they became h'ss and lesfi able to resist' r and though they of- ten returned to the path', the asperities of the road were more severely felt' ; the hill a])peared more steep" and rug- ged'; the fruits', which were wholesome,' and refreshing', A :ii *^^t:^A\. «K»:. .:^».4 «> ii v» •• Muses', whose hn- their feet tr'rpt at every little obstruction", n I saw', with Slime surprise', that the Mrte?«» was to cheer' and encouriigi/ tho^e wlit) were toiliruf «Jp the afwient*, would often mg n\ the bowem 4|f i^kasnix;'. 42 The English Render Part r. I H ^ ine rassions. They accompanied them', however' hut a hfhiT?^ VL"o^'^^Y^^^*'^4 '^'-'^ ^^^^'^ they lo't sight of the hiL\ Tbp tyrants then doubled their chaine unori the juUi^ppy captives' ; and led them away, withoTreSce' to the cells of Ignorance', or the mansions of Mise,^^ '. r.2^ A*«on^'»t the Hifinmerable seducers', who were endeav- ourinj? to draw away the votaries of Truth from the oath of science', there was on^, so little fonnidable ?n her appea?- aiicev, and so gentle und languid in her attempts'" thaU Ed scarcely hare tiiken notice of her', but forWniunbeS had imperceptibly loaded with her'chains\ ""'"^^^ «^^ 1 1 Indolence;, (for so she was called',) far from nroceedin- nrth'^'bt''t!'''; *.^"f attempt to'Lrn theTr^f^t d«t o"f the path , but contented herself wth rc'tardin«r their nro ffress'^ ; and t^e purpose she could not force th?m to Xn don she perfuadej them to delay\ Hef \o,ih had a now " er like that of the torpedo', which withered tiiestrcS of those who came witl5in its' influence\ Her uSiap^v^ HZa^ turned their faces to wnrds the im^l^^Elv^ hoped to arrive there^ ; but the ground seemed to slMe from beneath their feef , and they found themselv^^ atTe bottoT before tJiey Sfispccted they had changed their^S ' 12 Tlie placid serenity', which at first appeared in their S'TM^h\^^'';^^''^A.1^5^^^^ '"to a VKcho?y lan"^ cuor', >y hich was tinged with deeper and deeper doMm' aa tliey glided down the stream of Insigniiicance' a d ,rk and Dy no munnur', till it falls into a de-ad sea', where startled passengers are awakened by the shpck', aLd die next mcH ment buried in the gulf of ObIivion\ 13 Ofall the unhappy deserters from the paths of Science' lence\ The captivtis ot Appetite^ and Passion' would often •eize themoment when theUtyrants were hnZiroTilnT to escape Irom their enchanti«enr ; but Ihe cErn n?on '^fal dolence , was constant' and unremiUed- and seldom re s stcd'. tiJI resistance was in vain\ -'atuu , wnll'\K!7'*"^T*r'*'^'"^ t^*^?*^ things', I turned my eyes to^ ^ards the tup of tlie mountain', where tlie air was alwavs pure^ audexhilaratinrahe path ihad».d ^vitj. h.....iuv Jll^Jz* rr^cenr,an(l the ettulgence iviiich beamed from theftieeVf Ejv^^HnV^J^l f^ ^^'' ^^"^ permitted iv ascend the luonn- L»Att • But while Iwm proogunciog tim exclauiiU^ii', witb ehap. % Narrative Piecei. ' 4$'- uncommon ardour^, I saw', standing beside nie', t fottn of diviner features', and a more benign radiance\ i 15" Happier'," said she', •* are tney whom Virtue conducts to tiie Mansions of ContentV « What," said I', « does Vir*. tue Oi«» reside in the vale' ?" " 1 am found'," said she', " in the vale', and I illuminate the moimtain''. I cheer the cottager . at his toil', arid inspipe the sase at his meditation\ 1 mingle in the crowd of cfties', and oless the hermit in liis cell\ I have a temple in eveiy heart that x)wns my influence' , and to hina that wishes for me^, I am already present\ Science may raise thee to eminence' ; but I aloi^^ fjan guide thee to felicityM" 1ft VVhile Virtue was thus speaking', I stretched out my arms towards her', with a vehemence which broke my slum- ber'. The chill dews wece falling around me', and the shades of evening stretched over the land3cape\ I hastened home- Ward' , aiid reaignp^ t*i** »ig*it to silence' aj)d meditation\ SECTION VII. AIXXV. o Thtjoumty of a dm ; a picture of human life. BID AH', the son of jCbensina', left the carayansera ear- the rest" he ly in tlie morning', and pursued liis journey throti^h plains of Indostan\ He was fresh' and vigorous with isV ; he was animated with hope' , he was incited by desire^; le walked swiftly forward over tj^e yj^Ues', and saw the, hills gradually rising before )iin[i% * * , m#i 'f; " 2 As he passed along', his <^rs were deliglited with the. moniing song ofthe bird of paradise'^ ; hewasftimH^dby thelast flutters of the f>iQil(ing breeoe', and sprinkled with dew from , gf oVes of spices^. He sortietimes contemplated the towering height of the oak', monarch of the hills' ; and sometimes cjuight the gentle fragrance of the pr» .^rose', eldest daughter ^ of the spring'' : all his senses >vere gratified', and all care was banished from his heart\ ' • 9 Thus he went on', till the sun approached his meridian', and the increased heat preyed upon liis strength^; he then looked round about him for some more commodious path\ He saw', jon his right hand', a grove that seemed to wave its Hlmdea as a sign of invitation^ ; tie entered if, and found the coolness^ and verdure' irresistibly plea«ant\ 4 He did nof, however', forget whither he was travel- •*r» t -- — ij „ *V .A*%^«A appeared to have the same direction with the main road^^ and was found me rtw ardi of dilige^c^'witlwu^ ^ufijbring its fatigues'. I lo nave me same airection witn tne main roaa* : pleased', that', by thk happy experiment', he had "sans to unite pleasure^ with DuninesH', and to gain the i -M TAu ^iig-/i>A Reader. part 1 . 5 IV, therctorp', still continued to walk for a time' with- out tlie least remission of his ardoui-', excent that hV w., ^metimes tempted to stop by the?nusk of X birl' which WmseTiTth XTj''*^.1" T'^'-'K^ «"^ som\?mes amus^^^ Ss L^^r^K""! ^t^?:'''*''^ that covered the banks on « Xfh^ *K * ^"'^^ ^^^\ **""S "P*>" the branches\ tendenrv' »m^t^'^^"S*^ ^^^"i^..f^ ^^*"^^« from its first ^nuency and to wuid among hills^ and thickets', cooled with fountaiiM', and murmuring with waterfall? Here weie tS^f ii^^^^^^^^ ?k' f^g^» t« consider wheth^e? it were longer safe to forsake th- Vnown and common trark> • lencft ,.ancl that the plain was d. . y^ and uneven' he resolved to p ursue the new path', which he supposocUnfy L ma^^^ and to end at last m the common road\ * ' , 7 Waving thus calmed his solicitude', he renewed hjanare' though he suspected that he Avas not gaininrroum? ^ThiH d&t him? ^'ZTJ '^ fr'^^^"^^^^^^ '^''^' "^'S^^t Wih'Tr atven hini . He listened to eve *y echo^ : he mwmted cverr lull for a fresh prosiMjct^ ; he tumJd aside to evc^cascad^'^ tT.'lP^?!?^ Ini«sel{with tracing the course of a^entfe river* ^at rolled among the trees', and watered a large Region wi^h innumerable circumvolutions\ ^ "" ^ ed- hl^^'^'TT'^^ *l*^ ''Tr Passedaway unaccount- ^t'townr^r i rf '^^.^r'-P'^d his memoir, and he knew rj?if!?THv r 'L''!^ P""'".^ *^ ^'•^^^*'- "« stooct pensive' am! confusedS afraid to jgo foj-ward', lest he shoiiM go wrong', vet was thus tortured with uncertainty', the «iky was oversnread w,thclo«ds^; Uie day vanished fnfm l>efor^ W: a^d a^siid! den tempest gathered round his head\ 9 He uas now roused by his d^mgcr^, to a quick and nain- 1 rememhrjiix»A nf hj« fiJKrv. k,:^!^... * ... iJ T ** . r^'H iRpised the petty curiosity i ;in. nf H i ''"f ^^V" r '^^'"^' the air grew blacker-, and fV t3 ^^"""**''' ^"^'l^*^ his meditntioii\ rrW» 5l?.r,?lI.T?i'^'* *^ '*? ^1\«^ y*'^ renmimMl in his pow- i le nrlrrTf' Th"' ""^r" " ^'iT ^""^* '"'^^^ *>I^^ »"t« ^^»^P*-"n^- Kf^irfhlT''* hnnse^on the ground, and recommended hia runrpuJlity', and pressed on with i'€soIution\ The bea«t?^ of C 8 » ) €hap^^, 1^ Narr/ttive Piece$^ 45 the desert w^e in motion', and on every hand, were heatd the mingled howls of raee^ and fear', and'ttivage' and expira- tion . All the horrors of darkness^ and solitude', surrounded hijn^ : the winds n)ared in thi woods' » and the torrents turn- hlwi from the hiHs\ ''^*;'"J.'f^ 1 1 Thus fortbrh^ and di3ti'essed','he wandered throu{?h the wild', withoutknowing whither he was goin^, or whether he was every moment di'awinj; nearer to safety', or to de- Btrueti<^n\ At length', not fear', but labour', began to ov^ir- come him^ ; his breath gH;w short', and his knees trembled^^ and he was on the point of lying down in resijijnation to hi* fate',' when l^t l^ei^^elii', ^irough the brambles', the glimrafer Ojf ^i-apei-\ "*''\"'. , ; . '' ' ^•C-.v ll Ife advanced towards the Hghf ; and findinjf that it pro- ceeded from the cotta^' of a hci'init', he called humbly at the door', and obtained adniisnion\ T'hi>old man set before hiiti ■fiiich provisions as he had collected for himself, on which Obidali fed with eagern(*w' and }5ratitude\ 13 When the repast was ovey, "Tell me'," snid the her- m?t', "by what chance thpu hast been br(»ugh« hith*r^ ? t haV« been now tM'enty years an inhabitant of the wilderness', ift which 1 never saw a man before\" pbidali then rfelat^d the occurrences of his joiitnejr', without any concealment^ or *paliiation\ ' We rise in the naorhing of youth', full of vigmjr', and full of cxpectatbn^; we set forward witii spirit' and hope\ with *^aiety^ an^ with diligence , and tra:vej on a while ip the direct road of pifety', towams the mansions of rest\ 15 In a short time', we remit our fervottK, and endeavour to find some mitigation of our duty', and some ilaore east njeans of obtaining the same end.. We tlieft- relax our vig- our', and resolve no longer to be Unified withorimes at a dis- tance^ ; but rely upon our own constancy', add venture to approach what we resolve never to touch\ We thi"* enter the bowers of ease', ahd repose in the shades of security\ ' 10 llere the heart softens', and vijijilanct^ subsides" ; we ard then Arilhnj; to/mtjuire whether another adv.-"- .^i cannot be made', and whedier ^ve may nof, at Icilsf , turn our eyes upoi^ iuC ij^aruvita uf ^coBure;. vVe approacii them with scruple' and hesitation" ; we enter them', but enter timorous' and trembhng" ; and always hope to psiss through them without losing the roud of virtue', which', for a while', we keep in oup wghf, and to whidj we purpyio to return". But fcmpt«* --^ -■ • ' f '^ • (9b) • ^- I > 46 , , ITie English Reader, tart 1, tion^ sufxceds temptation', and ono compKanctf*, prepares ua^ lor another^ ; we in time bse tlie haf»pinesa of innocence', and' 9ola«;e our disquiet with sensual gratincations\ 17 B^ degrees', we let fall the remembrdnceof bur origin- al intention', and auit tlie Qnly i;de(]uate object of rational de- sire^. We entangle ourselves in business^ imnQierge ourselves in luxurv\ and rove through the labyrinths of inconstancy^ j till the darkness of old age', begins to invade us', and dis^Mse^ and anxiety', obstruct our way\ We then look back upon our lives witli horror\ with sorrow', with repentance^ ; and wish', but too often vainly wish', that we had not forsaken the ways of virtue''. muns one effort to be made"" : that reformation is never hope- leas', nor sincere endeavours ever unassisted^ ; that the wan- derermay atlencth return, after all his errors' ; and that he ^vho implores strengtn^ and courage' from above', shall find danger'' and difficulty' give way before him^. Go no'w', my son', to thy repose^ ; commit thyself to the ^'ure of Omnipotence' ; and when the morning calls again > toil', begirj anew thy journey' and thy life\" dr. jo h .^ » ok, CHAP. III. DIDACTIC PIECES. SECTION I. The importance of a gQod Education. I CONSIDER a human soul', without education', like marble in the guarry^ : which shows noue of its inherent beauties', until the skill of the polisher', fetches out the coU ours\ makes the surface shine/, and discovers every ornamen- tal cloud\ spot\ and vein', that runs through tile body of it\ Education', after the same manner', when it works upon a noble mind', draws out to view every latent virtue^ ana per- fection', which', without such helps', are never able to mnke their appearance\ £ If my reader will give me leave to change tlie allusion so ttoon upon him', I shall make use of the same instiniie to 11- histrate the force of education', which Aristotle has brought to exiilsiin hi?. dnr.trir'P- of «uhstant!;il forms', when he tells wvis«' , the 50od\ or the great man', very often lies 1 1 id and toncealed in a plebeian^ which a proper edih^ation miifht have djsijiterred', and brought to Iight\ "t am therftfort^ much delighted With reading the accounts of savage nations', and with contemplating those rirtues which are %SW and uncul- tivated^ j to see courage exerOng hself in fiercene88\ resolu- find topair"^^^^ ^ " "" ^^"""^"S'' patience In suUennew' nh?i.?!S"*V'^.^''''*v ^P^^^*^ variously^, aitd 'dp^ar in differ cnt kinds of actions', according as they are more or IcSs recti- fied and swayed by reason\ Wljen One hears of «^irrn..' fied and swayed by reason\ Wljen one hears of negroes', ^ath of their masters', or upon changing their mselves Unon t.h« npVt trnV na if oi?.'..o4:^«. who , u^pn the death .,. ..,^„ umsi«,s , or upon cnangmg their service^, hang themselves upon the next tree', as it somrtin^ S^J'fVl^Ji r.TV.?^" plantations', who cati forl>«,r ad- « rm fa"^ fidelity, though rt expresses itself in so dreadful u inaniier r m ><• \nL!!?-^^u ^«^^* "^^ that savage greatnels of soul', whicfi JPjicars m these poor wretch on many occasions', be raised to , were it rigiitly cultivated^ ? And ^4at colour of extS ™ tliere bo', for the contempt with which we treat this part l^^^fn^^^'^l^''' ''"^ ^^^"^*^ ^«^ P»^ them upon tKm^ !SnS fl"^ of humanity ^ ; that we should only set an ins g- ve sZnd' T!" ^Y "'*'•" ^^'P murders theii-nay',Thlt InrLll I 'ru^ *^"'''' ^ in US lies', cut them off from the f})rospects of happiness in amther iv .Id', as well as in thS'- 0^^Z^h ''^''^' ""^ ^""^ "P"" ^''^' proper melllis • i« 1 ' "1 1' — .' ".* "; poorunmstructK-u j>tii buns , wno are hut \it~ le above the mhahltanta of those nations', of whioh I Imve rf "mofc litt'"«5' '.'^•"'°"=. "•'" have had thr^vanigcl h^^y ^^°^ oKcicnea into a Human (116) 48 J ! ne^EitgUsh Reader, SECTION IL On Gratitude. Tartl. TH£RE is not a more pleasing exercise of the mind", ^| thdin gratiiude\ It is accompanied wjth so great ii)^ pleasure', that were tliem no positive command which ep- joinedif, nor any recompense laid up for it hei-eafter'ja^e^- tnms mind would ihdulge in if, for ^e naturaJ graiiJUmon wliiph it afibrdsN , , a If griititude is due fram inanHo man', itow fc^ch more from man' to his Malcer^ : The Supreme Being', does.not on- , iy confer upon m^ those bounties which proceed more imm^- aiatejy from;his own hand^ but pven those benefits which are conveyed to us by othtr&\ Every blessing we enjoy^j.jb^r what means soever it nnlay be conferred if^mn us', i^ the gift cf Him who is.the«great Author of good', and the Fathef of mercies\ , '' 3 If fftatifdde', when eterted towards one another', nat- .-EttC- ►yed who has given m every thing we already possess^ and from whom we expect every thing we yet hope foK apdisoS. • SECTION m. ,. . On Forgiveness. ^HE most plain and natural s^timents of equity', concur | , Mi with divine authority', to elfor picioa' ami [>n himsclP', ionce\ aail ►f the worst here is tor-^ by living^ in spies\eiio^ ilianc«' aa* He drea^ ■tf Chap.S. Didactic Pieces. s| his countenance in forced smiles', while his heart thrdbt withm horn aimrehensiiSisof secret treacheryl hL^^^^^^ fulness, and .inmmour;, disgust at the world', and all the p;iuitul sensations of an irritated'and imbittered mind" . 4 bo numerous^ and grcaf are the evils arising from a sua- pinous disi>osit,on', thar, of tJie two extremes' KmoreeU: g.ble to expose ourselves to occasional disacivantaKe frcm limknig too tvell of others', than to suffer continue mfser^bv tiunbuj always itf of them\ It is better U b^someS tmposed upon^ than never to trusf. Safetr is purchased at too dear a n^^ when', in order to secure i?,wru,?X^^^^ -. ...,.^ .v., .c .3 , ,» ,iu cu«eriuinessr and peaee\ P; . nee di- St W^tu^^^^^^^ ^ ^r^^'^i'd no black. spSonti naunt hm hours of re«t\ Accustomed to view the characters ^hoXltaS;^^^^^ most favourable Hghr,hek W^ on^ 1^1 w;I\7i?K ^^ ^W^'^ man', havinghis bnagination fiU- ed with all the shocking forms of humaS felsehold^ deceit^ and treachery-, resembles the traveller in the wUdem4^ wh J discerns no obects around him h„f c„.k "f.!l ^:,"::T' ^"^ S{:CTION VI. Conifoiia of Religion. HERE arft many who have passed the age of youth' and — beautr ^who have resigned the pleasures of Ssm^ iing sew ; who begin to decline into the vafeU yS?s', Sil ^ r friln d^'%^^^^^^^ '^""^ fortunesrstrip^f "leii deprive them of what habif, at leasfyii thfey will not allow it to be nature', has made necessary to their morals', aiid.to their happine8S\ *._ ,^ % It dight he expected', that human'tjr would prevent tUcm-fr—T breaking; into the last retreat of the unfortunate', ydiQ can no longer be obitii^ of their envy^ or resentment' , and tBarinK from them th^r only remauimg comfort\ 1 he attiJiapt to ridimde religion may be agreeable tojomjr, by reliewiK tliem from restraint upon their plea8ures> ; and niay Vender ofiter* very miserable', by making them doubt those truOis', in which they were most deeply interested^, butitcan convey red cood" and happiness' to no one individuar. , ;.S, . 1% ^ * OREOORT. r- sjiCTipNvn. ' * ' Diffidence of oiir abilities, a mark of wisdom, r' is a sure indication of good sense', to be difident of it\ We then', and not M then', are g;rowing ime', ^vhen we besrin to dkcern how weak and unimse we are\ An absolute blown', and display themaclves', without any reserve , to Uia a W« nrp aorne nf im vrtrv fond of knowlodpije', and apt to value oiirs«}ive8 in>on any proficiency i» the 8ci|'nce8^ : one sci- iMice'Jiowevei'', there is', worth niore than all the rest •, an4 that is', the science of livjig well^; This shall remain , when *♦ tongues shaU ceasor," ai^d " know led r^ shall vanish away ,^ (»«b) / Parti, «pect3 of nd fill the ^9 of hu- rhaps ren- 83CSS that trufy with osophers', assistancd er feel th6 iman:*,y to mankind' ; at leMty if icessary to fd prevent fortunate^, sentment' , 6rt\ The ) 3omef, by ^ ; and may ioubt those ; butitcaa iual\ OREOORT. m, fident of it\ ', when we i.n absolute makes the iscern', and ; it covers a ;very virtue a beinie; like their leaveii they are fa)! ervc', to tlwi ', and apt to es^ : one acl- e rest^ • an4 main', when niali awayN'' Wi^p.3. . ^'i^actic Pieces. 53 4 Astonew nations\andnew doctrines', of which thisaR© is very fruitful', the tune will come', when we shah have nc! vleasure mihem^ : nay' tiie time shall corne', when tliey shall be exploded , and would have bvin for^oUen^ if tliey had not b(M«) prescjrved m those excelh'.nt books', whidi cont"kin a con- futiuion of thf^nr ; like insects preserved for aces in amber'. tvnith otherwise would soon have returned to the common mass ot thnigs\ But a nrm belief of Christianitv\ and a practice suitable to If, wiil supnort and mvi-orate the mind to the lasr ; and mobtof all ,a'^"5 "^ ^^""6 ..n'l ivfn "^'^^ cy^'T morning plans the tramaetions of the dar, in ^,f »^^« "l^hat plan', cames on a tinend whicli will p-uiSo hun through the labyrinth of the most busy lire\ The or, « -rly nrnuipraent of his time', is like a ray of li-hf which to the chance one cmios'. J Ihe nrst requisite for iutroduein^^ordir into themanaKc, 'nuul of Ume , W to be unprofsed with a j.-'tt icnsc ofits m h I li * 54 ^ The Bn^lhh Readtn Pari t. vatue\ Lfet us consider well how much depends iijion if, and hoW fast rt rties away\ The hulk of men are in r.otiiing more capm-ious'^ and inconsistent', than in their appreciation oi time . When they think of it', as tlie mensure of their continuance on e;u-th', they highly prize it', and with tiie -leatest anxiety seek to lengthen it out\ 5 But when they view it m separBte parcels , they appear every oiluir possessioii', of time only they are prodigal . J. hey allow every idle man to be master of this proi)erty', and make every frivolous occupation welcon^e that can help them to consume it\ . , > * ♦„ k- 6 Among those who are so careless of time , it is not to De expected that ordtr should he observed in its distribution\ Bui', by this fatal neglect', how many materials of severe and lasting regref, arc they laying up in .store for themselves ! The Sme ^hich they suffer to pass away m the midst oi con- fusion', bitter repentance seeks afterwards m vain to recuU . What WAS omitted to be done at it? proper moment', arises to be the torment of some future 8eason\ \ ^ a 7 Mauhood \^ disgraced by the consequences of nej^lected davB are finishing', when his pnnjarution for eternity is hardly commenced\ Such are the elTfCts of a disorderly waste _ol time', through not at.t«inding; to its Viiiue\ hvcru thins m the life of »uc/i persons', is mi8placed\ Nothing is performed ariKhf,from not being p:>rfoa)iedin due^sa;ison\ takes f, from not being p:Ttoa)ieain cue saiison . ^ ^ iJuthewho is orderly in the distribution of hi'^ time , the proper me4;hod of escHpinj; these manilOia evils . ana rns own soui , unu , ui uir: s,toundle9s censun/arid reproach' : diftdainmji all conipiiancf; with public maniwrs', whtfA they a ** i HIS IS the man'," (their conscience will oblige them t(i acl:nowlcd{,-e',) "whom we are unable to bend^t*) mean con- dt.scj;ni^;oi)s\ We s.ie it in vjun eitlier to flatfei-' or to threat- «iii hiui^; he reslH «iii a principle wiihin", which we can- not a.:ake\ To this man', we mav', on any occasion', safely comuut our cause \ 11*5 is incapalile of betrnying his ti'ust\ or utseitinK jiis IVicnd', or denymg his faith\" \ ' 4 It ts , ;u,co.\iini.^)y', this steady inilexible virtue', this tp- •ira to prjMipJr', superior to all custom' and opinion', which ' ^ ioculiiiny marked the t/wimc/er* of those in any age', who >utve bhone Aith distinjjjuished lustre' ; and lias consecnded xhcir iiK-jnu'ry Lo all postfcnty\ It was this that obtained to ii.Xh ut Lriocu', the must ijiii;mlar testimony of honour from 5 He continu. (1 to «^vnlk with God',*' when the tw)rld ?»r!n.Hi;>tixetl from liim\ He plejist'd G(m1', and was U'loved «»J iv.m ; so that hvinj!; amonp; sinners', he was translated to hea^'en Without seeini: dt'ath' : " Yea', HiM»^.dily was hij taktm t»way, lest wlckednt ss should have altered His underataud- i'l^^ or deneit l>e&uikid his hou1\" ' ■ ■ 6 When 8odom could not furnish ten righteous men to ^"^'^ U , Lot runjuiiiUvl uns.mttea amidst the contagloii\ MiK .1 56 The English Reader. Parti. Iive4 like an angel among spirits of darkness' ; and the de- stroying flame whs not nermitted to go forth', till the good man was called away', by a heavenly messenger', from his devoted city\ , . . ^., 7 When "all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth'," then lived Noah', a righteous m:\n', and r. preacher of rigliteousnessN He stood alone', and was scoffed by the profane crew\ But they by the deluge were swept awa/, while on him', Providence conferred the immortal honour', of being tlie restorer of a bettor race', and the father of anew worlu\ Such examples as these", and such honours confer- red by God on them wlio withstood the multitude of evil do- ers', should often be present to our mind8\ ^ a Let us oppose them to the numbers of low' and corrupt .rr.tv.r^iua" »'f>fn>i WO KohnlH Rrniind iih"* : nnd when we are ]U UMUKing 01 tllOSe , WUO , m UMIUCI umca , ouuuc mvo ow«*. «. the midst of surrounding darkness', and are now shming in tiic kingdom of heaven', as the brightness of tlie firmament , for evejr' ana cvcr\ blair. SECTION X. Tfie mf>iiiJic(ft{on9 of vice f^reater than those of virtue. THOUGH no condition of human life', is free from unea- siness', yet it must be allowed', that the uneasmess be- longing to a smful course', is far greater', than what attends a course oi ioetl'doing\ If we are weary of the labours ot virtue^ we may be assured', that the w«)rld',wh«'nev*r we try the exchange', will lay upon us a much heama' load\ 2 It is the oiUmle only', of a Ikentioiu Iiie". w hich is gay' and smiling'. IVithin', it conceals toil, and trouble', aud that llie nain of self- Sie end', on their unliappy victims'. » It is a great mistake to iniagin , denial', is confmed to virtue'. He who follow s tlie workl , as much as ho who follows Christ', must " take up his cross', and to him', aSsunnily', it will prove a more oppressive burden . Vice allows all our passions to rang(^ uneontrolled^ ; and where each chums to b«^ superior', it is impossible to gratjjy aJ^. The predominiuit desire', can only be mauigeU at um expense of its rival'. 4 No mortiflcHitions which virtue exacts , arc more severe than those', which ambition imposes upon the love of eamij a^fip, S. Didactic Piecet: fj^ pi-ide\ upon int^r^sf, and covetousneas', upon tanilyN Self- denial', therefore', belongs^ in common', to tnce' andinrfuc^;{ but with iAMremarkabie cttfference% that t.he passions which mrtut requires U3 to nfioitify', it tends to weaken^ ; v/h^reajT, those which vice obliges us jto deny, it', at the same tim^';^ streMgUi«M)s\ The one diminiskcs the p^n of self- denial', by moderating the demand of pussj(?n' ; the oiher increases if, by rondering those demands imperi^jus' and violent\ 5 What distreases that occur in the calm life of virtue^, can he compared tx) those tortures', which reiporsoof consciisncft ihflicts on the wicked^ ; to those severe huimliation^', arising fromguilf, combined with misfort'^ines', which sink them tse violent agitations of shame^ and disap-i pointraeut', which sometimes drive them tc the most fatal extremities', and mike jthem abhor tlieir existence*^ i How often'; pi the mid^t of tlios^ disastrous siti)ations'; into which their crhnes Imve brouglit them', have they execrated the se^^ ductions of vice'; nnd^, with bitter regref , looked back to the day on which they first forsook the path of innocence^ ! SECTION XI. On Conkntmevi, CONTENTMENT produces', in some measure^, all those effectii which the alchymisi usually ascribes to what he calls the philqsovher^s stme'' ; and iiit does not brin^ nc/^e^, it de^nl a kindly infliuMic? on the soul of man', in respect of eve- rj hein^ to whom he stands related''. % It extinjj;uish(\s all murmur', re]Mnin|!;\ and injijratitude', towards that \U!:\'\% who has alljjttcd him his part to act in this world'. It destroys all inordinate ambition', nnd every t'!ndeney to corruption', with rfigard to the community where- in he is p):M'od\ It gives sweetness to his conversation', and a pcrpcfu il serenity h) all his thouirht8\ a Aniungthe mnny methods wliah Imight he pfiade use of for ac^uiWrtg-this virtue'^ I shall mention only the tvfo fuUow- ing\ First oCidI', a man aliould always consider how mucli he has more than be wants' ; and secondly', how much more unhuD!»y iipmierht l»p'. than he nnllv tV, 4 Firsf , a man f^hould always eo'nsiiler how much he has mom than he Wants\ I am wonderfully pleased with th* re- ■i madt; to one', who condoled with him ply I'lStipi Ik ii vTiQti the loss ol a farm' : " Wiiy'," said he' " 1 liavc tknc i2\h) ■ I M The English Reader, Tart 1. farms sttU^, and you have but one ; so that I ought rather to be afflicted for .voitN than t/OM forme'.'* r5 On the colitraiy, rooHsh men are more apt to consider what they have lost, than what ih*^.y vosses8\ and to fix their eveB upoii those who are richer than tlieinselves', rather than on those who are under greater (fi/!fcufttc5\ All the rtal pleas- ures^ and conveniences of life', lie in a narrow compass^ ; but it is the humour of mankind to be always looking forward , and straining after one who hasgot the start of them m wealth *"6 Fop this reason', as none can be properly called richT.who have not more than they wanf, there are few rich men m mj of the poHter nations', but among the middle sort ot people , who keep their wishes within their fortunes', and have more mflttft than thtT know how to tenjqy\ j-j „^„ 7 Persons of a higher rank', live m a kmd of splendid pov- erty^ ; and are perpetually wanting, because,' instead Of ac- injlB6n^ mtheBoitd pleasures of liV, they endeavour to out- Vie one another in shadows' and appearancc8\ Me" ^f ,ejwa ^ have at all times beheld', with a great deal of mirth , this silly game that is pi>^>-g_oyer their h^^^^^^^^^ cannot 18', this rioicujous cnase aiier*?7MJs^"»«'.y j/^aa- nres', cannoi oe. sufficiently exposed', as it is the great spurc^ of those evils which senerally undo a nation . L.et a man a estate be what it may", he is a »oor man', if he does not live within ir; and naturally sets hunself on sale to any one that *^9 ^wLm PittaiusS^^ter the death of his brother', who had left him a good estate', was offered a great suniol money by Ihe king l?f Lydia', he thanked ir.J?; ^i1,.^llrl'«H, ahall add', fuxiuT/ is arft/iciflrf poverty\ • i *• «r 10 I shall tlierefore rccmnmend to the consideration ot tho'^e', who'are always aiming at superfluoua" and imaginju-y enioylnent^', and who will mile at tho trouble of cohtiactmg Ihiii- desires', an excellent saying of Bion the philosopher , ..„ after the most happinessV* 11 In the second place', every one ought to reflect now much more unhappy he mi^/U he', than he real! y j.f.—l he Jor- mer consideration ttwk in aU those', who are sulfaciently pro- namei ours , Paril, it rather to to consider to fix their rather than e rtal ple>as- [ipass^; but g forward^ , n in wealth' dncA.',who men in any t of people, I have more »lendid pov- stead of ac- Lvour to out- den of *erw« th', this silly contracting n wWch oth- nnary pleas- great spurce Let a iiian'a oes not live my one that er', who had Df money by iidness' , but .new what to A', and litxiv- reeable turn', ; to which I sideration of id imaginmy ►f conti-acting pliilosophiT", reflect how ficiently pro- thap, 3. Didactic PieeSs, 50 vided With the means- to make themselves ^mh : ihw reeardM 8«ch as actuiill^ lie under soilie pressure' or misfortune\ fh«iemayreceivcgreatalleviatidn', from such a comparison as the unhappy j)erson may make between himself" and ©th- ere' ; or between the misfortune xvhich he suffers', and crea/er misfortunes which mi^rfu have befallen him\ ^ I. Jl- u^ V^*" l^^^y.^i ^}^^ ^'*"*^^ Dutchman', who', upon breaking his leg by a fall from the main-mast', told the stand- ^L%' * ^'^? "^ ^"'""^ ^^*^^*^y ^^^^ »t ^"«» not his neck\ To wftich , smce I am f ot into quotations', g;i ve me leave to add the «7h[i^f^- ^"5 ""1*^ P!»Iosopher',who', after having invited some «1 his friends to dine with him', was ruffled by a person that caiTie into tlie room in a passion', and threw down the table hat stood before them\ « Every one'," says he", « has his ca- . i y«f a ^ '^.^ ^^^J^Py "^^" ^^^^ '^•^s no greater than thisV* 13 VVe find an instance to the same purpose', in the life of tloctor Hammond', written by bishop VdW As this good man was troubled with a complication of distempers', when he had the gout onon him', he used to thank God that It was not the stone'^ ; and when lie had the stone', that he had not both these distempers on him at the same time\ 14 I cannot conclude this essay without observinc', tliat there never htjs any system besides that of Christianity, which could effectually produce in the mind of man', tile vir- tue I have been hitherto speaking of\ In order to make iia content^^d with our condition', maw/ of the present phUoao- pliers tell us , that our discf itent only hurts ourselves', with- out being able to make any alteration in our circumstances^ : others', tliHt whatever evil befalls us is derived to us by a fatal necos-iitv', to wiiif.h superior beings themselves are subject' : while o//tm', very gravely' tell Uie man who is miserable' that It IS necessary he simdd be so', to keep up the harmony of the univeree^ ; and that the scheme of Prmdence would be troubled' and perverted', were he o^^mot«c\ 15 These', anu the like considerations', rather ^i^encc than satisfy a man . They may show him that his discontent is fuv^easonab!c\ but they are by nO means suftirient to relieve if. Ihey rather give despair^ than oonsohition'. In a word', a man mi^ht reply to one of these c«mifoi ters'. as Augustus did to his ffieiid','Wiio advised him not to grieve for the death of a person whom he loved', because his £Tie/ could not fetch him a^am^ :^' It is for tfiai very reason'.^' said Uie emoeror'. , 16 On the contrary', rdi^ion bears a more tender regard I to human nature;. It presci bes to every miscra' ' - man the I J»eans of |)etteriui,' hj- conditioii' : nay, it shows him', that t . (584) tliertit«otiaJoflhem\ U mines aim «<«.» jtumaiMi: make him fcopjij '«'•'»/'«''• , rtioi SECTION Xn. . toft midricheslfford no ff'»''«f > ^rioriW in .t an the g™und« of ?»r//JS^Ie^ai'. Cf tl^ ) rank^ and fortune' « *f^»»;'^^^to the ncA', as en. ■te' ■ft. #4 o ditlairs to manage , *""7 "r^ ;,,._-„:4.^ * 4 !« the tranqmlUty oi his snid^l lia^^^^^ ^ily , he enjoys % P^^^^f J^'^i^ the most Batin- fttctoV» are P««»r^^i:,5;.^"^^^^u^^^^^^ the wealthy^ he i. ^:^$3:n^^ w« &^ them', ancr, hy cons. blf fcV^^rr than that ^^f ^^^Ji^^ mo'*" '^^^^^ '^J^f^ luxurious banquet\ **f. ^S «nleen\ lancuoi^, rtftd IHtes^- mnre flrm^ ; he knows not what fplleen,mn^b ,^^;^^^.^, ^..^n^t r;^;k:»e^^'X«oi^-^. fi.ue«*,are« Fart I, 3tllye.rieriority m Idnce', th« •ich\ as eni' lence', th« tinixe those >ach IQ that such %is are ide', which • which im- ag out'- : the ;'Ue order of iace^ : but in to equiiUty'^ nres', whicli ^ them', arti f envy\ ft ot'tae con- un',/i«i3freft ubjectX By slivered from o have gr^;at mjr enemies', , and prlvatft wn at courts'^' he most satin- »nt^ ; and if he ,'eaUhy', he is lur, by consc- ardisbproba- 3 dowft t© hi^ d^ ; hl8 heiiltii Yf and lii^ttes^- >bom*s'*iirc'>not att«ndance ©n the fafi'^ie ol •quepftly are t# " ''1 ' Chap. 3 » Didactic Pieces. ' 6i. C In the mean time', all the beauty of the ftu$e of likiures all thfe enjojrments of domestic society', all the gaiety and cheer- fulness of an easy mind', are as open to him as to those of the highest rank\ The splendour or retinue\ the sound of titles^- for are y . , , , Jhey, sink into the rank of those ordinary tilings', which daily recuTj without raising any sensation of joy \ „ /./, .; 7 Lfet us cease', therefore', from looking up with discon-^ tent^ a'j!^6Fdh7y'' to those', whom birth' or fortune' has placet! above us^.' , Let xis adjust the balance of happiness faiily\— ■ When we think of the tnjoy^mtnts we wanf , we should tnink- alsoof tlie ^rowWe* from which we are fr^'ieS' iJf we allow their just value to the comforts we possess', n;ye shall fimt reason to rest satisfied", with a verj^ moderate', though nof art opulent and splendid condition of fonune\ Often, did wa Hnow the whole', we should be inclined to ^i^ the state of those whom ^ve now €fwy\ blaA* SECTION xnt-. ;a ' Pa^enee under provocations our intereM k^tekuds duty. ivery man is marked by some pecuIiaritJT, which distin* guisheir him from ^J«>ther^ : and no where can two individu- als he found', who aije exactly^ and in all respt rts", alike\ Where so much diversity obtams', it cannot but happen', that in thii intercourse which men are obliged to maintain', their tempe^^ will often be ill ad^^isted to that intercourse^ ; wilf* jar and interfere with each* other\ 2 Hence', in every station', the highest^ as weH as th*>- ro*.vesf,and in every condition of life', public\ prlvafe\ amrf' domestic', occasions of irritation frequently ariseV We ari»^ provoked , sometimes', by the folly^ mid levity< of those v^rth whom we are connected^ ; sometimes , by theiryindiScrence' or ne^lect^ : by the incivility of a friend\ the haughtiness of* superior', or the insolent beha\iour of one in lower stat!on\ 3 Hardly a day passes', without somewhat Or other occurring', Iwhich bervestorufflethemanofmipaticntspirir. Of coui*be', I fnich a man', lives in a continual storm\ He knows not what j It 13 to en jov a tmin of good humoiir\ Servants', neighbours^ friends', spbu8e\ and children', all', through the mirestrained violence of his tempei^, become sources of disturbance' and vwtation to him\ In vain is affluence' : in vain are health' and ^g The English Reader, Part 1> iii-osDCi-itYS The least trifle is sufficient to discompose his mind^i and poison his pleasures.^ His very amusemnU are mixed with turbulence^ and passion^ ^ 4 I would beseech this man to consider', of what smo« moment the provocations which he receives, or at (wsf imaifineshimseltto receive', are really in theinselvesY, but o what ffreai moment he makes them', by suffefing them to de^irife him of the^possemon ot him.eir. I ^o"^d ^^^^^^^^^^ him to consider^, how many hojirs of harimness he th^o^% s away', which a little more pcdience woUld allow hira to enjo^ . and hW much he puts it m the power of the most msigulfi^ cantpei^ons', to render him miscrabic\ t^+u,* u^ 5 *• But wiio can expect',^' wc hear him exdaim', "that h^ is to possess the insensibility of a stone^ ? How is it pos^ble for hSman nature to endure so many repeated Pto^ocatioir.s ^ or to bear calmly with so unreasonable behaviour^ .'' -Mv brother' 1 if thou canst bear with no instances of unreasonable behaviour-, withdraw thyself from Uie world\ Thou art no longer fit tq live in it\ Leave the intercourse of men\ Re- t?efto the -mounUiinN and the desert , or shut thyself up lu ■ For here', in tlie midst of society', offences must come\ no winds to blow', as t lat our uie were luug lu pi "*;^^" t ' y »; out recelvrK pr^ from human frai ty\ The careless L'dThe im;?iFdentS the giddy;^and the fick^', ^e ungi.^^^^^^^^^^ and the interested', every where meet us\ fhey are tiit. briers^and thorns', with which the paths of human Ufe are S He only', who can hold his course among them with patience^ 9Jid equanimity, he who is prepared to bear what Fie must e^iiect to happen', is worthy of the name of a man\ 7 If wt' preserved ourselves composed but for a mOmenf, we should perceive the insignificancy of wo jj of those provo- Talions wlfich we magnify so hi^hly^ When a few sun» more have rolled over our heads^ the storm will, of iteelT, have subsided^ ; the cause of our present impatienceW d^. turbance', will be utterly forgotten\ Can we not then an- tidpate this hour of calmness to ourselves' ; andbegm to en- in this exercise ol it, cannot oe tou mucn oc««*^- , ^j ^\„"^ wish their life to floW in a smooth stream;, 't ^the /-eojort of a man', in opposition to thepasswn of a chUd', /!?' ™ CTyot/mfin/ of j^aV, in 6ppositiou to uproar^ and ^onfii^^^^. Part 1. nipose his •MGnta are (That smali )r at least ;s^ ; but of J them to Id beseccJi he throws I to enjoys i it insiguift- ^j**^thathf5 it possible rocations^ ? 1J.V ?"— Mv ireasonabft^ 'hou art no lyself up iu must come". ahn atmos- ;o rise', ant^; 5eed''» with- lie careless'' 1 ungrateful ley are tht: naan life arc 5 them with ► bear what e of a man\ a moment^, liose provo- a few sun» ir,of itself, nee'' and dis- )t then an- begin to en- ave them to of their ca- — ^Patience'f 9 the reason d". It is thjB eonfusion\ Chap. 3 Didactic Pi iCCC9. jS SECTION XIV. ! Moderation in mw wishes recommended. HE active mind of man', s<*ldom or never rests satisfied It was made\ Happy^, if these latent remains of our primi- tive state', served to direct our lyishes towards their proper destf nation', and to lead us into the jJath of true blls8\ 3 But in this dark^ and bewildered state', the aspiring; ten- dency of our nature', unfortunately takes an opposite direc- tion', and feeds a very misplaced ambition\ The flattering appearances which here present themselvts to sense^ ; the dis- tmctions which fortune confers^ ; the advantagf^s^ and pleas- ures' which we imagine the ivo^ Id to be capable of bestowing', fill up the ultimate wish of most men\ These are the ob ject* which engross their soliUiry musings', asd stunnlate their ofitve labours' ; which warm the breasts of the young\ ani-. mate the industry of the middle aged', and often keep alive the passions of the old', until the very close of life\ 4 Assuredly', there is nothing unlawful in our wishing to be freed from whatever is disagreeable', and to obtain a fuller enjoyment of the comforts of Ufe\ But when these wishes are not tempered by reason', they are in danger of precipita- ting us into much extravagance* and folly\ Desires^ and wishes', are the first springs of action\ When they become exorbitanf, the whole character is likely to be tainted\ 6 If we suffer our fancy to create to itself worlds of ideal nappmess', we shall discompose the neace' and order of our ininUs , and foment many hurtful passions\ Here', then', let moderation begin its reign' , by bringing within reasonable bounds the wishes that we form\ As soon u» they become gttraYaganf , let us check them', by proper reflection? on th j HI 1- ' 1 i 1 I ^ '. 4 ^ The English Reader, ' Parti, toSrde^i"*^^ of thosL objects'^ ^sbich Uic t«)rW hangs out 6 You haVe strayed' my friends, from the road which c«n- duct» to felicity ; you have dishonoured the native dignity of year souls , m allowing: vour wwhr^c; to r orm;r.nt« «rv ««n:: highei '» ^oiuiiuoij , lowarQs wmctiyaur wishes as- t . .**^'^^' frequently has experience shown', that whercro^c^ were supposed to 1>ioom', nothing but fenm\ind tZtTTf} ^^?V}^t'«»N beautyN richer, grandeuv\ mf. matty itseinyxouid^ many a time/, have been gladly ex' changed by the possessors", f9r that more quier and humble '^""i' w? T^^ ^^^""^ .'/^" ^^^ "ow dissatisfiedT a^L. .'^liH'/u ''^ is;8plendid^ and shining in the world', it is decreed that there should mix many deep shades of woe^l On the elevated situatiQns of fortune', tlie great cfdamities of hfe chijfly » Thcr^', the storm spends its violence', and there, the thunder breaks-, while; safe and unW, the in- habitants of t>«*vvalc remain befoil^ ;-^Retreat,' then', #om those vain and pernicious excursions of extravagant desired 9 batisfy yourselves with what is rati9nal' and attainable^ Tram your mmds to moderate views of human life', and hu- man happines3\ Remembei-', and admire' the wisdom of Agur s petidon\ ■ « Remove far from me vanity' andiies^ -~ «ive me jeither poverty' nor richesN Feed i^e with food convenient for nw : lest I b« full and deny thee' , and saV, who IS the I^rd ? or lest I bi?' poor\ and steal' and tl^ the name of my God in Taih\^? ' '' ^l^^ '""" '"'''■■■' SECTION XV. ' ■ Qmiscimp^ (^r^ omnipresence of the Deity, the ^ou^ci ojcon^ , , solalion to ^ood 7nen. I WAS ye8teTday',^boutsua.set', walking intheopcr^^eids', tiU the night luaensibly fell uponiwe,:- latfirstamuaedmy^ 9elt With all the n.aness^ and variety of colours', which an- peared lu tlie western parts of h«aven\ In proportion as th*- ladedaway^aiidwentouf, several stars^ ancl planet^' i.pp€r,rt« A one after aru^ti^*'*'' r '' and lies'. — ae with food r, andsar, I , and t5»K^ ou^c0 of con- !opcn.^eIds', amuisedmy- i', which ap- rlio»iis the J he4g.«tened^ i the ro^yaof The (fitlaxy Chap,^. Didactic Tiecet. ^ appeared in its most beautiful white\ To complete the scene', the full moon rose', at Hength', in that clouded majesty', which Milton takes notice of , and opened to the eye a new picture of nature', which was more finely shaded', and disposed among softer lights than that which the sun had before discov- ered to mc\ ^ „. . , u • u*^^ /* 3 As I was surveying the moon walking m her bnghtness , aw/iell intoitmmairGnocuou . im ucu * uuiioi^^t ""-»[;^'- ens', the work of thy fingers' ; the moon^ and the stars' wtuch thou hast ordained' , what is man thate^ou art mindful of hun , and the son of man that «/io«regardeathhnM" . , 4 In the same ipianner', when 1 considered that infinite host of stars', or', to speak more philosophically', of suns', which //ere then shining upon me' ; with those innumerable sets of i^i-inAfaN r^r wnrlrla'_ whirh wftpe movine rouud their respective heaven of suns^ and worlds', rising still above this which I dis- covered' ; and these still enlightened by a superior firmament of luminaries', which are planted at so great a distance', that bore amidst the immensity of God*s wo^s\ 5 Were the sun', which enlightens this part of the creation , with all the host of planetary worlds that move about hioi", utterly extinguished^ and annihilated', they would not be mis- ae-d', more than a grain of sand upon the sea-3hore\ The space they possess', is so exceedingly liiUe in comparison of the whioie^ it would scarcely make a blank in the creation^ The chasm would be imperceptible to an eye that could take in the whole compass ol nature', and pass from one end of the creation to the other" ; as it is possible there may be such a sense in ourselves hereafter', or m creatures which are at present more exalted than ourselve3\ By the help of glass- es', we see many stars', which we do not discover with our naked eyes' ; and the finer our telescopes are', the greater still sire our discoveries' 6 Huygenius carries this thought so far', that he does not think it impossible there may bestarsj whose light basnot yet XIILCIO 40 iravcjiiju uuwn lo us , since iiieir iinst crcauu<» . no question that the universe has certain bounds set to it'} *^ut when we consider that it is the work of Infinite Powei^, rompted by Infinite Goodnees\ with an iofinite space tm f2 ,.' (k^*i ii! im 66 * TUe^BngUsh Reader. Parth ttXert itself in', howciin onvimag^hcatian set any bounds to it^? 7 To return", therefore", to my first thoui^ht", I couid not but look upon myself with 8e<|bt liorror", as a bt;ing that y/m not ^prttj tlvi siiwlleBt reg;ird of ont^", who had so great u work imd«r liis care" and supei'iiitendt.^c^-\ I was afraid of being overlooked iynidst the nnmensity of nature/ ; a\Kl M among tliat infinite variety of creatures", wliich", in all probability'", awaFrt^ through all these immeiisurable regioi -s ot matter\ 8 In or4er to recover my<=!el^from this mortifying tjiought", I considered tliat it took its rise from those narrow concep- tions', which we are apt to entertain of the Divine Nuture\ "We otirsdvef Cviiniot attend to m.mj different objects at the same timja\ If we are careful to inspect some thingjs", we must of course neglect Qthers\ ''.Vh'is imperfection which we observe in ourselves", is an imperfection tiiat cleaves", in some degn^e", to creatures of the highest capacities", as tJiey are. creatures', that is", beings of finite and limited natures\ 9 Tiie presence o^ every created being", is confined to a cer- tain measurt} of sjiace^ ; and", consequently", his oh, >rvatioais stinted to a certain number of oh jects\ iMie sphere in which we move\ and act\ and understand", is of a wider clrcumfiBr- «'.nce to one creature", tlinn anotliey, according as we rise one above another in the scale of existence''. But the widest of these our spheres', has its circumft5r(^.nce\ 10 When", therefore', we reflect on the Divine Nature", we are so used an, w Ro incnnsi^lerabhf', tlHSt he does iwt essentially reside \m ilV t^ is 4ui»tanri^ is witbin the sub^taocc of every' ttdng'. Part 1. mrristoir? >uld not but hat WHS not •tat a work lid of imng last among irobability', matter\ 1^ tiiought', ow concep- ne N5iture\ ;|«ct8 at tiie tiiingjs', Ave 1 wJiich we es^, in some as tliey lire ures\ ed to a cer- I. M'vatioais re in wbicU • circumfiBr- w« rise one le widest of Nature'', we I ourselves', };itto him', lur reason''^ e^ ; but the not forbeai* I our reason I tFiose litt!«5 itural to the melancholy n the multi- ects amonj; e consider^y tb«aecoad'y ', hia being de frftrae of 'mi >ui byii\ dwt*'Ult\ 8© >ii ally reside vcry'ttdnf", Chap, % Argumentative Fiec(^s. ear •whether material^ or immaterial', *id as intimalely present to it', as that bt;iitg U to itaelf \ IS It would b;i im impcrfeciion in hi;n', were he able to move out of one place into another' ; or to withdraw him&elf from any thinp; he has created', or from any part of that space which h(i diftused and spread abroad to inlinity'. In short', to speak of him in tha language of the old philosophers', he is it Being whose centre' y is evo-y ^vherc', uJid iiis eircuinjerence''^ «owhei'e\ ■ j;r,f.7 m:.; '\'n.i':i-ffi: aw^j 14 In the s<^cond place', he is^ omniscienf m well as omni-.- riisent\ Mis omniscience', indeed , riecessiirily'* and natural- flows from Jiis omaiprcsence\ lU", cannot but be con- scious of ev«>ry motion tint arises in the vvliole nuilenal world', which he thus easeritiaUy pervades' i apd of ever} 'koufrht that is ^^tirrifjj; in the inidledual world', to every ^art of which he is thus intimately unite4\ "nV' l.O Were the so>d separated from the hody^, and should it with one dance of thoucht start bi'Von^' the bouuds of the r, pa: S!'d by the immensity of the Godhead\ lU InUiis consideration of the Almi}';htv's ortinipresence'*' and omniscience', every uncomfort:\ble thought vanishes^ He cannot but regard every tiling tliLt has beinif, espcciaily s««'h of his creatures who feurthey are not refi^arded by hini\ lie is privy to all their thoughts', andia that anxiety of heart in particular', which is apt to trouble them on ihis occasion^ ; for', as it is impetflhle he should ovt.look any of his crea^ lures', so we may be confident that he regards with an eye of mercy', thos^^ who endeavour to recommend themselves to hia notice^ and in unfcign(?d humility of heart', think themselves unworthy tliat he siiould be vtinJfulj^S theii>\ J^pDJSO♦\, CHAPTEIUV. ARGUMENrATiVE PIECES. . SBCTION I. ... Jhppiness isfuunded in rectitude ofconduet ALT^ men piusue tood', and would be happy', if they knew how^: not happy for minuks\ and miserabte for hoisrs' ; but happy', if possible, thwnigh every j)a^ of their rxiwiwiicM ?. • >■ lutliier , therefore, tb'' . e wia p^ood of this steadW^ diwable kind', or there i%TWt\ hvdt^ thm att good must tte transient' and uncertain' ; and if soV an iA^jmt of the lowest ▼ttluc", wliich can Uttky4«*«wve cur» attention.' ^r kMiuky^. • 44* bi ^ ^ 1^.: li tg 111 1 ^ : II h 11 6% ^ The Engiish Reader, Parti. 2 But if t!ier« be a bettpf good', such a good as we ftre seek- ing' , like every other thing', it must be derived from some cause^ ; and that cause must either be external\ interna!', or mixed^ ; in as much as', except these three', there is no other possible\ Now a steady', durable jjood', cannot be derived from an exttrnal cause' ; since all derived from externals' must fluctuate as thi^f fluctuate^. 3 By the same rule', it cannot be derived from a mixture f the two^ ; because the part which is external^ will propor- tionably df stroy its e8sence\ What then remains nut the cause internal / the very cause which we have supposed', when we place tl^e sovereign good in mind', — m rectitude of conduct'. ' HARRIS. SECTION II, Virttie arid piety man's hifrhesi interest. 1FIND myself existing upon a little spof , surrounded every way by an immense', unknown expansion\ — Where am r ? What sort of place do 1 inhabit'? Is it exactly accommo- dated in every instance to my convenience' ? Is tiiere no ex- myseir ? No'-^notlilng like it'— the farthest from it possible' 2 The world appears not', then', originally made for the private convenience of me alone' ? — It does not', But is it not possible so to accommodate it', by my own pj\rtk'ular in- dustry' ? If to accommodate man' and beast', heaven' and narth , if this be beyond me', it is not pos9il)le'. What conse- quence then follows' ; orc^... there be any other than this'— If I seek an inten'.stof my own', detached from that of other*', I 8eek an iiitei'est which is cUhnericaK, and which can never Lave existence'. S How then must I drtcrmioe' ? Have I no interest at all' ? If I have not^, I am stationed here tq no purpose'. But why no interest' ? Can I be contented with nunc but one separate and detached' ? Is a social interegf, joined with othera', such an absurdity as not to be ad'«it(ed'? The bee', the beaver', and the triKes of herding animals', are sufficient \o ci)nviuc«i, iMc", that the thing is somewhere at least possible', 4 Ho^v', tlien', lun I a88ur*»d that it is not etjuaUy tnie oC mari' ? Admit it' , and wuat follows^ ? If sp'^ then honmir^ and jusiicc are my interest* ; th^n t* e Whoie train uf iiiuml wV^ue* are my interest' ; without ^Qtrm portion of which', not even MtViK*.? can iiaAtntaln society'. ^ .But', kxUm Stiil^— I jp not hcioN-4 pursue this 80<;i4 .^fea Parti. are seek- om some erna!', or no other 5 derived lals' must a mixture II propor- i nut the Lipposed', ctitudc of HARRIS. ded every fVhere am iccommo- ;re no ex- never an- kind'PIs rdered all possible\ [ie for the But is it tk'ular in- avcii'' and hat conse- M\ this^— ofotl[jer»', can never pstatall'? But why e separate lere", such le bfiHVer\ ) conviucii lly tnie oC onour'- and imt viriuca f not even this %om^ Chap. 4. Argumentative "Pieces* 69 interest as fa/ as I crin trace my several r?^l{ition8\ I pass from my own stock\ my own neij^hbourhoodN my own nation ,to tlie w^hole race of mai^kind', as (risi),;rsed throughout th«^. earth\ Am 1 not related to them all", bv th^; mutual aids ot commerce', by the'g^^nervl JTitercourse of am ana lettere , ny that common nature of wliich we \x\\ j)articipatc' ? 6 Ag;^'/nr— I nuisthave food' and clotMing\ Without, a proper jrenid Avaimth", I instantly perish\ Am I pot related^, m this view', to the very eartii itself ; to the (hstarit sun ; from whos4'. I>»«,ams I derive vis;our' ? to that stupendous course nnd order of the infinite host of heaven', by which the time^ and seasojjj? ever uviitormly pass on'? ,, , , rt" 7 Were this order once confounded', I could not nrobablV survive a monenr : so absolutely do I depend (ftitlns com- .»i.«v* r»T,. iw „..crv , ., my interesr ; nurgn^ . •»'scence\ resig;nation\ adoration^ , and all 1 owe to this greM poU- v', and its great Governor our common Parent'. iiAU>ii&, . SiECTlON III. ' The. injustice of an uncliaritahh spirit. irtcon- i^also'', in iti^eir, unreasDiiap)'-' ana unjust', in ortu;r lu luvni sound opinions coicerniMg < harccteis' and aCtions',iM'o things iu*e es]>ecially retpiisite'' ; inlonaation' and imf)aitiality\ But such iji;', or ev tlicypn ipientiy {hit most Klii^^f and l'rlvo!ous\ "i A tttle', perhai s', which the idi< have inventcd\the inquis- ji;('rated' and disj^uiaed', suppln'!^lu«!m witii materials oiconn- (lent assertion', "and d(;cisiv» judfcmerit\ From an action- they presently look into the he^rt','and inlVi.'themotive\ Tjiij supposed motive thoy conclutlp. to be the ruling principle* and pronounce at once rono.erninj!; the wliole character\ liS |1 I iijt i i,i >iii»— «»K 70 The English Reader. Paril. 4 A.S. froiii one worthy ncilori', it \v«re crediilitjS not chari- ty , to conclude a n<*rsou to he fn-e from all vice' ; so fjom otie winch IS ccnsui-ahU/, it h perfectly nnjust to ini'er that the a^ ^lior ol It IS witliout conscience', and ivithout merit\ If we linew all the attending circumatanc s', it might appaar in an excusahle hgut^ ; nay', perhaps', unuor a comnmidubk t\mn\ Ihe motives of the actor may iiave. been entirely different fn)m thos- which we a8cnlM3 to liim^ ; a.ulwheif! we suppose him impelled by bad design', he may have been promptea by conscienc(j', atid mistaken priaciple\ 5 Admitting the act ion to have been in eveiy view aiminal\ he may havii been hurried into it through inadvertency' and 6arprise\ 1 {« may heve sincerely repented^ ; and th(5 vvHuous Iirincipie imy have now regained its full vigour\ Ptirhapsthis was the corner o* frailty^ ; the quarter on which he lay oijen to tiie incursions of temptation' ; while the other avenues of liis heart were Jirmly guarded by contJcie4ice\ ^ II 1 1 i r Ml humanity' m judging of oth«rs\ The worst consequences', both to ourgelvts^ aiid to society', follow from tk^i qpposiie SECTION IV. Th^ misfortunes of men mostly chrrffeaUe on iJieniselves. WE find man placed In a world', where he has by no means the disposal of tJie events tliat happen". Ca- lamities sometimes befall the worthiest and the besf , wliich \t is not ni their power to prevenf , and where nothing is left them', but to acknowledge", and to submit' to the high hand ofHeavcn\ For such visitations of triid', many go<>d^ and •wise reasons', can be assigned', whic|i the present subject leads me not to di8cuss.\ for the sou-ce of which', we muiitlook to another quarterV No sooner has any thing in the health", or in the. circumstan- c^ft of men', gone cross to Iheir wish', than they begin to talk of the unequnl distribution of the ffood thinits of this life^ i -.u^,_. ..^ A.- ^!^' ,^ „" 'i ^,^» ^u ^ ^' " -■-_•__ _ • ti«"jf '-M'^ iiiv^ Ct'iiUiiiOii «ji Oliic.i rr ^ tt»i j I «'pUio til t44CtV y Wit bt', and frcf against the lluler of the world\ & Full of these sentimejits', one man pine^ under a broken con3tilutiou\ l^ut let us usk hixv \ whether he can', fuirly^ w& . , . (.346) u%. i iaj jii Pari I. not chari- » fi'Otti otm; r that the it\ lfw« poar in aii~ { different (i SMppose )m])ted by aimincd\ enc^ and 1(5 virtuous liiliapsthis [ly ojjen to lues of Ills ^mment of our minds idour"" and equences', e qpposiie BLAlfl, nstlves. las by no •fn\ Ca- sf , %vliich dnj^ is ivXX. high hand go(;)d^ and !)ject leads ke a naif, i" ana sor- s l>eset US'", |Uiirter^. — rcunistan- giri to talk thi^ Hfe^; t^etv vWw Chap, A* . Argumentative Pieces. 7%t honestlj''^ nasign no cause for Uiis', hut the unknown decree of. heavenV Mas he duly valued the blessinj; 4;f health', and al- ways observed the rules of virtue^ and sobriety'? Has ho been moderate m his Kfe', and teni})eratc in all his pleasures'?. If now he IS only paying the price of his formei-', perhaps his forgotte^ mdulgenees', has he any title to complani', as if he were sulfenng unjustly' ? 4 Were we to siuvev the chambers of sickness^ and dis- tress', we should often And them peopled witii the victims of intemperance^and sensuality', and with the children of vicious nidolence' and sloth\ Among the thousands who languish there/, we should find the proportion o^ inmccTU sufferers icx be smalr. \\ e should see faded youth\ premature oM a^(^\ i\jiiy , iAa>c ific uaauittiici: lu arn and to " fret against the Lord\" » . ^iv^"l 3:'*^"'' perlmps', complain *of hardships of annlher kind^;ofthc mjusticeofthe world^; of the poverly which you suffer', and the discouragements undpr which you abour^- of the crosses^ and disappojntixlents', of which your life has been doomed to be full\—Before you ^ive too much scope to your diacontenf, let me desire you to reflect impar- tially upon your past train of life\ 6 Have not sloth^ or ivride', ill temper\ or sinful passions', misl-d you often frt)m tlie path of sound and wise conducr ? Have you not been wanting to yourselves in improving tlwsf^ opijortunities which Providence offered you', for bettering to yoir, have obtiuned Uios* advantages which naturally be- long to useful labours', and honourable pursuits' ? 7 Hive not the consequences of some false steps', into 1 '""^^* "' *'" """ loriuue m me woria . ii is c that the world seldom turns whofly against a man', unless i?fr*"^J* ^l? 9.^" ^^^}^"' " Religion is','nn general', «» profiu- -:»- MiJiO ail tniii|^3\'' 8 Virtue\diUgenceVand industry', joined with good tent- l?er , and prudence', have ever been found the surest rojui to prosperity ' ; and where wen fail <^f attaining if, thuir want nt .Mi I 7* T%e English Reader. farii' Iucccss«raroftcncr«th^^^^ ■^ I tliey Vmn'ute their distresses to hjs provi-™.- , -^,, ^ abroad to the pxU^ost^e "lirtfnn" Wo sec great societie* proofs of the tndh of th^ f^X"dis*ntions\ tumutts', and "f •?™^I?I";;L',':"'^wI r Sk?; armies BPJng forth ,.,« Tom that le bars in ' itation of ted to fuU jable', arfe •ribetheii* own mis-, % they lay 'jids uiiizn: iir niisibr- \ In their. ► then- otch adversity^, ot to thbir' evy reverse nieth from auliiior to. \ we look with more sat societies imutts', and ig forth', in' e earth with' ridows' and' jrable world imputed ttf j^i*'sivit<]rth8 iis^.cres and' niter tTuit of f not clearly nce9\ to the e people^ ?— ' , in thinking *< fooUshneaaf t his cdMuct ^, and" virtue', r^ land human .ce\ intho&B' le vforld', let .63% his ignoi*- le HjortifyinS Chap, 4. Argumentative Pieces. fB view of his own pervei-sencss' ; but let not his " heart fret against the Lordv* blair. SECTION V. 0)1 disinterested fiiends hip, I AM informed that certain Greek writers', (philosoj>ners', it seems', in the opinion of their cou itrymen',) have advan- ced some very extraordinai-y positions relating to friendship' ; as', indeed', what subject is tin re', which these subtle geniuses liave not tortured with their sophistry' ? 2 The authors to whom 1 refer^, dissuade their disciples from entering into any strons; attachments', as unavoidably ness', they contend', anxi'- «jsly to involve himself in the con- cerns of others^. 3 They recommcrt it also', in all cohnexio)3S of thiskind^, to hold the bar«ls of uoionjextremely loose' , to a? always to have it in one's power to straiten' or relax them', as circum- fitJinces'.and situations' shall render most expedient'. They add', as a capital urtich^. of their doctrine', that, " to live ex- empt from cares', is an essential ingredient to constitute hu- man happiness' : but an ingredient', howi^ver', which he', who voluntarily distress^ s bin ^i4f with cares', in which he has no necessary and personal interest', must never hope to n\ " possess\ 4 I have been told likewise', that there is another set of pretended philosophers', of the same country', whose tenets', concerning this subject', are of a still more illiberal an«l un- generous cast'. The proposition which they attempt to estab- fjt of that assistance' and support', which are t6 be derived from the connexion'. '* 5 Accordingly they assert', that tlio<;p persons are most disposed to have recourse to auxiliary alliances of this kind', who are least qualified by nature' or fortune', to depend upon their own strength' and powers': the leeakersex^ for instance', being generally more inclined to (;iigage in friendships', than the mate part of our species' ; and those who are depressed wealthy', and the prosperous'. 6 Excellent^ind oblising sages', these', undoubtedly' ! To «trike out^lie friendly alllclions from the inoral world', wouid 6i 0«> ■'I I. It' 74 Tlie Enslisli Reader, Pari i. be like exjtlnguiahing the sun in the nalural\ eacli of them being the source of the best and most grateful satisfactions', that Heaven has conferred on the sons oTmen\ But I should be tibh amounts to'? an exemptiw.i i.".-w^.."tj but which', upon many occurrences m human life', should be rejected with the utmost di3dain\ 7 For nothing', surely', can be more inconsistent with a well-poised and manly spirit', than to decline engaging in any laudable action^ or to be discouraged from persevering in it', by an apprehension ofthe trouble"; and solicitude', with which it may probably be attended\ 8 virtue hersolf, indeed', ought to be ioi'dWy renounced\ if it be right to avoid every possible means that may be produc- tive of uiieasiness' : for who', that is actuated by her princi* pies', can observe the conduct of an opposite character', with- out being affected Avith some degree or secret dissatisfaction^? 9 Are not the just', the brave', and th»', ;tihle of ten- or shrinl!} ^'^^^ ^^^*^t^ of the earth', who would Su' i^.ir ''?.^ ""S ^'" *^" T^'^^^^'' ^^'hi^^^ ^^"^ ^^•^••'^ ean I nninn ' / r -1^^ '^ ""? "i'^'^ ^*^« '^^^'t^^e terms of his being ^^hZ?^""'} ''''f I' ? ^'"i^^'' "^«»'^-' ^^'*^«»« J^« co"J^ love', or by l^Ti A rr^^l^ ^S '"'^"V-' -' • ^'^"« ^^^"Id »^« to lead the Z^"^ '^^ f ? "^^^^'^^'^ t^'^'-^^t'' "l^o^ -^^Jdst perpetual MispicionsN and alarms', »>asses liis miserable days', a stLger ht^H^y"".- 7 '.""'''^^"V.; and utterly precluaed from §ie /;eart-ioil satisfactions of iriendship\ Melmoili's irandalion of Cicero^ s Ltclius, SECTION VI. OntheimmortalUyofthesoul. f .yomV^Tnlr;^"/ "^"^ ."^^"'''' '" ^"^ «^ »^V friend's i^n^ovo,-';?. , lo^t »iiyseli in it very agreeably', as 1 was run- is^ 2 e f' nn !?' "^'»;4 V'«\r'^T'^l .^''fe^^^cnts that establish inib gi eat point ; which is the basis of morality', and the in int ij(ii:jJ u\ its perlVction', without a possit>il«ty of ever anivuij.'^a) it ; which is a hint that 1 do not reniiMuhcr e is one drawn from the pernetu- lerfrction', without a possiniliiy is a hint that I do not remiMuhei to have S(;en opeiicd and imjirovcd hy those who have writ- ten on tliis auhjecf, though it seems to me to carry a very great weij^ht with it\ 5 How can it ent»'r into the thoudita of man', that t he soiil', which ia cjvpahle of inin:vn!ic pi^fections', ami of n cciyin^- new improvements to all eternity', shall fall awny into nothing;', tilmost as soon as it is created^ ? An? sue U awiiv H» :h al>i!llir H madr. fur jio purpose' ? A hrute arrives at a point of nt'ilVction', th.it he, can never pass' : in ^ few years lu* h;.s all tlie erulowments ho is capahleof^ and were he to hvotcn thousand more', would be the same thing he is at present'. 6 Were k Unman soul thus at a stand in her accomnllHh- ments'j wen her faculties to be full blown', and incapable (>f farther en'iurf^ements'; 1 could imagine slnuiiif^ht fall away in- feuHibly', and dron at once into a stideof aimihil.it.;on\ But can we'believe a tninkim;; being that is inayuTpetual progressj of improvement', and travelling on from p(!rlVc;it»nMo jierfec- tion', after having just looked abroad into the works of her Creator', and made a few discoveries of his infinite goodnes3\ wisdom\ and power', must perish at he.r Jirst setting ouf , and In the very 6f^ir?/u»cr of her inquiries' ? 7 Man', considered only in his present state', seems sent into the world merely to propaj!;ate his kind\ lie provides himself with a successor', and inmiediatelv quits his post to make room for him\ He does not seem horn to enjinf Iil»'', but to deliver it down to others\ This is n(»t surprising to consider in animals', which are forme4 for our use', and which can finish theif business in a short life\ 8 The silk-worm', after having spun her task', lays her •cgs' and dies\ But a man cainiot take in his full measure of lcnowledi:;e\ has not time to subdue his passions\ establish his soul in virtue", and ctune up to the perfection of his na- ture/, belbre he is hurried oiV the stage\ AVould an infniit ely wise Being', make such glorious creatures for so mean a pW" pose'? Can he delight in the production of such abortive, in- telligencis, s\ich short-Uved reasonable btMiigs? vVou'ui he jive us talents that are not to be exerted' ? capacities that are never to be cfatified'? •* (4c) Part, I, I thot uvea- -TliiicIIy', tico", p)(>d- tliis voinl\ nts itn* the \v \)vvrn'\u- possinility icincniher have ^vrit- rry a very itthosoul', r n (•civlii'^- tonothiDy;', H iiiadr, fur i)n', tli.l1 h«j lWin»MltH |U5 ore", Avoultl CC01Tl|)llsh- urap;U)lo of ilhnvjiy in- ti(m\ But lal progrcsij l"^ to ))(M*f(l»C- )rks of her ! j:;oo providos his post to > cnjini \i\'*'\ nrpl'isiiip; to , and 'vvhich 1% lays her nil measure s\ e8tfd)lish ri oflils iia- un iiiriuili'ly neaii a })iu> ahortivc. in- • vVoii'ul he )acitie3 that Chap. 4. Arfrumentntwe Pircett. 77 » How ran ^\o find that wisdom which shinfis fhrouj^h nil hiH workft', ill the forinati(»ii of man', williout lookiii}? on t/tin worhl as only a nursi'iy for th(? m-.r^ ; and without hr.lii'vinjc thatthi! several ;i;«*neratious of rational cn-aturrs", which risS up and disanpts-u- in audi quick succi'ssions', aro only to r«c(iMve th»'n-firHtrudimtMits of cxistfncc /«*/•<', and afterwards to hn transnlantcd into a nior« friendly climate', where they may spread and llourish to all eternity^ ? irn pl<'asinff ant ^tua) In . iving at a prriod in it\ To look upon tli«^ soul aa Komj? on from stren^^th' to stnjn^^th^ ; tocon- s.der that ?(he la to ahine for ever with new accesaions of plory , and hri^Hden to all eternity^ ; that she will he still add- ing vu'tne' to vn'ui<^\ aurl kiiowledp;e^ to knowledije'; carriea 11 IVI«;thuiks this amp;le consideration^ of the proffress of a finite spirit to perfiH'tion', will he sullicient to -.ixtiriffuish all rnvjf minfenor natlIrt!s^ and all contempt in supe)ior\ That rheruh , which now appears as a p;<)d to a human soul", knows very well that the period will come ahout in eternity', when the human aoid shall he as perfect as he himself nmv is^ : nair, wlnMi slu^ shall look down upon that de^nee o'f perfection", as much as she now falls short of it\ It is true", tlie higher na- ture Htill advances', and hy that means preserves his distance\ and superiority in the scale of heinjr" ; yet he knows that' how hi-h soever the station is of which he stands possesseil at i>re«ent , the inferior nature will", at lent I h", mount up to it , and sluue forth in the same de{i;ree of gk)ry\ , 1 2 AVith what astoni iment^ and veneration", may we look into our own souls', whe,-e there are such hidden stores of vir^ ine and knowled^-e^ such inexhausted sources of perfection^' VV e know not.yc^ what we shall he^ ; nor will it ever enter into the heart o man', to conceive the dory that will he always hi reserve for him\ Tiie soul', considered with its CreS, t live one oUhose mathc^niatical lines", that may draw nearei- toatu)therf()r all eternity", without a no««n.ilifv Aff-.TKlJ^uv^ s«kp!:n'lJf '^^ ^" *' ^^T¥^ ''' transporting^,"asV consider our- ^^ i^of on^ approaches to iiim", who is the stand- tixl not only of perJecUon", but of happiness' ? audisok. \ dkm^ p I 79 'The English Reader. Fart I CHAP. V. DESCRfPTIVE PIECES. SECTION I. The Seasons. AMONG the fcrcat blessings^ and wonders' of the creation', may be (ilissed the regularities of times', and scasons\ Immediately after the ilood', the sacred promise wjis made to man', that He^drtime' and harvest^ cold' and heaf, smnmer' arid wiiiter\ day^ and night', should continue to tlie very end 4#1' all things\ Accordingly', in obedience to that promise', the rotation is constantly presenting us with some useful' and agreeable alteration'' ; and all the pleasing novelty of life', arises from these naliu-al changes'' ; nor are we less indebted to them for many of its solid comforts\ a It has been fretiuently the task of the moralisr and poet\ to mark', in polished jjeriods', tlic particular charms' and conveniences of every change^ ; and', indeed', sucii discrim- inate obsi?rvations upon Ur-tural variety', cannot be undcilight- ful' ; since tlfe blessing which every month brings jtlong with it', is a fresh instance of the wisdom^ and bounty of that Frov-i ld6nce', which regulates the glories of the year\ We glow as we contem])late^ ; We feel a propensity to adore', whilst we enjov\ 3 111 t'he time of seed-sowing', it is the season of confix ., ig ])resents wiiich was liefore sown', begins now to discover signs of suc- cessful vegetation\ Ihe labourer observes the change', and anticipates tlie liarvesr ; he watches the progress of nature', und smiles at her inlluence^ : v/hile the man of contemplation', walks forth with tlie evening', amidst the fragrance of flow- ers', and promises of plenty^ ; nor returns to his cottage till darkness closes the scene upon his eye\ Then cometh the liarvest', when the, large wish is satisfied', and the granaries of nature', are loaded with tiie means of life', even to a luxury of abundance\ . . 4 The powers of language' are unequal to the description of this happy season". It is the carnival of nature^ : sun' and shaded coolness' and quietude^ cheerfulness' and meIody\ love" and gratitude', unite to render every scene of summer delightful". The division of light" and darkness' is one of the kindest ettbrts of Omnipotent Wisdom". Day" and nighr yield us contrary blessings" ; and', at the same time', assist each other', by giving fr^^h lustr* to the delights of botJi\ Chap. Descriptive Pieces. -• > '»" •» .^ciiigurtijt , uieu , IS me proper ai viwon\' i he hours of hght , are adapted to activity' ; and those of darkness', to rest\ F: ; u day is passed', exercise^ and na- ture prepare us fc- Vat^ i>iilow\ and by the time that tho morning returns'. ; ^ are again able to meet it witli a smile\ X hus , every season . • ^harm peculiar to itself ; and every moment ailords s-oii^t i resting innovation\ melmoth. *^ KCTION II. TThe cataract qf' 'itif^mra, in Canada, JVbrth America. HIS amazing fall of watei-', is made by the river St. Law- • X mu*^^ I?" T^ passage from lake Eric' into the lake Onta- rio . Ihe bt. Lawrence is one ef the largest rivers in the world\ and yet the whole of its waters', is discharged in this place , by a fall ot a hundred and fifty feet perpendicular^ It IS not easy to bring the hnagination to correspond to the great- ness ot the scene\ ' ° 2 A river extremely deep- and rapid', and tliat serves to dram the waters of almost all North America into the Atlan- tic Ocean , IS here poured precipitately down a ledge of rocks', that rises , like a wall', across the whole bed of its stream\ Ihe river , a little above', is near three quarters of a mile broad- ; and the rocks', where it grows narrower', are four hundred yards ovel^ ° » 3 Their direction is not straight across', but hollowinff in- wards hke a horse-shoe-: so that the cataract-, which bendft to the shape of the obstacle', rounding in warr", presents a Ii! ^L. A^ui tJ^« ?»ost tremendous in nature-. Justin the middle of thi^ circular wall of waters', a little island', that has braved the fury of the current', presents one of its points', and divides the stream at top into two parts- : but they unite again long before they reach the bottom-. ^ 4 The noise of the fall', is heard at the distance of several ea^ues and the fury of the waters', at the termination of their fair, is inconceivable-. The dashing produces a misf that rises to the very clouds- ; and which forms a most beauti- ful rambovy', when the sun shines-. It will be readily sup- posed , that such a cataract entirely destroys the navigation pf the stream- ; and yet some Indians, in their canoes^ as it IS said', have ventu red dow n it with safety-.* goldsmith. * This «i>nfuM*«*ff /£ijx.M i^ m^r^L.. 1 ^ .... . . „/.„. ., ■"■"" ■',-• . ■"■' /■' "M'-Si -= « i-p«s-i, ueanng upon its front its owM efutation : that it should ever have found a place In the Vrain or the book of the elegant historian, is a matter of surprise. Canoes and other vessels with P«s5«»ffers, ve, indeed, |9aeUmeji mUurtunately drawn dowft tbo awfil do- - -- X'fcJ I 80 The English Reader. Part 1. SECTION III. The grotto ofAniiparos. OF all the subterraneous caverns now known", the erotto of Antiparoa", is the most remarV.able', as well for its extent^, as for the beauty of its sparry incrustations\ This cdebrateti cavern was first explored by one Magni', an Ital- ian traveller', about one hundred years ago', at AnU|)aros', an the natives of , , , ^ which lies about two miles from tlic former', a gigantic statue was to be se^ni at the mouth of a cavern' (in thai place' J\t was rcsolvjMl that we' (the French consul and himself) should uay it a visit\ In pursuance <»f this resolution', after we liau landed on the island', and walked about four mil(»s through the midst of l»eautiful plaina\ and sloping woodlands', we a^ length cani<; lo a little hill', on the side of wliieh' yawn«d a njost horrid «.avern\ which,; by its gloom', Rt first', struck us with terror', and almost repressed curiosity\ 3 Recovering thc! first surprise', hov^evcK, we entered boldly'' ami had not Broceeded above twenty paces', when tlie supposed statue ot the giant', presented itselr to our vi.'W% We (puckly porceived', that what the ignorant natives had been terrified at as a tfia^if, was nothing more tiian a sparry concretion', tt/rmed by the water drop})ing from thf^ roof of thi' cave', and by degrees hardening mto a figure', whieli their fears had ft)rmed into a monster\ 4 Incited by this extraoiilinary appearance', we were in- duced lo proceed still i'urthei'', in quest of new adventures in this subterranean abode\ As we proceeded', new wonders offered themselves^; the spars', formed into trees^ and shrubs', presented a kind of petrified grove^ ; some white', some green ; and all n;cedit»g in due perspectivo\ They struck us with the more amazt uienf , as we knew them to be mere productions of nihu'e', who', hitherto in solitude', had', in lu-riilayful mo- ments', d'-'-^sed the scene', as if for her own amusement'." b " iVr iiau as yut seen but a f«^w of the wonders of the plaeo^; aii«i wewen^ introduced only intothfc portico of this amazing temple\ In one corner of'tliis half illuminated re- cess', there appeared an opening of about three feet wide', which seemed to lead lo a place totally dark', and which one vltvity, but neldom a vectige of either is ever nfterwards seen. The sturdy nutinfain onk, nii«l iIjo lowering piut, iVa^iuontly talie the dmperalf h^p, an4 ftjAl" f>\^V ill (««> Kdit. Chap. 5. DeHcriptive Pieces. an tooua.'h^flt' ^r?"J ^"'•^"*"" ^^"^^''' ^^^ sound seeLd a« Jdsi quasned m a bed of >vater\ xuJZ ^^""^^ liowever^, to be more certain/ we sent in a Le- tm-ed" \vlH?f Jr "^ '" ' ^y t'lf.P«'0""?e of a good reward', ven- ♦ r^ ' If? ^ ^^'"">«H" *» his hand', into this narrow aner- h?mr*'l,« . / ^*^"!"i"'»$ ^7^hin It for about a quarter of an nf ^J^ if. r^"r"*^f ; »?*'a'''"g '« hi^ »i''nd', some beautiful ri(.cei n^^^;!^!l^^!*:»l ^' ^^ "-i^^»'r equal' nor imitL.^-. . 7 Finding', however', that we came to a prr^cipice which led I r \J P ^T ^'"'l'^^ ""^^ n-turrud', and being provided u^th n„ vv ni '?^""^"'^» ' •)"<• «t J^7 tiiin-. to expedite our descent', iToe, h I^v ^r/"''.^'^ T''^ ^'^ *^^'"'' ^♦'"^"'•^^^^ i"t« the same ours t!,' .? t ' ^»^^Y^*-"'^< '"J^^ one after another-, we at last saw cavm^^^^ ^^''''^^''*' i» the most magnificent part of thq SECTION IV. Tlic groilo of Antij;aros, continued. *'fV^^ cuMJIes being npw all lighted up', ynd the whr la '^^J^ place complMtoly illuminated', never could the eve be Jphf .V ni"^'^^' r r'"'"'' >;!itt,.ring' or a more magnificent scene\ The w.ioh; roof hung with solid icick8\ traiii^parent as glass', yet solid Hs m irble\ The eye could scarcely rcacA the loftv and noah". .hng^;thesidHsw» re regularly fi.rmedwithspars'; I tp^'Whok., nrcA-nh^d the idea of a ti.ugniricent tlieatre' ilUnnmatri vith an immense profusion oi'light.s\ rs\t ^f»^' J'^^"»'.,^*'»«f ted of solid marble^ ; and', in several p.ices mag.iincent ct.lumns', thrones\ altars\ and other ohiects , appeared', as if nature had designed to mock the euri- osities of art\ Our voices', upon speakin}j\ or singi^it the altaK, appeared like candlesticks^ ; and many o^ her natural C 3 " • m^wmmm 62 The EngUsli Reader, Parti. 4 " Below even thu sp:«cious grotto', there seemed another cavern' ; down which 1 ventured with my former mariner'j . wid descended ahout Afty paces by means of a rope\ 1 at last arrived at a small spot of level ground', where the bottom abo on* . — , .. _- , als were formed' able' ■'I 3ve- numbers of the most beautiful crysta ..i". ofv.nich', in particular', resembled a taL_ 5 Upon our eji:ress from this amazing cavc/n', wc perceived a Greek inscription upon a rock at the mouth', but so oblit- erated by time', that we could not read it distinctly'. It seem- ed to import that one Antipater', in the time of Alexandei-', had come hitlier' ; but whether he penetrated into the d4hed' ; the sun was darkened' j the beasts ran howling from the hills' ; and although the shock ilia not continu« abov« Unec rtilautrh', yt?t ueur nincttv:n I Fartl. another larincr'. 1 lit. lasi bottom }g com- uhicli I 3rmed^ ; Tceived 50 ohlit- [t siM'm- sandci'', ', d»n)tlis "— Tliis serve to !itnre\ ).SMIT«. d in l^ia- Ke dam* tlon was xtiMidfd liaf^ues'' ; ore per- A ■> • at their IWuv; bil- ; and no (M* of vil- rhe city Atnivi'i- jtanceof le i)lacc\ t TEtna', a shock arid had ►li};ed to s;round^ j lent saw rkened^ ; ho shook ilinctvV:!! I * "'' ,iJ i hen apjjeared the sea', and the dry land\ The monn tiiins rose', and the rivers flowed\ f he s , v aid moon'' tlSund^'' 'C ^"-^l" .f *^^ • i"^'''-^ and plLil^s^c" tl ed I ;.^ u rVi ^^^'^ '"'-N^.tlie earth\ and the waters', were 4 Heam)eared', walking with countenance erect' and re g«tl.ci- , a,„| „I) the so.., of God; .liouSrjoyVi^ii'i'a: SECTION VII. CCIinritij. '.h!?lTJ ''r'" T"' ^i^*" '"■""•olenrc' orIove\-nr.I !« d..„oi -.ll H I r. !"■ fl- y/'"'''7!'„' ,,i ' ' »fl' :«">»» wlucl. we ought lo hew towwd, 1 '... V , c , ..,""•■'"?. '"'t '", «l>'''->|l"tive ideas .„-n;e„er.I "UK.toii iiu uoat.„{ 111 the hen. -, am leaviiiE the li.art' a. :4Sied "I*.? ,'.:■;: ;";l"'T' «'.'•.•'' "!'«''"■'. -hich .„akes «, r..„t " '"o ■■ iJ^iii iavoici,ti»i ui ificu' or ilMviJI ' - - (iiO 1 ;i f: .;.;-^^^> •j^'jitmmu'im* §4 The Eiij^Ush Reader, Tart t. our fellow-creatures', without i)ronipting us to he of service to any\ r bearanre\ }:ene.ro3ity\ conipaHSion^ aau iinpiamj , •"^'* V ; so m u y native stretim< From general j;ood.vvill to .U , t rxtnds is influence parUcularly to those wii whorn we S in nearest conne'xion', and who are directly within the '^'s'FVom Klmin^^ which wc belong', it IS tX Sler assoeialion/of neighbourhood;, re- t^:^^^Jrn.rM ; and spreads itself over the whole Circle of soeial and domest c e\ I metui not that it nnpoits a promisri^^m n uiu d X^^ our R)ve'. (Charity', if we sliouid endeavour ioZy o iL", would be rendered an inipraet.eable va- lue^ ami would resolve Itself hito mere uords, without "^^T^&'^^i^ notto shut our eyes to the dis- tin .tior7 bvl v^^^f good^ and bnd men' ; nor to warnri our ear s enua ly to those who befriend', ami those who wme ^ irn rVes our esteem for f^'ood men', a.u our compla. ceney tU mn- lVieuds^ Towards vurenenV-.s', it inspires lor- e eiH'ssN humanity, and a soliritude for thejr weliare . It ^;:>tu:^\.nivei^.rl ^ndovir' and lU>eral.ty « .^^ »-;;;^,,^ lonusge,ntlenessoftemp.n^andd,ctat.s .jitiMitv 41^^^^^^^ r, It prompts corresponding sympathies ^^ll*;" J^- r.]„iee' and tliem who w eep\ It teaches us i ^ it and dc muse no man\ Chanty is the com6>rter ot v. ilicted , me i»v oteX the oppres's^ reconciler of ditlerence. , tic Cc^f^.r tWofl?nd..^\ It is i"^thfulness nUhe Irjem , Pidv • snii-it in the magistrate\ iMiuity and patienee. m thejiid^c , oXJ^itionin the Sovereign', antl loyalty ni.thesuhje^^^^ Tlniv,rent4',itiseare/iu.d attention-, m children ids r.lre\e'a lsuhinission\ Ina woi;d',itiH the^e/ o Hocial fe* I isthc«.m that enlivens^ and cheers' tp thu Its of LV I is "like th. dew of H.rmon'," says the ^^f}^ " ndth'dlw that dese.-nd..d on the mountauis ot /mn , ^£e c Lordcomiiianded the blessing-, even hie lor ever- more ULAIR. 8 ACTION VIII. Prosperity is redoubled to a f^ood viftn. ^ - ' ^ " — •--^ 1 the vnluons', inir to its coin- •mj ONE hut the temperate\ the reguljir\ and FartU )f service properly uirt', as A mv', t'or- , How Vis 1 to -AW, it rlioni we vithiii the c bclong'i hood', re- ioIp circle imports a iwxy m:ui .'udeavour icabl« vlr J ', witliout to the dis* warm our vho injure ir coiiipla* ispires ibr- rUar<.\ It iFTcnr. It t manners^ them ^vho it^andde- ilictt'dN the rence^ , tlic m-m\\ pub- ithejndgo% ibjrct'. ld're.n% i( is iu/ofBociai ^abudt's of i>. Fsahnist', iH of Zion% ife lor ever- liLAlK. lie virtuouR , r t') its coin- Chap, 5. Deicriptive Pieces, 85 forts the manly rcnsh of asound^ uncorruptedmind\ Ther duTn^K PJ^'^'r P«'»t:'l>t'f^»'« enjoyment degenerates into dJsgusr, and pKiaaure is converted into pain\ They are ^Kr'^j^*" ^r "'.*" com nlai nts which ilow from splcen\ caprice^ and all the fantastical distresses of a 7itiat(;d miiid\ While riotous indulgence', enenrates both the body^«nd the mind^ puritr and vnlue' heighten all the powers of human fruition\ Th. I mi "^^Va^ pleasures in which the heart has no shar(i\ The selfish gratifications of the bad', are both nmrowm their circle , and short m their duration\ But prosperity is re- doubled to a froodmm^, by his generous w^e of it\ ft is re- flected back upon him from every one whom he makes hannv^ In the intercourse of domestic aflection\ in theattjichmJnt of friends\ the gratitude of dependants\ the esteem^ and eood- Tver*^ side'^ ""^ ' ^^^ ^^^^ blessings multiplied on 3 When the ear heard me', then it blessed me^ ; and when the eye saw me', it gave witness to me' : because I delivered the P»pr that cried;, tlie fatherless', and him that liad none to Help nim . 1 he blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me , and I caused the widow's heart to sing with iov\ I J'fu "^^/'^ f^ ^'^^^ '*''"^'» ^"^ <*^^'^ ^v«s I to the lame^ : t was a cd o^ir "^ Po«i*' ; 'intlthe cause which I knew nof , 1 searcli- 1 ^ y^T'' J^'^'H- ^^^« rijrhteous man flourishes like a tvce planted by the rivers of watei-' ' ' " ryiiivii »r.iuei3 us Diossoms to the wind', and < neither fruit' nor shade' to any living things : but like a tree in the midst of an inhabited country', which to some affords friendly sheltei", to others fruit^ ; which is not only admired f>y all for lis beauti/ ; but blessed by the traveller for the shade", ana by Uie himgrij tor tiie sustenance it hath given'. SLAIR» SECTION IX. On the beauties of the Psalms. I^RE ATNESS confers no exemption from the cares* and V^ sorrows -f i.fe' its share of them', frequently bears a mm(inwii.iiiiwwii—i «9mm t' I i: 16 TIte English Reader. Parti, 2 Composed upon particular occasionft\ yet clrsigned for general m*^^ ; dclivcreu out as servicM'S lor Isrnetites under tlie lMtv% yet no Icp^s adapted to the circumstances oWhiistians un- der the GospeP ; they prt»acnt religion to us in the moat enga- ging dress^; communicating truths which philosophy could never investigate', in a style which poetry ain never ecjual' ; while historii IS made the vehicle of prophec/, and crealion lends all its charms to paint the glories orredemption\ 3 Calculated alike to profit and to please', they inform the (inderstanding\ elevate the affections', and entertain the im- agination'. Indited under the influence of him', to whom all hearts are known\ and all events foreknown', they suit man- kind in all situations^ ; grateful as the manna winch descended from ahove', and conformed itself to every palate\ 4 The fairest productions of human wit', after a few peru- their hloom appears to be daily heightened' ; fresh odours are •mitted', and new sweets extracted from them\ He who has once tasted tlieir excellences", will desire to taste thorn again' ; And he who tastes them oftcuesf , will n^lish them heat'. 5 And no'vv', could the author ilatter himself, that an?/ one would take halfWie pleasure in reading his work', which he has taken in wnting it', he Avould not fear the loys of his la- bour hurry tude morning, i.« m^ i.cioi» , n.v onv.iv^ «. v..-.^ •••m"-» - to pursue it* ; and he can truly say', that ibuir and resf , \\ ere not })referred before it\ G Every psalm improved inftnitely upon his ac(piaintnncPi with if, and no one gave him uneasiness but the last' : for then he grieved that his work was done'. Happier hours than tliose which haVe been spent in these meditations on the songs ©f Sion', he never expects to see in this world'. Very itlcas- antly did t!iey pass'; they moved smoothly' and swiftly along' i forwhen thusengaged', lie counted notinu?'. They aregone'; 'ibut they have left a relishNjuKl a fragrance upon the inind'j and the remembrance of them is sweet', uoune. SECTION X. Character //Alfred, /ri/ig of E}ia;land, *T1IIE merit of this prince', both in private' and publleriiV, JL may', with advantage', btt g«t in opposition tu t^t of out ^ Part 1. gned for ikUt tlie [)st pnga- Lild never h; uliile lends all form the the im- whom nil juit man- cscended I'W ppni- lose their eome', as eautitul^; [lours are ! who has Ti ix^Ain'' ; >e9t\ t any one vvhieli he of his la- istle' and yf\ Vuni- 1 (li':(|uir- sh ;iH th« k'iied liim usf , \\ere laintrtncpi : for then jurs than the 3on?s ry j»l(>as- al ^'Hv ;ire{!;oiie^' lie iTiind' lOllNE. ublie liiV, JutofaiiT €h(fp. 5, Descriptive Pieces, $Y JiionareU^ or nti'/en', which the annals of any ase\ or any nation , Can pre.;erit to us\ He s.'ems', indeed'? to be thi complete model of that perfect charactei--, which', under tho r^" ',, •" it^MM^r. wi ivcr stjcing 11 retiucea to practice. : so happi V were all his virtues tempered together : so justly weit: thty blei)ded' ;,and sp powerfully did mck prevent tho (iUitrh'oni exce.ednjg its jiroper l)ounds\ 2 He kne.w how to conciliate the inqst entenmsing spirif With the coolest moderation^ ; the most obstinate persever- ance, witli the easiest /lexibility^ ; the most severe iustice', with the greatest lenity^ ; the. greatest rigour in command\ \yith the greatest aflabihty of deportment' ; the highest capa. city and inclination for science', with the most sliininjr tal- ents for action\ -^ >MJ^u^"7i'\'^'^''''^^.'^*^'-^"'0"'^^^"tsobrightaproductionofhep s ^1 Kshould be set m the fairest light^ had bestowed on him .UI3 woiuiy 10 iransmit his tame to poaterity^; and we to see. him dcilineated in more lively colour9\ and with more paiUcuIar stiokes', that we mijrht at least perceive some of llios.^ smsill speclis^ and Idemisjies', from wl^ich', us a man'» i^ IS imposbiWc he could be tntinly exempted\ hums, SECTION XI. dinradtr (/Queen Elizabeth. TTTET^E are few p(!rsonages in history', who have bee* more, exposed to the calumny olejM'mies\ and the adula- t;)n ot Inends', tlian queen Elizabeth' ; and yet there scarcely IS an/, wliost; re])utation has been more certainly determined by the uuanirnous consent of posterity\ The unusual length ol her adra.nistrarion\ and the stronj^- features of her charac- tvr' were able to overcome all pnjudiees^; und', obliging her detractors to abate much of their invectives', and her a'dinirerg ', at l;»st', in sjute of polite , of religious animosities', pro- soi|;ewhat of their pan(;i»;yr}cs', have', at l;»st', in spite of polit I'-alhiclions', uid', what is more', «]''" '= - ' ' ^ duced iced 81 un)formJM4''/?icne with regard to her conduct.' ^ IJ(U- vigour\her constancy', her magnaniniity\ her pen- k'ation',vigilance\andaddre3s',are alhswed to merit the high» Cbtpraiaea' ; andappearnottohave been surpassed by any per- son whn ever iilled a throne^ ; ;i conduct less rigorous', l-ss im- perious", more sincere, more indiili^e?;! to her s.ieonle'. wonM kav« btien r^fjuigitc to form a /?c?yed characttr\* Jjy the furui i )Aa\ • 'T'"Y"-"t"^'*^ 88 The English Header* Tart 1. h I of her miod', she controlled all lier more «ictive\ and stronger i{u;ilitl«s5' , and prevented them from running into excess\ fJ Her heroism was exempted from all temerity^ ; her fru- gality', from avarice^ ; her friendship^ from partiality' ; her entefpriso", from turhulency' and a vain ambition\ She {guar- ded not herself, with equal care\ or equal success', from less infirniities^ ; the rivalahip of beautj\ the desire of admiration^ the jealousy of love', and the sallies of angcr\ 4 Her singular talents for governmehf, were founded equally on her temper' and on her capacity\ Endowed with a great command over herself, she soon obtained an uncon- trolled ascendency over thepeople\ Few sovereigns of Eng- land succeeded to the throne in more difficult circumstances'; and none ever conducted the government with so uniform success' and feUcity\ 5 Though unacquainted with the practice of toleration', the true secret for managing religious factions', she preserved her people', bv her superior prudence', from those confusions in which theological controversy had involved all the neigh- bouring^ natibns^ ; and though her enemies were the most power nil princes of Europe', the most active\ the most en- terprising\ the least scrupulous', she was able', by her vigour', to make deep impressions on their state^ ; her own greatness meanwhile remaining untouched' and unimpaired\ G The wise ministers^ and brave men' who flourished dur- ing her reign', share the praise of her success'' ; but', instead of lessening the applause due to her', they make great addi- tion to it\ They owed', all of them', their advancement to her choice^ ; they were supported by her constancy' ; and', with all their ability', they were never able to acquire an undu* ascendency over her\ 7 In her family\ in her court\ in hor kingdom', she remain- ed equally mistress\ The force of the tender passions' was great over her', but the forcfe of her miud was ctill superior^ : and the combat which her victory visibly cost her', serves only to display the firmness of her resolution', and the lofti- ness of her amoitious sentiments\ 8 The fame of this jprincess', though it has surmounted the because in which we survey hei*', is capable either of exalting beyond mcjisure', or diminishing the lustre of her charactor\ This prejudice is founded on the consideration of hei* sex\ 9 When we contemplate her as a woman*, we are apt to lift fitriiplf Wifh i\\t* hiorViMcf arlryiii'Ttirkn "f Vtt\f nimlifinc!^ nviA (10 c) i Tart 1. stronger coss\ her fru- ty' ; her be f^uar- rom less iiration\ founded red with I uncon- ofEng:- tances''; uniform eration', ■eserved tifusions i neigh- le most lost en- vigour', i-eatnesi led dur- instead it addi- ment to ^' ; and', n unduft remam- 9ns' was perior'' : serves le lofti- ited the 1 expo- [>ecause »^iews in beyond , Tliis » apt to Chap. 5, Descriptive Pieces, S9 extensive capacity^ ; but we are also apt to require some more softness of disposition\ some greater lenity of temper\ some of those amiable weaknesses' by w hich her sex is dis- tinguished\ But the true method of estimating her merif, IS , to lay aside all these considerations', and to consider her merely as a ratioi*! being', placed in authority', and intrusted with the government of mankind\ hums. SECTION XII. The slavery of vice, THE slavery produced by vice', appears in the depend- ence under which it brings the sinner', to circumstances of external lortune\ One of the favourite characters of lib- erty^ is the independence it bestows\ He who is truly a freeman', is above all servile compliances', and abject subjec- tion\ He IS able to rest upon himself^ ; and Avhile he regr-rds his superiors with proper deference', neither debases himself hy cnnging to them', nor is tempted to purchase their favour by clisiionourable means\ But tiie sinner has forfeited every privilege of this nature\ •"'. 2 His passions^ awd habits', render liim an absolute depend- ant on the world', and the world's favoui-; on the uncertain goods of fortune', and the fickle humours of men\ For it is by these he subsist»\ and among these his happiness is sought , according as his passions dehis only enjoyment from the casualties of the world'? 6 Is lie free', who must flatter and lie to compass his ends'; who must bear with tliis man's caprice/, and that man'i scorn' ; must profess friendsliip wh(>re he hates', and respect where he contemns' ; who is not at lilM-rty to appear in his own colours', nor to speak his own sentiments' ; who darei not be honest', lest he should be poor' ! 7 Believe it', no cheins hind so hard\ no fetters are so Jieavy', as those which fasten the corrupted heart to this treaclierous world^ ; no dependtMiee ia more contemptible than that under which the voluptuous', the covetous', or the ambitious man', lies to the means of pleasure\ K:»»n'> or pow- er\ Yet this is the bonsted lihertv', which vice promiu's', as the recompense of setting us free fi-om tlie salutary restraints pfvirtue\ jjLAin. SECTION XIII. The man ofint\2;nti;. IT will not tnke much time t- Iciin'eatc the cliaractcr of the mr»n of ititegrity, as by itf. ..ntutv it is a plain one, and easily understood. He is one who niak«>R it his constant rule to follow the road of duty, atcordins; as the word of God, and the voice of his conscience, point it out to him. He is not guided merely by aflections, which i^iay sometimes give the colour of virtue to a loose and unstable ciiarneter. 2 The upright man is guid«^d by a Wxi'A principle of mind, "which determines him toe.st«'em notliinj; hut what is lio^oura- ble;and to abhor whatever is base or unworthy, in moral con- duct Hence we find him ever the s;une ; at all timi!S, tlie trus- ty friend, the affectionate relation, the conscientious man of ))usiness, the pious worshipper, the public sj/u-ite^ citizen. 3 He assumes no borrowed appearance. He seeks no mask to cover him ; for he acts no studied part ; but he is indeed what he appears to be, full of truth, candour and hu- manity. In all his pursuits, he knows no path but the fair and direct one ; and would much rather fail of success, t\mit attain it by reproachful means. I 5. Dcsmpltvc Pieces* 91 1 Rinilinj; countenance, "while ho CJirrp 4 He never shows us a Tn"(liti«(ea evil acaiuHt us iu his heart. IJe never praises us nmmyfi our fricmlH ; and then jrms no part of ehiMian duty ; .ut, on the con- tniry, is destructive of general happiness and order. That uiiliinit*Ml complaisance, which, on every occasion, falls h\ "With tJH' opinions and manners of otliers, is so far from l»<'in;^ a virtue, that it is itself a vice, and tile parent of many vicos. •* !i It overthrown all steadiness of principle ; and produces that sinful conforinity with the worUl, which taints the whol^ c!)arac(:er. In the present corrupted state of hiunan man- ners, always to nissent, and to comply, is the very worst max- i?n we can adopt. It is impossihlc to support the purity and s a manly spirit, and a fixed principle, in order to give it any r»^al value. Upon this solid ground only, the polish of genth'ness can with advantage he superinduced. 4 It stands opposed, not to the most determined regard for virtue and truth, hut to harshness and severity, to pride and ;>rrogMnce, to violence and oppression. It is properly, that part of the great virtue of charity, which makes us unwilling ' to give pain to any of our lirethren. Compassion prompts us to relieve their wants. Forbearance prevents us from retalia- ting tJieir injuries. Meekness rcsirains our angry passions ; candour, our severe judgments. 5 Ge.ntleness corrects whatever is ofTensive in our man- ners ; and by a constant train of humane attentions, studies to alleviate the burden of common mis«?ry. Its office, there- fore, is extensive, it is not, like som(^ other virtues, callftd %^ ^%. ^>--.o. IMAGE EVALUATIOr^ TEST TARGET (MT 3) >^^\% 4< .^f M i/i 1.0 I.I 1^ 1^ 1^ S 1^ 12.0 25 2.2 *- .. 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 ^ ^" _ ► V] 0> /] KCv ''-^^ '^.-vV # ^^'>* .^ /-^^ ^ '/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 33 WIST MAIN STRUT WfBSTIR.N Y MStO (716) 872-4503 i.^' :0^ r^^ .^v \ \ If ^ 1^.^ L^ <> s> m \ 3 m W T/ie Englisli Reader, Fart I, forth oniv on peculiar emergoncies ; but it is continually in action, when we are enj^aged in intercourse with men. It ought to form our address, to regulate our speech, and to dif- fuse itself over our whole b^^haviour. 6 We must not, however, confound this gentle "wisdom which is from above," with that artificial courtesy, that studied smoothness of manners, which is learned in the school of the world. Such accomplishments, the most frivolous and empty may possess. Too often tliey are employed bv the artful, as a snare ; too often affexted by the hard and unfeeling, as a cover to the baseness of their minds. We ciuinot, at thesame time, avoid observing the homage, which, even in such instan- ces, the world is constrained to pay to virtue. 7 In order to render society agreeable, it is found necessary to assume somewhat, thtit may at least carry its appearance. V^irtue is the universal charm. Even its siiadow is courted, when the substance is wanting. The imitation of its form has been reduced into an art ; and in the commerce of life, the first study of all who would either gain the esteem, or win the hearts of others, is to learn the speech, and to adopt the manners, of candour, gentleness, and humanity. But that gentleness which is t!ie characteristic of a good man, has, like every other virtue, its seat in the heart ; and, let me add, nothing except what fiows from the heart, can render even external manners truly pleasing. For no assum- ed behaviour can at all times hide the real character. In that unaffected civility which springs from a jr* ntle mind, tiiere is u charm infiniMy more powertui, than iif all tlie atudied man- ners of the ;nost finislied courtier. 9 True gentleness is founded on a sense of what we owe to HIM who made us, and to the common nature of which we all sliare. It arises from reflections on our own fi;iiings and wants ; and from just views of the coudltion, and tlieduty of man. It is native feeling, heightened and improved by prin- ciple. It 13 the ht;art which easily relents ; which feeis fop every thing tiiat is human ; and is backward and blow to inflict the least wound. 10 It is alfable in its dress, and mild in its demeanour : ever ready to oblige, and willing to be obliged by others ; breath- ing habitual kindness towards friends, ctjurtesy to strangers, long-sulfi'ring to enemies. It exercises authority with mode- ration ; administers reproof with tenderness ; confers tavours with ease and modesty. It is unassuming in opinion, and temperate in zeal. It contends not eagerly about trilles ; alow to contradict, and still slower to blame ; but prompt to ailay aisjsen ( i>n, and restore peace. ^ ( 20 ) . fart 1. lually in nen. It »d to dif- wisdom t studied ol of the d empty artful, as ng, as a ;hesame 1 instan- ^cessary Barance. [:f)urted, its form ! of life, eem, or o adopt r a good 't ; and, art, can assuiTi- In that tiiere is id man- \ve oyrQ hich we iigs and duty of ►y pri)i- 'eeia for inflict ir ; ever breath- 'angers, 1 mode- favours m, ai}d s ; alow to aila^ . Chap, Cu Pathetic Pieces* §f 1 1 It neither intermeddles unnecessarily with the affairs', nor pries inquisitively into the secrets of others. It delights above all things to allevia<:e distress ; and, if it cannot dry up the falling tear, to sooth at least the grieving heart vMiereit has not the power of heing useful, it is never burdensome. It seeks to please, rather than to shine and dazzle; and con- ceals with care that supejiiority, either of talents or of rank, which is oppressive to those who are beneath it. tenor of manners, "t commands us, with those who rejoice, and to weep with those who weep ; to please every one his neighbour for his good ; to be kind and tender-heart- ed; to be pitiful and courteous ; to support the weak, andtd be patient towards all men." bi. ^ ' "^ ^^ ^^*'''' ^'^ *^«=^^^«t to tbe bijj o^fat- woll^^v'Jr^^fj;^^^^^^^ mislit attend" bis rS^ f'h .^1 ^' i""""^ '"»^»'"''"t d^n^cr Stnarordteider^ luS^^^ ^^T^^^" ' '^'^^*^ ^^^^^ every expedient ^to pu' fffo' dl l^ran '^m^'''' Kl'^^ signing the warrant Vor liis i.xecS " Wh . h ' ''' ^^''^ '^ in th s ajiltation of mJnHv . «.i I V ^^^^"^ "^ continued were at RsSnced b^^^^^^ of suspens.', bis doubt» condemned lo-d* ^ ^ ^"^ ^'^^'^ magnanimity in Uid cle'irh!g%hrbi:1ife^Stt^^^^^^^ unfortunate nobleman', concililtion Ut^tThfl^^^^^^r.^ to .obtain re-' A^ bur ep id bi l^^m^^^^^^^^^ "^ 'f^"" ^H>erosit:^, w;.^ Ho consen ed to si^rf?hl^r^^^^ who complied with his reqiest\ l-ord was KeS o ^7 W ^rT''-^'""' '• f "^ ^^raf- composed digniyoisoluhw'wi^h^''''"'''"*^ ''''^^} ^" that cimracter\ ^ ^ ' ^^'^'"tion , wjiich was expected from Ixif vSECTION 11. T T u*^/^ *''**"«'*' t«^ancc of tme fortitude, «ct.-d th.'ir i.ir( xv .i? =,: '^"''""' »'» Ptnlousaituat ons', huv» !n tho apostle PauKwtet wMn,„T ,'="™l'"^"-" «*""P'« his^n^SaTi hhS r:' t" jt.?r'''^ ■"■.""' 9-«"=^'' that he «;« to encounter^the uh» !riT ', '^'^ei-c he knew mie9\ J(ist before h..a,.t ,•,!?' i.i ? v mlencc of his cut- of his favourite Sci^atpf;''" ''■'' ^'4 '»S««her tlie .Jdcr, which do.:s i^reat honour to Zh.U'"1'i." " P«hetic3pe,.ch' farewells KnlvXte 1 hv .h • "'''"^•.Br*' them ks last danger, to "hicf .Tuf^af ^^^ ^ :;;'-,^;:*''s« "l the .■.rtai„ were fill«d with distress-, anil melted iito, .'an '''" '"'''"'''?' Chap* G, Pathetic Pieces. hiug re- moreV'-WlatWT tbo'n :^. ,^y should see his f„„ „„ •^2 u l'".T""'' "!"l"""ted mi„d\ "•lu tuui'-. ons a hide tnp^ ii!«f .. •'\.:y"b> "mt uimius- «e- neitlu.. conn l:ny life d^^^ ^^g? "^«v« finish my roni-so Avith iW nnH^^^ iTiynHP, so that I might of Ood\" •'''^"'* » *^' ^^'^t'O^ the gospel of the grac* of> teml liS.l|!:;r'^ji^'^- '-^f^^^ the spirits it is to shrink from nS? whU'/ "?''" ^""^"« "*>t wJiat P^th\ In that pa?h Cfs d^t^ mhiedrw!:r.? ^"'"1' "'^' '"* quonces bo uhat thev m-iv^ Tm! I. ' '' ^ ^he conse- behavionrofthatLreft-m;.^;' "' 7''? th« magnanimous distress' full i„ viX\ ^ ' '''^''^" ^^^ ^^^ persecution^ and -hlrfKm^'fhii^^^^ tlie maje.sty\ and the e ,1' f " approached' ; and re,))arlf "Inm non- R.ady o 1^ offV« ^'^f 'J^^^ooked on death\ SECTION rri. [^•11 "Pon us with tiS 1 .'^i^/tpr isurf U ^7 l)y many consolations to whi..h AhI ' '^ lij?htcns the load ^■Hlm^Stra^e^iS^a|^^^^^^^ ^'l'i'» 1 h.. hand of an Vm nded soieZni^ r^^ *'^">^ ^''^^ ^'«'ted', V1.MV tlun^ ^i» th« wlJ inS 1^ ' Christrans are taugiit to I'atUr>r\ '^"^^^^^^'-•"ttJnd^a chastisement* ofameruful 'I ^ Part 1. d #6 The Enf^Ush RenJcr. 2 They hear amidst thorn', that still voire 1^•hich a good conscience brinira to th«'ir far' : " Fc«r not', for I anuvith theo^: be not (lismayoa', for 1 uip thy God\" They »l>ply to them- ielves the comfortal)I<» promises with which tlie gospel aboundsN They discover in these the happy issue decreed to their troul>lt'3 , and wait with paticni ■ Diippy I'e till rv ovidcnci>. shall have accomplished its ^rcat'and good desiji;ns^. 5 In tlie mean time', Devotion opens to them its blessed and holy sanctuary' : that sanctuary in wliich the wounded heart is healed', and the weary mind is at rest' ; where Uia «!ares of the world are forjijotteir, where its tumults are hush- ed', and its miserit^s disappear' ; whert^ {greater ohjiicts open to our view than any winch the world presents'*; where a more s«!rene sky shines', and a sweeter and calni^jr lig^t beams on thealllicted heart'. 4 In tliose moments of devoiion', a pious man', pouring out his wants' and sorrows' to an Almighty Supp^rteK, feels that he is not left solitary' and forsaken in a vale of wo\ God is with him' ; Christ' and the Holy Spirit' are with him^ ; •nd though he should he b«u'(»aved of every friend on earth', he can look up in hoaVen to a Friend that will never desert kim'. DLAiR. SECTION IV. The close of life. WHEN we contemplate the close of life' ; the termination of man's di>signs' and hopes' ; the silence that now reigns among those who', a little while ago', win^ so busy', or •o gay' ; who can avoid being touched with sensations at once awful' and tender'? What luart but then warms with the glow of Innnanity' ? In whost^ (*ye doi's not th(' l(«ar gath- er', on revolving the fjvte of passing' and sliort-lived man'? 2 Behold the poor \an who lays down ut last tlie burden busy\or satiotis at :irms with leargath- \ mail"? le l>urden under the u' insolent tywages\ III his ned ' luijal", to ^ poor and pjnoil for it fiyr him len', now osaessed', \y heart' ; a l>o«oni" Chap.t. ' Pathetic Pieces. gf 4 At no ^'reat distance from liim', the trravo is onenecS in receive the neh'aud proud nian\ For', «h It is suid whh^m they accrelerated his doL^ ThJn^ X{' " ?mm^^^^^^^^^ go about the streets' ;" and^ whi!e,'ln all the nom > a 1^^ nificenceof wa', hjs funcraliH pre|mringVi^BrSjm affi to examine Ins will' are lookihg «>n one another wXi- -■■ * - '* *^'l - . _ — p, ..v^.iiaii, ui liiuommK loriirand nromiMin»/h« numerous,unconeerned company^ who are distour^h,^ ♦» one another about the news of the davN or (h»^)rdin«rv2ir« of life', ct our thoughts ratluu- iullow^ he house X^^ inr,and representtS themselves what is L^^^^^ ( There w,.Hhould see a disconsolate 1 mUv' s tinir'in si „ J. ^"V"';:'- ''"r. w- Wloiv to the «,„v..-, „„e « m' m oH "«'^ axsv.u liiiuiiies' ana Kindren ' r «»• -mH r.iiix u r « After all he has In^held', his eves an* now ,.Ia«o^ r «l ranks^ «n. ronditio.,;', "one ceneratirpLrlh' 2l «„' uated and r< O vaiu I . I 1^ , ' """^ &"'"»•«"•' la liv I urns evac« 'l>len,shcd'', by troops of succeeding 1.11^^-^11,7 {25cy B ^^ The English Reader. Parti, We, Wlien will the sons of men learn to think of thee as they oujght^'? When will they learn humanity from the afflic- tions of their brethren'; or moderation^ and wisdom', from the sense of their own fugitive state' ? blair. SECTION y. Exalttd sociebjj and (Ha renewal of virtuous connexion^, two sources of future fcliciUj, ESIDES the felicity which springs from perfect \oirt\ .u ^."^ y"^^ ^^^^ circumstances which particularly enhance the blessodness of that "multitude who stand before the throne^ ;" these are', access to the njost exalted society', and renewal of the most tender connexions\ The former is point- ed out in the Scrinture', by "joining the innumerable compa- ny of angels , and the general assembly and church of the first-born- by sitting down with Abraham\ and Isaac\ and Jacob ,m the kingdom of hcj'ven';" a promise which opens tne subhmest prospects to the human mind\ 2 It allows good men to entertain the hope', thaf, sopara- ted from all the dre^s of the human mass', from that mixed and polluted <^rowd m the midst of which they now dwell', thev shall be permitted to mingle withprophetH\ patriarchs' and apostles^- with all those great and illuslrious spirits', who have shone m former ages as the servants of God', or the ben- elactors of men' ; wliose deeds we are accustomed to cele- brate' ; wnose steps we now follow at a distance' : and whose names we pronounce with veneration'. 3 United to this high assembly', the blessed', at the same time , renew those ancient connexions with virtuous friends', of this entiment 1. z -- \ •" "'v,.ii„ c,..itv. . X- Kii of all the , uch we are here doomed to endure', none is so bitter as tliat occasioned by the fatal stroke which separates Us , m appearance for evei-', frf>m tiiose to whom either nature^ or iriendship' had intimately joined our hearts'. 4 Memory', from time to time', renews the anguish'; opens the wound which seemed once to have been closed' ; and', by recalling joys that are past and goiie', touches every spring of painful sensibility'. In these agoniziiu- moments', how reliev- ing the thought', that the separation is only temporary', not eternar, that there is a time to come of re-union with those with whom our hfuppiest days were spent' ; whose io\'s' and sorrows' once were^jurs'; whose piety' and virtue' che.ered' and encouraged us'; and from whom'alter we shall have landed •u the peaceful shor« whero they dwell', no revolutions of (2«0 Part 1. of th«e as the afflic- m'^ from BLAIR. vioni, two feet loire'', '( enhance efore the iety', and p is point- le compa- ch of the ?aac\ and ich opens f, sopara- lat luixed w dw«lK, itriarchs", rits', who r the ben- to cele- id whose the same ; friends'', ct of this entiment of all the ne is so separates ir nature^ 1^ ; opens ; and', by spring of w rehev- 'ary\ not ith those oys^ and jred'and e landed itions of Chap, 6. Pathetic Pieces, 9# nature shan ever be able to part us more^ ! Such is the society of the b essed above\ Of such are Uie multitude composed', who " stand before the throne\" ulaik, SECTION vr. The clemency and amiable character of tJte patriarch Joseph. NO human character exhibited in the records of Script ture, 13 more remarkable and instructive than that of the patriarch Joseph. He is one whom we behold tried in all the vicissitudes of fortune ; from the condition of a slave. proved by strong temptations, Avhich he honourably resisted. 2 When thrown into prison by the artifices of a false wo- man, his integrity and prudence soon rendered him conspicu- ous, even m that dark mansion. When called into the prtj- sence of Pharaoh, the wise and extensive plan which he form- jd for saving the kingdom from the miseritis of impending famine, justly raised him to a high station, wherein his abili- ties were eminently displayed in the public service. 3 But m his whole liistoix there is no circumstance so striking and interesting, as his behaviour to his brethren who had sold him into slavery. The moment in which he raado himself known to them, was the most critical one ofhis life, and Uie most decisive of his character. It is such as rarely occurs in the course of human events ; and is calculated to draw the highest attention of all who are endowed with anr degree of sensibility of heart. ^ 4 From th' whole Jenour of the narration, it appears, that though Josepli, upon the arrival of his brethren m E^vot made himseir strange to them, yet, from the beginning, l?e in' tended to discover himself; and studied so to conduct the dis- covery as might render the surprise of joy complete. For this end, by Acted severity, he took measures for bringins dowrynto Egypt all his father's children. ^ * f}.L^^^ u""''^ now arrived there; and Benjamin among the rest, who was iis younger brother by thti same mbtheF, and was particularly beloved by Jokeph.^ Him he threaten- T?hL ; • i'"l''"'^ seemed willing to albw the rest to depart. Ihis incident renewed their distress. Tlie- all knew their father's extreme anxiety about the saf# of Benjamin, and journey '^ ^"^ had yielded to Ss undertaking ?hS ihft ^hf[^ ^t 1^'' P^'^^vented from returning, they dreaded iUatSnei would ov<>rnrkiv \ *- ' ^ \ Chap, Y. blahguetf. iqi ouiek * hmv N.'i.'i'f r/ 1'';'""'":-. «;hat is a ni«n of na!n ? How WitK, How toti.l, 13 tlio tiiinsit of aiif 1 mrHont ' In wlmt a f Sr ! iS ^'% "^' '■"'■ '■""• ' ^'-"^ """-^ "i"» •' •'!« ^"^ of imii n'joicing J— 1< or a moment, thoydiiUT—tlicv dnyyU-l Fn AhVS if s^ i::r '"^ • ^'^ ~- tjlrirm;;^^^^ All . n o\m It did ! Infamy snatchf s tli«»m from oblivion. In If Uxy burtonn-;., noor Altamont ! still hlcjod in the- bosom o t Irn heart.stn<.k..n fri.nd-for Altam.,nf bad a fr «nd Te )cen tho d.i\Mi ol an immortal day, His namirmi^lit have oiy mi{3;li.. Mvi' b'tt a swei^t h-a-ranc«; hohindit, Krateful to tlie fnrVt III '^''^ c^aiv^r.ty was becndowf^d ! with what ad van- n?:.^f*:^.. r:i?.«T''^^^'i'y ,«»i»!. • «'«pvith tuo taints of "n CIIAPTEU VII. niVLOGUES. SECTION I. DEMOCRITUS AND HKllACLITTTS * The vices and follies of mm .fhotUd excite compassion rather than ridicule. Democritus. J ^''7^ u ""P'^.j^''* to reconcile myself to a • _ ,. -* nielanchcly philosopfnO ' /?ew. Thou art too mncTi alFoctcd witli tha state of thin'-s* and tins r^ a soi rce of misery to thee^ ^ mirth^ and ridicnln', bospeak trie buffoon\ rather than the nh,': osophei-. Docs It not excite thy compassion to se "manfin «o frad', so blind', so far departed fromtiie rules of virt p'? V^::^'^f^!^ '^'^''^ ^'^^^ ' Bee so much im ( SI c ^ li u- l'} iH I 104 * " The English Reader, Part 1, 2hr. And ynf, after all', i\uy\ who are tho.o!)i«'cts of thy ridicule', iiioludt/, not only niaukiiid in general', l')ut tiu- per- sons with wlioiii thou live3t\ thy lrienUs\ thy fuu.ily , nay even tliyseU\ J)cm. I CMre v<>ry little for all the silly persona I meet ^vilh' , and think 1 am justiiiaMe in divertini? mysell with their ^ Her. Tf they are weak' and foolish', it marks neither wis- dom' nor humanityN to insult' rather than pity th»ni\ But in it certain', that thou art not as extravapnt as tht y are' ? Dun. I presume that I am not' ; since', in every point', my sentiments arti the very niverse oftlieirs. i/tr. There are foUies of dillerent kinds'. Ry constantly ainusin<; thyself with the errors' and mlsconduel of oth<:rs, thou niayst render thyself equally riiliculoua' and culpable'. Van. Tliouart at liberty to indnl}r;e such swntimenls' ; and to weep ovi'r me too', if tltou hast any tears lo ^jsmc'. For iny part', I cannot refrain froni pleasing iiiyself with the levi- ties'and ill conduct of tin; world about mo'. Are not all men I'oolisii', or irrep;ular in their lives' ? Jhr. Alas'! there is but too nineh reason to beliwe they are so': and on this jTound'. I pit v inid deplore their condi- tion'. AVe agree in t'his point', that men cb* not conduct theiuselves acem'di.ig to reasonable' and just principles' : but J', w ho do not Jenifer my Mclf to act as they'do',mnst }«:tregard tlio dietati.s of n»y nnderst;mding' and lV'ebngs',u hieh com|)ei me to love ti:em*^ ; jind that l(»ve fills n.v with eoinp.i.-sion for* their mistak<\-)' a!ul irr^ gulariiies'. (Janst thou foudi ion me ft>r })ilyir.p;my «m\ n :?pccies', my bretin-en', persons born iii the Him;; eo;ulitit».i of lib'', and destined (o tlie same hopes and ]»rivib»p;«s'? if thou shoukist< nter a hospital', w une sick and woui.ilrd j)ert'Oi!:^ reside', would thrir wounds' and distresses' exciiti thy mirlh' ? And ^« t', the evils of the body', bear no comparison with those ol' the mind'. 'J hou wiuio.^t e»rtain- ly blush at thy barbarity', if thou badst been so nnfeelinc as to I'.ugh at (U- despise a poor niis<'ri.ble bi-ing', who bad Tost one. of his legs' : and yet thou art so\lestitutr of humanity', ag to ri«iieii)e tliose', who appear to be (b pnved of the noble powers of the understanding', by the little regard which they pay to its dietatrs'. iDcni. lie who has lost a leg', is to be piti« d', because the loss is not to be im|mted to himself : but he who rejects the «iiet lifs of reason' and consci*'nce', voluntarily deprivjs him" aelf of their aid'. The loss originates in his own folly'. tier. Ail' ! so much tlie more is Iwi to be pitied' ! A furipua n Ev. IPart 1, ts of thy the per- ily S nay I meet ithtlicir her wis- Biil U 'ii' ? >ii]t', my nstanlly othors , lpable\ Us^ ; and (•'. For the levi- tall nieu re they ir t'ondi- eoiiduct t h' : hut trepan! I compel ^^.siori Ibi* in in me ni u) the )pos and Hick and hear ny iMitaiij- :M'linc aa liad lost iiiity^, ag le nohle ich they uiise the jects tho k'es Iiini'. v furiousi « Chap, 7, - . rMahgven. io5 aomet in^ t .\ ' '• T •^^^^»'"«^"^^f^«tt' the husiness\ There ii 9omethin{5 to hv said on eaeh s de of th<« nrw^flnnx rvu • every where rea«(.n fnr l.,,.u:"t '.'. ^r/^"*-"^'^*" • I here is m'aterDirt.ymrM^ «V;^^ 1?' *'i ^^""^^ the examp e of the ///./ ^ I ; • " " ' 7"""^* ''^"'^'•'* »« foolish' and nViaerah c" lo^ or^ ^^ ^; 'ii^^'J'r ' liH' ^r^ thou ha^rm; rl^l WxciteX m rtl - .Z t ' ' ' ^ l'^ calamities of mankind' SECTION II. "'^^VSIl-s, PrrHIAS, AND DAMO.T. it |.ossihk^^ He ■;;;;- n''^::; t >"'';'«^- ' 'Ijj "ottiik Pythia3 whom thou h^.dsf ch-rreed t o ?h " A :, '^ ^'•^ (Mc) ^ 106 ^ T/te English Reader, Parti, Py. It is unjusf , in the; same drj^ice', to inflict death eitlier on Damon' or on myseir; hut Pythias were highly culpuhlo tolet Damon suffer that death', winch the tyrant had. prepared for Pythias only\ to Damon', tu perform my duty', by rescuing him from tliu danger he incurred by his Generosity to me\ Dio. And now', Damon\ let me address myself to thee\ Didst thou not really feai'',tliat Pythias would never return^; iind that thou wouldstbe put to death on his account' ? Da. I was but too well assured', that Pythias would pun^- forcibly . x.,, "Would then have lived for the comfort' and benelit of good men^ ; and I sliould have tlie satisfaction of dying for him' ! Dixi. What' ! Does life displease thee' ? l)u. Yes" ; it displeases me when I see' and feei' the power »f a tyrant\ JMo. It is well' ! Thou shalt see him no morc\ I will order thee to be put to death immediately'. Pu. Pardon the feelings of a man who sympathizes with his dying friend'. But remember it was Pythias who was devotetl by thee to destruction \ I come to submit to it', that I may redeem my friend'. Do not refuse me tliis consolation in my last hour'. Dio. I cannot endure men', who despise death', and set my power at defiance'. Da. Thou canst not', then', endure virtue^. Dio. No': I cannot endure tint j>roud\ disdainful virtue' wliich contemns \iii!>\ which dreads no puuishment'; and which is insensible to the charms of riches and ple/asure'. Da. Tiiou seest', however', that it is a virtqe', which is not insensible to the dictates of lionour', justice', and friendship'. Dio. Guards', take Pythias to execution'. We siiall seo whether Damon will continue to d<'spise my authority'. Da. Pythias', by returning to submit himself to thy plea- iure', has meriti'd his lif*!', and deserved thy favour' ; but I liaveexcitrd thy indignation', by resigning myself to thy pow- __/ :.- ,>..>i.... 4.^ ........ i.:.w.\ . I... «i_i». .1/ al.. . ^ __ '..i^ >•_• • «. I , iii «TSVi» i tt^Ciitr; imii j uc OiiiiSiiCU , iliCti , Wiiit iiiia bilCri'* fice', an Part 1. ith either culpublo prepared ted', with Ihyown? ' injustice li respect from tha to thee\ ' return"; r? lid punQ- 5 to keep heave!)'', iirn\' Ho of good I' hhn' ! nChing of tr..e vS' "l |Lc ^p^t mv lil*'"^''?'' '"«"'" error\ All mv nnivo-v ^ „ 1 1 P . '"y "■" '" dnikness' and duce Iove\ Tcamot L^« „f r""' ' '"■•-•.insufficient to pro- in the course oUrJi'nZfm^Zl^'^'^i'^' ^'"6'« We^d' persons', in a privnte condition^ Lvf -^"^ ?** ""Cse two unreservedly confide in ,".1 -..i' . **"* »'"'*«'• tenderly^ ready to dieCot'h Xr^'pSaTon"?"'"''"^ '"'^^y'' ^ expfet^^'Xr 'fttV'iTf S n'e'vfloved any pe„o„' raen^tho,,«o„Ws havesec"-H ^^^ "1'* '"'''5?' ^ndUpectej JTie as a you your le power i^ill order S63 with ^vho was y ii\ that isolation d set my virtue', lit'; and iure\ ch is not •iidahip\ iiiali suo Ijy plea- •' ; hut I liypow- ila &4tcri- aa alono fe^sS' C &!,t"o.'ST' "« r«-"'N afi^ctrn 4n d isr icne/on, Archtkilutp o/Cambrag. SECTION XII. Sank. V\^ . «« l)»th were philosonhcrs^- l.,,.Tr„^ ■ -■• Ph vivas the d(.cm.at^ e",'!'"-™ '.'"". mj plnlosoii Phy' ? It may^be „ ' oj tlw^ " P™ofof depth in philosol nature of things' f,n?^„ P""" P"r searches are intotha the mosls, hSinT; "" Ti ."»'•? 'tainty we shall find- ; «^ «yst«m'. which a " o^eWookiS' rM"T' •'"«''">'ie»' ineve^ narj- nnderstandiiiKs" ' "ndiscoveraUc' by ordi convenience of thinking .l.?.t^,^L 'that one may havetb. that the eves wlIichnftJrfiraTcfew "'*■""'«• » «"d - sharpen n,y ^ishtfa.r.i/r^'; ^tK ^.^^^ wojdd,Uflr« ^. \ iOS " The EngUsJi Reader, Parti. ion' ; but would in the end put tliem out' ? Your philosophy is to the eyeb of the mind', what I have supposed tne doctor a postrum to be to those of the body\ It actually brought your own excellent understanding', which was by nature Quitk IC un- sighted', and rendered more so by art' and a subtilty ohog peculiar to yourself — it brought', I say', your very acute u. derstanding to see nothing clearly' ; *juja enveloped all tlie great truths of reason' and religion' in mists of doubt'. Baijle. I own it did' ; — but your comparison is not just'. I did not see well'^ before I used my philosophic eye-water' ; I only supposed I saw well" ; but I was in an erroi'', with all the rest ol" mankind'. The blindness was real', the perceptions were imagniary\ I cured myself first of those false imagina- tions', and ther» I laudably endeavoured to cure other men'. Locke. A great cure indeed' ! — and do not you think thaf , in rcjturn fbr the service you did them', they ought to erect you a statue' ? Bayk. Yes' ; it is good for human nature to know its own weakness'. ' When we arrogantly presume on a strength we have nof , we are always in great danger of hurting ourselves', or at leust of deserving ridicule^ and contempt', by vain' and idle etforts'. Locke. I agreie with you', that human nature should know , ..... — , -- — •what it could do', and what it could not' ; to resirain it from effoits beyond its ability'; but to teach it how U* advance as far as the faculties given to it by nature', with the utmost ex- ertion and juost pro[)er culture ofthem', would allow it to go'. In tlie vast ocean of philosophy', I had the line' and the plum- met' idwr.ys in my hands'. Many of its depths', 1 found myself unabN; to lathom' ; but', by caution in sounding', and till' caielul oU;3«;rvations I made in the course of my voyage', 1 found out some truths', of so much iKse to mankind', tnat lliev aeknowlt'd^e n»e to have been their benefactor'. fiaijle. Their ignorance makes them think so'. Some other philosopher will come hereafter', j»nd show tiiose truths to be will diS4:i-edit the opinions of his admired j)redecessor'. In philosophy, as in nature, aii changesiisibrm, and one thing exists by the destrriction of anothei*. Ijockt:. OpuiiiMis taken up without a patient investigation', dependinc on tcrma not accurately delined', and pruiciples philosophy tiie doctor s [•ought your iture (luick- tilty ohogic vy acute un- )ped all the >uht\ not just^. I re-water^ ; I with all the perceptions Ise imagina- )ther nien\ I think thixff Kht to erect now its own strength we g ourselves', by vain' and hould know ip,th', andtry )liilosopher\ iiiind\ to see train it from » advance as e utmost ex- low it to go\ lid the plum- ths', 1 found undiiig', and my voyace', ankind", that :tor\ Some other e truths to hv. Liths of equal among men discoveries', i'cessor\ In Hid Ouc thing ivestigation', nd prujciples CJiapt Diatogue,. • beggfd WithoutproofU'ke theories tnpv,.f • *u . '^^ of nature', built on supposit S n^l.Z^r'^^ perpetually change'a?Les?oyon^^^ ions there are', even in mattei^ nnt^i • ^ * ^"tsomeopin- jense of manknd', which the mind h^'''"'.^^?^^ commQ» tH;naI grounds of as*enr^fat U^^^ev arP^'"""^^"^ «" «"^h «^- piU^'rs of heaven^; or' (to 8ne!.t n^M ^''l^'^i'^^^'^^bleas the aws of Nature', lyUclr^^^ ained;. Can youVnou U hink' tinVu'^ ""'^^f « «"^ 59H. of your countryman', 6escart^^ w/.^,"^^"'^ *^^ lW«^h^ tn iniren oim' fv«ni • ' i ^^^'^"^ » which was nothmV- K,.*- "-'" "' crrmes ot that rehjtion' u hl/h T'Vr V , "*^ supported', «I enthusir.sm\nnd falser ^json n^ r ' V^V^l^.^'-'red erlemy of tamed', will ever be sSen' P "^'^™^^ belfeved^and main- ^^pl'^^r^il^^^ r l»ie he was in the <"onfuted by anv * tfvor »k- i system would ever ht^ had been b^^i7, wt ^^tX; '' '''^' -^ AM have returned\? answer do you suppose he would ftnd tlvit of JVewton is phc ' ' V '^ ^^ ""^ ^f"''*^ systemsV affected' than real^. You^ on d ;. ^."^'^'^^^^ '« ^orJ "wx,„ci.,K, u,,. ui«t k hd orvvork^ mr""^''"Vaieni3 wen pther-, in a Critical Dietitm rv' a J *"'' ^^'"l" ^'^^^dfi"? to- Jo.^tN an(J a gjrave nrf;ument '^ 't h Jr i"^- ^'I^^' «^ *^'^«'«^"» HJttyconfutationofsmneabsur^^^^^^ Chnst.an religion\ a to niipeach sr>me resp.^.t- bi" tru ' r^''*"'^'"/:'^f"'^ modjoustoall ourvoiin-imUr •' ^**^ P''«tJeularly com- l^g^ ButwhatmiSe'h.'^^^^^^^^^ Vou have endeavoured' amUpfh "'^^^^^"'^^"I'wmansociety^? «I.ake thoHo foundntions\ on w r'tt ^T^ «^*^'"-cessfto W' mmmh I \ * 110 Thetn^Iishkeader, Parti. It', but which its real imperfection^ and the goodness of its infinitely benevolent Creator^, so evidently require' ? Bayle. The mind ia^free^ ; and it loves to exert its freedom\ 'Any restraint upon it', is a violence done to its nature^ and a tyranny', against which it has a riglit to rebel\ Locke. The inind', though free/, has a governor within it- •Dir,which may and ought to limit the exercise of itsfreedom^ That governor is reason\ has k I upon any . my mind' or yours', has happened to set up a favourite notion', it not only submits implicitly to if, but desires that the same respect should be paid to it by all the rest of mankind\ Now I hold that any man may lawfully oppose this desire in anothei-', and that if he is wise', he will Use his utmost endeavours to check it in himself. Locke. Is there not also a Weakness of a contrary nature to 'this you are? now ridiculing'? Do wc not often take a pleasure in showing our own powei'', and gratifying our own ])ride', bV degrading the no'ioiis set up by other uien', and generally 'res|)ect»'d'? Jiayle. I believe we do'; and by this means it often bap- ens', th;it', if one man builds and consecrate^ a temple to fol- y', anotlier pulls it down\ Locke. Do you think it honefiCial to human society', to have all temji]''tune is it to have made suehT^se of.uch tdents ! It would have been be tier for you^ and for mankind" I you had been one of the dullest of 6utch theSmis', o^ the most credulous monk in a Portuguese convelr Thfe r.ehes of the mind', like those of fortune', may be emploved so perversely, as to become a nuisance' and pest\ inTearof an ornament^ and support io society' Bayle. You are very sev* re upon me\— But do vou count < "^wril' no service to liiankind', to deliver hem fm^^^^^ irauds^ and fetters of priestcraft', from the delirium^ of fS.ati csm'^and from the terrors^ and fr^lies of siZSSon'?S itwi, V • f? '" ' '"^^ ^^^ *"'''^*^ the in'oper distinctions' ? ThV by Uvely sSs ^^r":^ l''^ ''"'"^ ^"^ ir^Kenuous minds' jmne time', they insidiously throw thfr^ln'^Sl^^nVSfi^? ™ th^^iuir face oi true relijj;ion' , and dress^u:;:;;;^ V;;i::^JXi:r intion . >y.m a malignant Intention Jo rendc^r herodioi to hose wim have not penetration enou^ Miipious frau(J\ Some of t,hem mByhf is^orde^icable', . jh to discern the '"•yJ^.**^^ thug deceived ^ III ttrii II iri The English Reader, PcrtU themselves', as well as othre- vailed', not only here a. home'^ but likewise in foreign coun- tl-ies',both djtngerous to you', and i>t;rnidous to the statn', — thaf , in prosecutions', men of wealtli are always sdfe', howev- er clearly convicted'. ' 2 There is now to be brouglit upon his trial before you', to rous tha / Chap,^. Bublic Speeches, , n^ of Asia Minor' and Pamphylia\ the invader of the n^hta^ and privileges of]lomans',tlie scourge' and curse of SiX A^ 1^ that sentence is p,-^sed upon him which his crimes deserve , your autjiority^ Fathers^ ^vill be venerable and sr! cred ,n the eyes of the public^ : but if his great riches should bias you m his favour^, I shall still gain onl point'Ato m "ke It apparent to all the world', that what was wanting in his case , was not a criminal nor a prosecutoi-, but justice' and adequate punishmt'nt\ j«aui.c Mm 4 To pass over the shRmeful irregularities of his vouth' h)f^ "^Th' n"^«torship', the first public employS he Sv^^'^^'^^r' "?^^^'^^"^ ''"^ continued Jne of vi Ian! les ? Cneius Carbo', plundered of the public money by his mvn treasurer , a consul stripped'-and bctraycd\anaLy de' se rted' and ivducod to want>, a province robbed' the n^iTmid religious rights of a people violated\ ^ " > "^e ovii ana .^t^r^ Y ^'"^'^ ^''"'^"'"^ 'V'^^'^^ """ «f those countries^^"ln w ch housesN cit,es\ and temples', wen. robbed by h m^ \N ha was his conduct in his proctorship here at home^ P L^t* the p undered .emples\ and public wo.4 neglectedMhat he miglit embezzle the money 'intended for carry inTtl em on^^ hear witness . How did he discharge the o/nce of a hS'^^"? Let those .dio sutTcTed by hia injustice' ans>v?er\ "^ '^ * edness' • lld^l'nl hpf '^l'".^'""^"'' ^^"^^^'^^^H his works of wick, euness , ana tinishes a lasting monument to his infimvN n^h^. mischiefs done by him in flv,tnnh;..r;"' ^?. "llT^^^ Tp -'■ " ' "'"7 • tit - wiaesi una oesc oi prffitors', w not be suffi- cient to restore thuip to the condition in which hefound tliem^ • foritisnotonous',tfiat',duringthetimeofhfstyn^^^^ Iwl"' ".'f,?^'' ^"•',^^.''^ ^h« Protection of thei? owif of ^ina man citizens to b4 strangled m the gaoV : so that the e^xclamation', " I ajna citi- aen of Rome' I" which lias often', in the most disant regions^ and aitiong the most barbarous people', been a protection , was of no sei-vice to them" ; buf ^ on the contraiy'', brought ^ speedier and a more severe punishment upon them\ U I ask now , Verres', what thou has'tto advance against this charge^ ? Wilt thou pretend to deny it' ? Wilt thou pre- tend, that any thing false', that even any thing aggravated', i^ alleged against tliee' ? Had any prince" or any state", com- mitted the same outrage against the privilege Of Roman citi- zens', should we not think we had sufficient ground for de- manding satisfaction' ? ' citizen', Publius Giivius Co^anufj', only for his having asserted his privilege of citizenship', and declared his intention of ap- pealing to the justice of his country', against the cruel op- pressoi-', who had unjustly confined him in prison at Syra- cuse', whence he had just made his escape" ? | 13 The unhappy man', arrested as he was going to embark ft>r his native country', is broqght before the wicked prietor". With eyes darting fury", and a countenance distorted with utthe , -. ,-^ , __ havuig come to Sicily as a spy". 14 It was in vain mat the unhappy man cried ouf , " I am a Roman citizen" : I have senred under Lucius Pretiiu', who is now at Panormus', and will af test my innocence".'* The blood-thirsty praetor', deaf to lUl h^ coula urge in his own de-" iciiiAj , oFiicreu tiic iuiaiiivUa puiiiaiiuieni 10 De iuiiiCteu\ 15 Thus', Fathers', was an innocent Romancitizen publicly Tnangled with scourging' , whilst the pnly words he uttered?. Tari 1. id the gates i ravager8\ \ under th% d to dt'ath^ e', suffere4 lan^ or Ro- ices'', hav« ir ima^ef>» the pi .aon« :)» opie', he zens to b# I ajn a citj- rt regions'', jrotection , I brought ^ o\- . ^' ice agains^ t thou pre- ravated', is| ate", com- Loman citi- iid for de- ed upon a ;reater dia?*. I but to the Q innocent iR asserted tibn ofap- ! cruel op- n at Syra- to embark d prfetor\ ortcd with o be strip- ithout the of having uf , « I am itius', who e\" The is own de> iuilicteuv m publicly e u(teref I ¥: ince', w^thiSlighi of toj^^ P^SK",^^^ poman commoriw4lth', \ior the fear of tte^S of hr J country', restram the licentious and wanton '^cruehv^o^^^^ ^. - ' SECTION II. FATHERS ! •P^^'^Pf*'''* against Jogurtha. ^ « ^'^ Indite' ^?T"'' 1^^^ ^^"S ?^^^'P«*^ '"y ''ather', on hii> ■• aedin-bed , left m charge to Juffurtha' his adnntJ/i .«" B^n?,uTr B ""?■*»' directing us to consider the senate W m.^?if "f Rome' asproprietors of itV He chariredus tou^ 2|StSSsfa12fS.^^^ -"'<*'- ^^^'^^^^ S^^dTt^inn "*' »5j5ratitiide: and of common Q «amty , and tramf lu3| pi» tlw «liUiority of tl»e itoman com' ^ HMWMHH "mm 116 Tlie English Reader, Part 1, monwealth'', procured the murder of my unfortunate brother^; and has driven me from my thione' and native country', though lie knows 1 inherit', from my grandfather Massinissa', and my father Micipsa', the friendship' and aUiance of the Romans'*, 3 For a prince^ to bc» reduced', by viliany', to my distressful circumstances', is calamity enough^ ; but my misfortunes are heightened by the consideration' — that 1 find myself obliged to solicit your assistance^. Fathers', for the services done you by my ancestors*, not for any I have been able to render you in my own person'. Jugurtna has put it out of my power to deserve any thing at your hands'" , and has forced me to be burdensome', before Icould be useful to you\ 4 And yet', if I had no plea', but my undeserved misery' — a once po\yerful prince', the descendant of a race of illustrious monarchs^, now', without any Jault of my oAvn', destitute of every supporf, and reduced *to the necessity of begging for-, eign assistance', against r i enenrfy Vvho nas seized my throne' and my kingdom' — if my unequalled distresses were all I had to plead' — it would become the greatness- of the Roman commonwealth', to protect the injured', aqd to check the tri- umph of daring '.yickedness'over helpless innopence\ 5 Bi^t', to provoke your resentn" ent to the utiinost', Jugur- tha has driven rqe from the very dominions', which the ^en- ate'* and people of Rome', gave to my ancestors'" ; and', from which', my grandrather\ and my father', underyourumbrage', expelled Syphax' and, the Carth^ginians\ Thus', Fathers', your kindness to our family is defeated^ ; and Jugurtha', in injuring me', throws contempt upoii ycu'^. 6 O wretched princeM Oh cruel reverse of fortune''! Oh Musf , then', the royal house of Numidia always be a scene of h'lyoc and blood' r 7 While Carthage remained', we s\uTered', as was to be expected', all sorts of hardships from their hostile attacks'" ; our enemy ncar^ ; ou; nuly rawerful ally, the Roman com- monw ealth', at a dist'.iu; ; \ Vf hen tb ft ^rourge of Africa was no more', wc congra4.ai:iL;.;doarseUesonthe prospect of estab- lished peacr.\ But', instead of ptjace', behold the kingdom of Numidia drenched witli royal oloodM and the only survi- ving son of its late king', flying from an adopted mur< rer*, and seeking,' that safety in foreign parts', which he cannot coainiand in Ris own kingdom'. a VViiithcr' — Oh' ! whitlier shall 1 fly^ ? if I return to the royal palaue of mv ancestors', my father's throne is seized Part U B brother^; y', though \\ and my Romans'*, distressful rtunes are elf obliged done you ender you r power to I me to be misery^ — illustrious estitute of gging for-. ly throne' were all I fie Roman ck the tri- s»t', Jugur- h the §en- •md', from umbrage/, , Fathers', urtha', in uneM Oh nerosity' ; with tny children'' ? >e a scene ,vas to be attacks'' ; nan com- ^frica was ;tofestab- Idngdom nh' '^urvi- nui rer', 16 cannot irn to xhe^ ) is seized ' i ( Chap.n. Puhlk Spccchet. ■ ,,r monwea th cive mp iVnN? T?i« ' "-^'^^ Roman com- IhuTe no expectaTionS% ?^""" '"?»«"' f"™'?^ «» friends', |.y sons Were my bfS i5^1"'*"lP''i'"'' "' ^is unh^-.- M some aileviaS BW he J hw"i"''''>'"'P".'''y''''''''''*'"*\ ^^ """he prejudice your iudsmSnI. 7?. ""'''**'■' <<"■ atl^ption', Li,utclied tile sl^aid re^ati"^ of a ki„°i"' t:'''^'"^^ T-'"' povver to ,ii on the same throi:^'^!h"h£t^'sS2!?.^?^" '""^ whom his violence L^low-u^r "^^'' t^^««<^ and sum-r for his imo ous i^i!!;J- "^'^ ^'' ^"'"'' ^^""^ distress^ blood-thirsty crueUyKVbPoTw '^ ^^ ^''^'''^ ^"^ ^"« W^noT :tet !;r '-\l Oh dearest to m^ I lament his death'? He isMnZ2'''f*''"~^"'.^*^y «''0"'d liffhf nf hn.^..„s "r,:r"^ *\' J'?"^*:^ , deprived of the blnssf^d P^n who'ouV>;rSVMvrh«''^V'?™?'^^"^^'» ^y ^^e Veir nfe', in defe^ice Sf my on^of te^^^ ?'''-^ ^^^^J"'-^ ^""^ ^^^ ^e', n,y brother U n^rr^Se^^^^^^^^ 18 The Englkh RcafJcr Part r .13 delivered from terror\ from /lij^-hr, from exile^ imd the endless train o( miseries which re.idn- life to me a l)urden\ 14 He ae^ full ow% jrored with wounds', and frsteiinj- in his ownblood\ Butlirli(-8inpeace\ He nelsnone-)f thennseries which rend my son! with ajrony^ and distraction', whihil am Sfrt up a s)W'ctacle to all mankind', of the nncertah.tv of human allairs . ho tar trom havm^r ,t i„ i^y power to punish his murderei-' I am not master of the means of securing my own lile . ho tar Irom hemjj; in a c(Midition U> drf.nd my kingdom froiti the violence of the usurper', I am ohliged to apply for loreign protection for my own person\ hj . 15 Fathers'! Senators of Rome' ! iUv arhiters of nations'' V ; -"'"•""">>'«""» , "y ail mar is saerecr, and all (hat is dear to you --deliver u wretched prince from undeserved' unprovoked injury' ; and save the kint,-dom of Numidia', winch' is your own property', from being the prey of violence\ usur- pation', and cruelfy\ * hallv^t, SECTION III. TAeAposTLK Paul's noWe//f/(nrf/>f/oreFESTiTs^-AcRiPPA. AGKIPPA saici unto Paul', thou' art permitted to sijeak for thvself\— Then Paul stretched forth his hand' and answered tor himself \ 1 think myself happr, kinc A-rin- pa , because I shall answer for m> self this day before thee' concennn}; all the tUiuf-s whereof 1 am accused by the Jews^ • rspecially', as I know thee to be expert in iM customs^ an«i oucstions which are among the Jews\ \^^herefore 1 beseech •thee to hear me patient! v\ 2 My manner of life from my youth', which was nt the first amongmy own nation at Jerusalem', know all the J^-ws' who knew me from the beginning', (if they w.nild testify',) m 1/ ;- , . dlys?v.,*i.i);ijoiiuay ano nighl', [io})eiu.:u!ju. : iuid lor tins hop.^'s sake', king Agrippa', 1 am accused by the Jews\ -^ *u^.i^ j^ .'''*'^.".W !^ '*♦' thought a thing incredible with you', that God should raise the deach? 1 verily thought with mvielf that I ought to do manv thir>i»:H eonlrarv to tl>e njiuif nr.h's.j^ of Nazareth^ : and this 1 did in Jerus:!|fm\ Many of the saints '»;; received authority from the I shut up m prison', hav..,, ._,.,,,. .„...„„„ i^liiet priests^ : and wht^ii they wer(» put to death (lOrf) 1 u:.iv c my Tart \\ \\v% i\m\ the n' a l)urd('n\ ^Hforinginhis 'Ihiiiniserifs ; whila I am ityuf human ► punish his 'iijj:;my own ny kiiij!;doiu to a})j)ly fur of nations' ! ry of Ju^ur- rourlov*' for ij«'Stv of tljQ 111 all that is nulest^rved'', lidia', wliich lence\ usurr SALLUST, ^•ACRIPPA. cd to sj)»;alj: hand', and undi!d in nisdom' ; and', may dejxiid upon their attendance in parliamev t'. I am far from advising any invaiim? that would in future tifdanger the state^ : but the bill before your lordships has', I am conndcnt', DO such tendency ; for it expressly secures the persons of members of either lioust' in all civil 0uits\ 4 This being the case' I confebs', when I sec many noble lords', for whose judg^TM'nt I have a very great respect', etand- hig up to oppose a bill which is caleulateu merely to faeiliiatn the recovery pf just' uifd legal debl^', I am astonisheci' and amazed\ '^ Uov*' f'uppy was this great AportlPjevpTi in the mnirt pefiloiu clirnmstBTiPC* ! TlmuHli under hnwis nmroppi'«*«>sloii, liit luiiul wtu iVee, and raised nliove every IZV-i' ill Siinit- rr mi ■STjiai lujuiiuj aitu -. ;;:!tj:u3t:rr isxjrr. ::v licjcTnj tJtiTi:^^r:t, tiiitl the nnUU' <'niHe he had espoused ; whilst he diNplayii the most couipassionnte nnrl |rener<)u« feuling^s, for those wbu wure iitt'aDger» tn tlio (ubliiuu t'cii|jiuii lj|r « Ivch he was uoiuiated ! CJ2d) I Parti, I am', except iCT3 XXVI, ing the Privi' bill to youf n up so much no common itwothii'dsof tiiii pri\ rivges'' v^ possessed^ call be p!ac<*d i^ made a judge 5t of man', so obtained', that tiality', orde-, t of all human rd'ohips in this isdoii: of your f-inter«>st' and br preponder- 1 all ages', and ihdom'; and', tutron of this nild be free in \ may come a hole empire', V i\ I am far 5 t'lfdanger the am conndent', lie persons of !C many noble espert'jetand- 'ly to faeilitiitft toniyheci' and am clirnmstanpe* ! raised nliove every _«•- I 1.1 \e t com|ias»iionntP aiwl i though, from „"' °The';S''„'^L , ,«— ...uy rney should prevent all civil ^ni..f. '^ «•'<='•«"'', that pSvil. 14 rfom«foi,rancest..,-3^ tmi^h,n!rh" '"y ""'''i"!? "» 'he wis! «*lvo' ;^'Sfc&,J'^;//'!<: "oWelord, who flatter, hem- that a, oircumstaS alt K t, il^r l'""'- '','""''' --^meS * or/nerly', it was not so r^,l,'l,V. ? "^'nsolves slmuld altcr^ VTt^'\^ in « na' fK«» *i ^"■"» p'lvfn >t make their rf»o^..K..! ^ » '"''^ there arc merv' uf •tviJI pow- toall\ "w^iJ!S-"-f!Jf f i'22 " TAe English Reader. rort U A.ny exemption to particular ineii\ or partittilar ranks of mot^', IS , in a free^ and commercial country^, a solecism of tlm grossest nature\ 9 But I will not trouble your lordships with arp;uments for tliar, which IS suificiently evident without anj \ J shall only «ay a few words to some noble lords', who foresee much in- convenience', from the persons of their servants beinj,- liable {<% be arrested\ One noble lord observes?', That the coachman of a peer may be arrested', while he is driving; his master to the House', and thaf , consequently', he will not be able f« attend his duty in parliament\ If this were actually to hap- pen', there are so many methods by which the member mis^ht still get to the House', that 1 can hardly think the noble lord \% serious m his objection'. 10 Another noble peer said'. That', by this bill', one mly;ht lose his most valuable' and honest servants\ Th?« J hold trt be a contradiction in terms^ : for he can neither be a valuablo servant', nor an honest man', who o-ets into debt, which ho i^ neither able nor willinj^ to pay', till compelled hy thn lavv\ If my servant', by unforeseen accidents', has p;ot*into de.bf, and I still wish to retain him', I certainly would pay the dc mand\ But upon no principle of liberal lej^lslation w hat ever', can my servant have a title to set his cniditors at denanee% while', for forty shillings only', the honest tradesman may b« torn from his family', and locked up in a j;aol\ It is luon- strous injustice^ ! I flatter myself, however', the determine, tion of this day', will entirely put an end to all th.-se parli', Ik* is much mistaken in his ojunion'. I defy the noble lord t(» point out a single action ol my life', in which the popularih' of the times ever had the smallest in/luence on my (feUrnu. "^tio^ns^ I thank God, I have a more perman< nt and steady fUir iOr my connuct, — the dictates of my own breast\ ISThose who have foregone that p1easingadviser\andgiv«jn fl^) thejr mind to be the slave of every po})ular impulse', I M" '(Hd) J rort u Milks of mo [>\ icism of tim rj^uments for Jsbalhmly see much in- »ein<; liable to le coach mart his master to ol he a hie to ually to liap- emher mijjht noble lord \% 1', one ml^ht ' 'h?« J hold to ^e a vahiahio )t, which ho by thj; lavv\ 3t*into dej)f, pay the do,- n IV hat ever', at defian»*e*, man may b« It is mon- '- detenninn- tln'se parfuU the hill no .V wouM hnvrt d at', for f ho , by a nob]»^ 5 the race of ty% that ap- mis a<'(ions'', at j)ur])oso', popnlaritv't I crime', lift obU' lord ti» ' ponularij^V ly «y not lie popular either to take awav anv nf th. pnv,l,.-ra ol parliament^; for I very well rememll^Mj •"any ol vour lordshins may romembcr- thl^ not ""^'"^"^ the popufar cry was for the"' extension of r^ivileee' • f„|^ ' H«;.v^ r. in, ^ uur lorUbJijMs but very little supportV ~ "' ' '^ L* lii fart 1, ^^'* ifl^*e iSnfflisJt Reader, SECTION V. »an address to young persom. I INTEND, in this address, to show you the importance of beginning early to give serious attention to yotir conduct As soon as you are canable of reflection, you must perceive that there IS a right anJ a wrong in human actions Vousee! tliat tliose who are bom with the same advantages of fortune are not a I equaJly prosperous in the course of life. While some of them, bv wise and steady conduct, ii^tain distinction ID the worJd, ana pass their days^vith comfort and honour • others, ot the same rank, by mean and vicious behaviour, for-' fnfserv .^^^^^^SJ^.^^their tirth ; involve themselves bS ruS'on^tlet^^ ^'"^^"^^ '^ their frie;.da, aiKl a ^ ,?;^'''y.' th«."i »«ay you laarn, that it is not on the external condition m which you find yourselves pLed,L bn th. part which you are to act, that your welfare or unhappiness t?f'h\^"''v^'K"?^\*^"P?"^^ N,3 when beginS to ^ct that part^ what can be of greater m(»ment, than torect.. late your plan of conduct wYth the most seriogs attention ^efV>,^ you have yet committed any fatal or irretSle e?' 3 If, instead of exerting reflection for this valuable pum rose you deliver yourselves up, at so critical a time, to s?otk and pleasures ; il you refuse to listen to any counsellor but humour, or to attend to any pursuit except that of amust Z t- i '^S^Pr ^"''^^ yourselves to float loose and careless o„ Sr/'1''^r^ u- ^^' '^^^^^^ l"" '^^""^^ ^»y direction which the cur- rent of fashion may chanc^to give you ; wto can you expect to follow tVom such beginnings ? ^j^ucxpcci 4 Wliile so n?any around you, are undcnrointr the «?aH mr, iequencesofalikefndiscreUin,forwhatre^sop"Sln^^^^^^^ conscjqyences extend to you? Shall you attaiSi success wUh! out that preparation, JUid escjipe dangers without that i re- un r^T^'lT ^"^""^"^ ofo^thei^P^Shall happines^^^^^^^^^ up to you, of Its own accord, and solicit your acceotancr when to the re^t of mruikind, it is the frui' o/loi^LSSn^ and the acquisition of labour and care ? *" t-umvaiion, 5 Deceive not yourselves with those arro-ant hopes — Whatever be your rank. Providence will not, for vour s!^ reverse Its esUiblished order. The Author of yourS/hatS enjoined you to "take heed to your ways ; to pS^the paths of voiirfi^pf? tft..or«*..v^k««„i.._ i-i„_"_' ' P.""o«ir me your youth " " — ' "-— -""^« jvui x^ivmor m tne days of He hath decreed, that tliey only " who seek after f nsd) wii^ fart U Importance of our conduct. ust perceive IS. You see, ?3 of fortune, life. While n distinction md honour ; haviour, for- Ives in much •iejnds, and a ihe externa! i, but on the inhappiness, ieginning to lan toregu- ys attention, ^rievable er- aluable pup- me, to slotk unsellor but t of amugg- I careless on li^h the cur- you expect he sad con- all not those iccess with- ut that pre« piness grow acceptance, cultivation, it hopes.-— your sake, r nejng hathi |)oiider the the days of i after vfi^ Chap,t. Public Speeches. 125 tliTr^t^ilfolon'^'^^^^^^^^^ be afflicted, because of tions, and en^penng the vivacity of youtl? with 7pVoDer^x elt o irin^t bv' d^l^'^"-"^^'" ^"^ cheerhC foX" lescor iiie , hut b3^ dehvering yourse ves ud at nivc*>nf f«> ^tss oFlVart' ^'"^^' y-l^y tjAundatio^o^f ifstE;:^^^^^^^^ 7 When you look forward to those plans of life which cither your cu-cumstances have suggested, or ^r friends have proposed, you will not hesitate to ack iowl?d "e tha? in pihi^irSlt^^^'i? '''''' ^dv-tage, some pr^vi^^di^ pane is lequibite. Ba assured, that wliatever is to be vour profession, no education is more necessary to your succrs" than the acquirement of virhm.u: A\.r....rJ...,^ A ". .^V.P^^^> 'Vn. t%K'^'i'''':^*"^"f «^ ^i'-tuous dispositi;)ns and" habitIZ' lijs IS the umversal preparation ^-- - • uaunb.— , every station in life. preparation for every cliaracter, and 8 Bad as the world is, respect is^lways paid to virtue In the us..a course of human affairsf it will be found that h plain understanding, joined with aknowledged worth ^^^^^ pmbS^rho^^r^Wil'^l ^^"" ^^^ ^-^l^tcSt p^J^ withoS Miuimy 01 nonoiM. Whether science or business or niih ic life be your aim, virtue still enters, for a prSaTshTre into all those great departments of society. ?i is ionn. S wiUi eminence, in every liberal art ; with reputation ^verV S^t^:"' """^^ '"^""^^ '''''' aikcti^ine^:;^ ,> ^T}^^>^**'"'^^'J^i<^'^it gives the mind, and the wei-ht which Lt^ t^,,^'^^«''\^ter ; the generous sentiments which iJ brea nns ; the undaunted spirFt which itinspii^s thrai-dour of daigonce which it quickens ; the freedom wiiich i t n m cures trom pernicious and dishonourable a ocationt^^ -ire^ h; S al^n^Hn!'^' '' '''''' ^—abl^ - ^l^il^^ s^! poss^erwl'eT."^^^ fvuTSor eXl. F ^^ requis.t.., in order to their shining fonr. ^ f I kJ • /J'^'l'^^' •"■*' ^•»^* attvartions of the fairest form,ifitbesu pected that nothing within, corresoonds to l^t ^whlTiT '>^^'''^'^^, ^^ithout. Short are tlu rhSnphs of wi w hen ,t IS supposed to be tlie vehicle of malice. ^ vou can lmrHho'l'';''"'^''T^^^ ^^ ^"'^^ '''^^'^'^^ the attention, you can noia the esteem, andswnr*. th.. h^n..». ,.r..*u,.„- :. . ! ov iuiudhit: disooKifir»n- u\.A f I.,;:!:.::.: v;. t -^ --;^^ ^y^ixzia^ univ tet±;te±:;r'/'!!-~p''^^™^'^*'^-s mind. lustre of all that qualities whose influ(;iTc(r\\Tli "histrwhVn^ 4^ s^Kirkled and dazzled has paascd awi^y le (,17 d^ ^j i i K* u 1 J2« The English Reader. FartU 12 Let not then the season of youth be barren of imorove^ YOU sh^lrJw? V ^'^^ ' £"^ according to - what you sow, you snail reap. Your character is now, under Divine As- ure Sut'il^r' ^""^ ^^'"i'"- your fate is, in some m4. ure, put into your own handn. estlblilheH S' H^' ^' ^^^ P^'^"^ ?"^^ ^«^^- H^^Jts have not established their dominion. Pre udices have not nre-occu- fontLT »"?l'-«t^»^"g. The Vvorld has no? hal time to contract and debase your affections. Ail your powe^ are aT/n^y^urpVit^^^^^^^^^^ and free, tlan tEeTwUl^^ channel in which your life is to run ; nay, it m^ deSne IS everlasting issue. Consider, then, L emplovS hl^^' fitted to you ; as m a great measure, decisive of vour happiness m time, and in eternity. ^ b]elJ!or1^ZT^f''l' ^,f the seasons, each, bv the invaria- Die laws ot nature, affects the product ons of what is ne\t in course ; so in human life, every period of our ^e, accord „^ f«%« r' I'r" or ill spent, influences the happin.ss of that wh cl? 18 to follow. Virtuous youth, gradually 'brings forward ac- Sr?i?n.1 w^ fl«"''lBhingm^,hoodrand sfch mTn u>od quil oldage * uneasiness, into respectable andtr^?: ^Jc^^^^^l ^^^" ,"'''*H»*e is turned out of its rep-„|ar course ^isorder takes place in the moral, just as in fie veSfe *!, V^' ^^H' ^"*^h ^^^i^ address, with calling your attention to that dependence on the blessing of Heaven? wiiich amids? •!» pieserve. It is too common with the young, even when tfiev resolve to tread the path of virtue and^hono'^-, to set out wkK presumptuous confideui - in themselves 18 Trusting to their own abilities for carrvine: them sur- oessfully through life, they are careless of apXn^o God" or of deriving any assistance from what th^^ LLiZ^.^l^uT.^ tbe gioomv discipline of religioi. Al as! low' little dolh^' knowtheclangerawhichawaitt'iem?i\eitherhumaiiwisS Tartu fj of improve-* lonour. Now hat yoii sow, til" Divine As- some meas^ bits have not lot pre-occu- haa time to ' powers are they will be • desires and m\\ form the y determine ^loyment of :h shall ever isive of your ' the invaria- lat is next in e, according d'thatwhiclj forward ac- h manhood, )le and tran- ular course, )e vegetable mmer there li youth be probably be ^innings of :ely be any attention to I, amidst all ntiuually to when tJiey ict out withf ; them suc- ig to Godi le do they m wisdom, Chap. 9. f^omis'cumts Pieces. i^T nor human virtue, unsupported by religion, is eaual to tliL trying situations which often occur in life.' ^ "'* iU By the 3hock of temptation, how freciuentlv hav«» ihm. most virtuous intentions been overthrown ? Snfil^lL^^^^^^^^ re pi disaster, how often has the greatest cenScy sS "Every guod, and every peilcct gift, is from Xvc "Wis- td'' iSt^it^Jr^f "^'-l-^ -dhonou; come fro^ : . • ,. ^-'^^^stitute ol his favour, you are n no betff i- >i]u^■^t\r!r^ w.^ al your hoasted abilities, illan or^/anrS wander Tn* a iraclj-ss deit-t. vvittiout any K.iide to conduct X.m,.r --J Uonect, tlien, this 1 1-founded arro'-ance Fxnprt tlie G'.d of hca.i.'^ '^ ""' ^"'^''' '^''^ ""-" Protection of 21 1 conclude with the solemn words, in which a ^n-.t' t lo ghts. I thou seek him, he will be fount? of Juce • but if tiioulorsake him, he will cast thee off for ever,'' bIaiI ' CIIAPTEK IX. PKOMISCUOUS PIECES. SECTION 1. A Earthqua&e at Calabria, in the year 1C38. N account of this dreadful earthquake', is given bv the colebnued hjtluT kirciier\ It happened whTlst he wL on (Uiiey to VlSJtlVIoLint TFAn:.^ -.rJX., ". , riu "^/*^**?^'^ ~.—^ ^.^.cxccot piuuigies oi iearning\ .... .,jdi , in comnanv with four mm-o^ durr^ r«: a.;s of theorder of St. I.r,.:.ci/, Jd twoUcl "'"vv'i r„ch: Su.!:t tS^^^^^^^^^ .-. _ 'A'^'^^^ ^^ transact' , and where we desie-norl tn fu.Z iui hUHic lime .. " "'i mme business f.^'v^^'we^e^'oWi^;^^^^^^ iJi wc \\trc obliged to continue three days at Pdorus' ,_^wtm>i!i!mrfv;-^srA'mm«moyag.^;i:rfhe coa»t"-\n.'. ,tr'"*l°f' ^'^ P™«''«"t..d our wlicre w,' I ,.lV.;i- ?,i ' , *"* "'""tday came to Rochetta' «.m agitatioiib^ But wi- had soarculv arri'id :it nm- ;,.., .. i " we were hoivnH'^ l^^r,..^ , u ^ i" wnicn .as 1 Stid be ore'. ac''T theci/v^l.UcSuldse;fo&yTfi^^^^^^^^^^ ed to rr^st upon the olict-' tSI A ^'*^'**^'^"^ » that seem- thtMv..s-nhf.r\vno;" Ji.l^„:._.^»'s t^^*^^ «^orc surprised us. L **rf,l tv t»ll'- nothing but a 'di.S ajd''ju\"u kJ-'^^S^ HI ^ ^^^^^^^^n ^HC' ^^^P^^H 4 ^^H' ^Hf ^Hl ^H '' HI' 180 The English Reader, Tart U seen where it stood\ We looked about to find some oho that could teli us of its sad catastrophe', but could see no per- son'. All was become a melancnoljr solitude^ j a scene pf hideous desolation'. 14 "Thus proceedms; pensively along', in quest of some human being that could give us a little information', we at length saw a boy sitting by the shore', and appearing stupi- ^fied with terror\ Of him', therefore', we inquired concern* ing the fate of the city^ ; but he could not be prevailed on tp give us an answer^. 15 " We entreated him', with every expression of tender- ness"* and pity' to tel! us"" ; but his senses were quite wrapt up in the contemplation of tiie danger he had escaped\ We of fered him some victuals', but he seemed to loath the sight\ We still persisted in our offices of kindiiesa'' ; but he onij pointed to the place of the city'^, like one ouj of his sensey. and then', mnnmg up into the woods', was never heard oi . after\ Such was the fate of the city cf Euphaemia'^. 16 "As we continued our melancholy couree along the • shore', the whole coast', for the space of two hundred miles', presented nothing but the remains of cities'; and men scatter- ed', without a habitation', over the fields\ Proceeding thua ^ along', we at length ended our distressful voyage by arriving at Naples', after having escaped a thousand dangers both at sea' arid landV* goldsmith* SECTION 11. 7 iiierfrom Pliny to Gemij^ius. DO we not sometimes observe a sort of people', who', though they are themselves under the abject dominion of every vice', show a kind of malicious resentment againstthe errors pf others', and axe most severe upon those whom Uiey most resemble' ? yef , surely a lenity of disposition', even in persons who have the least occasion for clemency thoH?selvss', IS of all virtues the most becoming\ 2 The highest of all characters^ in my estimation', is liisf, who is as ready to pardon th« erroi-g of mankind', as if ke were every day guilty 6t some himself ; and', at the same time', as cautious of committing a faulf , as if he never forgave one'v It is a rule then which we should', upon all occasions', both private^ and public', mrst religiously obsen^e' : "to be inexo- rable to our own failing', while we treat those of the rest of the world with tenderness*, not excepting even such as for- ffive nonft Knt. thf^!Ti?!p!vp.*i^." "^ 3 1 shall', perhaps', be asked', who it is that ha^ given occa- sion to these reflections'. Know then that a certain person {22 d) *^ ^ le^ : a scene qf sion of tender- a«;3f.(^ ^^^'^^^cuotis Pieces. 131 bis cSnduct', I shall acrcountpr' J^ th / ^«"?^'»n and expose ikte ofhuu^al^r J'-^^^r-' ^T^MO^^^^^^^^^^ r„ , „ SECTION III. X^/e./rom P.,„ «<,Marcei.m,.c,<,„ «« rfeatt o/«n amia^ -rvc-atmr^ u- ^f young woman. •' '" young person', or mie whXTJr^^f '''^^':"'i™'''"««'"'«''l« long;. I'had almost "aid?Li,SaPr;?w'^h''^ ^"•'°r*' " wisdom of age^ and dkcrefilfffl, "'^ •' •^'"5 '""^ •''' the f"' -«;t"4 and W^irmodesfy"'''™" '•''''"^'* witbyouth- , «ffectionately treat all thos^whl'^^ fi^^-'™ '"' '^'•'''"'''' •' "-"v li»d the care^ and education n?L' " Sf"' ■"P'R**'"* offices' Jier time in readins? nwh^h 1^/ ' ^^^ ^V'V^oyei much of witfi much caution'' Wirh «^ 1} /T •'"''"•"ons', and those tience\ with what conra^^' riw /"''''•'■'ranee;, with what pa- S She compned witK'fh. H- '" ^•"l'"-« her last i!l„ess^ - she cncourageS her J teV and her f.'Vh"™ "^'if/ P''y'«ci™,^ ; Sti'Pngth of godv waseih,*", V *^*''*'' ! »?^^^ single vigour o7her,„ind^Th.^?nSPT'* ^^'^'"^ ^S the to her lalt moment,' i,n?;^i u*^' '"*ed . continued', even or the te ro^Ta';^,"„^^„\«",^^y/h^ ft if^, '""^ 1,""^?' ' "Inch makes the loss of her £. ™. S Ik "" " " ' reflection «'^- A loss inlhiite yfevere'? Zl mo;.""'"' \'"' '^"^'^t- tieular conjuncture in^^hl^hith.^^penTdw'"'''"" ^^ "'*' P"^" heard Fun'danus hinrelMaste ^errHl'"""'^^ ^''''^" * stances to aggravate its afflUi,7„' * „ f * "n,°'ns out circum- rtesigi^d tolay nut nn^^^^^^^^^ '"■'i'"."»g the money he had riage'^to he, tin". '."T?," .??"',*? and .jewels', for her mar- 5 lie is I mani/F^reit'Krn'i'^.S-'''' T''^''''.'"'" her f'meral' ! I •'<^mm»'^ ***rtii^«H\ We Hhall excim*'/, we Hhall even approve liiH hoitow^. when ne cjuiHidir what he haHloHt^ II '.?'* ^ "^«ht«r who resembled him in hi« mannti s', ai Well n«j hia person^ ; and exactly copied out all jier lathcr\ 6 If hi8 fnimd Marcellinus shall think proper to write to hmi , upon thceubject of so rea«onaI)Ie a j;rier, lot me. remind Jiirnnot to use the rougher arguments of consolation', and •ucli a« seem to carry a sort of it«proof with tiiem' ; hut those ol knid and stm^pathrzinfi; humHnity\ 7 Time will rendiT him n\ore open to the dictates of rea^- 8on : for as a fresh wound shrinks back from the hand of the surgeon , but by decrees submits to, and even requiivs the means of its cure'; so a mind', under the fjrst inipresHi\ hich inm tiiroufth hoth\ The great difference is', that the fhst know* how to pick and culj his thoughts for conversation', by sup- pressing some', and communicating otlna-s' ; whereas tin* oth- er lets them all inditferently fly out in >vords\ This sort of discretion', howeveK, has no jil.ice in private convers 'tion between intimate fni'nd9\ On such occasions', the wis«'Mtm«'n jery often talk like the weakest^ ; for; indeed, talking with a inenjr, is nothing else than Ihinkinsr (iIouil\ 2 Tully has then^fore very justly exposed a precept', deliv- ered by some ancient writers', That a man should live witli his enemy in such a manned, as might leave him room to be- come his triend'; and with his friend', in sucli a manner', that'. If he berame his enemy', it should not be in liia pt»iver to hurt him\ Thi* first part of this rule', which reganls our b.huv- lour towartisan eiu'iny', is indeed V(;ry reasonable', as well as very pnidential^ ; hut the latter part of if, wh-h irFards «.ur behaviour towanls a friend', saviMirs more of cunnini-'^ fU.i^. -..f discretion' : and would cut a man oft' from the greatest pkas^ •res of hfe', which are the fi-eedoms of converaation with a l»o- mm umiA\ B^siUm Ihat', wh«n a friend i;i turu»4 kit* mb - {M*i Tart 1 . rti(ud« which isi'lf", h»r now I'lH ht^rt ^wvM LUisj'/, we hHaH ;it h«^ has loHtV » maniH'is', ag Ihm* lathcr\ •r to write to ot inc. remind solution', anj li' ; but those rtfites of FPU-' u! hand of the HHiuircs the nprt'H«ioii« of Fconsohition', and willing!/ *3 Pn*Ny. Tc laid opPTi', hat of a ^vise vi'ri<'s\ num- »', \\ hic-ri paSH <^ ih»t knows [ion', by snp- ;reas tln» otii* Thii sort of conv('rs:!tion U', wisi'wtnx'n liking with u 'pcppt', dcliv- uld livn witli 1 room to hc- lanner', that', '(Hver to hurt 3 our bthav- le', as wi'll as \ rrp;ar(ls our ■eat<;3t pkat- on with atKj- ru»d kit* «8 .3 Discn-tion dons not only show its.-lf in words' hut Jn n!7 tho cirr.uniHtancc'8 of action^ • uml ;« i L *^"™» > »'« in all A n: »' ''^'*»Y •" » rrors , anU active to his own nrpiiiri;.<.> appl^ them to proocr u'^r'^J^.^ ' 1^ if T? "T J" di»c Jtlrfho «ni "JTf :!I"±: P''''"-'^"""^'. yot if ho wnnt, Otithecoii r n- ifh ; hL h^ '^ i;o.is,-,,Hftric« in the woild^; buta c., n or star ofo.fc'."'''''' "•'":?' '" J^ff'^tion'. anrf tin.. p,Ii„t, .«t 1 1 , obl"4t o ; V/. f;""""!*'"'"''''^- ^'""=">- piopira,,,! la...I ihirm tl „d, n/^A- '• "'"l P"™"-' th« most only private s .1/1, a^m! 1 i "^'""""S'h.m^: cunning ha» .nie thorn snccTcd^^"' ' "'"' ""*" *' """""6 which may wHllScyo-'tomrS^d^'lt'^*'';''';'' V-w.^= »nH'. like. tinU of »hort-8iKl t?dmT.hf. ,7:^''^ ''orizon\: cunning i, , which are nearTit (uo d- h'nt^i nrTi"? ""J'; "•"""''" "l'J<'-t« distance-. Di»c~.'I;." .C"!!"!!'. ••''?.'" '» diBccni things at a er authority tolh,"." Z ' "" "'h,'.*;." '°""»"^"r''"'<' .«"»<•» agreat- '^9&^m'.:^m^l»im¥it^ m ■^ 134 The English Reader, Part 1. 8 Dis4iretlori is ttie perfection of reason', and a guide to us in all the duties of life^ : cunninj^ is a kind ofinstinct', that only- looks out after our imnnediate interest' and welfare\ Discre- tion is only found in men of strong stiflri, and, therefore fre<; from blame; yet, if it be active in their continuutice, tiie gtiilt bccoint s iln own. They may have Vart 1. 1 guide to us ct', that only re\ Discre- good under- l)rut('s tlioni-^ f moves from f discretion'^ ; lanner as vi- wisdom\ iscieet man', iler what will s what it is at ess' whicli is ; of its reality i\ The oh- are remote', lich lie hid in ; and will he ire', as much this very in- •e l(* himself ', and the ul- actioh'', and nmediate ef- of gain"^ and t find it con- 'd', his hopes nd jjlorious' ; ruemteresf, ▲JDDISON. e are no less we do. As, thouj^ht de- t, hy turning leh passions, must give h len thoughts, ally suggest- ncy. iir recejition, [•tive in their jr may have Chap. 9. Promiscuous Pieces. 135 intruded at first, like unhidden quests ; but if, when entered they are made welco.ne, a..d kindlv entt^rt»\nnA tu^ • the same as if they had heen inviiedVot he bet'in Lr'" 3 If we are thus accountahle to God for thouHri'ither voluntarily introduced, or deliberately indu geK e a7e no less so, m the last place, for those which find 'idm tV^n^ ; , our hearts from supine negli-tMicrTom fot.l ^ I .• ' "''*i attention from allowing ouTSuagi^^^^^ [:fX" ''''' '*'' '■^'' "^ '^'' ^'^^'' ^«^-»d3 the ends of the itv"^ ^J"' '"'"'** ^'•^^^ t^^'s.C'-'se, thrown open to folly and van- ity, lliey are prostituted to every evil thimr IvZh ,!i to take nm«jj^.«uirtr; ' mR^ '-"'-•> evn tning which pleases " how oft hr, hath oS.p.'.'' I^^'n^' LrtXAr^''"" '""• ma,ke,l with a,,v pemu.^.^f o^r t if °flf e^^ fc J"):; '"'•' have e tlier imsseil '.wiv :,i wH, 1 """"' tnect.-' Mow many l.n^o> .,tunatecu„,pani,„„they diii-st nolnrvWi''""' '" """ travagant >magi,.ationB, and 'lu.il^lj'Jar of whXj'y )l m ill .1 1S6 The English Reader. Part K would wish^o attain, or choose to be, if they could frame tha course of thmp according to their d^-sire. tliou-h suXnl- pjoyraentsof fancy c^me not under the Same description with ^ose which are pJan.ly criminal, yet wholly unblamable they »eldom are. Besides tiie waste of time which they occasion and the misapphcation which they indicate of thoseTntel e?: tual powers tliat were given to us for much nobler pumoses. rote^rdrrS/^^-^' " ^'"^^'""^^ ^'^ "'^^''^"^^ 9 The V place us on darigerous ground. Thev are. for th« ino9tpa,i, connected with some o^ne bad passion faid they always nourish a giddy and frivolous turn if thought. They or for acquiescing m sober plans of conduct.* From that ideal Zj}t "V"^"*^** *S^"^^'« 'f^^^f '« ^^^«"' 't returns to the com^ merce of men, unbent and relaxed, sickly and tainted, averse %o discharging the duties, and sometinres disqualiiied even iQX relishing t^e pleasures of ordinary life. '^"^"*''''* ^^^" SECTION VI. WOn the evils which fow from unrestrained passions, HEN man revolted from his Maker-, his passions rebel- ,r,;n;J ?Sainst himselt;; and; from being originally the gmisters of reason^ have become the tyrants of the soul\~. Hence , m treating of this subject^ two things may be as. sumed as nrincip es;. first; that through the present ; eakness f)l the understanding-, our passions are often directed towards mproper olj^^cts^; and next', that even when th(ur direction jsjust , ;uia their objects are innocent', they peipetuallv tend to run into excess^ ; they always hurry ud towai^s thei?. rat- ification , with a blind and dangerous impetuosity\ On these two points', theo-. turns the whole government of our pas- sions r hrst, to ascertain the proper objects of their pursuit-^: ana next , to restrain them in that pursuit', when they ^^ou\d carry us beyond the bounds of rea8on\ j " u £ Ifthere IS any passion which intrudes itself unseasonably !^ rr.^.^M*""'.*' ' ^^''"^*» 'iarkens and troubles our judjrnient', or liahitually discomposes our temper' ; which 'unfiis us for properly discharging the duties', or disqualifies us for cheer- fully enjoying the comforts of life', w« may certainly con- c ude It to have gained a dang<;roua ascendant\ The Kreat oluect which we ought to propose to ourselves', is', to acquire a finn and steadfast mind; wliich the infatuMtion of passion ».-iuiirH>i sruuce , tior Us violence shake^ ; which', restiuff on ftxed principles', shall', in the midst of contending emotiSns', remain free, and master of itself; able to liii ten calmly t J Part U i\d frame th« Jj?h such em- cription with lumable they n:*y occasion, lose intellec- ler purposes, e neigh bour- y are, for th« n ; and they ight. They na! pursuitfL >m tliat ideal itothecom- inted, averse iailiied even tsstojis, ssions rebel- [■iginully the the aoul\ — may be as- nt weakness ted towards ;ir direction L'tualiy tend s their ji,rat- . On tiiese i)f our pas- 'ir pursuit^: tliey A\ ould iseasonably iffnieiit', or ifii.s lis for i for cheer- tain ly con- The (^reat ', to acquire of passioa resting uri emotions', 1 calmly tu Chap, g. Promiscuous Pieces, "^ isT' I' th;out'=ho°L'zr"'='^'' ""' p'^p'^'^ '» <"•«>' "' *"»'«• r^^i?" V^*f^"^'' '^ possible', such command of passion' is on* of the highest attainments of the rational nature\ Ar^u! men s to show its importance', crowd upon us from evf^ life'' h;- }^'^''t ^/ "!!? \^^»^ '^^'^^ o/misrh ef to hS ife , It IS , beyond doubt', the misrule of passion\ It is X» ^vhich poisons the enjoyment Of individuals , overturns thl order of society', and strews the path of life wiSJ so m^v miseries' as to render it indeed the vale of tearsT ^ hr^tll. ^•'f'* scenes of public calamity', which we be- hold with astonishment and hirroK, have orfe mated fr^ the source of violent pas. ions\ These have overlprerdthe?arth aTd^fihld'lf"'^ •• ^^'\^^'r P«^"^*^d the assLin's dagger; and hied the poisoned bowl\ These', In every aere' hiv** furmshed too copious materials Jor the oiSorl plthftic dec! ama ion , and for the poet's tragical song\ When from oub ic hie we descend to private conducMhough passTon Spel rates not tliere in so wide and destructive a spheVerwe slmll hnd its lufluence to be no less baneful\ ^ ' we.snall rnvvv 'Z""^ """^ ir^^riim the black and fierce passions', such as S ;,• ""•''f ^' ^""^ revenge', whose effects are obv"ou8?v •uw of f rf '"'i- '" ^S'Hti«»^« «re immediate misery'; butTke m Lw!h^ I'^«"tious and sensual kind\ Suppose^it to have sTllHnd^S^^ '/'?f^ '^ throughout its cSirse' , and we 'i fj f n^?» that gradually, as it rises', it taints tlie soundness^ and troubles the peace , of his mind over >vhom it reiW ! m^. i;/3 -H »'''"Sr«S8', it engages him in pursuits wWclare kw^.flll-''?'' r'^\^?"S^^' or withshame^; that'^in the end^ urter' «n ' ^""'^""^^ ^^^f^P^^ *^'« health\ or' debases his char- i im' w^l, ,1^^'''''^}^',^^^ the miseries in ^hich it has involved • iTh'p^ n 1 '*" rT-^'y^'^S P''^"K8 of bitter remorse\ Throucli . hes^ges of this fatal course', how many have heretSe blilld^rd'hSlg^^^^^^^^^^ '^"^ beholJpursuingS SECTION VII. ' On the proper state of our temper, mth reject to one another, I i' V^. ' ^" ^^^ general', that if we consult pithernub- rLiri^"'"^'''* P'-'^"^^ happiness', Christian cha ity Stto regu ate our disposition in mutual intercourse\ W^itasthis S:?iPJ!iTe'«jl^'Jl'S-^«?^^^^^^ diversified appearalfce.'. le? il^o^-;:^^ usuKnSir^Sr'" ""'^ '' °"«^^ ^« peaceabl^^imnfi ^'^T^^ j^^'^ ^ ^^ recommended', is a p.eus^ and sus- e worst mo- cter\ If we exions with rrt\ Let us thnt temper iispose us to or', without ee from that ise in a sus- ir brethren', i)t all that IS ind\ i^ener- >r distress', cei ns of his h;is inter- ow amiable •A malicious'' >wn narrow Liiors', and', joint nenta'' e ha])pini:si9 ood otri<;es^ n', attaches f to heart'' ! smper fiiid^ perrofitiiny^' y*. Thes« taitofmaa- Chap, 0. Promiscuous Pieces, i$0 n^TO ^hem^. . Buf in the ordi- to thf smaller incidel^ni?'- ' ^ ""^'""^ '""^ '^^^ .-.otions whi^ oir^ tl,r . ;,?i:',r'' "^9'"^ '"•"""'l "s'. than rules of l.ehavi„„r ^ bcio V lis rl4"?d-' wht'l ."' "iiT""' ""y llif great brotherhood .>fml^l^i' "'"''» t*"""! to cement I'artfcularlv imi )«mkT. r '."""^'"1 m comfortable union\ attend to the srovernn.....? «r t ,„• I '.," concerns them to Violent in th eirTm e "' "» „,"""■'/ '."• '^"^ "^at is .nan„ers^ Vor iSVul'.^"'},!! ."'i'L" "'5' 'l^^'h in their «.a't whk^^s^fer^^^^ ""^r^r- Particularly in i» the temper to wl iei ' "l. v J? A T" f"'''""y ^P*^''- This ■••■li;;ior, seeks to foin „'. ^ ,!^r.P.''''*'='ctions', our holy Tl.i. is the tempwof ri^Ven^ """ "'" ^"'"P" of Christ^ SECTION VKI. 1 w'i!,S •l,!r-,n'ee oTr:i^;; ?'fT "-^'"^ "k^ I*?" «""?«!. would not Mart AviH w ? u ' ^'^''^ *" such bigotry. { the min \lho pt ltd 'orir.ir"''^^- . '.P^r^^^l^^to tud.sand clamitfes oHho p es.nt t te^ilnf nl" ^^e.vicissi. Juexhaustihle fund of (.onsnhtinn 7;r-',*l»f man enjoys an power of fortune to di|^lv"2h^^^^^ '''^"''^' *' '^ "^^ *« t^ie *nd ^:^ml^:£^^ soi^,vourahb. to all the kind, persecution, to twaniv ' ''; ' ^^^^^ to hatred and , u lyidnny, to injusUctj, anfj every sort pf iual^yo^ iff HI 140 The EnsUsh Reader, Fart I. ience, as the Gospel. It breathes nothing thrQughout, but mercy, benevolence, and peace. 3 Poetry is sublime, when it awakens in the mind a y great and good affection, as piety, or patriotism. This is one of the noblest effects of the art. The Psalms are remjirkiijle, be- yond ii 11 otl)er writings, for their power a^ inspiring devout emotions. But it is not in this respect only, that they ar« sublime. Of the divine nature, they contain tne most magnifi- cent descriptions, that the soul of man can comprehend. The hundred and fourth Psalm, in particular, displays th(J power and goodness of Providence, increati.i^ andpreserv- mg^ the world, and the various tribes of animals m it with such majestic brevitjr and beauty, as it is in vain to look for in any human composition. ■ 4 Such of the doctrines ofthe Gospel as are level to human capacity, appear to be agreeable to tlie purest truth, and the soundest morality. All the genius and Jearning ofthe hea- then world ; ail the penetration of Pythagoras, Socrates, and Aristotle, had never been able to produce such a system of moral duty,'and so rational an account of Providence and of man, as are to be found in the New Testament. Compared, indeed, with *his, all other moral and theological wisdom Loses, .iscounteiianc'd, and like folly shows. beattie. SECTION IX. Reflections occasioned bif a review of the Messing^ pjonowiced 6i/ Christ on his diisoipUs, in his sermon on the moiint, WHAT abundant reason have wc to thank God', that this large and instructive discourse of our blessed liedeeri> er', is so particularly recorded by the siscred historians Let every one that" hath ears to i^eai*'," attend to it^ : for surely no man ever spoke as our Lord did on this occasiou\ Let us fix our minds in a posture of humble attention', that we may " receive tiie law iroiii his mouth\" 2 He opened it with blessings', repeated and most import- ant ble3sings\ But on whom are they pronoimced\'^ and whom are we taught to think th« happiest of mankind^ ? The meek' and the humble^ ; the penitent and the niercifur ; tlie peaceful' and the pure^ ; those tiiat hunger' and thirst after righteousness^ ; those that labour', hut faint not under perse- ciition^ ! Lord' ! how different are thy maxims from those of the children of this world^ ! the powi its gaudy triJBes', and dress up the foolish creatures that pursue them\ JVIa^ onr SQula suure in that happiness', which They call the proud happy^ ; and ad mire the py\ the rich\ powerful', ana the victorious^. But let a vam world take i' L^id) Part 1. jout, but a y great mft of the CcUjle, be- ig devout they ar« : magnifi- iprehend. )lays thd I preaerv- ivith such ibr in any to human I, and the the hea- •utes, and 1} stem of ce and of ^mpared, >dom EATTIE. ortowiced lount. , that this licdceii> in. Let or surely )n\ Let , that we t import- ed\^ and id^ ? The ifur ; tlie lirst after er perse- 1 those of ,therich\ orld take ures that js', whicU Fromiscnovs Pieces. 4 Let m be animated to cultivate those amiable virtues' which are here recommended to us^ ; this humility' and meek- J nesa^ ; this penitent sense of sin^ ; thisardent desire after rieht- If eousriess ; this compassion' and purity^ ; this peacefulnm' * Zt wr ^I't ""^ '^"'' ' ;^"^^' ^" ^ ''-'''< ^his un/versal go^ ness whicli becomes us', as we sustain the characjter of" the salt of the earth'," and '' the light of the world^ '^ .nt. ^^iZ "Vo T'?" ^"^ lament', that we answer the char- acter no better' ? Is tliere not reason to exclaim with a good man m former times', " Blessed Lord' ! either these jfrl not Uiy words' or we are not Christians^ !" Oh', season ou; hearts more effectual y with thy grace^ ! Pour forth that divint' oil on our lamps^ ! Then shall the flame bi-ighten^ ; tl en sh dl the ancient honours of tiiy relii^^ion be revived'%'nd mult tudel • awakened^ and animated^ by the lustre of it'/C g odfy vur Father m heaven\" ^ DODDRilaE. ^ SECTION X. Scheme'^ of life often illiison/. ||MAR, the son of Hassan, h^d passed seventy-five years \r in honour and prosperity. The favour of three ^uccm l^ive cal . had filled his hiu.e ^vith gold and silvx^r : ;u^ whenl hk pJ^aJ^T"' ' ^^'' benedictions of the people pn^claiSj ' «.: '^;'7;i^^^!;^''' '^^PPineasisofshortcontinuance. Thebricht- ness of the flame ,s wasfh.g its fu(^I ; the fragiv.nt ilowfr is patjsing away m its own odours. The viirour of Omar heiia to^ail; the curls of beauty f.ll from hishead ; strength le" parted from h.s hands ; and agility from his feet, ffe^ive back to the c^dil the keys of trust, and the seals of srcrlcv^ and sought no other pleasure for the remains of life, than tL convme ol tiie w,s.^ and the gratitude of the good. ' J Ahi.-hj-*^ ^.#^ E-k' home ? i imnujred myself for four years, aiid studied the iayvis of the euipiie. Tile iUmc of my skill readied the judges ; mg Part 1. lee no lon- [>f thy iion- isdoin has se to form e world, in condil;ionf4 to mysf.lf, s ov<;r my '^^ yet liCty knowledge, »e h^arned, iiout at iny p. Twen- {^cs, winch ibiniiig and Lulations of every mo- eaten track olicacy. I vise as Zo- ic suburbs [ihase, ari,d days in ob- on 1.1 le bed resolution, ; that I will will never I the aii'airs itapressed ^e spent in erted from it, nor any idge astln*. ; ; vet day tili'l founil [ left uoth- ; ; for why i„„ 1 .-4. tudied the hejudj ;e8 Chap.O' Promiscuous Pieces. 143 1 was found able to speak upon doul)tful qnrstion'^ : and vas commanded to stand at the footstool of the cafif. I wa» heard wjth attention ; 1 was consulted with confidence : and the love ot praise fastened on my heart. 10" I still wished to see distant countries ; listened with rap- ture to the relations of travellers ; and resolved i^ome time to tisk my dhsmission, that I mij;ht feast my soul with noveltv - but my presence was always necessar-r ; and the stream of busim-ss hurried me along. Soimetimes I ^vas afraid lest I should be charged with ingratitude : but 1 still proposed to travel, and therefore would not confine myself by marriage 1 1 " In my fiftieth year, I began to suspect that tlu^ time of travelbng was past ; and thought it best to lay hold on the lehcity yet in my power, and indulge inyself in domestic pleasures. But at fifty no man easily finds a woman beauti* hil as the Houries, and wise as Zobeide. I inouired and re- jected, consulted and deliberated, till the sixty-second v»'ar made me ashamed of wishing to marry. I had now nothing eft hut retirement ; and for retirement I never found a time^ till disease lorced me from public employment. - - 1^ " ^"ch xvas my scheme, and such has been its conse- quence. With an msatiMble thirSt for knowledge, I trifled away the years of improvement ; with a restless desire of see- ing dilferent countries, I have always resided in the sam^ city ; with the highest expectation of connubial felicity, I have lived unmarried ; and with unalterable resolutions of contem. plati ve retirement, I am going to die within the walls of Bag- DR. JOHj^SOrf. SECTlOI^Xi. The pleasures of virtuous sensihilit J/, mHE good eftects of true sensibilit}^, on general virtue\ina -B- happiness , admit of no dispute\ Let us consider its ejtect on the happiness ot him who possesses it', and the va- rious pleasures to which it gives himaccess\ If he is masted ot riches^ or iniluence', it affords him the means of increasinc his own enjoymenr, by relieving the wants', or increasing thS comforts of others\ If he commands not these advantages', yet all the comforts which he sees in the possession of th« deserving' become in some sort his', by his rejoicing in thft good n hiuh they enjoy\ '' ** ^ 2 Even the fTice of natunj', yield* a satisfaction to him^ which the insensible can never know\ The profusion of good- ness', which he beholds poured forth on the universe'. Jlates hisneartwii!U'.ietmnight.',thatinnurnerablemultitudesaround kim , are blest and happy\ When he sees the labouiti of men . (35rf) ^ 1.1 f !'r 144 "^'"" The EnglisJi Reader. Tartii appearing to prospcr\ and viev s a country flourishing in •wealth^ and industry' ; whon he beholds the spring coming forth in its beauty\ and n-vivin^ the decayed face Qif nature' ; or in autumn", beholds the firlda loi^ded with pU?nty\ and the year crown«d with all its fruits' ; lie lifts his afTections with gratitude to the great Father of all', and rejoices in the general felicity' and py\ 5 It may indeed be objected', that the same sensibility lays «peii the heart to be pi»M-ced with many wounds', from the distresses which abound in the worl ' ; exposes us to frequent suffering from the participation which it connnunicates ot the sorrows', as Avell as of the joys of friendship\ But let it be considev<'d', that the tender melancholy of sympathy', is ac- companied with a sensation', which they who feel it would not exchange for the gratifications of the sel(ish\ When the heart is stronii^ly moved by any of the kind aflfections', even when it pours itself forth in \irtunus sorrow', a secret at- tractive charm mingles with the piinful emotion'^; there is a )oy in thcmidst. of gnef\ ,., . 4 Let it be farther considered', that the griefs which sensi- bility introduces ,are counterbalanced by pleasures which flow from the same source\ Sensibility heightens in general the human powers', and is connected with acuteness m all our feelings, if it makes us more alive to some painful sensations', in retiHn',tt rf^nders the pleasin*^ ones more vivid' and animated\ 5 The s •lilsh man', languishes in his narrow circle of pleas-* ures\' 'i^liey are conline\ hrotlier othei*s, we BLAIA. tup, what- pce of hap- rkahle de- l)eni;^nity ; emotions ; Cliap. 9. rrcr.uscuoiis Pieces. 147 gnd, by those moans, carries on the life of a pious man in a smooth and placid tenonr. £ Besides exertin- this habitual influence on the mind, de- votion opens a iutld of luijoymcjits, to which the vicious are entire strangers ; enjoyments the more Vhluabb',as tliey pecul- iarly belon- to retiuyjiji'nt, wb'^n the world leaves us ; and to adversity, wlien it .S.^comes oiu- foe. These are the two seasons, for which every wise man vfould most wish to pro- vide some hidden store of comfort. ^a For let him be placed i.i the most favourable situation winch tlie human state adniits, the world can neither always j.'muse him, nor aUvays shield him from distress. There will be many h(,urs of vaciiit.v, and many of dejection, in his life. 1 lie be a sir|in{;er to God, and to d.-votion, how dreary will the ^Unnri of solitude. often prove ! With what oppressive weight Avill sickness, di?ap])ointment, or old age, fall upon his spirits ! 4 but for tiiose pensive periods, the pious man has a relief prepared From the tiresome repetition of the common van- Jties ot lif,', or from the painful corrosion of its cares and sor- rows doyution transports him into a new region ; and sur- rounds him there with such objects, as are the most fitted to chrer the dejecUon, to calm the tumuUs, and to heal the wounds of Im heart. 1 -t ^ wt''f, ^^'"'''^ ''^^ ^''*'" ""^^P^J ^^^ delusive, it glnddens h.m witti thei^rosjieet of a In-lier and better order of things, nl-Ivc l* ?''"^ • *' IV^^" Ji«>ve>een un-rateful and base, it dis- pl.ijs before him the faithinlness of that Supreme Being. wh,>, though every other friend fail, will never lorsake bimf h J^et us consult our e\p.'rience, and we ehall Hud, that the two ; .vatest fc^ourcrs of inward jov, are, the exercise of love dnectedtowardsa deserving object, and the exercise of hope I •rminaling on some high and assured happiness. Jjoth these rueunpphed by devotion; aivA therefore we have no reason !!Jn \t v''"'"*'' '• '1^ """ ^••'''** o.-easions, it (Ills the hearts of good iiifMi w t.-i a ^' itisdjction not t.» be expr."ssevhith, af.er a (Usorderly course, speedily runs ohl, luid leavci 1 48 The English Reader, Part 1 , nn empty antl ofTensive rhnnncl. I>iit the pleasures of devo- tion n^s^nihle the equable current, of a pure river, 'whieh en- livens the fields throu^^h which it pass^^s,aud diffuses verdure Had fertility along its banks. 9 To thee, O Devotion ! we owe the hij^hest improvement:' of our nature, and much of the eqjoyment of our lifn. Thou art the sup])ort of our vii-tue, and the rent of our souls, in this turbulent world. Thou composest the thoudits. Thou calm- est the pasHJons. Thou exnltest the heart. Thy conimunica^ tioua, and thine only, are imparted to the low, no leas than to the hidi ; to the poor, as wrjl as to the rich. 10 In thy presence, wdrldly distinctions cease ; and under thy influence, worldly sorrows are forgotten. Thou art the balm of the wounded mind. Thy sanctuary is ever open to the miserable ; inaccessible only to the unrighteous and impure. Thou beginnest on earth the ti^mper of heaven.— In thee, the hosts of angels and blessed spirits eternally rc- jOiCe. ULAIR. SECTION XIV. The planetari/ and terrestrial worlds comparativdy comidertd. iO tis', who dwell on its surface', the earth is by far the T most extensive orb that our eyes can any where bf^hold' : it is also clothed with verdure\ diytine^uished by trees", and adorned with a variety of beautiful decorations^ ; whereas', to a spectator placed on one of the planets', it wears a uniform aspect^ ; looks all luminous' ; and no larger than a s})ot\ To be- ings who dwell at still greater distances', it entirely di3:ippears\ 2 That which we call alternately the mornm|;^ and the liTening star', (an m one part of the orbit Rhe ridrs foremost in the procession of night, in the other ushers in and anticipates the dawn',) is a planetary world\ This pl.met', and the four odiers that so wonderfully vafy their mystic dance', are in themselves dftrk bodies', and shine only by reflection^ ; h.ivn field>3\ and seas', and ^Ult'sotiht'irown"'; are furnished with .".It dtobe til our f e lis benign agency\ 3 The sun', which seems to perform itp daily stajres through •: -^T -, V- J ft t I !i T 1 1 ~j -- - t , ji -, - • J 4 tt ::-j jr, : i .- ! i^ • t -, T-. • -j- i 11. In ss:- - great axb" (if heaven', about wiiirli the glolM» we inhabit", and other more spacious orbs', nhei 1 their stated c(»urRes\ Th»> thou;;li sicciuinjjly smaller than tiie dial it illuuiiu- uuiurs , iiiiu&rnr^ ,iuiu m\u*mh iiM'ir own , an* inrnjsiipi; w acconunodationsforanimalsubsistenc(i',andaresMut:iias rise', and such vast oceans Ml. A nui t^xtcndin-;; from side to wide through the centn» of ifatrosplendtrnt orh', would measure more than oighi hundred Uions,.nd miles^ : a -irdle form.'d to go round its circumference', would n'ilosophical guides', and we shall l)e hrou-lit ae(|uanited wiiii speculations more enlarged' and more nirtair.'i.j':'. ** ■ 5 a^iis s'ln', with all its attendant planets', is but a very IFtflo part oUhe p-uid mnehineof the universe^: every star' thou- h :oiisideredr by far the e behold' : trees', and whereas', a uniform )t\ Tohe- i3appcars\ j'' an re most in mticip.ites id the foui" CO.', are in ion'; h.ive cd with. ill [lOHedtohe r with om* spenser of t from the t frou: iiis PS through hal)it\and fies' riv Tho it illumiu- «oiMccofday\ So.tnut every star', is not barely a world \ xvo.i I' r"r7^''*. "VS';'«<'«»t system^ has a retinue of we. ds , irridiated by us beams', and »-evolving rourtd its at>. ractive 1:1 h.eney, all which are lost to oui- aiglit in unmeas- V.able wilds of eth<'r\ *.L'^ur!.\^'' ^*:'^^=f P^'\»- «ke so mar.y tUminutive\' and scarcely dist.njr uishahle points', is o^^ Inc tQ. their unmense and M)conc..ivable dis ance\ Immensean J inconci'ivable indeed ^•11' ^'"P*'* *''^"'.«'.'"t^'-omthe load..* cannon', and flyinc with unabated rapiditN", must travel', at this impe uous rSe^ almost p. ven hundred thousand years', before t could i^ch' the neaR^st of Uiese twinkling luminarieH\ I " 7 VVliile', behpjditjg this vast expmsr*', I learn my own ex- tr^^me meanness', I would also discV/er the abject littlene" , of all torrestrial t ungs'. What is the earth', wit 1 a I her c^leu! tatious scenes', compired witii this a^tonishin- grand furnt tire oHhe skies^ ? What', but a dim speck', hardVperS. hh in the map of the universe' ? ^ perceiva- . I ^^.'s Oh .trved by n very judicious writer', that if the aun hanself , which enlightens thi'i part of the cre^ tbn' were ex" t.i.gu.s^ied;,and all ti.e hostof Inetary wSs''«l ich^ ahout hiin', were annihilated'. tLv ivnnhj n..t k^'JtS 1^?!! than a gram of sand upon Uie 3ea.8hore\ The bulk f which thev consist', and theSpace which they occupy' j re g^^^^^^ ingfy htUc m cuiapnriiou of th. wU»le', thal^tC ZZm I ils 1 50 The English Reader. Part 1 . scarcely leave a blank in the immensity of God's woi-ks\ \) If tlien', not our globe only', but tliis whole system', be so very diminutive', what is a kingdom', or a countryS'^ What are a few lordships', Th the so much admired patrimo- nies ofthostMvho are styled wealthy' ? Wiien I measure theiu with my own little pittarn:e', they swell into proud and bloa- ted dimensions': but when Itake the universe for my stand- ard', how scanty is their size' ! how contemplibie their fij^ure'! They siiriuk into pompous nothings^ AnnisoN. SECTION XV. On the power of custom^ and the uses to which it maij he applied. fWMll^llK is not a common snyins, wliich has ;i better turn X. of sensr in it, than what we often hear in the mouths of the vulgar, tliut " Cuai om is a second nature." It is inil j-ed able to form the man anew ; and give him hiclinations and capa- cities altogether dillerent from those he was born with. ii Aw person who is addicted to play or gaming, though he took but little delight in it at lirst, by degrees contracts so strong an inclination to^vards \i, and gives himself up so entirely to it, that it seema the o.ily end of his bcin^. ^rfic love of a retir- ed or busy lir.i will gr-ow 'pon a man U)sensibly, as lie is con- versant in tiie one or tiie oilier, till he, is utterly uncpialified for relishing that to which he lu-.s been for sometime disused. 3 Nay, H man may smoke, or drink, or take sriUil*, till he is unable to pags away his time w itliout it ; not to mention how our «in;i- uL iii ai>y particular study, art, or scier.ce, rises and improves, in proportion to the application whicii wo bestow upon it. Thus, what was at lirst an exercise, beconies at length an entertainment. Our ernployments are cliangecl in- to diversion?-. The mind grows fond of those actions it ia accnsLojo.'d to; a,»d is drawn v»ith reluctancy from thuao paths hi wiiich it has been used to walk. 4 If We attentively consider this property of human nature, it mav instruct us in very fine moralities, 'in tin; first j>Iac«, \ woultl have no man discouraged with that kind of life, or se- ries of action, in which the choice of others, or his own neces- sities, may have engaged him. It may perhaps be very disa- gr.M'able to him, at lirst; but use and ap))licat.ion will certainly render it not only less painful, liui pleasing and satisfactory. 5 In the second place, I would recommend to every one, the admirable precept, whicli i*ythag(>ras is said to have given 4,. ut.. j:^ .•...I... I — u:..u *i._* li-!iJl._-_i ^i _ .\:„ _ IW i:ir> i«i^i.!i!i( 3, KtiiU WliivTii tiiikl pii iiiJBiipiiCF IIIUSl Htl'V C ill UW II from the observation I have enlarged upon : ** Pitch upon that, course of life which is the mojt excellent, and custom will it:;idci' it liic most delightful," (CeV.. Part 1. » woi-ks\ (^atem'j he country'' ? patrimo- jurt' theiu utul bloa- riy stand- ;irfi;;ure\' >DISON. •e applied. letter turn Tiouth?^ of uJi'f^dable lid capa- ith. jlihutoolc stron;5 an in-ly to it, olu rotir- iie is con- n(|iialified p liisuHi'd. r, till lie 13 iition how , riat'S and c ht'Htow L^conu'S at umged in- .'tions it ia om thuao an nature. ■Ht j>Iaco, 4 lift', or se- wn noces- v^ery disa- I certainly tisfactory. very one, lave jijivcn iVe iiraT^Ti itch upon id cu^jtoin C/tap,9, Promiscuous Ptecet, 151 6 Men, whose circumstances wiir permit them to choose theiromn way of life, are inexcusable if they do not pursue that which their judgment tells them is the moat laudable.— 1 he voice o j reason is more tQ be regarded, than the bent of any present inclination : since, by the rule above mentioned, inclination will at length come over to reason, though we caji never force reason to comply with inclination. ' 7 In the third place, tins observation may teach the most sensual and irreligious man, to overlook those hardships and difhculties, which are apt to discourage him from the prose- ciition of a virtuous lile. '* The gods," said Hesiod, ^' have placed labour before virtue ; the way to her is at first rough and ditlicult, but grows more smooth and easy the farther we advance in it." The man who proceeds in it with steadiness and resolution, will, in a little time, find that "her ways arc ways of pleasantness, and that all her paths are p<^ace " ♦K ^ I^ enforce this consideration, we may further observe, that the practice of religion will not only "be attended with that pleasure which naturally accompanies those actions to which we are habituated, but with those supernumerary joys of heart, that rise from the consciousness of such a pleaVure ; irom the satisfaction of acting up to the dictates oT reason and fnuij the prospect of a happy immortality. ' J In the fourth })lace, we may learn from this observation which we have made on tiie mind of man, to take particular care when we are once settled in a regular course o{ life, how >ve. too Irecpiently indulge ourselves in even the most innocent k!?"? n "Vl""* ^•"tertainm.nits ; since the mind may insensi- bly fall off iroin the relish of virtuous actions, and bv de- grees, exchange that pleasure which it takes in the perform- nrnfitl/^' 1'*'^» ^^^ ^"''6^^^' ^^ ^ "^"^^^ ^"f'^rior and an un. proiitable nature. sJ.?i V'""^''^^ "^« ^^^"*^!? I shall make of this remarkable prop- w»Lh-l ""'"*" "'l^"'"*''^**^*^'"^ deJ''j;hted with those actions to jNhich It 13 accustomed, is, to show how absolutely necessary IS for us to gam habits of virtue in this life, if we would enjoy vi^l^tfrKf "^ ^^? "^^^ir '^•^^ «V'^« '- ^"«« ^« ««" heaven, fhin. IV ?rt*'''^''^*'''^'"o those minds which are not ♦r. h^ ^ ^*f '} ' "^^ '""^t' '" this world, gain a relish for in no 7* yutue,if we would be able to taste that knowledge and perfection, which are to make us happy in t\u) next. The seeds ot those spiritual iovs and rantnn.M. whinh n«. f« ^la^ up anu iiourisfi in the souf to all eternity, must be planted in tn!?l^ thisits present State of probation. In short, heaven rilp ; nf r """ •'' -^ "J'*J"r ""^y ^^ ^« ^•^^^^a'^d, but as tke natu- m cilccf of a rebgioua Ufu. apdison. <7c) H I 152 The English Reader, Part 1 . SECTION XVI. The pleasures rtstdiiny: from a proper use of oyr faculties. - HAPPY that man'', Stho', unembarrassed }>y vukar cures', master of hmiseir, his time , and fortune', spends his time in makmjr hunself wiseK ;and his fortune', in makin not indiscreetly gay^ ; whose ambition is', not to be admired lor a false glare of j^reatness', but to 'ie b. !i»vtd for the senile and sober liiatre of his wisdiMn' an^ goodn!^s:s\ 2 The greatest minister of state'jTi.is not mare business to do , m a public capacitj', |han h<-', and indeed fvery other man , may find m the retired and still scenes of lifeV Even ' in his private walks', every thing that is visible', convinces Inm there is present a Being itivisible\ Aided by naturai philosophy , he reads plain', legibb; traces of the Divijiity', in every thing he me.ts^: he sees the P^ity in every tree', as well asMo^es did in the burning bu3h\ though not in so glar- ing a manner; : and when he s«ife!^ him', he adores him with the tribute ofa grateful heart\ seed SECTION XVII. I)(^crij)tion of candour, TRUE candour isahogether different from that guarded^ iimirt'nsive language , and that studied openness of be- haviour', which we so frequently meet with among men of the \yoiid\ Smiling', very often', is the aspqcr, and smooth are the words of those', \> ho', inwiirdly', are tiie most ready ' to tinnk evil of others\ That candour which is a Christiaii - virtue', coasifits', not iii» fairiiess of speech', but in fairness of heart\ £ It may want tlie blandisliment of external conrtesv'*, but supplies Its place \\i^\ a humane and generous liberality of sentiment\ Its manners are unaffected', and its professions cordiah Exemnf, on one hand', from the dark jealousy of i a suspicious mmd', it is no less removed', on tlie. other', from that easy credulity which is imposed on by every specious pre- i of the world , .nd with due attention to our own safety\ - S In tliat various ir^tercourse', which we are oliliged to carry •n wiih pergoiiji yl uvery different charactci-', suspicionT, I Part 1. ^ i mliies. - ir cures', ends his making Lhe.wiir he soul', * jautifiod 1 his will *elf\vith :)i)versa- heerrul' idmirecl le s;entle siness to •y other . Even mvincos naturai nity', in tree', as so glar- m with JEED. jarded', 8 of be- nien of smooth . it ready hristian - mess of ssy'jbut ality of fossion3 ousy of I •', from )H8pre- • y\ ■• o carry piciorC, Chap^ g, Pronusciious Pieces. j[ 5g to a cei-tain degree', is a nece«s;«4y Kuard\ It is onlv ivlipn \t frvfel^^'^TLr'^^' prnd.ntL'mion' that itl^ne ^t^^^^ i^irf,, f. V* ^}''^^ '^ ^ r'""^''' "^^^» h^tween undistinguished creduhty\ and universal jcaUiusy, which a sound undSstand ing^discerns', and which tlie 1.4' of caudou. sFuXs to p^^^ 4 He makes allowance for the mixture of evil^with s-onH' TThichisto hefound in ev< ry human charSr^ ife ex* pects none to be faultless' , an(l he is unwilling t7b;iieve that there is any without some commendable ouLw In thft niidst of manv defects', i,e can discover Hrtue^ Unde? Z^^ldn^^'^'^^ ^-^-'--^> ^^ -n be just tot^ nous', circuBite with so much rapilitr, and meet with so ready accept.ince\ H. is not hasty to juV^e^ ; and he Sires full evidence before he will condemn\ ° ' uc lequirt.* *;.fA'^r?^''l^" action can be ascribed to different mo- h" wor'st^ wV^? "?.^"'''^ of sagacity to impute it TvayTta tlie worst . \V lie re tiicre is just ground for doubt', he keens his judgment undecided- and', during the period of sus- pense', feans to the most charitable construction whkji an action can bear^ When he must condemn' Z, condlns with re-ret^; and without those aggravations which the sp verity oFothers adds to thecrime\*'^He li^nis SX to tl^.' apology of the offender , and readily adm ts eve y^^^^ ting ^rcumstance', which equity can sugge8t\ ^ extenua- 7 How much soever he may blame the orincinlpfl nfm^. sectorparty',heneyerconfounis',undero^^^^^^^^^ all w^u) belong to that party or sect. IJe cfia"'es t ^om not Yith such consequences ohheir tenets', as tl^^l'VfuL^ and disavovv\ From one wrong opinion', he does notSr t hi Hubvers on of all sound nrincl^leV no om one b^^^ coiiclude that ail regryd to conscience is overZo vn^ ' 8 When he -beholds the mote in his brother'r eie' " he n Sut^? ''i«5 i^r •" hi« own^." He commiserates it man JraUtv: , aud Judges of others accordins; to the nrincinlc^s by whichW would think it reasonable that'they l^u Id Sd ' sin^r ^ h' V"^'^^ ''^. "'^^"^ *««n^ '^nd actions' in the S sunshine of chanty^ and good nature'- ind n!ii,l\uJl J i and sullen shade 4ich ieSlousv" irn^lH^^^^^ aii CharaCterS\ " - - • -V j-^^^-^ t;::-v-rr v/.c* I ^tti 111 154 Tlie F/ngUsh Hearlcr, Part 1. T . SECTION xyiii. Onihe imptrfection of that happiness tohich rests solely on loorldly pleasures. IHE vanityofhumanplear,urcs,is atopic which midit he 1 u ,/-"^'*^V'S"^^^»^^t*»«r«^P«fniuch,descnpti()n. But I shall studiously avoid epggeration, and only point out a threefold vanity in human life, v/hich every imparti;il obser- ver cannot but admit j aisappointment in pursuit, dissatisfac- tion m enjoyment, uncertainty in possession. ^ 2 First, disappointment in piirsyit. When we look around IIS on the world, we every where behold a busy multitude, intent on the prosecution jof various desi-ns, which t'leir wants or desires have su,-gested. We behold them employ- ing every method which ingenuity can devise ; some the m- tience of industry, some the boldiiess of enterpnse, oth(>i-9 th(j dexterity of stratagem, in order to compass their ends. S Uf this incessant stir and activity, what is the fruit ? m comparison of the crowd who have toijud in vain, how small IS the number of the successful ? Or rather, where is the man who wjll declare that m every point he has comiileted hi? plan, and attamed his utmost wish ? * 4 No extent of humian abilities has been able to discover a path which, m any line of life, leads unerringly l success, The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the Ptrong, nor riches to men of under^ta ling." We may form our plans wnth the most profound sagacity, and with thr most vigilant caution may guard against dangers on every side. liut some unforeseen occurrence comes across, wliich'baiflea our wisdom, and lays our labours in the dust. 5 Were such disappointments confined to tho3e who as- inre at enKrossing the higher departments of life, the misfor- tune would be less. The humiliation of the mighty, and the fal of ambition from its towering height, little concern the bulk ot mankind. These are objects On which, as on distant meteors, tiiey gaze from afar, without drawing personal in- struction from events so much above them. ...^ ^"t •'\K^.' ^'^^^'" ^^'^ descend into the regions of private Ide, we iind disappointment and blasted hope eou^illy preva- lent there. Neither the moderation of our views, nor the justice of our pretensions, ran ensure success. But "time and charioe happn to all." Against the strpam of events, both ' uic wortTiy ana the undeserving are obliged to struggle ; and both are frequently overl)orne alike by the curjent. • 7 Beside^ disappointment in pursuit, dissatJsfr.ctivm in ei>3oymeriti3 a farther vanity, to which the human state is (lOO Part 1. r solely on bmiglithc tion. But loint out a ti;il obstT- lissatistac- ok around rnuJtitudf, Ijich t'leir 1 employ-r. me the j>u- otlu'i*9thtj lids. fruit ? in low small s the man jjleted his liscovor a success, Ltle to the may form tht^ most r'ery side;, ch'balHeg who ns- le misfor- ,', and the icern the )n distant sonal in- >f private ly pi'eva- , nor the ut " time . ?nt3, both ;gle ; and xtion in 1 state is ^k"^:'':.u ' P^omkcuom Pieces. .„ subject. Tht3istliesevcrpsfnr-,llm,,...!c ,• - ' boun successful in the pSt to hT h B''il''""'J ""'''• having iteelf ! Yet tliis is fouKd to be n AvH .Hn'' '" ""'^ «''.)«>■ ""•"t the former. Som^ maV be so fort L , ' """.^ general than they liavo pursued • but m.nn tr^ V^^V""**; »» to attain what by what they have'atoiS "''"''* completely happy' on.y?sr^,:ii:r''r!'„;ft^:i^Lt^ kind. Examine the cond tion nF %/ the ranks of man- prosperous ; and you AViH d f b/f t h '^ "^^^"^ ^PP^^»' ^"^^t they desire to be/lfre ,S"thev w^^^ ^'*^«t «y, they complain of Sue Tf^n "ff fv ^l^.^'^" ? "' ^U" patient for distinction ; if n Lh st rti^n. "^ ^'^'^' V^^^^ ^''^ ''"^ dom and ease. Someth nir if^fm , l'-^^'*'^' "'1?'^ ^^^r free- of satisfaction, which they Ixpei^^^^^^ to tLt plenitude with every wish that i^ p-.-^tffl ?i ^^^ acquire* Together v«»id opens inTe heal' Iff' ?."^^.^^^^^^^ wishes grow; and to th^^n^v'?^^'^'' J' ^"^"^- On wishes what thiy ha've noMh in f h^' '^ '' '^^'''^' ^K^ expectation of wliich occuj)ies and intre«?« f h"^''^"'*^"^ ^^^^''t they hav^ 9 This ^ssatSttnTtt' St T/ if "'* i springs part y from the nii.r..or«-**^ human pleasure; and uaA:y Lm clrc.hi^!^^^^^ themseiveS worlJiy enjoyments frc^^^^^^^^^ them. No ers of an immortal snirif ^ .*" ^'^^ ^^^""^'S and pow with splendid cololStn^r:^;^ ^i^ce lively relish. "But it i Xfr f-ir V^""^' ''' ^^''^^' ^^ '^"^'^ l^'Mrm'Srj^^^^^^ .he at- J^orsucltastheyare.thei-m.,.^r.- *""' '" ^offupt them. To human lips^it s not^ive; to , .r'n""'""''";? "''"'''""^^ Wlien external cireumstan,.! J,^ i* ""-' '^"P "^ )""^c "y- W'vied man firoais " orfv.r.f ^ "' u-""''' *•* *'>« world; tifo vexation dis;?wth. If our enioyments are numerous, we he more open ondittereni sides to be wounded. If we have possessed them long, we have greater cause to dread an approaching change. By slow degrees pros^j)crity rises ; but n.pid is the progi'ess of evil. It fe(uiiri»s no preparation to bring it forward. , , , . ^;. ir> The edilice which it cost much ttme and labour to erect, one inauspicious event, one sudden bloW, can level with the dust. Even supposing the accidents of hie to leave us untouched, human bliss must still be transitory ; for mart changes of himself. No course of enjoyment cati delight us Ion*'. What amusnd our- youth, loses itS charm m maturer age. As years advance, our powers are blunted, and our pleasura- ble 'feelings decline. . U *f..>v« 1 The silent lapse of tiine is ever cnrry ing somcw-liat ti om us, till at length the period comes, when all must be swept days are a hanas oreaain, ana our Hgt is ^ recuJIection of this «»ro-ance of cnm)!:nL f ^^^^^lon', and to repress the O soil of ii . \v&^ ?"^ murmurs\~What Irt thou,' nun . wiio. having sprung but yesterday out oV B^)a[|ftc:X39BM 15S The EiiffUsJi Reader* Part 1. the dusf, darcstto lift up thy voice against thy Maker', and to arraign his providence/, because all things ai c aot ordered according to thy vsish^ ? 6 What title hast thou to find fault with the order of tlie universe', whose lot is so much beyond what thy virtue"' or Bierit' gave thee ground to chiiniM Is it nothing to tliee to have been introduced into this magnificrnt world' : to have been admitted as a s]>ectator of the Divine wisdom and works' ; and to have had access to all the comforts whicli nature', with a bountiful hand', has poured forth around thee' ? Are all the hours forgotten which thou hast ])assed in ease^, in complacency', or joy' ? 7 Is it a small favour in thy eyes', that the hand of Divine Mercy has been stretched forth to aid thee' ; and', if thou re- ject not its proffered assistance', is ready to conduct th«e to a happier state of existence' ? When thou compjirest thy con- dition^ with thy desert', blush and be ashamed of thy com- plaints\ Besilent\begrateful',andado.*e\ Receive witli llianlc- fulness the blessings which arc allowed thee\ Revere that government which at present refuses thee more^. Rest in this conclusion', that though there are evils in the world', its Crea- tor is wise\ and good', and has been bountiful to thee\ blaih. SECTION XX. Scale ofhcings. THOUGH there is a great deal of pleasure in contempla- ting the material world ; by v, hicli I mean, that system of bodies, into which nature has so curiously wrought tiie mass of dead matter, with the several relations that those bodies bear to one another ; there is still, mcthinks, something ir.ore wonderful and surprising, in contemj^lations on the wor!d of life 5 by Vv'hich I intend, an those animals with wiiich every pMirt of the universe is furnished. The material world is only- the shell of the universe : the world of life are its inhabitarjts. 2 If we consider those parts of the materiiil world, which lie the nearest to us, and are therefore subji et to our ohr M'vatioii, and inouiries, it is amazing to consider the infiulty of aninu Is with wliich they are stocked. Every part of matter is pet>- pled ; everjr green loaf swarins witli inhabitants. 1'here is scarcely a single humour in the body of a man, or of any other animal, in which our glasses do not discover myrliids of living creatures. We find, even in the most stihd iiodieS as in marble itself, innumen-Mle cells and.cav'uits, \\iiieh aia crowded with imperceptible inhabitants, too littie for the m^'* , ked e/ye to discover. On the other hand, if we look into, the more bulky, part* »f nature, we see the seas, lakes, and rivers, teeiiiiJ!^ vsiih Part 1. iker', and t ordered icrof the virtue"' or o Ihee to : to have dom and pts which uid thee' ? i hi ease'', of Divine r thou rv- thi^e to a t thy con* thy com- itluhank- evere that lost in this ', itsCrea- ontempla- system of I tiie mass ose hodies hing more B world of every p,irt B onfy- the iitatits. , which lie ij-.'M'vatloii, ttf aninu Jl& ter is pco- I'her^' is , or of any ;r my rinds lid hodi^'S, vvhieh ura foi' the tji.-* mlky.part* Chri^}. 9. Promiscuous Piec c.s\ 159 ires. We find every moiin- numherless k.ndM of hvmg create . . . „_ ..^.^ ..„.„,. U)n and mnrsh, wildenifss and wood, plentifnlly stocked w.tli birds and beasts; and every part of matter atlbrdiDg: proper necessaries and conveniences, for the livcllliood of the multitudes which mi)abit it. 4 TJie author of" tlie Phirality of Worlds," draws a very good argument from this consideration, for the peopiinc of every pianet ; as inde« d it seems very probable, fn>m the analo-y of reason, that if no part of matter, with which we are ajM^uainted, h«;s waste and useless, those great bodies, v.hic 1 are at such a distance from us, are not desert and un- peopled; [)ut rather, tiiat they are furnished with beinc^ auapted to then- respective situations. 5 Existence is a blessing to those beings only which are endowed with perception ; and is ir) a manner thrown away )!pon dead matter, any farther than as it is subservient to be' iiigs which are conscious of their existence. ^Accordingly we iind, from the bodies w hich lie under our observation, that matter is only made as the basis and support of animals ; and that there is no more of the one than what is necessary for the existence of the other. 6 Infinite Goodness is of so communicative a nature, th'>t it fseems to deli^iit in conferring existence upon every degv e of p*irceptive bei^^g. As this is a speculation, which 1 have of- ten pursued with gn^'\t pleasure to myself, [ ghall enlarge far- tiier upon it, by considering that part of ^he scale of beings, whic'i conies within our knowledge, 7 There are some living creatures, wliich are raised hut just a.M.ve dead matter. To mention only that species of sfiell- iish, wniehip formed in tlie fashion of a cone ; that grows tq the STirt ice of several rocks ; and imn^ediately dies, on being si:y<]rdfl from tlie p.h.ce where it grew. There are many other creatures l^ut one remove iVora thege, which have no other sense tlian that of feeling and taste. Others have still an additional one of hear' ig ; others of smell ; and others ot S!;.ilt. '--..> '^ ^ J/ i'\™id '5-rul to o!)serve, by what n gradual progress the >rl(i o( iifr advances, through a prodigious variety of spe- '« helore a creature is formed, that is complete in all its and even among these, there is such a dilTerent de- gree otperf^H-tion, in the sense wliich one animal enjovs bo- yo'id wnit appears in another, that though the sense in cliffer- «!i)l animals is distinguished by the same common denonina- tion, it se»'ms almost of a different nature. 9 If, after tills, w(; look into the several inward perfections WO cirs, senses m m of cimning and s;'-:i<;ity, or what we generally call instinct. {i5e) I ICO The English ncader. Part 1. we find tliem ribirij;, after tho. same, manner, imperceptibly one above another ; and receiving; additional improvenunita, ac- cording to the species in which they are imphmttd. Tiiis progress in nature is so very j!;radual,that the most perfect of an inferior species, comes very near to the most imperfect of that whicli isiinmediately above it. 10 The exuberant and overflowing pjoodness of the Su- preme Being, whose mercy extends to all liis works, i& plainly seen, as I have before hinted, in hish;vvingmadeso very little matter, at least what falls within our knowledge, tiiat does not swarm with life. Nor is his goodness less seen in the diver- sity, than in the multitude of living creatures. Had he made but one species of animals, noiie of tlie rest would have ei^joyed the happiness of existence : he has, therefore, apeci- fied^ in his creation, every degree of liie, everj' capacity of Deing. 11 The whole chasm ol nature, from a plant to a man, ij» filled up with dive-s kinds of creatures, rising one afteran- other, by an ascent so gentle and easy, thaitlie little transitions and deviations from one species to another, are almost insen- sible. This inttrmediate space ia so well husbanded and man- aged, that there is scarcely a decree of perception, which does not appear in souie one part of the world of life. Is the good- ness, or the wisdom of tha Divine Being, more manifested in this his proceeding ? 12 There is a consequence, besides those I have already mentioned, which seems yeij naturally deducible from the forejroing considerations. Iffe scale of beinfs; rises by sc^ regular a progn-ss, so high as man, we may, by parity of rea- son, suppose, that it still proceeds gradually through those beings which are of a superior nature to him ; since there is inlinitely gr^viter space and room for diff.'rent degrees of per- ifection, between the Supreme Being and man, than between ' man and the most despicab}e insect 13 Inthisf^reat system of being, there is no creature so wonderful in its nature, and which go much deserves our par- ticular attention, as man ; who fills up the middle space be- tween the animal and the intellectual nature, the visible and the invisible world; and who is thtit link in the chain of be- ing, which forms the connexion between both. So that he who, in one respect, is associated with angels and archangcjls, and the iiighelt order of spirits as his brethren, may, in another respect, say to " corruption, thou art my father, and to the worm, thou art my mother and my sister." addisun. Part 1. ptibly one iienta, ac- td. Tills perfect of iperfect of )fthe Su- , i& plainly very littfe t does not the diver- Had he ould have ore, sped- apacity of ) a man, iti e a ftc rail- transitions lust insi^n- and man- ^hich does the good- iiifested in e already from the ises by s*:^ ity of rea- igh those e there is es of ptr- 1 between ' reature so a our par- space be- 'isibie and ain of be- lo that he rchanc(;ls, iiiS iainCT, in another ind to the )DISON, m Chap. 9. Promiscuous Pieces, SECTION XXI. Trust in the care of Providence recommended. TLJ AN, conbidered ir. himself, is a very h<'lpless, and a very :w.s7'-^- r'l'v^"'"^'-^ He is subject e(ery 'moment to S ;,ivat.st calamities and misfortunes, lie is beset with dan- ^*«s on all sides; and may become unliappy'liy numberless .\f ^! '^. !^''i' ^'•^•"^'♦^••t' ^vhile we are obnoxious to so many ac- cidents, that we »re under the care of oive who directs con- nivencies, and has in his hands tl]e manag.^nent of every in.ij; thai IS capable of ahnoylng or ofleridi.l us ; who knows t e ..ssistafico we ^t md m need of. and is always ready to be- «f(^w 'ton those w »askitofhhn. ^ «^uy lo ue ■p r^' '\^^"'''il jio'tt^^N which such a creature owes to so nfm. eij' n ise ami good a Being, is a firm reliance on him fo? a bfemgsand convemences of life ; and an habitual trust as m^ bend t?''""- ' ""^^ ""*" "" '""*" "^""S"'' *"^ Uifliculties nn?fil '^'^ '''''" whoalways lives in this disposition of mind, ha^ ro the same dark and melancholy views of human nature i.s he who consM ers hims. If a(,stractedly from this relaWto the bni,reme Being. At the same time that he refle-'ts non .sown weakness and imperfection, he comforts himself with tne coMtemp ation of those divine attributes, which are en P oyed for In. saf.ty, and his welfu^e. ' He /^nds his want of loieaigl.t^made uj), by the omniscience of him who is his sun jMirt. He IS notsensihle of his^own want of strength, when he knows that his helf)er is almighty. ^ ' 5 In sliort, th.; person who has ^ tjrm tru?t in the Supreme R.Mnp is powerlul ir> his po^cr. ^Yise by his wisdom, Tap py by hi« ha nnmess, H(^ reaps the benefit of every divine at t f- ptrieclion. To make our lives more easy to us, we ;;re com- manded to put oup ti U5t in him, who is thus able to relieve and succour us; the Divine Goodness having n;ade suT, a !;S;'i:aS^1;:^;K^-f'«-^^^ - .. ...., , ^,.„„, ,, J..J ^^^j^^..j, ^j,j^_j without hi''ch;;v'fvo n" «^'ir»-"^'^^»*'^> ^^^^^^^m. winch acconVmUes ll.t ^' T^ observe, that it has a natm-al tendency to it^owa ruwardj or in other words, that this firm truit and -*-;!«ife. A hi I J*62 Tfie English Remler. < Part 1 . confidencG in the great Disposer of all things, contribute very jnuch to the getting clear of any alfliction, or to the beai'ing of it manfully. 7 A person who believes he lias his succour at hand, and that he acts in the siditof his friend, often exerts himself be- yond his abilities ; and does wonders, that are not to be matched by one wlio is not animated with such a confidence of success. Trust in the assistance of an Almighty Being, naturally pro- duces patience, hope, cheerfulness, and ail other dispositions of mind, which alleviate those calamities that we are not able to remove. 8 The practice of this virtue administers great comfort to the mind of man, in times of poverty and affliction ; but most of all, in the hour of death. When the soul is hovering, m the last moments of its separation ; when it is just enterinp; on another state of existence, to converse with'scenes, and objects, and companions, that are altogether new ; what can support her under such tnimblings of thought, such fear, sucll anxiety, such apprehensions, but the casting of all hpv carej* upon HIM, who lirst gave her being ; who has conducted her through one stage of it ; and who will b'j always present, lo guide and comfort her in her progress through eternity ? ADDI30X. SECTION XXII. Pietiji and gratiludG enliven prosperih/, PIETY, and gratitude to God, contribute, in a high degi-cr, to enliven prosperity. ^ Gratilud.^ is a pleasing emotion. The sense of being distinguished by tlie kindness ofanotlier. gladdens the heart, warms it with reciprocal atli'ction, j;n pendence on the other, c(»rrode in secret the pleasures of b.ii- efits, and convert the obligations of friendship into grounds of jealousy. 2 But nothing of this kind ran afiect the intercourse af gratitude with H«'aven. Its favours are wholly disintercstrd ; and with a gratitude the most cordial and unsuspicious, a good man looks up to that Almighty Benefactor, who aims at no f>n(I hut thp hnrti-kint'ua rtF tfiituii u'lirkin liit l>IiinA ...1. . " ; i'i —.----- TT snrtii in. t,'tr r^^r. r^ atXM VX li\t de.^ires no return from them, but a devout and thank fid heart. While others can trace their prosperity to no higher source ttiaii a concurrence of woddly causes ; amJ, often, of Part 1. lute very leiu'ing of land, and mself be- matched f success, ally pro- positions 1 not able mfort to ion; but lovering, entering; nes, and tvhat can ear, sucll ipr carp^ cted her esent, lo ity? )I30X. I dcp'co, jmotioii. .'iiuillior. lion, j^iid !l douljio onr«*rr'»d r liiiin.ui ; exju'ct* >e of (Ic- i of b.'.l- DiniUri of ourso f»f .;n'str.(! ; !,ap;oo(l iH at no md whij nl hoart. i" souico ftcn, or Chap. 9. Promiscuous Pieces, iQ$ mean or trining incidents, which occasionally favoured their desfgns ; with vvlutt superior satisfaction does the servant of 0
    ious emotion. They are only the virtuous, Who m thvir pros})erous days hear this voice addressed to them, J.O thy way, eat thy bread with Joy, and drink thy wine JvitJi a (aieertul heart ; for God now ac(;epteth thy works." We who IS the autliorof their prosi)erity, gives them a title tq *^»l«y; with complacency, his own gift. i ^^ hilo bad men snatch the pleasures of the world as by stealth, without countenance from the great Proprietor of the world. th« righteous sit openly do-n to the feast of life, under the smile ot approving tieaven. No guilty fears damp tiieir joys. The bU^ssing ofGod rests upon all that they pos- sess ; his protection surrounds them; and hence, "in the habitations o( the righteous, is found the voic^ of rejoicinff and sa yation." A hi«tre imknown to others, invests, in their sight, the whole lace of nature. 5 Their piety r<:ilects a sunshine from heaven upon the prospemy oj the world ; unites hi one poir-t of view, the smi"- ing aspect, both oi the powers above, and of the objects be- low. i\ot only have they as full a relish as others, for the in- nocent pleasures of life, but, moreover, in these they hold communion with th.ir divine Benefactor. In all that is good or fair they trace ins hand. From the beauties of nature h-om the imprnvfrmerits of art, from the enjoyments of socia hie, they raise their aflection to the source of all the happiness •Wiieh surroum s them ; and thus widen the sphere ohheir |. eawes by adchial,an(l spiritual, tl)eai^^^^^ o J' or illustranon ot what 1 have said on this head, remark tiiateheerlul enjoyment of a prospenuis state, which king IJavKl had when he wrote tli^' twenty-third psalm ; and com- l»are lie highest p^leasuresof the riotous sinner, v dh the hap- py and satishedspirit which breathes througliout thatpsalm — In the midst of the splendour of royalty, wit:> wlyit amiable snnphcity of gratitude does he look up'to Vw. Lord as "Iris J^hepherd ;' happier m ancribing all his success to Divine fa- .iiui, man lu lau policy oi Jiis councils, or to the force of his . 7 f Tow many instances of divine goodness arose before 'wm m pleasing rem«iuihrance, ^y\ml with such relish, he (l»c 164 ^ak3 of the « The English Reader, Part I. S|[»eak3 or the "green pastures and still waters, beside which God had led him ; of his cup which he iiad made to overflow ; and of the tible which he had prepared for him in the presence of his enemies !" With what perfect tranquiliity does he look forward to the time of his passing through " the valley of the fthado of death ;" unappalled by that spectre, whose most distant appearance blasts the prosperity of sinners ! He fears no evil, as long as " the rod and the staff" of his Divine Shep- herd are with him ; and, through all the unknown periods of ^hisand of future exbtence, commits himself to his guidance "With secure and triumphant hope : " Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life ; aod 1 siiall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." 8 What a purified, sentimental enjoyment of prosperity is here exhibited ! How different from that gross relish of world- ly pleasures, which belongs to those who beiiold oniy the ter- restrial side of things ; who raise their views to no higher ob- jects than the succession of human contingencies, and the weak efforts of human ability*; who have no protector or pat- ron in the heavens, to enliven their prosperity, or to warm their hearts \\ith gratitqde and trust ! blair. ' ' SECTION xxm. Virtue, when deeply rooted, is not subject to the irjluence of fortune. THE city of Sidon having surrendered to Alexander, he ordered Hephestion to bestow the crown on him whom the Sidonians should think most worthy of that honour, Hephestion bein^ at that time ivsident with two young men of distinction, offered them the kingdom ; but they refused It, telling him that it was contrary to the laws of tlieir coun- try, to adniit any one to that honour, Avho w as not of the iroyal Aimily. 2 Ke then, having expressed his admiration of their disin- terested spirit, desired them to name ojie of the royal race, who might rqmember that he had received the crown through their hands. Overlooking many, who would have been am- bitious of this high honour, they made choice of Abdolojiy- nius, whose singular merit had rendered him conspicuous, even in the vale of obscurity. Though rrmot«>ly related to the royal family, a series of misfortunes had reduced him to the necessity of cultivating a garden, for a small stipend, in the suburbs of the city. . ~ 3 While Abdolonymus wao busily employed in weeding Ilia carden, the two friends of Hephestion, bearing in their hands tlie ensijag ofroyalty, approached him, and aaluted him i ,-r ' Part !• de which )ve,rflow ; pn^sence 5 he look ey of the ose most He tears lie Shep- eriods oC guidance ness and id 1 siiall jperity is >f world- r the ter- gher ob- and the ir or pat- to warm luence of mdcr, he n whom honour, ung men refused ?ir coun- otof the »ir disin- yal race, through leen am- )dolony- picuous, jlated to 1 him to pend, in weeding in their ited ium i king. sl.o' ,1,1 be se ,d ™, t ? fhr,^ admonished him, ivlien l,e power, not toS'et he humirn^ HV ^V^ « ""«"" '" '"« bvcn A ised. ° '™ "'""'''" 'Oidition from which he had riot ^"tl^i'VaL'v" or'lV''F.f:?;ir''i.'' ^Wolonym-s as an ill„. n=o..e,ted the "i ?ot to'^o bt himTrl'"' ^i? Poverty. He line.it jests ; and to find Jnm» J.i! ''" 'y'"' "'"="" '"Pef- «;lveH,ivhiei, niri^ Se'^n*'!" tf "ILf ,i'"'''^'"S 'h^P" ""^•S^aSEiHr^^^^^ liis ohscure ha! iAtior At . '^1^'!^^^^^ enjoyment of fcim, that they t^^r;-AtJ^^^ however tliey convinced upon him to accept tiiere^Loffi."' P^P"'^^ ' ^"^ P'-^vailed the palace. ^ "^^^^ '^^''^' ^"^ accompany them to pi^'lnd'eTr^^elteTCr^^ of the government, than murmurs in every nhce tH? .fff^/?u' "^^^ ^vhispered their Alexander. He comiS^ndlH t^'^ they reached* Uie ear of 8^nt for ; and enqXTof hfm ^^ "^"^^^^^^^ P""^^ to be had born'e his po?e y " te.^'/i' «^^^ ^^'V^' «^'"»«d he tonymu3, «tha?I m.Tbe .^"t^l?l^^«"'' replied Abdo government SECTION YY ^^^'^"^'^^ ciRTius. W f,i,i; ■f,^^.i'jr Jj;ve;j^ tl.e U^^^^ „„. i,.,eed been of but nie,n. appearance and •. I^.^f ^onsisls in a house uhlch, l.y my own iXmr i,l',.,w '<"" ""^ «'*"""' i '"'•<>'» aiiv niea.is, thou I, st bel '„!. ^ 7^ ""I'l)"''*. But if, by .Ttyrend:.™ me of ess cons n^e u^'*'' '° """'' "'=" «'"^l'«v- "dvmUm- lor wlite , the ul ,f ""■ ""•."•'«»'''lO"»' the only <^ m l":3.essi';l;rare."r'i ^".':r,'''..'^''rl--'''; '-t smafi U n .|j - -.^v., .'Ill, OllJdII 166 The English Reader Part I, to tho support of the state, and the assistance of my friends. 3 With respect to honours, my country places me, poor as I am, tipon a hivcl with the richest: for llome knows no qualifications for great employments, hut virtue and ahility. She appoints me to officiate in the most august ceremonies of religion : she intrusts me with the command of her .armies; she confide", to my care the most important negociations. My poverty does not lessen the weight and influence of my counsels in the senate. 4 The Roman people honour me for that very poverty, which king Pyrrhus considers as a disgrace. They know the many opportunities I have had to enricii myst-lf, without cen- sure ; they afe convinced of my disinterested zeal for their prosperity: and if I have any thing to complain of, in th^ Return they make me, it is Only the excess of their applause. IViiat value, then, can 1 put upon thy gold and silver ? What kirig can add any thing to my fortune? Always attentive to jilischarge the d?J!kes ineumhent upon i^ie, I havc^ a mind frc from scTf-reproadi ; and I have an honest fame. SECTION XXV, Character o/ James I. Jdng of England, NO prince, so litt'e enterprising and so inoffensive, was ever so much exposed to the opposite extremes of cal- umny and flattery, of s.itireand panegyric. And the factions whicli began in his time, hein^ still continuj;J, have made his character be as much disputed to this day, as is commonly that of princes who are our contemporaries. i2 Many virtues, however, it must be owned, he was pos- sessed of; but not one of them pure, or free from the conta- gion of the neighbouring vices. His generosity bordered on profusion, his learninj^ on pedantry, his pacific disposition on pusillanimity, his wisdom on cunning, his friendship on light fancy and boyisH fondness. 3 While he imiigined that he was only maintaining his own authority, he may perhaps he suspected in some of his actions, and still more othis pretensions, to have encroached on the liberties of his people. While he endeavoured, by an exact neulrality,to acijuire the good-will of all his neighbours, lie was able to ])reserve fully the esteem and regard of none. His capacity w.is considerable, but fitter to discourse on gen- eral maxims, than to conduct any intricate business. 4 His intentions were just, out inure adapted to ilie con- duct ofpri'ite life, than to the government of kingdoms. Awkwju'd in his person, and ungainly in his maiwiei-s, he was ill qualified fo command respect: partial and undiscerning in Part I. r friends. , poor us HOWS no i jibility. nonies of ' .armies; iciatioMS. ce of my poverty, know the tioutcen- for their »f, in th i applause, r? What Lentive to mind fri isive, was OS of cal- e factions ive made ommonly was pos- lie conta- 'dered on Dsition on p on light nnmg his me of his icroach?d red, by an 'igh hours, 1 of none. ie on gen- tile con- (inp;doms. rs, he was corning in C/iap, 9. Promhcuous Pieces. .^4 « feeble te,nperf,rrV „ oW" "'T'^ «™«'-'^' '"ve. Of h.s fecdom from pride aniirwl,^ee ' ™" "" ^^^'"^ ^^ -^^T^':^:; V^:s^"<-:"<-^ -f i- ch„., ly (U-..„i,l of; and fro" fce-ii H I n'""''''^'*'.'''^ "ascertain- i'il«riinco, liowever, wl rh S?i ^" P^rs""-'' bravery: an pcrionce/to bo e«;:emery f'j l"e o";"! ''"•'"^''' f™™ S-nenfl ex *■ HUME. -, SECTION XYVr Charles V, Cz-mrrm-n/'/^^^ " >-^yi. mms.e "'''^^--^'"''^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Uom« ; I,„<1 to w tl <1 aw entirZ frnm""""' '" '"''-^ ^is l^ins- or tlie affairs of this ivorid in ?.l^ .u"7.''°"<='^™ '" business not exempt from care, ,nrfi?o ' "•" ""* ■'''■"« "f royalty is th03c >vl.oare c" dte. to alhrn^'''?'"^'"";-"'.' ' 'hougl, /„„st of and di.sust, to be their ner l."''',''".^ solicitude, and satiety ine.cmi?,enie ; y< I to d/see'nd v^hf, ™?''"/'' "' ?'■>» ""'"'J «1K. have J TrtlJrlt'i^d hT' '" '','•^'."7- of -"onarchs •'■•ement. k» they we re e'it' » r ^'»t™"-r ■?'' P"''"'*'' "f'" '»«'' thi, "r nnforlnnato mh^l 2Ttv ^ 'V" ?"" '" '' "'"* '"ken ; had wresled thi r" cen't,^ „ „l"""-* ^".V''? "?""' '•''""S "-iva t!.e^l"™7gov:;.':;;[.';7V^^^^^ pVinee capable of holding xtraordinary meeting of the states. He then read the instru- ment of resignation, by which Charles surrendered to his son ip his lawful heir ; and to serve him with the same loyalty and zeal that they had manifested, during so long a course of years, in support of his government. 8 Charles then rose from his seat, and leaning on the shoti?- der of the prince of Orange, because he was unable to stand without support, he addressed himself to the audieiice; aTid, from a paper which he held in his hand, in order to assist his memory, he recounted, with dignity, but without ostentation, all the great things which he had undertaken and po'iormeu, since the commencement of his administration. 9 He observed that from the seventeenth year of his age, he had dedicated all his thoughts and attention to pnbhc (in- jects, reserving no portion of his time for the indulgenci; of his ease, and very little for tlie enjoyment of private pleasure ; rica as often, and had made eleven voyages by sea ; that while his health permitted hirri to discharge his duty, and the vj;j,our of his constitution was equal, in any degree, ti>the arduous of- fice of governing dominions so extensive, he had never sluui- ned kibour, nor repined under fatigue ; that now, wlien his health was broken, and his vigour exhausted by the rage of an incurable distemper, his growing infirmities admonished him toj'etire ; nor was he so iond «>f reigning, as to retain the sceptre hi an impotent hand, which was no longer able to Part /. oterminwl the love of on op(M-:ite ^e greatest cted. on, liavin;* sola, seuteu ane side of sister the a splendid ,he enipin; ^ his com- ;alling tlii^ the instru- 1 to his son n the Low Kir oath of fer to Phil- ne loyalty a course of ithcshotil- le to stand eiice ; and, Lo assist iiis istentaticn, 3ej'iormeu, of his age, puhhc (;W- ;enct; (tfhis s phMJSure ; isited (vcr- im.'S', it:Uy Itviee, At- ; that while the vJ;j,our arduoii^e of- ever shiui- , when his lie rage, of duionished ) retain the grr able to up. 9, Promiscuous Pieces protect his subjects or fn . a V ^^^ of a sovereign 4rn o^[t with St?^'"' ^I^^^ ' ^hat instead >i« gave them one in Z pHmH nn'f '' '^"""^ '^^^^^^^'^ half a fve govern, and who added fot?! •^^'^®' ^^<^"stomed alrea ^^0 of a long administration lie if '^H^. • ^^J^^^ng the course solat,o„, as well as tie ^ est rew-ir^V'""^' ?.\^^^ sweetest conl w his last prayers to AlmWhf ! ^^^ ^""^ ^^^ ^^^ services • and ^nt wishis fo^r their teS!^ ^^"^^ ^^^^^ P^"^ forth his ar- kissed'hiltt?^^^^^^^^^^^ who fen on his kness and d^ath this rich iniieriSnce,'io':^i ^% Z^^d^^ft y^ by my additions, some regard would h^v. i ^^^^^^ ™''^^*^ «"ch lariri ff»^«ry on that account -Cnovtl ^ue to my to you what I might have stm rT' "!/'?" ^ voluntarily resi A^ warmest ,«n)res^ons oK^^^^ ^ "^^^ well exLct Fm however, I As^^eme ; and sh?ll tn^,-?""' P^^^* ^^itti the^se we fare of your subjects and 1. f"*^^ your concern for the f^nd most acceptablftcs^i^^^^^^ ^^'^cm, as the best !^ in your power, by a wi?^^^^^ yo"r gratitude to me. It justify the •!xtraoi^iL?y ' roof ir 'i"?"? administration, to tmrniuillity ofpnvatc?ife ' ^vl" ^T *"" "ish toe, oithe «'"cli qualities, Lt you "an "LI"" ^''""' « ^"n cndow^uCh a» m..ch satisfaction; a^ I giv7 rnS'to'v?'" '" """• ^^i"' -jie et! r„7t- ^^^^PIZ, a.,.,..e. to his It MM 170 The Eng-Ush Reader. . 'Part 1. tUigHished Dip. Netherlands, his native country, with particu- lar marks of his regard and attachmeot/- • - - SECTION XXVII. The same subject cqntimied* A FEW weeks after the resij^nation of the Netherlands, Charles, in an assembly no less splendid, and with a cer- e,nionial equally pompous, resigned to his son the crowns of Spain, with all the territories depending on them, both in the old and in the new world. Of all these vast possessions, he reserved nothing for himself, but an annual pension of a hun- dred thousand crowns, to defray the charges of his family, and to n{T<^rd him a small simi for acts of beneficence and charity. 2 Nothing now remained to d^.'^uin him from that retreat for which he langurslied. Every thing having been prepared some time for his voyage, he set out for Zuitburgh in Zealand, where the Ocejt had orders to' rendezvous. . In his way thith- er, he passed through Ghent : and after stopping there a few days, toiiwlulge that tender and pleasing melancholy, which arises in tjie mind of every maoin the decline of life, on visit- ing th(i pli^ce.of his nativity, and viewing the ^cene^ and pb- jects familiar to him in his early youths he pursuei^ his joiw- ney, accompanied by his son .Philip, his diaughter tfeerarch- duchess, his sifters tlie dowager queens of France and Hun- gary, Maximilian his son-in-law, and a numerous retinue of the Flemish nohility. . Before he wc^nt on board, he dismis- sed them, with niarks of his attention and regard ; and taking leave of Philip with all the tenderness of a father who embra- ced his son for the last tfme, he set sail- under convoy of a large fleet of Spanish, Flemish, and English sliips. .^ 3 His voyage was prosperous and agreeable ; and he ar- rived a,t Lavcuo in Biscay, on the eleventh day after he left j^ealand. As soon as he landed, he fell prostrate on the pound; and considering himself now as dead to the world, Ije kissed the earth, and said, "Naked came I out of my inother's worn!), and naked I now return to thee, thou com- mon mother of mankind." From Laredo he proceeded to Valladolid. There he took a last and tender leave of his two sisters ; whom he would not permit to asjcompany him to his solitude, though they entreated it with tears : not only that they might have the consolation of contributing, by their at- tendance av^d t are, to mitigate or to sooth his sufferings, but that they might reap instruction and benef^/., by joining with him in those pious exercises, to which he had consecrated the remainder ofhib davs. 4 From Valladofid, he continued his journey to Plazencia in EstiTmeKhxra. Ho had passed through that city a great Part 1. particu- erlands, h a cer- owns of h in file ions, he f a hun- »ily,and charity. ; retreat repared Zealand) y thith- re a few ', which on visit- and ob- m joiH"- ■ierarch- »d Hun- tin ue of dismis- i taking embra- /oy of a i he ar- r he left on the a world, t of my 311 com- 'oded to his two m to his nly that their at- [ngs, but ing with ated the lazencia ' a great Promiscuous Pieces. Chap.O. ^ romiscuous fieces. ITi many years liefore ; and liaving been struck at :mi?f"l'' ''«'''"f"l«"t' Charles formed such a ulan of life for ^onflZT^'f I'-''™ '""'=•' the condition of a pnvate per- pr wwi. itL d"I-' -^ ' ^^^ mildness of the climate. to£reth . cd.U«e,j4"eVSor,„tfeo^^K^^^^^^ (27«) ^^^ 'I'he English Reader, Part^, ^"'S' ThTl'^K^;- *^^?u^" Hi' ^'•^"deur had ever yielded him. ^n^nl.A^^Y^^'''' thoughts and projects which had so Ion- S F / disquieted him, were quite efiaced from his S tl ; nrin a"""?- S?'""^ """Z P^*^ '" -^^^ P^"^*^'^' transactions of the princes of Europe, he restrained his curiosity even irom any inquiry concerning thejtn ; and he seemed to viev «n?1 Sff''''"^'''*"*'^**^ ^^^ abandoned, with allth^coiitemp; v^l^ ^^'^"n^ ^?''"S f*"'^ *"-^ thorough experience of it. vanity as welJ as from the pleasing reflection of having d'S- entangled himself from its cLres. dr. Robertson PART II. PIECES IJV POETRY. CHAPTER I. SELECT SENTENCES ANB PARAGRAPHS. ^ SECTION I. SHORT AND KASY SENTENCES. «rv«Tc! J Education. T^ education forms the common mind' • X Just^as the twig is bent', the tree's incHn'd\ _,- , Candour. With r oasure let us own our errors past^ And ' ake each day a critic on the last\ ' jicncction, A soul without reflection', like a piie Witiiout inhabitant^, to ruin rufts\ ^, . , Secret virtue. The private path', the secret acts of men'. If noble', far the noblest of their lives\ jVecessary knowledge easily attained. f^"!! "eedfu knowledge', like our needful food^ Unhed^'d', lies open in life's common field' , And bids ail welcome to the vital feast\ r r,. . , , Disappoiniment. Disappointment lurks in many a prize', As bees in flow'rs', and^ stings us with success\ ^, ... Virtu oils elevation. 1 he mind that would be\iappy', must be grcat^ : Great in Its wishes^ ; grtat in Its surveys\ jti-xtenued views a narrow mind extendi rlen'^of ^oTtlrM^';,^ .^b.^Pt^' *>'« Compiler has exhibited a considerable va- nefj ot poetical construction, (or the young reader's preparatory exercises. (28 e ) . k .1 I I Partt, ielded him. had so long d from his ransactions osity even ed to viev' ecoutempt ence ofitp laving d'S- ilRTSON. Chap, 1, M J Select Sentences, ij-c. Miturcd and fanciful life. 173 Who Hves to nature', rarely can be poor^ ; Who lives to fancy', never can be rich\ Chanty, 111 faith^ and hope' the world will disagree^ ; Uut all mankind's concern is charity\ wi 4. .w ThejynzeofVirhie, What nothin- earthly gives\ or ca^j destroy', 1 he soul's calm sunshi-e\ and the heart-felt iov'. Is vu'tue s prize\ ■ Sense and modesty connected. liistrustful sense with modest caution speaks^ : ) it still looks home', and short excursions makes^ ; > iiut raltJnig nonsense in full volleys breaks\ ) „ - . Moral discipline saiutam/. Heav n gives us friends to bless the present scene', Kesumes them to prepare us for the next\ All evils natural are iriorai goods^ ; All discipline,''indulgence', on the whoIe% ^ ., . . , Present blessings undervalued. Like birds , whose beauties languish', half conceal'd,' iderable va- st'vcist's, nope. Hope', of all passions', most befriends us here^ ; Passions of piv ider name befriend us less\ Joy has her tears', and transport has her death^ ; Hope', hke a cordial', innocent', though strong', Man's heart', at once', inspirits' and serenes\ Happiness modest and tranquil. - — ; Never man was truly blest'. But it compos'd and gave him such a cast', As folly might mistake for want of joy^ : A cast unlike the triumph of the proud' : A modest aspect', and a smile at heart\ -iyue greatness Who noble ends by noble means obtains', Or tailing', smiles m exile^ or in chains', Like good Aurelius', let him reign', or bleed I .lira U<-v^Mr.4'..~^ A.1 A ^ . ' . ^«XT. wvjviatco , luui man is great inueeu. Tvr .. . , ^^^ '««»' of sympathy, r^o radiant pearl', which crested fortune wears', XNo gem , that twinkling hangs from beauty's ears', Vi, ■V * - ^•J 1! ^^^'^ ^^'^ English Reader. Pcrt -* Nor the bright stars% which nighf s blue arch adorn" ' fehjne with such lustre", as the tear that brenk^' For others^vo", clown Virtue's mLl^l^^^^^^^ SECTION II. VERSES IN WHICH THE LINES ARE OP DIFPEEENT LENGTH. RBlissof celestial Origin. LSTLESS mort-ais toil for nought^ r ' Bhss 111 vain from earth is sought^ : «W,anatjvepftheskr, ^ * ... iVever wan(ler3\ Mortals" try^ • J h(re you cannot seek in vain^; 1^ or to siiKik her", is to g? wliom related", or by whom begot"? ' A heap o( dust alone remains of thee^; 1 IS a.l thou art", and all th^ proud shall be\ . Fame. A I fame is f.irei-n', but of true desert^ : null \T'^ <»»eT,*''»^'» »>ut comes not to the heart^ One self-approvmg houi-. whole years outwei4s ' pfstupid starers", and of /oud huLm^ ; ""^"^^'°'*' A nil more ti ue lov Marcellus "vWM fi,li„/ 1 nan i;«sHr with "a eeuatc at his beeis'r ' [ Chap, 1. iSdcct Sentences, <5r. Fin'ue the ^nardinn of youth. nown tJie smooth stre;uu oflife the ^itl•ip4in^ darts^ j.iy as the niorn^ ; bright glows tlie vernal sTiv', , Hope swells h.s Kails', and Passion steers his cour3e\ Sale glHlrs his little hark along the shore', \\ here Virtue takes hvr 8tan wa,.a4,rstreams', -VT r ^^{f-s:omrnm(:}it. May 1 govern my passions with absolute swav'* ?4 On i gro^v wiser^ and better- as lili, weara awif' Shep/icnL iMy a shepiicrd swam', and view'd the rolling billow\ SEcnoN nr. VERSES CO>TAl.MNG EXCLAMATIONS, IXTERROQATIONg, AND IVRKNTHKSES. Much ,oy not only sneaks small happ^iesa'! But happnv ss that sliortly must ex ,!re\ ' f.an )oy',unbo(tomU in renection' stand'' And , in a tempest', can reflection live ? ' \M vvffirJ^''''"^''''P'-^ Iinpudence ofhope^! AM well mere maw an angel m ght becet\ Love',tind love only' .is the loan for fovA J.orenzo pnde repress^ ; nor hope to And A fnend'. but what Im .6^.i«,i « fi„"%" 'uV. . Aii like the purchase -Sw tK;;;,^ wiirpar^ And thi. make. Inewk such miracles lu'lLw^ will 3 be (3le) pay^ J i! II ^70 The EngUah Reader, Fart 2, ' /. . . Patience. Beware of desi)Vate stens\ Tiio darkest day' (Lfve till to-murroiv'yvvillhave jjass'd avva>\ Luxury. Zl 7~ 1 O luxury'' ! Bane of e!aled ]ifo\ of ailluent stat;4\ , V\ hat drt-ai'v chan(5e', what ruin is not lliine^ ! IIow doth tliy bjwl intoxicate the niind^ ! 1 V the s(Mt entrance of thy rosy cav*^', How do^t tiiou UiKc tlie fortunate and great^ ! Dreadiul attraotionM ^ Virtuous adivihj. Seize', mortals' ! seize tiie transient hour^ ; liiiprove eacli monient as itilies' : Lite's a short summer^— man a i\u\w r^ ; Me dies'— Alas' !— liow soon iie dies^ I Tim source of happintss. ' Reason's whole pleasure\ all the 'ms of sensje.', Lie in three words^ ; iHNiitIi\ peace', and comni tcna^ : But health consists with temperance alone^; And peace', O virtue' ! peace is ail t!»y own\ Placid emotion. AVho wan forhear to smile with nature^ ? Can i he.slormy passions in the hosom roll', VV hile ev'ry gale is peace', and ev'ry lh- Is melody' ? ^ ^ SolUudt*. sacred s<»litnde^ ; divine retrear ! Choice of the prudent' I , nvy of the groatM By thy pun^ stream\ or in thy wavinj:; shade', VV e court lair wisdom', that celestial maid^ : The genuine oilspiing of her lov'd emhratc', (Strangers on earth',) are innocence' and peace\ There fi-om the w^ys irf men laid safe ushoie', We smile (o hear the distant tempest ro.u'^ ; rhere', bless'd with health', with business unperplex 1 his hie we rdisfi', and ensure the ne>:t\ Presume not un to-morrow. Ihi human hearts what holder thouohtH can ris> , Than man's presu.iiption on to-morrow's dav*- Where is to-moirow\^ In another world\ J or numbers Jus is certain' j tiie reverse * J.7 wUiude ber« la meant, o teiniwwy seclusion from tUc worW. ovo Fart 2. ict;^: IX u. Chap, 1, Select Senf( 'noes, ^r. 1.IV e , while you livo," the op cun^ would sav" AndHt..ze the pleasures olthlpivstM.t lyV'^ ' « Alid^'iv; ^u (^''Jh '''*v" ^'^^ '^"'* ^^ i^'-'^'-^her cries', AMU j^ivi; to bod each nioniem af it flies^ " Lord ! in my views', li,t l)f»j h united he^ ; i l:ve m pleasure', when 1 live to theeM~i SKCTION IV. 177 -DODDRIDeX. VERSES IJV VAIUOUS FORMS. ]- rtm ^'^^^ sccttnty vf Virtue ET coward guilt', witli pallid leaV, -4 , To sh«;lt'rinjj; caverns fly', And justly dread the venj-eful fate', 1 hat thunders through the skv^ Protected hy that imnd ', whose la'w', 1 lie threat'nmg storms obey'. Intrepid virtue smiles secure'. As in tittj blaze of day \ And Oh ! by error's force subdu'd^ bince olt my stubborn will I'repost'rous shuns the h.tent Rood'. And grasps the S])ecious ill', ^'\\^^\m ^yi«h',but to my want', J)o thou thy gifts apply ^; \\\ '}\l^'^]f ^""''^ ^''''" knowest grant'; V\ hat ill', thougn ask'd', deny\ ^ ' 1 have found out a gift i!or my faipN • 1 havr found wher- Mie vvnoj-niivcons brP#»*'N • H.|t let me that plunder forbear^ f ^ '^®** ' hhe will say', 'tis a barbarour Jeed^ lu>rhcMH.'ereanbetn,e',Hheaverr'd'; A 1 1 ;* ^»nroh a poor bivrj of .': yo^nc^ • A,H I lov'd her tlie* mon, when I h^ rd^ ' Such tejiderness fall from Ke. »ongue\ Here rests liis herd ui'm^tx^ Jap of earths A youth to fortune .-nd to fa iie unkr own>. Fairseienee trown'^ note : «... humlw 'Z?h' And meh ...holy mm'kd him for her own^ ' iWn dl'^ ^--ly-nrnd hisVo'ul sincere"; tUdv n did ;i recompense as hrvrni^j co„,in*. Hi ^K»;;^\^*!/"^«'«-ya»H. had^-atear a-3 gain d Irom i ' v'li' f 'twn*. »ii h •'"'^'tvvasnnhewish'd'jafriend^ r ^79 The English Reader , Part No further seek his merits to disclose', /T^k ' .V" l"^.fi-ailties from tJieir dread aho^le', (There they alike m tri'inbling hope repose',) The bosom of his Fatliei^ and his (/od\ cj * • 1 1/ , ^^^'V "**^ sonotv con necttd, atill , wliere rosy pleasure h«ads', ^ee a kuidred grief pui<*ue^ ; ^ Behind the steps tliat inis'ry treads', ^ Approaching comforts view\ The hues of bliss more brightly dow', Clsastis'd by sable tints of \vo^ ; And blended form', with artful strife'. Ihestrength' and harmony of iifc\ ^ T/ia golden mean. Iw. that holds fast the golden mean', And livRS contentedly between The little^ and the great', Feels not the wants tjiat pinch the poor\ TVor plagues that haurtt the rlcli man's door, \ Im^ntt'rini- all his state\ ^1 he tall(!st i)ii,es', ft^el most thepow'r Of wmtVy blast^ ; the loftiest tovv'i-', Comes heaviest tj> the groujid\ n he bolts that spare the mountain's side', Hir cloud-capt t;ipineuce divide' , And spread tlie ruin roand\ IX- /I •'""'^<'^«^<^ vinos and aims recomimmU'd. U ith p ions unruined\ untainted with pride' iJy ^M 1 my life let me square^ ; The > of my nature', are cheaply supi)IIed' : Anu . rest are but folly 'and care\ Ilow vainly', througliinfmit*; trouble'aud strilV J he many their labours employ\' ' . Since all that is truly delightful iji life'. Is what all', if they ))lease', may enjoy\ ''itlachmi'nt to li/c. Tho tree of deepest root is foiiud'. Least willing still to in«'b3 |)eh.s.s\ in the elil days' ^ ^ ' With sorrow to tlio verge ofjife tliev tnid^ Omw a w,th the nresentN'^of tho pant JsW,V, SECTION V. VERSES IN r;mcn aound corresponds to siomfica^ SrkT^m. .u '^'^^9*^^^' ''nd romrh verse. - I I ]? ^"^ ^^"""' "''^<^" i^ophyr gontlv blow<4' And the smooth strc.tm in snmr>tl,er. nn nbm flowo H|,,t when, loud sur;,^es lash \h^ sr),nu!i„.. ^'^^ " ihe hoarse', rough ve.-se', should like the torrent rot;f^ ,,7., . . , . •S'tV'/' ?Mo/;,on imUaicd. When A lax striv«!S fiome roek's vast wei^^Iit fo f hrntt,' TJie line too lahours', an.J the words mc^vesloVvV ' ^ot so when swilt Camilla scours th« plain\ Fhes oV,r tli' unbending eorn', and skilns aling the T 1 , . ^ "^^^^^^^ f>'^'<^'f in a wood. J. .ud sounds the axe\ redoubling strokes' on strokes^ • men iustling\ craekling\ crashing', thunder donn\ ' ^ound of a 'jow-stntii^. hee ! from the bnik(-', the wliirrinK Pheasant <,D,in.r.' And mounts exulth.., on triumphant wli^g^. '^ '"=' ' Dill. t5^„iu .1 ''*'•''"'' ""'' f-'""yMu. iJiip ^(yrlh thcrt! a Hrnnci of horror r.)-m.- niouniatn. amain', --.v^ . . ., ,— jpetuoustorthephaiB\ i^ mi. J^xtent aiid violence of tht waves. The waves behind impel the Ivaves before', j VVide-rolling\ t jamitig high', and tumbling to the shorc\ ^ . Pensive numbers. ^ In these deep solitudes^ and awful cells', , y^'^t^i'e hegtti along>,- n. ain', t?olhepKiip\ he shorc\ Select SerttenCi : is none ^es, 8fc^ Proves that i Or soon expc iSimr/Tw qfjlying insects. Thick m yon stream of light, a thousand wavi. Upward aiid downward, thwarting and convolv'd. The quiv'ring nations sport ; till, tempest-winff^d Fierce winter sweeps them from the face of div ±.v n so, luxurious men, unheedini^, pass An idle summer life, in fortune's shine, A season's gfitter ! Thus they flutter on. From toy to toy, from vanity to vice; Till, blown away by death, oblivion comes Uchmd, and strikes them from the book of life, . Beneficence its oidn reward. My fortune { for I'll mention ail, , And more than you dare tell) is small : Yet evVy friend partakes my store, And want goes smiling from my door. Will forty shilfings warm the breast Of worth or industry distressM ! This sum I cheerfully impart ; 'Tis fourscore pleasures to my heart • And you may make, by means like tiiese, 1; I ye talents ten, whene'er you please. Pis true, mv little purse grows light : But then I sleep so sweet at night 1 This grand specific will prevail, VVhen all the doctor's opiates fail. Virtue the best treasure. in ^ .,,,1, cvuri ur»ove ine smiJes and frowns of jbxalts great nature's favourites : a wealth 1 hat neVr encumbers ; nor to Liser hands Can be tranaferr'd. It is the only irood Man justly boasts of, or can call his own. Kiches are oft by guilt and baseness earn'd. iiut lor one end, one much-neglected use, Are riches worth our care : (for nature's wantt Are tew, and without opulence supplied ;) I his noble end is to produce the soul ; i o show the virtues in their fairest light: And make humanity the minister ^ 'If) ♦■ J 182 A' f TJCe English Reader, Contcmplution. Part ^lLl''l'^'V'"'^"'^'^^'^':'^P• '-l^^^e ^eary clouds blow meeting, mingle into solid gl oom. ISow, while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep. JLet me associate with the serious niurht And contemplation her sedate compeer • Let me shake offth' intrusive cares of day. Aii41ay the meddliiiE senses all aside. Where now, ye lying vanities of life ! V e ever teniptm- ever cheating train ! Where are you now ? and what is your amount ? J cxation, (fibappomtment, and remorse, bad, Sick ning tnought! And yet, deluded man, A sc^^ne ot crude disjointed visions past. And broken slumbers, rises still resolv'd' VV lUi new Hush d hopes, to run the giddy round. A Dfjty behev'd, is )oy begun ; A Diiiy adop'd, is joy advanc'd : ADeityhclov'd^isjoymaturU vu^ I ''-VV'^' ?' .P>'^-y *^*^''Slit inspires : nw .1 ' t'f '\'^''V'^'^ ftomthis world to the next, er death s dark gii4f, and all its horror hides ; 1 nuse, the sweet exhalation of our jov, 1 Iiatjoy exalts, and makes it sweeter still : ± ray r ardent opens heav'n, lets down a stream Ut glory, on the consecrated hour Ui man in audience with the Deily. CHAPTER II. NARRAXrVE PIECES. SECTION I. Th>G bears and the lees. A^J^^'V'^"^^ iH'ars', in wanton mood', h orth issuiijg from a neighbouring wood'. ^Caine where th' industrious bees had stor'd'. In artful cells', their luscious hoard' ; O'erjoy'd tliey aeiz'd', with eager haste'. Luxurious on the rich repast'. Alarm'd at this', the little crew', A bout their ears', vindictive flcw\ S The beasts', unable to sustain Th' unequal combaf , quit the plain' • Half-blind witli rage\ and mad with pain'. 1 iieir native shelter they regain^ ; Chary * Narrafwe Picceg: There sit', an(! now', discrecter j^rown^ 1 0() late their rashness they bemoan^ ; And this by dear ejtperience gain', i liat pleasure's ever bought with pain\ 9 So when Ihe gilded baits of vice', Are plac'd before onr longing eyes', yVith greedy haste we snatch our lilK And swallow down the latent Ul : But Avhen experience op(!s our eyes', Away the fancied pl«\'isure flit's\ It Hies', but oh' ! too late we find', ' It lea-ves a real sting t)eiiind\--MERRicK. SECTION IL The ni. — co wpkr. SECTION III. The tricUs of virtue. PL A.C 'D on the verge of youth", my mind Life's op'ning scene survey'd^: I view'd its ills of various kind", Afflicted and afraid\ 2 But chief my fear the dangers mov'd That virtue's path enclose^ : Mv heart the wise pursuit approv'd' j U l3ut O', what toils oppose"* I t For see', ah see' ! while ytit her vvay» "With doubtful step I tread', A hostile world its terrors raisc"^ Its snares delusive spread\ 4 O how shall I", with heart prepar'd", Those terrors learn to meet'' ? How", from the thousand snares to guard My unexperienc'd feet^ ? 5 As thus I mus.'d', oppressive sleep", Soft o'er rny temtjles drew Oi)livion's veir.^ — Tlie wat'ry deep", (An object strange^ and new',) . 8 Before me rose>: on the wide shore Observant as I stood'. The gathering storms around me roar"^ And heave the boiling flood'. 7 Ne^r and more near the billows rise^ j Ev'n now my steps th>'y lave' ; And dxiath', to my afTrightcd eyes", Approach'd in every wave\ g What hope", or whither to retreat'' I Each nerve at once unstrung^ ; Chill fear had fetler'd fast my fe«'t". And chain'd my speechless ton^i ue^ (4f) Fart 2. Chap. 2. Karrative Pkc^s. 9 I fi'lt, my hrnrt within nie]ves reluctant roli'd', And', murm'rini^', left mf feet\ 13 Deeps\ to assembliu{:^dd ordains'. "With tiice conversing', i forjjet all time^ ; All seasons'' and their change', all please alike\ *Swet!t is the breath of inorn", her rising sweet', With charm of earliest birds' ; pleasant the sun', When first on this delightful land he spreads his orient beams on herb', tr^ e\ fruit", and How'r', (Jlist ring with dc i^^; fragrant the t»'rtile earth', After 5»oft show'rs'' ; and sweet the coming on Of grateful evening mild' ; then silent night', With tliis her solemn bird , and this fair moon'. And tllese', the gems of heav'ii''j her starry train' : 5 But neither breath of morn', when she ascends Witl; charm of earliest birds' ; nor rising ^\\\\ On this delightful kmd^ ; nor Ijerb^ fruit', flowV, Cilist'ring with de\V' ; nor fragrance after showrs' ; I Nor )ii;rateful evening mild' ; nor silent night'. With t!»is her sol^rnn bird^ ; nor \v\\k by moon', Or glitt rinp star-li}^hf , — without thee is sweet'. IJutwhereloreall nightlong shin-^ these^? forwhor? Tllis glorious sight', when 'sleep hath shut all eyes' ?" 6 To wlu)m our gen'ral ancestor reply'd'' : ** Daughter of God and man'; accoinplisli'd Eve', These have their course to finish round the earth', By morrow ev'ning' ; and from land to land', Jri or(*<'r', thou;i;h to natious yet unborn', MliiistVing light jTepnr'd', thi'yset and rise' ; 1j« St tot '^ darknefis should by night regain ller old }/ossession', and extinguish life In iv'tnre and all things' ; which these soft fireg J\ot only enlighten', but', with kindly heat Of various in(liienc<^', foment, and warm', Temjier', or nourish' ; or in part shed down Tlieir stIRlar virtue on all kinds that grow On earth', made hereby apter to receive Perfijction from the sutVs p:or«» potent ray\ 7 These tlien', though unbel:*^ld in iWi^Vi of nighf. Shine not in vain' ; nor think', thotigh men wer<' none', That heav'n would want spectators', God want }>raiae' ; Millions of spiritual creat^ires walk the earth Unseen', both when we wake,' and when we sleep'. All these with ceaseless j)raise his works behold', Both day' utid night'. How often', from the sleep 1 jr t^g%\\/\\\ 'J I ■ii.ii'^zi.'^ V i ix-a: . (8/) ticav'n\" Chap, 2, Narrative Pieces. I5f €eiestilal voices to the midnight air', SoIh', or responsive each to othera' note', Singing their great Creator^ ? Oft in bands', While they keep watch,'or nightly roimtlin}^ walk With heav'nly touch of instrumental sounds', In full harmonic number join'd', their songs Divide the night', and lilt our thoughts to he. 8 Thus talking hand in hand alone tiiey pass'd On to their oHssful bovv'r\ — ^~ ^--7 There arriv'd', both stood'. Both turn'd' ; and under open sky', ador'd The God that made the sky', air\ earth\ and heavV, Which they beheld', the moon's resplendent globe', - And starry pole\ « Thou also raadW the nighf, , Mak?r Oranipotenf , and thou the day^j Which we', in our appointed work employ 'd', Have firwsh'd', happy in our mutual help', And mutual Ioye% the crown of all our bliss Ordain'd by thee , and this delicious place'. For us too large', where thy abundance want* Partakers', and uncropt falls to the ground\ But thou hastpromis'd from us two a race', To fill the earth', who shall with us extol Thy goodnrss infinite', both when we w»ke\ And when we seek', as now', tliy gift of steep V MiLTOIf. SECTION Vf. Religion and Death, LO' ! a form', divinely bright', Descends', and bursts upon my sighr ; A seraph of illustrious birlh^ ! (Religion was her name on earth^ ;) Supremely sweet her radiant face', And blooming with celestial graced Three shining cherubs form'd her train^ WhvM their hght wings', and reach'd the plain^ e Faith', with subfime and pier cing eye', And pinions fluttering for the sky^ ; Here Hope', Uiat snrMlii <- angel stiuids', And golden anchors grace her handil" ; There Charity', in robes of white', Fairest and favVite maid of light\ 2 The seraph spoke^— -" Tis Reason's part To govern and to guard the heart' ; To lull the wayward soul to rest', „♦ «1 I i.K ■> C»f> m 19d I I ( « i ¥ if ' lit The English Reader, 3 Reason may calm this doubtful strife', And steer thy bHik through various l!fe\- But when the storms of death are nighV And midnight darkness veils the sky'. Shall Reason then direct thy sail', Disperse the clouds', or sink the gale' ? Stfranger', this skill alone is mine\ Skill that transcends /iw scanty line\" " Revere thyself^— thou'rt near allied To angels on thy better side\ How various e'er their ranks' or kinds', Angels are but imbodlrd minds' :, When the partition- walls decay'. Vart2 Cu But minds', thouf^h sprung from heav'niy race' Must first be tutor'd for the place' : The joys above are understood', . And relish'd only by the good\ Who shall assume this guardian care' \ Who shall secure their birth-right therfc' ? Souls are imj charge' — to me 'tis giv'n To train them for their native heav'n\" f " Know thei^'—who l?wy the early knc^', And give the willing heart to me' ; Who wisely', when Temptation waits', Elude her frauds', and spurn her baits' ; Who dare to own my injur'd cause'. Though foojs deride my sacred laws' ; Or scorn to deviate to the wrong', ThouAii persecution lifts her thong'; Though ail the sons of hell conspire To raise tho stake' and light the lire' ; Know' that for such superior souls', Theiielies a bliss beyond the poles': Where snirits shine witii purer ray', And brighten to meridian day' ; . Where love', where boundh-^s friendship rides' ; (No friends that change', no love that cooU' ;) Where rising floods of knowledge roll', And pour', and pour' upon the soul' ! " " But Where's the passage to the skies' ? — The road thrt)ugh death's black valley lies'. Nay', do not shudfler at my tale' ; TilU* duik th(> sh.'uL'd" -Vtxi dufo »iio valnV Part 2 Cliap. 5- . pidactic piecei. This path the best of men have trod^ • And whod decline the road to God' ? Oh; ! 'tis a glorious boon to die' ! This favour can't be prlz'd too high\" ' 6 While Cbns she spoke', my looks expressed The raptures kindling in mybreusr : My soul a fix'd attention gave' ; When tlie stern monarch of the girave'. With haughty strides approach'd' :-~amaz'd 1 stood , and trembled as I gaz'd\ The seraph calm'd each anxious fear/ And kimlly wind the falling tear' ; Then hasten'd , with expanded wins'. To meet the pale', terrific king\ 7 But not^ what milder scenes arise' ! The tyrant drops his hostile guise' ; He seefns a youth diviqely fair' ; In graceful ringlets waves his hair' ; His wm^s their whitningplurhes display', His burnish d plumes', reflect the day' ; Liight flows his shining azui-e vesf, And All the angel stands confess'd'. A l^y^^u^.^t*' change witli »weet surpripe'; And , Oh' ! I panted for the skies' : Thank d heav'n', that e'er I drew my breath'. And triumph d in the thoughts of death'.— cotton. CHAPTER HI. DrOACTIC PIECES. SECTION I. The vaniti/ of wealth, ^ NO more thus brooding o'er yon heap', With av rice painful vigils keep' : Sti unemoy'd the present store', btill endieas sighs are breath'd for more\ ' iiri ' i?"*^**^« »'i'*^o^v', catch the prize', I \V hich not all India's treasure buys' ! To purchase heav'n has gold the powV 9 Can gold remove the mortal hour' ? In h^'', can love be bought with gold' ? Avajnends/np's pleasures to be sold' ? Wo'- That this availeth nought' ? Has any seen The mighty chain of beings', less'ning downr From infinite perfection'- to the brink Of dreary nothing', desolate abyss' ! • From which a3tonir3h'd thought', recoiling", turns ^ Till then alone let zealous praise ascend', ^ And hymns of holy wonder to that power , Whose wisdom shines as lovely m our minds'. As on our smiling eyes his servant sun\— Thomson. Section hi. On pride, OF all the causes', which conspire to blind Man's erring judgment*, and misguide the mind , t^That the weak head with strongest bias rules , Is pride^ ; the never-failing vice of foo»J> "Whatever nature hiis in worth deny a » She gives in large recruits of needful pride ! For", as in bodies', thus in souls', we finvi What wants in blood^ and spirits', swell'd with wind . Pride', where wit fails', steps in to our deience , And fills up all the mighty void of 8ense\ ^ I If once right reason drives that cloud away', Truth breaks Upon us tvith resistless day . Trust not yourself^ ; but', your defects to knoW, Make use of evW friend'— and ev'ry foe . A little iearning is a dangerous thing'' ; , Fart 5. 'w^r ms'? MSON. tie mind', [i wind\ ►w', Chap^. Didactic Pieces ' There shallow drauffhts intoxicate the brain' , And dnnitins largdy sobers us again\ 3 Fir'd at first sight with what the muse imparts', Jn 'eaHcss youth', wc tempt the heights of arts^ ; While', from the hounded level of our mind , bhort views we take', nor see the lengths behind^ ; But morfi advanc'd', behold', with stranger surprioe% JVew distant scenes of endless stience riseM So', pleas'd at first the tow'ring Alps we try', Mount o'er the vales', and »eem to tread thesky^; Th eternal snows appear already pasf , And the first clouds^ and mountains' seem the last" ; Buf, thos(3 attain 'd',we^trembie to survey The growing labours of the lengthened >vay^ ; Th increasing prospect tires oitr wand'rinc: e i9S % etes^ Hills' peep o'er hills', and Alps" on Alps' arise\— pol»E, SECTION IV. Ch-ucUy to brutes censured. I WOULD not enter on w^t/Iist of friends', (Though grac'd with polish d manners and fin^ sense;* Yet wanting sensibilitv',) the man Who needlessly sets foot upon a worm\ An inadvertent step may crush the snail', That crawls at evening m the public path' j But he that has humanity', forowam'd', ; ' Will tread aside', and let the reptile live\ 2 The creeping vermin', loathsome to the sighf, And charg'd perhaps with venom', ttmt intrudes A visitor unwelcome int6 scenes Sacred to neatness' and repose', th' alcove% The chamber', or refectory', may die\ A necessary act incurs no blame\ Not so'^ when held within their proper bounds'. And guiltless of oiTence they range the air', Or take their pastime in the spacious field'. There they ar«^ privileg'd'. And he that hunts^ Vr harms them there', is guilty of a wrong' ; ^ Disturbs th economy of nature's realm'. Who', when she form'd', designed them an abode', 8 The sum is this' : if man's convenience', health', Or safety' interfere', his rights^and claims' Are paramount', and must extinguish theirs'. ^Ise tliey are Jill'— the meanest things that are', ■HMttSB i ■ X t ) I \ 194 The EngUsJi Reader. Pari 2. As God was freq to form Ihem at the first', Who', in his sovereij;!! wisdom', made them all\ 4 Ye', therefore', who love mercy', teach your sons To love it too\ The spring time of our ycai'3 , Is soon dishonour'd and denPd', in jr.ost', By buddinc ills', that ask a prudent hand To thjeck them\ But', alas' ! none sooner shoots', If tmiestrain'd', into hiiur1an£ groVirth', Than cruelty', most dfev'lish ol them ail\ 5 JVIercjr to' him that shows4t', is the rule And righteous limit^ition of its act'. By which heav'n moves in pard'ning guilty man^ ; And Ke that shows none', being ripe in years\ And conscious of the outrage he commits'. Shall seek if, and uot find it in his turn\— CO'wrER. SECTION V. A paraphrase on the latter pari of the Qth chapter of^, Matthew* WHEN my" breast laboulrs with oppVossive care', And o'er my cheek descends the falling teai''; While all my warring passions are at strife', Oh' ! let me listen to the v/6rds of iife^ ! . Raptures deep-felt his doctrine did impait', : . And thus he rais'd from earth the drooping hcart\ % " Think not', when all your scanty stones afford', Is spread at once upon the spariof; board'' ; Think not', when worn the homely robe appears', While on tiHe roof the howling tempest hears' ; What farther shall this feebtelife sustain'. And wiiat uhall clothe these shiv'riiig limns agahi\ 9 Say', does not life its nourishment exceed' ? And the fair body', its investing weed' ? Behold' ! and look away your low despair^ — See the light tenants of the barren air^ : ^ j To them', not* stores^ nor'granaries', belong'' ; Noughf , but the woodland', and the pleasing song^ ; Yet', your kind heav'niy Father benas his eye On the least wing that 'flits along the sky\ 4 To him they sing when spring renews tiie plain^ ; To him they cry', in winter^a pinching r^ign^ ; Nor is their music', nor their plaint in vain^ : He hears the gay\ and the distressful call' ; ^ And with unsparing bounty', fills them all\" f " Observe the rising lily's snowy grace^ ; . , ^&Wa^ flixi irof«i/iiVici a«i>n*A^/^7>/>i*»>>.>>.\ Hf) Gkap. 3. Didactic Pieces. 195 Th«y n«!;thrr toil', nor spin\ but careless grow' ; Yet see how warm tht;y blush'^ ! how briglit thev glow^ I Whot roi^iil vestments ean with them comnare^f Whatkinj^ so shining'! or what queen so tairM" e "IfeeaseleGs', thus', the fowls of hcav'n h<5 feeds'; If o'er tire fields such lucid robes he spreads' ; Will he not care for you', ye faithless', say^? Is he unwise' ? op', are ye lyss than theif ^" — tnoMSOlf. SECTION VI. .The death of a good man a strong i.. jeniive to virtue. - * rjpIHE chamber where thejfboc/ man meets his fate'^ ^ -I- Is pwviJc'^M beyond the common walk or virtuous life', quite in the verge of heav*n\ J^'iy', ye profiine' ! ifnof, draw near with awey" Jieceive the blessing\ and adore the cihance', That threw in this Bethesda yotir disease'' : If unrestor'd by this', despair your cure\ 2 FoK, here', resistless demotlstratioh dwells^ j A death-bed's a detector of the hi;art\ Here tir'd dissimulation drops her mask', Thro' life's grimace', that rmstress of the scene^! WfiatevfT farce the h ' ^lay^', Virtue nioi'e JKis majesty All"! greateV btill', tU.e more luc ,^ t frowns\ — Yot jr<9. Section Vir. Bcf erf ions on a future date^fror.i arcvkto qftvinfer. ■'*T^li^ done^ ! dread winter spreads his latest glooms', JL And reigns tremendous o'er the conquer'd year\ Ilo'.v'th'ud tiie ve^etuble kingdom lios^ ! How dumb the twrieful' * Hornir wide extends His desolate domnin\ Behold', fond man'! See here thy pictur'd life^ : pa«s some few years\ Thy 'MowVing spring', thy summer's ardent strength^ Thy sober autumn fading into age', And p?de concluding Av inter «*orae8 at last', ^nd shut^ the 3cene\ ^ Jf IJI I IM If f ■ ! ! I 196 Tlie Engligk Reader, - Part t, ^ Ah'! whith'T now are/led Those (Jroams of greatness^ ? the • msoHd ho)»es Of happiness^ ? those longings after farae^ ? Those restless cares^ ? thbs« busy hustling days^ ? Those gay-spenf, festive nights^ ? thosti veering thoughts', Xiost between good and ill', that shared thy life^ ? 5 All now are vanish'4^ ! Virtae sole survives', Immortal'', never-faiJing friend of man'. His guide to happiness on high\ And see' ! 'Tis come', the glorious mom'' ! the second birth Of heaV'n" and earth'' ! awak'ning nature', hears The new-creating word', and starts to life', la ev'ry heighteii'd farm', from psiin^ and death' For ever free\ The great eternal scheme', s Involving all', and in a perfect whole Uniting as the prospect wider spreads', To reasoii^s eye refined clears up apace^, 4 Ye vainly wise' ! Ye blind presumptuous' I now' Confounded in the dust', adore that Power\ , And Wisdom', oft arraign'd^ : see now the cause W'hv unassuming wortli in secret liv'd', Ana died neglected* : why the good man's share In life was gall', and bitterness of ^oul^ : Why the lone widow^ and her orphans', pin'd In starvinjg solitude'' ; while IUXU17', In palaces lay straining her low thought', < To form Unreal wantb^: why heav'h-oorn truth"", And moderation fail'', wore true red marks OfsuperStition's scourge'': why JicensM pain', : That cruel spoiler', that embosom'd foe', Imbitter'd all our bliss\ 6 Ye good distressM' ! Ye noble few' ! who here unbending stand Beneath life's pressure', yet bear up awhile', And what your bounded view which only saw A little part", deem'd evil', is no more^ : The storms of wint'ry time will quieklv pass^ And one unbounded spring encircle ajr. — TiiUMSOir. SECTION vm. •Adam's advice to Eye, to avoid temptation. (( u"^ WOP/iAN, best are all things as the will Of God ordain'd them ; his creating hsud Nothin;]; imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created, much less man, Or aught thai; might his happy state secure, H' Vii^K Chap. 3. Dulacilc Pieces, ^"^f St^cure from outward force. Witliin hims' » The fjaiigiT lie;-i, y«v lie sururis'd^ and imforL.,, Contingencc niight nlari'n him' and disturb The smooth and equal course of his alfairs, t This truth, philosophy, though eagle-cy'd . In nature's teiMicncies, oft o'erloolcs ; '*" !*e«ii*en» Part 2. 5; one. deed, rtal. te n dread; air, i found. 1. s — YOLXr. , reproved. 1 Chtp. 3. Didarllc Pieces, 199 And havln;:; found his instrument, forj];ets Or disn^gards, or, more presumptuous still, Denies the pow'r that wields it. God proelaims His hot disple;ir.ure af2;ainjit foolish mm That live an atluist life ; involves the heav'n lo tempests ; quits his j^raap upon the winds, -And ♦^ivestheni all their fury ; bids a plague Kindle a liory boil upon the fjkin, And putrefy the breath of blooming health ; ^ lie culls for famine, and the mejig;re fiend JJlows mildew from between his shrivej'd lips, And taints tlu' i^oiden ear ; lie springs his 'nines, - And ilesolates a nation at a blast : l^'orth steps the .spruce philosopher, and tells 0( liomogeneal and discordant sprinjrs A iid principles ; of causes, hoAV they' work By necessary laws theip sure efVects, Qi action and re-aeliou. 4 He has found 't he source of the disease that nature feels ; 4nd bids the world take heart and banish fear. Thou fool ! will thy discov'rv of tb<^ cause ijuspend t!r f,HV'cl,orheal itV Has not (lod :?till wrought by means since first he made the world? Jnd did he not of old employ his means ' ) o drown it ? W hat is his creation less j'han a rapacious ref^ervoir of means, F^rmM for his use, and ready at his v, ill ? (-0, drt.ss tlnne eyes with eye-salve ; ask of him, (^r .isk of wJ]omsoever he has-taught; f.iid leanj, though late, the genuinr cause of all. cowprn. SECTlOxN XL li i'gnant .icnlimcnts on nallonal prejudices and haired ; and on slavery. On, for a lodp;e in some vast wilderness, Some boundless contiguity of shade, "Where rumour of oppression and deceit, Of unsuecesHlnl or successful war. Might never reacli me more ! My ear is pain'd, My soul is sick with ev'ry day's report - rt tri'.rzsj^ n:rtj 5;;ss8a|j». "•>(.;■ WiiiCii CUriJi in iiii ii. Th'^re is no fl.-sh in man's obdurate heart ; It does not feel for man. The natVal bond Of brotherhood is sever'd, as the flax That falls asunder at the touch of fire. CI9IJ 4 mvr' . Part 2, i i^ f i I ► |P0 The English Render. 2 fie finds liis fellow guilty of a skin m'^* ♦'!»*«"»''<* like his own ; and havinr pow'r r enforce the wnmff.for such a worttiy cause Dooms and devotes him as his lawful prey. J-iaiids intersected hy a narrow frith Abhor each other. Mountains interposd, Make enemies of natiojjs, who had ehe, Like kindred drops, been minj^led into one. 8 riius man devotes his brother, and destroys j And worse than all, aiid most to he deplorVi, As human nature's broadest, foulest hh)t. Chains him, and tasks him, and exacts liis sweat With stripes, that mercy, with a bleeding heart, Weeps when she sees infiicted on a beast. 4 Then what is man ! And what man seeinj; this And havinii; human feelings, does not blush And han;:; his head, to think himself a m-in ? I would not have a slave to till my {iijround, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep. And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have everearn'd. 9 No : dear as freedom is, and in my heart's Just estimation prizM above a|l price ; I had much rather be mysc^lf the slave, And wear the bonds, than fasten them on him. We have no slaves at home— then why abroad ? And they themselves once ferried o'er the wave That parts us, are emancipate and loos'd. • Slaves cannot breathe in England : if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free ; They touch our country, and their sliaekh«s fall. That s noble, and bespeaks a nation proud And ieal.)U3 of the blessing. Spread it then, And let it circiilate thniugh ev'ry vein Ot'all your empire ; that where Britain's power Is felt, mankind may feel her mercy too.— cowrER. r S. IS I 4-, CHAPTER IV. DESCKiFTIVE PIECES. SECTION I. Thf momtnf( in summer. ~l^i!CdiZi , taiOliifl ui fii-'Wb Till n At first faint gl ^, ar o'er ether spreads the wid'ning glow'' learning in the dappled east' , eadstf And from before Uie Justre of her face » » (SO/) Part 2. (^hap, 4. Descriptive Piecctr aOli White hrpjik the cUiuclrj away\ With quickenM step', Brown uigfit retires^ : young day pours in apace', And opens tti) Ui^ lawny prospect wide\ 2 Thi) dripping rock\ tlie mountain's misty top', SWi^ll on tile 9i{;hf , and b^glitt-n witli the dau n\ IJhm', thro' thednsit', the smolcing currents ahine^; And frointlie bladed field', the fearful hare iiimps.', awkward^ : while alpng the forest-glade The Vild deer trip', and often turning gaze At early passengeck to taste the verdure of the morn\ Falsify Jfci.turious', will not mfn\ aw;»ke' , And', springing fronj the bed of sloth , enjoy The cool', the Tragranf, and the silent hour% To meditation due and sacred sons' ? 4 For is tli«re aught in sleep can charm the wise' ? To lie in dead oblivion', losing half The fleeting moments of too short a life' ; Tot;d extinction ofth' enlighten'd aoul' ! Or else to feverish vanity alive', V/ilder'd, and tossing thro' distempered dreams' r "Who would', in such a gloomy state', remain ' Iioijgt^r than rwitiu'e craves' ; when ev'ry muse^ And every blooming pleasure', waits withouf , To bless the wildly devious', morninc waik^? — , morning SECTION II. HuTttl soune(sy ap tvell as rural sights^ deUgJitfuL NOR rural sights alone', but rural sounds Ju\hilnrate the spirit', and restore The tone of languid nature\ Mighty winds', 'rh;«t Rweep the skirt of some far-spreading wood', or ancient gr«»wth', make niUHic/, not unlike Tlie dash of ocean on his winding shore'. And hill'the spirit while they fill the mind*,* ITnntimberM branches waving in the blasf, Ar:d all thttir leaves fat*t llutt'ring all at oncc\ ^ -mr __ t „„, ^_ , „ *-*„ ii i_ a- niit ir.^s ».«itii|>t»rtUM- vv 'ii» npuii mc iM«« Of unheeded pray'r'^ J That scorn of life', would be out wild despair' : Softens the high', and rears the abject mind'^ ; Knows with just reins\ and gentle hand', to guide Between vile shame', and arbitrary pride\ jNot soan provok'd', she easily forgives'' ; And much she sulTers', as she mucTi believes^. Soft pence she brings wherever she arrives" ; She builds our quiet', as she forms our lives" ; Lays the rough patho of peevish nature even ; And opens in each heart a little heav'n\ Each other ,^ift.', whicli God on man bestows', lis proper bouiulB', and due restriction knows" | Vart% itainssmfleV ^Jirst episSff f r'r^ J St'\ iiide C^flp. 4. Descriptive Pieces. 205- To one fix'd purpose dedicates its powV, And finishing its acf, exists no raore\ Thus', in obedience to what Heav'n decrees', Knowledge shall fail', and prophecy shall ccase^ -, But lasting charity's more ample sway'. Nor bound by time', nor subject to decay', In happv triumph shall for ever live' ; And endless good diffuse', and endless prjuse receive\ 4 As through the artist's intervening gbss', - Our eye oljserves the distant planets pastf'; A little We discover' , but allow', That nrrore remains unsefen', than art can show^ ; So whilst our mind its knowledge would improve^ ' (Fts feeble eye intent on things above',) High as wc may', we lift our reason up', ' By fairti directed', and confirm'd by hope' ; Yet arc we able only to ^jrvey', Ilawnings of beams', and promises ofSay^ ; Heav'n's ftJiler effluence mocks our dazzled sight' : Too great its swiftness', and top strong its lights 5 But soon the mediate clouds shall be diapell'd' ; The Sun shall soon be face to face beheld', In all his robes', with all his glory on', Seated sublime on his meridian throne\ Tiien constant faith\ and holy hope', shall die' ; One lo3t in certainty', and one in joy^ : Whilst thou', more haj^lpy pow'r'I fair charity^, Trnunphant sister', greatest of the three'. Thy office^ and thy nature still'the same'. Lasting thy lamp\ and Unconsum'd thy flameV Shalt still survive' — Shalt stimd before the host of heav'n confest', I or ever blessing', and forever blest.'—PRioR. SECTION VIL * Picture of a good man, S^ME anj-el guide mv pencil', wliile I draw', What nothing else tfian angel can exceed', A man on earth', devoted to the akios^ ; Like ships at sea', w hile in', above the world'. With asncct mi!d\ and elevated eye'. Behold him seated on a mount serene', i\r|oyc liie iogs of sense', and passion's stortn^ : All the black cares', and tumults of this life', Like harmless thunders', breaking at his feef, I;.xcUc hifj ]Vtiy% not impair his peacft\ I > 206 T7te Ertg UstJi Reader. Part ?. ft Earth*s J5*»nuinR sona-^ tlie scep*^]red\ and tlie slave', A mingled molV 1 a wand'rirtg herd' \ he sues', Bewilder'diii the vale' ; in all unlike^ ! Hi3 full, reverse in all' I What higher praise" ? What strons;er demonstration ol the rij^r ? Tluur virtues varnish nature' ; his exali\ Mankind's esteem they court' ; arid he his own\ 3 7''h€irs the wild chase of/«/*« felicitieai' ?. HiV, the composed possession ofthe/Tnte". Alike throughout is his coiijiistent piece', . All of one c6lour', and an even thread' ; While party-colour'd shades ol hanpiyess', . , With hideous* gaps betweeji', patch up for them A madman's 'robe'; each piiif of fortune blows The tatters by', and shows their ii;ikednftss\ 4 He sees with other eyes than theirs" : where they fiehold a sun', he spies a JOeity' ; What make? them only smile', makes him adore\ Where they see mountains', he but atoms sees' ; An empire m his balance', weighs a fjrain'. They things terrestrial worship as divine' : His liop«s immortal blow them b)^, as dust', That dims his sight and shortens-his survey', Which longs', in infinite', to lose all bound\ 5 Titles^ and honours', (if they prove his fate',) He lays aside to find his dignity' ; No dignity they find in aught besides'. They triumph in externals', (which conc6a| Man's real glory',) proud of an e^-lip^e' r Himselftoo much he prizes to he proud';. - And nothing thinks so grejit in man', as man\ Too dear he holds his intV^-st', to neglect Another's welliire', or his ri^ht invade' ; Their int'rest', like a lion', lives on prey'. 6 Th<7 kindle at the shadow of a wrong' ; Wrong he sustains with temper', looks on heav'n',. Nor stoops to think his iniurer his foe' : Nought', but what wounds his virtue', wounds hisp A «r»»jf»n'fi hpuft f hfiif chaFactpf defends' ' A coverM heart denies him half his praise\ 7 With nakedness his innocence agrees' I While thtlr broad foliase testifies their fall'* ieace\ Part ?. CJiap. 4. Descriptive Pieces, ' There no joys end', where his full feast begins^ s His joys cre;ite\ theirs murder', future bliss\ To triujiipii in existence', his alone' ; And his alone triumphantly to think His true existence is not yet begun\ His glorious course was', yesterday^, complete^ : Death', Uien\ was welcome' ; yet life stUli^ sweet\— '■■ *»j ^ot YOUNi^ SECTION vin. o The pleasures of retirement KNEW he but his happiness^ of men V^ The hapniest he'! who', farfrbir. public rage'. D6ej3 m the vale', with a choice few retlf'd' * Drinks the pure pleasures of the ruiral life^.* S What tho' Uie dome be wanting', whose proud eate'. Each mornmg', vomits out the sneaking crowd Of Ititterers false', and in their turn abus'd^ ' *, Vile intercourse' ! What though the glittViiig i-oW Ofev'-y hue reflected ligbt can give', ' Or floated loose'jpr stiff with mazy guW^ The pride' and §aze of fools', oppress him nor ? What ttio' , from 4itmost land' and sea' purvey'd' For him each Kircr tributary life Bleeds nof, an^ his insatiate table heaps With luxury and ^eath'? What tho: hkbowl .Flames not with costly ,fuieauty^ ; sound unbroken youth', . Patient of labour', with a little pleased" ; Health ever hloomtng^ ; unambitious toii^ ; Culm contemplation , and poetic ease\ — Thomson. SECTION IX. ^The pleasure and benefit of an improved and w, .,>'dircded imaginajlion. OH' ! blest of Heaven', who not the languid songs Of luxury', the siren' ! not the bribes Of sordid wealth', nor all the gaudv spoils Of pageant Honour', can seduce to leave Those ever blooming sweets', which', from the store Of nature', fair imagination culls'. To charm th' enliven'd soul^ I What tho' not ail Of mortal offspring can attain the hoig^t Of envied life^ ; tho' onlj few possess • Patrician treasures\ or unperial state' ; Yet nature's care', to all her children just', ^ With richer tre?wures\ and an ampler state', Endows at larg6 whatever happy man ? Will deign to use them\ His the city's pomp', The rural honours his\ Whate'er adorns The princely dome\ the column\ and the arch'. The breathing marble** and the sculptured gold', Beyond tiie proud possessor's narrow claan". His tuneful breast enjoys\ For him', the spring Distils her dews', and from tHte silken gem Its lucid leaves unfoMs\' for him', th^e hand Of autumn tinges every fertile branch With blooming gold', and blushes like the morn\ Each passing hour sheds tribute from her wings' J And still new lieauties meet his lonely walk', And loves unfelt attract him\ Not a breeze Flies o'er the meadow^ ; not a cloud imbibes The setting sun's effulgence^ ; not a strain From all the tenants of the warbling shade Ascends' ; but whence his bosom can partake ' (2a f ) p d Fart 2. » SON. P. .t>'dirccied 3ong9 C;iap. 5, Pathetic Fleets. rrcsh pleasure^ tinn.prov'd\ Nor thence pnrbkfci I- resh ph^asiire only' ; for th' attentive mind% I>y tins harmonious action on Her powers', pecoiTies heiHtlf harmonious^ : wont so oft In outward things to meditate the charm Ut sacred order\ soon she seeks at home". i»J*..L- .•**^'"'^''**^^"'^t»r^Wti«xert ' Within herseir this elegance oflove\ Tnis fair Hispn'd deiij^nt^ : her temper'd pow'r« Kehne at lenj^th', and every passion wears A i-hji8ter\ mildeK, more attractive micn\ 4 L.ut if to ampler prospects', if to ffaze On nature's form', wjiere', nogiigent of all 2Qt store U n\ 5^ J lArfi ^ .^^ ^'.'""^ *'>'*^' 5 then mightier far J^lll he the change', and nohler\ Would the foim» Ot servile custom cramp her gen'rous powers' ? ^Vould sordid policies', the barh'rous gVowth Of Ignorance and rapine', bow her down in fjiiriA mii'ciiUc^ 4^:..,i,.i • « ■ . 1 he elements' and seasons^ : ail declare JJor what th' eternal maker has ordain'd i he powWnian^: we feel within oui-selvei His energy divme^ ; he tells the hearf , wi "11?"r» S^'?'''^*' "« ^ l^^hold and love / i^!'v} ?*" H'^u '^.''^^ ^"^ '«^'^s', the general orb Ot hte and bemg^ ; to be great like Him'. Beneficent' arid active\ ^hus the men vviiom nature's works instrucf, with God himself Ho d converse- grow familiar', day by day^ U Jth his conceptions^ ; act upon his phin' ; And form to his', the relish of their souhWKErfsiDl. CHAPTER V. PATHETIC PIECES. SECTION I. r the close ofthp day', when the hamlet is still'/ Whan^ T?u"lM^^ ^"^^^^ of forgetfiilness prove'; When nought but the torrent is he?rd on the hill'. And nought hit the nightingale^s song in the groVe' r I 210 TIie.EngUsIiJleadcr, Part 2. *Twas thushy the cave of the mountain afaK, While his harp rung; sypiphcnious', a hermit began'' ; No more Avith himseti*" or with nature at war', He thought as a sage', tho' he felt as a man\ t " Ah' ! why', atl abandon'd to darkne^ss' and wo'* ; Why^, lone Pfiilomela', that languishing fall^ ? : For spring shall return', and a lover bc^stow', And sorrow no longer thy bosom inthral\ But', if pity inspire thee', renew the sad lay'' ; Mourn', sweetest complainer', man calls tliee to mourn^ ; O sooth him whose pleasures like thine pass away^ : Full quickly they pass' — but they never return\ ' S "Now gliding remote', on the verge of thi) sky'. The Jioon half extinguiqh'd', her crescent clisplays^ : But lately I mark'd', whert majestic on high She shone', and the planets were lost jr\her blaze\ Roll on', thoii fair orb', and with gladness pursue The^path that conducts thee to splendour again'' : But man's faded glory what change shall renew^ ! Au fool' ! to exult in a glory so vain^ ! 4 " 'Tis night', and the landscape is lovely no more'' : I mourn' ; but', ye woodlands', I ixiourh not for you'' ; For morn is apj)roaching', your charms to restore',', Perfunid with fresh fragrance'^ and glitt'ring with dew\ Nor yet for the ravage of winter I mourn'' ; Kind nature the embryo blossom will save^ : But when shall spring visit the ntiouldering urn'' ! O when shall day dawn on the night of the grave''! 5 "'Tuts thus by the glare of false science betray 'd', Tiiat leads', to bewilder', and dazzles^ to blind' ; ' My thoughts wont to roam', from shade oriward to shade', Destruction before O pity', great Father re' me', and sorrow be|^nd\ ir of light', then I cried , Tiiy creature who fahi would not wander frojn theeM Lo', »;iiiihled'm dust', I relinquish my pride': I rom doubt' and from darkness' thou only canst free\ t "And darkness' and doubt', are now flying away' ; No longer I roam in njecture forlorn' : So breaks on the troveh , faint and astray", The bright^ and the balmy' effulgence of morn\ See truth', love', and mercy', in triumph descending'. And nature all glowitig in Eden's first bloom'I On the cold ch<^ek of death' smiles' and roses' are blending', And beauty immortal', awakes from the tomb'." BEATTIl. (30 f) Fart 2. hegan^ ; ^ to mourn^ ay' : rn". plays' : )Ia2e\ lin': M or you'' ; re', with de\v\ •ave'' ! d'; d to shade', n theeM mst free\ tyM iding', • e blending', 3EATT»«. P Cltap. 5. Pathetic Pieces, 2n SECTION II. The beggar^s petilipn, ITY the sorrows ofa jpoor old man", Whose tremhlin^ limbs have borne him to your door'' Whose days are dvvihdled to the shortvst apan^; Oh ! give relief, and fieavcn will bless your store'. 2 These tutter'd clothes my poverty bespeak' ; These hoary lockr/, proclaim my lengthen'd years' ; And many a furrow in my grief-worn cheqk', Has been the channel to a flood of tears'. 3 Yon house', crf.cted on the rising gi oimd'. With tempting aspect tlrew n>e from my road'; For plenty there a repidence lias found', • And grandeur a mfjgnifjceut abode'. : 4 Hard Is the Tate of the i-iilrm and poor'! ■* Here', as I crav'd a ii!'>i*8« I of their bread', A pjunper'd menial drove me from tiitidoor', To seek a shelter in an humbler shed'. 5 Oh' ! take me to your hospitable dome' ; Ki'V.n blows the wind', and p\^r-iu>'-5 is the cold^ ! Short is my passage to tlie fris ndly tomb' ; Fori am poor', and miserably old'. C Should I reveal the sources of my grief, i^ If soft humanity e'er toudi 'd your breast'. Your hands would not withhold the kind relief ; And tears of pity', would not be r-eprest'. 7 Ileav'n sends misfortunes^ ; why thould we repine' ? 'Tis Heav'n has brought me to the state you see'; And your condition may he so(w» like ir;ine', The cliild of sorrow' and of misery'. r> A little farm was my paternal lot'; . ' Then', like the lark', 1 sprightly hail'd flie morn' ; But ah' ! Ojipressiou forc'dme from my cot', > My cattle died', and blighted was my corn'. 9 Mv diujghter', once the comfort of my age', "Lur'd by a villain from her njitive home', Is cast abaiidon'd on the world s wide stage'^ And doom'd in scanty poverty to roam\ 10 My tender wife', sweet soother of my care' : Struck with sad anguish at the stern decree'. Fell', ling'ring fell', a victim to despaii*' ; i And left the world to wretchedness' and me'' 'U, i ^^* Tlie English Reader. ^ part 2. U Pitvthe sorrows of a poor old man', Whose trembling limbs have borne him to yourdoor^; WhosH dayg are dwindl-d to Ihi- sliorteat nfiaii^ : Oh! give rehef, and Heav'n will bless your atore^ , SECTION III. Unhappy dose of life. fI9,l^ «!i'^<^'^>nS,must thy summons be', O Death' \ \xri " "*''**' '■'* *^^ ^'^^'^' '" *^^^ I'Vosscstiions' ! Who;, count rn-^ on Ion?; years of pleasure here'. Is mute unfuniisli'v! for the wS^rld to comc^ ! in that dread moment', how the frantic soul Kaves round the walls of her clay lenenienr • Runs to each avenue', and shrieks far help^ •' But shrK-Ks in vain^ ! How wkihfiilly she looks • f n all she*s hiavinj;;', now no longer hers^ ! 2 Alittle longer^; yet a littio longer^; O might shi;stay to wasfi nway her etains' ; » And fit her for her passage^ ! iVlournlul sight' ! Her very eyes weep blood' ; and v\ "ry groan hh'i heaver, is big with horror', hut the foe', Like a staunch murdVer', K,tendy to his purpose'. Pursued her close', thro' ev'ry Klna ofliie''; jVor misses one, the track' ; but presses on', Tiir, forc'd at last to the tremendous viirge'. At once she sinks to everlasting ruin\ — r? ulair. SECTION lY. y I^legi/ to pilif. H'\iy.' '< ^^yP^^v'r'! \vhos(; bosnni heaves the ^i-h^ Wnm fancy panits the scene of deei) disf ivs»' * \\ hose tears', spontaneous', crystallize the ey*.', ' When rigid fate/, denies the pow'r to blebs'. t Not all the sweets ArabiaJ} gale.f convoy Fi\»m f -jw ry meads'; can with tlint sigh romnare^ : ' Not dew-drops glitt ring in the n)>»riii».j^- n.y', ' Seem near so beauteous as that falling teiU'\ 3 Devoid of fear', the fawns around tliee play^ ; , Emblem of peace', t!ie dove before thee ilies^ ; No blood-staind traces', m.okthy blanieb-ss wa\'' • Beneath thy feet', no hapless insect dies'. ' ^ r* / I I.. l_y ,„ . ^y "yinpri » and i.tiige Um mead with me'' To spring the partridge from the guileful foe^ ; From secret snares the struggling bird to free' • And stop the hand upiais d to give f he !)low\* (32/) Part 2, )ur door^ j ore\ uith' I c n-h*, s»^ J ire^ nt" Chap. 5. Pathetic Plefes, 2i3 5 And when the air with heat meridian glows', And nature droops beneath the conqu'ring glcnm', Let us', slow wand'iing where the current flows', Save sinking flies that float along the stream\ 6 Or turn to nobler', greater tasks thy care'. To me thy sympathetic gjfts ifnj)art^: Teach Lce in friendship's griefs to beam share'. And justly boagt the gen'rous feeling hc«irt\ 7 Teach me to sooth the helpless orphan's grier ; With timely aid', the widow's woes assuage^ ; To mis'ry's moving cries to yield relier : And be the sure resource of drooping age\ 8 So when the genial spring of life shall fade', And sinking nature own the dread decay', Some soul congenial then may lend its aid', And gild the tlose of life's evejitful day\ » SECTION V. Verses supposed to be wntfen hy Mexandcr Selkirk, during his solitary abode in the Island of Juan Fernandez, I AM monarch of all Isurvey\ My right there is none to dispute'* ; From the centre^ all round to the sea', I am lord of the fowl' and the brute\ " Oh solitude' ! whei*e are the charms'. That sages have seen in thy facc^ ? Better dwell in the midst of alarms^ Tluvn reign in this horrible place'. 2 lam out of^iumanity's reach^ ; I must flnish my journf^y alone^ ; Never \\et\r the sweet music of speech^ ; I start at the sound of my own\ The beasts that roam over the plain'. My form with indilference s(u;^ : Tln»y are so unacquainted with man'. Their tamcness is shocking to me\ 3 Society^ friendship', and love', J)ivincly Ixjstow'd upon man', Oh had I the wings of a dove', ' H(nv soon would 1 taste you acaiif ! Mv sorrows I then mij^ht as ige In the ways of relieion' ai l tn truth \ « JVJight learn from ih'e wisdom of age', otyo ot age And be cheer'd by the sallies ofyonth' ? 1 4 The. English Reader. 4 Reli^^lon' ! what treasure untold', Resitlus in tliitt hoaveuly uord^ ! More precious than silver^ or jfold', Or ail that this earth can aftbrd\ But the sound of the church-goinj? \w\V, These valIi(!s'androci.«rvidence my life sustained', Part 2. Ck I 1 ad all iiiy wants rcdrost ^^/) 8 9 10 11 12 XS Part 2. Ckfip, 5. Pathetic Pieces, * When in the silent womh I lay', And hun, ipon the breast\ 4 To nil my weak complnints" and cries', Thy mercv lent an eaK, Ere ^et my feeble thoupjhts had learn'd', To fovm themselves in pray'r\ 6 Unnninber'd comforts to my soul', Thy jtender care bestowM', Before my infnnt heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts flow'd\ 6 When',in theslipp'ij paths of youth', ^ With heedless steps', I r«n , Thfne arm', unseen', convey'd me safe', And led me up to man\ 7 Through hidden dano;ep9\ toils\ and deaths'. It gently clearM my way" ; And t.lirous;h the pleasing snares of vice', More (o b^fear'd than they\ , 8 When worn with sickness', oft hast thou', With health renew'd my fact' ; And', wlien in sins^ and sorrows sunk', Ileviv'd my soul with graee\ 9 Thy bounteous hand', with worldly bliss', H<«8 made my cup run o'er'' : And', in a kind' and fauhful friend'. Has douf'ed all my store\ 10 Ten thousand', thousand precious gifts', My daily tiianks employ' ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart'. That tastes those gifts with joy\ 1 1 Through evVy period of my life', TUy goodness Ml pursue' ; And', alter death', in distant worlds'. The glorious theme renew'. 12 When nature fails', and day' and night'. Divide thy works no more', My ever-'grateful heart', O Lord' ! Thy mercy shall adore'. «a rfi u'_ii ..A _^«i^ * A- ii_ ^ s?> A ioyful scHiglMI r aise^ For (Yl eternity's too short To utter all thy prais*'.— iDDiaoK. 210^ ■ 2 The P.ngUsh Reader. Part 2. SECTION VII. A man perisliing in the snoiv ; from u^ence reflections aie raised on the miseries oj life. AS thus the snows arise ; and foul and fi«rce, All winter drives alone thedarken'd air ; In his own loose-revolving field, the swam ^ Pisaster'd stands ; sees other hills ascend, Of unknown joyless broAV ; and other scenes, Of horrid prospect, shag the trackless plain ; Nor finds the river, nor the forest, hid Beneath the formless wild ; but wanders on, iJ'rom hill to dide, still more and more astray ; Imnatient flouucinj? through the drifted heaps. ^SnX\t\i the tlicmffhts of home ;.tlie thoughts of home Rush on his nerves, and call their vig^>ur fortli In many a vain attempt, j^^,^^ ^.„^, j ., ,,„, , What black despair, what horror fills his heart I When, for the dusky spot, which fancy ieigu d His tuftod coltae;e rising through the snow,^ He meets the roughness ot the middle waste, Far from the tractc, and blest abode of man j While round him night resistless closes fast, And ev'ry tempest howling o'er his Ik'iuI, Rendei-s the savnge wilderness more wild. 8 Then throng the busy shapes into his imiulf Of cover'd i»ils, unfathomal)ly deep, A dire desct nl, beyond the pow'r oi frost ! Of faithless bogs ; of precipices huge, ,„,. „^,^„ Smooth'd up with snow ; and what is land, unknown, What water, of the still Unfrozen spring, In the loose marsh or solitary lake, Where the fresh fountain from the bottom boils. 4 These check his fearful steps ; and down he sinks Beneath the shell ^r of the Hhajieless drit.. Thinking o'er all the bitterness ot dinitli, MixM with the tender luiguish nature shoots Tiu'ough the wrung bosom of the dying man. His wife, his children, and his friends unseen. 5 In vain for him th%)tticiou8 wife prepares mi.^^ it..^ rj.;,.-h!u'/Vne. and the vestment warm ; In* vaiVAiis litti('. chifdren, peeping out Into the mingled storm, demand their sire, With teai-sot artless innocem-fj. , Alas . Nor wife, nor children, luoro shall l»y«"<>W -, •«•» ■ '9^*" Part 2. tions ant Chap, 5- Pathetic Pieces. of home nown, is. l3 21 Nor friends, nor sacred home. On eveiy nerve Tlie deadly winter seizes ; shuts up sense ; And, oer his inmost vitals creeping? cold, Lays him along the snows a stiflen'd corse, Stretch'd out, and hleachinj? in the northern blast* 6 Ah, little think the gay licentious proud, Whom pleasures, pow'r, and allluence surround ; They who their thoughtless hours in giddy mirth, And wanton, often cruel riot, waste ; Ah little think they, while they dance along. How many feel, this very moment, death, And all th:gle render life, One scene of toil, of sullering, andof fate, Vice ill his high earrtr would stand appalfd, AtkI heedless raml^iiiijj impulse learn to think J Tij(! consrious heart ol charity would warm, And her wide wish benevolence dilate ; The social tear would rise, the social sigh ; And into clear perfection, gradual bliss, licflaing htill, tlwi social passions work. — TiiOMSOi<; SECTION VHI. ' Jl morning hymn, nPHESEare thy glorious works, parent of good^ JL Almighty, thine this urjiversal trame, Thus wond'rons fair; thyself how wond'rous tli8n i Unspeakable, who sitt'st af)nve Uiese heavens, To us iiiuaible, or dimly se^a «• (If) ^ r I i I 21$ The English Reader. Part In these thy lower works ; yet these declare Thy goodness beyond thought, and povv'r divine. 2 Speak ye who best can tell, ye sons of light, Angels ; tor ye behold hiin, and with songs And choral symphonies, day without night, Circle his throne rejoicing ; ye, in heaven, On earth, join all ye creatures to extol Him first, flim laat, Him midst, and without end. Fiiii-est of stars, last in the train of night, If better thou belong not to the dawp. Sure pledj^e of day, that crown'st tlih; smiling morn ■\Vith thy briu;ht circlet, pr.iise him in :hy sphere, While day ain es, that sweet hour of prime. Thou sun, of I lis great world, both eve and soul, Aeknr>wlexlg(; him thy greater, sound his praiSe In tliy eternal course, both when thou climb'st, And when high noon hast gaind, and when thou falls't. 8 Moon, that ::ow meet'st the orient sun, now fly'st, With the lix d stars, fix'd in th^eir orb tliat flies ; And ye five other wand'ring fires that move In mystic danc#»* <*>>i>^ -BJiJlBAULD, \ . oil Lt For man is practis'd in disguise^; He clioats tiie most discerninj; eyes\ Who f>y that searcii shall wiser grow' ? By that ourselves we never khow\ The little knowledge I have gain'd', Was all from simple nature drainM' ; Hence my life's maxims', took their rise' Jlence s;iew my settled hate of vice\ 4 riie dciily lahonrs of the he*/, Awake my soul to indur,try\ Who can observe the earelui ant^, And not })rnvide for futtn-e want' ? Mv dop;' (the trustiest «if 1ms kind') With gratitude inflames my mind\ J mrn-k his true', his faithful way', And', in my service', co!»y Tray\ In constancy and nuptial love', I learn my C/iari, e. Promiscuous Fieces, "^ "^'^ . There needs but thinking righf, and meaninc well^- And mourn our various portions as we please", ' liiaual IS common sense', and common ea8e\ Kemember',man', « the universal cause', Acts not by partial', but by gen'ral laws^ ;" And makes what happiness we justly call', bubsist not in the good of one',' but all\— pop|:, SECTION IV. The goodness of Providence. THE Lord my pasture shall prepare', And feed me with a shepherd's care^ ; His presence shall my wants supply', And guard me with a watchful eye^ ; My no6n-day walks he shall attend'. And all my midnight hours defend\ S When - - Or on To fert^t . . , My weary wand'ring steps he leads', ' • Where peaceful rjvera', soft^ and slow', Amid the verdant landsflt\pe flow\ Tho' in the paths of death I tread', With gloomy horrors overspread', My steadfast heart shall fear no ill' , For thou', O Lord', art with me still^ : Tjiy friendly crook shall give me aid'. And guide me through the dreadful shade\ 4 Tho' in a hare and rugged way', Through devious tonely wilds I stray'. Thy bounty shall hiy pains beguile^ : The barren wilderness shall smile'. With sudden greens^ and herbage' crown 'd'. And streams shall murmur all around\— ADDisoif SECTION V. The Creator'' s works attest his greatness, THE spacious firmament on high'. With all the blue ethereal sky', And spangled heav'ns',a shining frame'. Their great Original proclaim^ : J. 11 vtii TT ^«i i\. -jL cjMSi , ii tan any ' lu uay , Does his Creator's pow'r displays And publishes to ev'ry land', The work of an Almighty hand\ 2:S9 524 ^ T7ic English Reader. part 2 Soon as the ev'ning shades prevniK, The moon takes up the wond'rous tale*^ ; And', nightly', to tne list'ning earth', llepeats tl^e story of her birth^ ; Whilst all the stars that round her burn\ And all the planets in their turn', Confirm the tidings as they roll', And spread the truth from pole' to pole\ P What thouffh', in solemn silence', all Move round the dark terrestrial hall^ ! What tho' nor real voice^ nor sound', Amid their radiant orbs be found^ ! In reason's ear they all rejoice', And utter forth a glorious voice^ ; ' For ever singing as they shine', ^ " The hand that made us', is Divine\" — apdison. SECTION VI. Jin address to the Deity. OTHOU' ! whose balance does the mountains weigh' j Wiiose will the wild tumultuous seas obey' ; Whose breath can turn those wat'ry worlds ta flame', That fiame to tempest', and that tempest tame' ; ^ Earth's meanest son', all trembling', prostrate falls', And on tlie bounty of thy goodness calls'. 2 O' ! give the winds all past offence to sweep', To scatter wide', or bury in the deep\ Thy pow'r\ my weakness', may 1 ever see', * And whohy dedicate my soul to thee\ Reign o'er my will^ ; my passions ebb and f!ow At thy command', nor human motive know^ ! If anger boil', let anger be my praise'. And sin the graceful indignation raise\ iMy love be \SAvm to succour the distress'd', And lift the burden from the soul oppress'd\ 3 O may my understandlni^ ever read This glorious volume which thy wisdom made' ! May sea' and land', and earth' and heav'n', be join'd', ' To bring th' eternal Author to my mind' ! When oceans roar', or awful thunders roll'. May thoughts of thy dread vengeance', shake my soul' ! Wheneartli's in bloom\ or planets proudly shine', Adore', my heart', the Majesty divine^ ! 4 Grant I may ever', at the morning ray'. Upon with pray'r the consecrated day' ; Part 2. SON. ns weigh' ;, ame'. Is', y soul^ ! Chap. 6. Promiscuous Ptcccs. TiuiH thy jrroat praise\ and bid my soul ansfi% And with t!ie mounting sun ascend the skies' ; As thnt advances', let my zeal improve', And glow with ardour of consummate love' ; Nor cease at eve', but with the setting sun', My endless worship shall be still begun\ 5^ And oh' ! permit the gloom of solemn night'. To sacred thought may forcibly invite\ When this world's shut', and awful planets rise', Call on our minds', and raise them to the skies' ; Compose our souls with a less dazzling sight', And show all nature in a mild«^i- light' ; How ev'ryboist'rous thought in calm subsides' : How the smooth'd spirit into goodness glides'! : 6 Ob how divine' ! to tread the railkv way'. To the bright palace of the Lord o"f Day' ; His court aid mire', or for his favour sue'. Or leagues of friendship with his saints renew' : Pleas'd to look down aiid see the world asleep' ; While I lonff vigils to its Founder keep' ! Canst thou not shake the centre' ? Oh control^ Subdue by force', tlie rebel in my soul' ; Thou', who canst still the raging of the flood', Restrain the various tumults of my blood' ; Teach me', v/ith equal firmness', to sustain Alluring pleasure', and assaulting pain'. 7 O may I pant for thee in each desire' I And with strong faith fosnent the holy fire'! Stretch out my soul in hope', and grasp the prize , Which in eternity's deep bosom lies' ! At the great day of recompense behold', Devoid of fear', the fatal book unfold' ! Tiien'j wafted upward to the blissful seat', From age' to age' my grateful song repeat' ; My Light', my Life', my God', my Saviour' see', And rival angels in the praise of thee' ! — ioung. SECTION vn. The pursuit of happiness often ill-dt reeled. THE midnight moon serenely smiles O'er nature's soft rennse' • No low'rinj^ cloud obscures the sky', Nor rufflmg tempest blows'. 2 Now ev'ry passion sinks to rest', The throbbing heart lies still' ; 225 i^ Hi 226 Tlie English Reader. And varying schemes of Jife no mor« Distract tlie labring will\ 5 In silence hush'd to reason's voice', Attends each mental pow'r' : Come', dear Emilia', and enjoy Iteflection's fav'rite hour\ 4 Come', while the peaceful scene invites', Let's search this ample round^ ; Wiiere shall the lovely fleeting form Of happiness be found' r 6 Does it amidst the frolic mirth Of cay assemblies dwell' ; Or hide beneath the solemn gloom', That shades the hermit's cell' ? 6 How oft the laughing brow of joy', A sick'ning heart conceals' ! And', through the cloister^s deep recess', Invading sorrow steals\ 7 In vain', through beauty\ fortune', wit'. The fugitive we traf;e' ; It dwells not in the faithless smile', That brightens Clodia's fiice'. Part 2. Clt o Of visionary minds' I 9 Ilowe'er our varying notions rove', Yet all agree in one'. To place its being in some state'. At distance from our own'. 10 O blind to each indulgent aim', Of power supremely wise', Who fancy hanpiness "in aught' The hand olHeav'n denies^ ! 1 1 Vain is alike the jny we seek', And vain what we possess'. Unless harmonious reason tunes The passion? 'nto peace'. 12 To temper'd wishes', just desires', Is happiness confin'd' ; And', deaf to folly^s call', attends Tlie muuc of the mind'.— t artf.r. (104') 6 '♦^IK n Part 2. Chap. 6. Tromiscuoiis Pieces, SECTION VIII. The Fire-Side. DEAR Chloc', while the busy crowd', The vain\ the wealthy^ and the proud', In folly's maze advance' ; Tho' singularity and pride Be call'dour choice', we'll step aside , Nor join the giddy dance\ 2 From the gay world', we'll oft retire To our own family^ and fire'. Where love our hours employs^ ; No noisy neighbour enters here\ No intermeddling stranger near', To spoil our heai't-felt joys\ 3 Tfsolid happiness we prize'. Within our breast this jewel lies^ ; And they are fools who roam" : The world has nothing to bestow' ; From our own selves our joys must flow', And that dear hut, our home\ 4 or rest was Noah's dove bereft'. When with im[)atient wing she le That safe retreat', the ark^ ; Giving her vain excursion o'ei'', The disappointed bird once more Explor'd the sacred bark\ ^ Tho' fools spurn Hymen's gentle pow'rs', We.', who improve his golden hours', By sweet experience know', That marriage rightly und^'rstood', trives to the tender^ and the good', A paradise below\ C Our babes shall richest comfort brings ; II tntor'd right', they'll prove a spring VV lit'nce pleasures ever rise' : We II n.rmtheir minds', with studious care', 1 o all that's manly\ good\ and fair', And train them for tlie skies\ ^ J^'*''*\f'}**y our wisest hours engage', xuvy'n ji>y our youth\ support our age', And crown our hoary hairs': They'll grow in virtue evry day\ And tinjs our fondest loves repay', And I'ccompcnse our cares'. I m 227 1^ M left 1^2$ The tlnglkh Reader: 8 No horrow'd joys' ! they're all o\ir o-wn", While to the world we live uuknown', Or by the world for;]!;ot^ : Moimrchs' I we envy not your state^ ; We look with pity on ti^e j^reat', And bless our humbler lot\ 9 Our portion is not lar^e', indeed' ! But then how little do we need' ! For nature's calls are few^ : In this the art of living lies', To want no more than may Guflice', And make that litlUi do\ 10 We'lfthereforerelidi', withco-ntent', Whate'er kind Providence has sent', Nor aim beyond our pow'r'; For if our stock be very small', Tis prudence to enjoy it all', Nor lose the present hour\ 11 To be rcsignM', when ills betide', Patient when favours are deuiexl', And pleasM with favours jriv'n' : Dear Chloe',this is wisdom s part' ; This is that incense of the heart', VVhose fragrance smells to heav'n\ is, We'll ask no lon^ protracted treat', Since winter-life is seldom sweet' ; But when our feast is o'ei*'. Grateful from table well arise', Nor grudjre our sons', w ith »;u\ ious eyes', The relics of our store\ 13 Thus', hand' in hand', thro' life we'll go' ; Itschecker'd paths of joy' Juid wo'. With cautious steps', we'll tread' ; Quit its vain scenes without a tear\ Without a trouble' or a fenr'. And minglo with the dead'. 14 While conscicnee', like a faithful friend'. And cheer our dying breath' ; Shall', when all other comforts ccasc^ Lik«' a kind atigel whisuer peac<«', An4 »m««tU th« bed of death'. — cotto:^. Part 2. 229 -s*^ Fart 2. Chap,6. Promiscuous Pieces, SECTION IX. Providence vindicated in the present slate qfrnan^ Ff ^amT'^TI"!^'"' ''''^ n-eatures', hidrs the book of fate\- AX All b„t the page prescrib-'d', their present stnte^ : ' Jn»n, brutes what nien\ from men' what spirits kno v- Or who could suffer lieinj; here be!(»w^ ? ^ ' The lamb thy riot dooms to bleed to-dav'. Had he thy reason', would he skip and play'? J^leasd to the list', he crops the /lowVy food'. And hcks the hand just rals'd to shed his blood\ £ Oh blindness to the future'! kindly giVn' 1 hat each may fill the circle marl^'d:by lleavV : VV ho sees with equal eye', as God of all', A hero perisli', or a sparrow fall^ ; Atoms^ or systems' into ruin hurl'd', And now a bubble burst', and now a worid\ 8 Hr,pe humbly then; ; ivith Iremblin- pinions soar^ ; wi ' f r'^^''''''M-^''?''^''^' ^^""^^ and God adore\ What hiture bliss he /rivos not theet(. know', «ut Rives that hop*' to ho thy blessin-' now\ IJope spnn{;s «.ter/i;d in tht? Auman f)reast^ : IVlan never is', but always to re blest\ lhesuul',uneasy\3ndconnnd from home', Itests^ and expatiates' in a life to come\ 4 Lr>', the ijoor Indian' ! whose untutor'd mind K,et s Cod 111 cloudy\ or hears him in the wind' : JJjs sou proud science never tau-l.tto stray 1-jW as the Solar Walk^ or Milky Way', > et', simple r.ature to his hope has dvV, behind the cloud-topthill', a humbler heavV ; .jome safer world in depth of woods embracd', o«mje iiappier island in th<> watr'y waste' ; W hpre slaves once more t heir native land behold', Ao /lends torment', no Christians thirst for g,uld\ ^ o ' "^''' '^•'"^^"^^ '''3 natural desire^ ; He asks no anu;el'H HMg',no seraph's fire^ : mt thniks', admitted to that ecjual sky', His laitbful doy; shall bear him company\ Go' w,s(>r thou' ! and in thy scale of sense', I ail imperfection what thou fanciest auch^ Way here he j;ivestoo little', there too much\— % In pridt!', in 5. Ail (juit then* sn! reas'nin|r pride', our error lies^ ; i*snlu're',aiid iiwh iiilo the skic»\ "i S igatJ,'. ' I> ! I 230 Pride still is aimin The English Ttender. Part 2- .at the blest adodos'^ Men would be angels', anj^els would be ^od3\ Aspiring to be fijoas', if angels fell', Aspiring to be angels', men rebi d^ : A nd who but wishes to Invert the l;i ws Of order', sins against th' etkilxal cause\ — pope. SECTION X. Selfishness reproved. HAS God', thou fool' ! work'd solely for thy kochI', Thy joy', thy pastime', thy atfire', thy I'uod' ? Who for thy table feeds the wautori f;«\vn', For him as k'rndly spreads the rt<>w'ry laun\ Is it for thee the I^rk aseenil^ and sinjijs' ? Joy tunes his voiced joy elevates his wing3\. Is it for th<'e the linTiet pours his lliroiJl'? Loves of his own', and raptures s\v«!I tli«i note'. S Th'i bounding steed you pompously bosUride', Shares with his lord the pti*asure', and the prid»'\ is thine alone the seed that strews the plnio' ? The birds of heav'n shall vindicate their grain\ Thine the full harvest of the golden year' ? Part pays', and justly', the deserving st«!er\ The nog', that ploughs not', nor obeys thy call', Lives on the labours of this lord ofair. 8 Know', natureVs ehildrcn all divide her enre^ ; The fur that warms a monareh', warni'd a be;ir\ ^ While man (xelaims', " See all things for my use' 1" *'See man for min<;^! " repliesia pamper'd got»se'. And just as short of niason he must tall', Wlio thinks all made for one', not one lor all-. 4 (^rant that the powVful still llie weak eof)tror ; JJe man the wit' and tyra^jt of the who't!^ ; Nature tliat tyrant checks' : he only kiu>n«<, And helps another creature's wants' and nii« s\ Say', will the falcon', stooping fr(un above", Sniit with her varying plii.n;ige', spare the dove' ? Admires the jay', the insect's -ildcd wings'? Or hears the hawk wlu-n Philomela sings'? Man cares for all' : to birds he gives his wood-\ CI 6 ' ] *.. I,. t injt! !l!tl For some his mt'rest prompts him to provide', For more his ph^asures', yet f<»r mi)rj' h.s pride' All fed on one vain patron', and enji^y .Th' exteiiiivc blessing of hi* luxury iiig} Part 2- Chap. C). Promlacuous Pieces. :3i Tliat vory 11 T; liis learnrd hiin^pr craves', He savos fi-oin faiiiiiie;, tVom the s:iyap;e saves^: K;«y', frasis tin-nninial he dooms his feasr ; AmV, till lu; endn th« i>f;ing', makes it hh^st^ : Which K('03 no more the stroke', nor feels tlie pain', Than lavoiirM man hy touch ethereal H!ain\ The creature had Ills feast of life hefore' ; Thou too iniut perish', ^vhen \hy feast is o'er^ ! SECTIOiN XL ^ Human frailty. ,7"E AK and irresolute is man' ; I i ropE. W The purpose of to-day', plan', Woven ^vith pains into his p To-morrow rends avvay\ 2 Tiie bow well bent", and smart the spring'. Vice se'ems already slain' ; But i>assion rudely snaps the string', And it revives again'. S Some foe to his uprij5ht intent'. Finds out his weaker part' ; Vh'lue QURapis his .issent', Jiut pleasure wins hisheart\ 4 'Tis liere the folly of the wise', Through all hi.^ art wc view' ; And while his tonji;iie the charge denies', His conscience owns it true'. 5 Bound on a voyage of awful lengthy And darjirers little known', A shMu^ier to superior strcn«;th', Man vainly trusts his own'. (i Bit o'UN alone, can ne'er prevail To reach the distant coast'^ Til" hre ith of heav'n must swell the sail', Or all the toil is lost'. — t;owrEH. SRCTION XH. Ode to peace. (U)MF/, peace of mind', delightful guest', ^ Rrturn', anil make thy downy nest'. Once more in this sad heart'; Nor ricii«'sr, nor powV pursue', iS'or hold ftuhidden joys m view'; \Ve therefore need not par ♦ V (i&r) ctoMsMMMillH fe- i^ m 232 ' The English Reader, 2 "Where -wilt thou dAvell', if not with me' From av'riee^ and ambition tree', And pleasure''s fatal wiles^ ; For whom', alas' ! dost thou prepare The sweets that I was wont to share', The b;inquet of thy smilrs' ? « The p;reat', the gay', shall thi-y partake The heav'n that thou alone canst make' ; And wilt thou quit the stream'. That murmurs throuj^h the dewy mead', The grove and the sequcsair'd shade', To be a guest with them' ? 4 For thee 1 panted\ thee I priz'd\ * For thee I gladly sacrific'd Whate'er I lovM before^ : Part g. C -•• •«..»•.» And shall I see thee start away'. And helpless', hopeless', hear'thee say'- Farewell', we meet no more' ? — co w PEil» D SECTION Xlll. Ode to adversiJy, |AUGHTER of Heav'n', relentless power', Thou tamer of the human breasf , Whose iron scourge\ and tort'ring hour', The bad affrljght', afflict the best^ ! Bound in thy adamantine chain', The proud are taught to taste of pain\ And purple tyrants vainly groan 5Vith pangs unfelt before', unpitied' and alone\ 2 VVhen first thy sire to send on earth Virtue', his darling child', designM', To thee he gave the heav'nly birth', And bade to form her infant mind\ Stern rugged nurses' ! thy rigid lore With patience man> a year she hore\ What sornnv was', tho'u bads't her know^ ; And from her own she learn'd to melt 9t others wo\ 3 Scar'd at thy frown terrific', fly Self-pleasing folly's idle brood\ Wild laughter\ noise\ and thoughtless joy', And leave us leisure to be y:ood\ Light they disperse^ ; and with them go The summer-rriend', the flatt'ring foe\ By vain prosperity receiv'd', To her they vow their truth', and are again bdiev'd\ Part S. E*. s power', ie\ fw'* ; crs wo\ i*>y'» believM\ Chap. C>. Promiscuoiis^ Pieces,. 2S3 4 Wisdom', in sable garb array'd", * ]mmors'd in raj)t'rou3 thougfht. profound', And melancholy', silent maid', With leadtjn eye that loves the ground', Still on thy solemn steps attend^ ; Warm charity', the gen'ral friend'', * AVith justice to herself severe'^ And pity', dropping soft the sadly pleasing tear\ i> Oh', ?;ently', on thy suppliant's head', Dnvui poweK, lay thy chast'ning hand^ ! ]Not in thy gorgon terrors clad', JNor circled with the vengeful band', (As by the impious thou art seen',) With thund'ring voice', and threat'ning mien', "\Vith screaming horror's fun ral cry', Despair', and ft 11 oisease/, and ghastly poverty'. 6 Thy form benign', propitious', wear', Tijy milder iiiflueMce impart^ ; Thy pliiiosonliic trail) be there', * T > soften,^ uot to wound my hearf . Th«! g(;u'rous spark extinct revive^ ; T»'acli me to love', and to forgive^ ; Kxact my ovyn defects to scan^ ; What tJthers are to feel' ; and know myself a maii\ gray, SECTION XIV. 7%e creation required to praise its Author, pEGIN', my soul', th' exalted lay^ ! i^ Let each enraptur'd thought obey', And praise th' Almighty's name^ : JiO' I heaven' and earth\ and seas\ and skies'. In one melodious concert rise', To swell th' inspiring theme\ 2 "^^e fields of light', celestial plains', VVheie gay trans^porling beauty reigns', Ye scenes divinely iair' ! Your Maker's wond'rouspow'r proclaim^ ; Tell how he form'd your shining frame'. And breath'd tbe fluid air\ 3 Yr angels', catch the thrilling sound' ! W^hile all th* adoring thrones around', iiis bruiiuiiess niri'cy sing' : Tjcf ev'ry list'ning saint above', Wakp art the tuneful soul of love', And touch the sweetest string^ 12 l»'£i I < ftl4 The English Reader. 4 Join', ye loud spheres', the vocal chQir\;. Thou c^azzling orb of liquid fire', The mighty c lorus aid' : Soon as gray ev'uinj; gilds the plain', Thou', moon', protract the melting strain'. And praise him in the shade\ 5 Thou heavV of haav'ns', his vast abode' ; At once th' involving darkness fled'. And nature sprung to light\ f Whate'er a blooming world contains', That wings the air', that skims the plains', United praise bestow'* : Ye dragons', sound his awful name To heav'n aloud' ; and roar acclaim'. Ye swelling deeps below\ 7 Let ev'ry element rej(*>ice'' ; Ye thunders burst with awful voice', To HIM who bids you roir : His praise in softer notes declare', Each whispering breeze of yielding air', > And breathe it to the soul\ t To him', ye grateful cedars', bow^ ; Ye tow'ring mountains', b«;nding low'. Your great Creator own' ; Tell', when affrighted nature j^iiook', How Sinai kindled at his look'. And trembled at his frown\ Ye (locks that haunt the humble vale\ Ye insects flutt'ring on the ^ale', In mutual concourse rise' ; Crop the gay rose's vermeil bloom\ And waft its spoils', a sweet perfume', In incense to the skies'. 10 Wake all ye mounting tribes', and sinj Ye plumy wjirblers of the spring'. f » Jg' Harmonious anthems raise V man', by nobler passions swayM The feeling heart\ tlie judging head' In heav'nly praise employ Fartt. t •* 1 <»8f) Fart %. t:-' ^kap, G. rromiscuous Pieces, Sprj'ad his tremendous name aroimd', Till heav'n's broad arch rings batk the sound', The gen'ral burst of joy\ 12 Ye wliom tlie charms of grandeur please", Nurs'd on the downy lap of ease', Fall prostrate at his throne^: Ye prjnces\ rulers', all adore^ ; Praise him', ye kinp;s', who ^lakes yourpow'r An image of his own\ , . 13 Y To know but this', that Thou art good', And that myself am blind^ ; Yet gave me', in this dark estate', To see the good from iir ; And binding nature fast in fate', Left free the human will\ What conscience dictates to he done', Or warns me not to do', y/.'i.s teach me more than hell to shun', That more than heav'n pursue\ What blessings thy free bounty gives', L(;t me not cast away^ ,' For God ispaid\ whi^ii man receives*', S95 fj T' jod ispaid\ wh^ n enjoy', is to ob^\ $ Yet not to earth's contracted span', Thy goodness let me bound\ C\.. ti,:^i. 4^1 T I „t-^^^ .vT .^^^^ II iuiwa tut:?jj_iu:n a.i>jti\r. \ji iiia.ii , When thousand worlds are round\ 7 Let not this weak\ unkiiowing hand', Presume thy bolts to tl^row' : ! ' if 236 The KngUsh Reader, Part 2 . And deal damnation round the land' On each I judge thy foe\ ' ^ '^ 'c/i^ r'S'l^', thy grace impart', fetill m the right to stay^ ; If I am wrong', oh teach my heart x o find that better way^ ! 9 Save ine alike from foolish pride' Or impious discontent', At aught thy wisdom has denied'. Or aught thy goodness lent\ 10 Teach me to feel another's wo^ ; To hide the fault I see^ : That mercy I to others show', That mercy show to me\ n Mean tho' I am', not wholly so', Since quicken'd by thy breath' : O lead me wheresoeVr 1 go'. Thro' this day's life' or death\ 12 This day', be bread^ and peace' my lot^ • All else beneath the sun', Thou knoAv'st if best bestow'd or not' And let thy will be done\ ' 13 To tfiee', whose temple is all space\ Whose altar', earth\ sea\ skies' ! One chorus let all beinj^s raise' ! All nature's incense ri3e\— POPE. SECTION XVI. Conscience. OTREAcn'Rous conscienceM while she seems to sleep On rose^ and myrtle', luU'd with syren song' ; ^ While she seems', nodding o'er her ciiaige', to drop On headlong appetite the slackened rein', And give us up to license', unrecall'd', Unmark'd' ;— see', from behind her secret stand' 1 he sly informer minutes ev'ry fault'. And her dread diary with hoiror fiJls\ Not the gross act alone employs her pen' • She reconnoitres fancy's an-y Kind' ' A watchful foe' ! the formidable spy', List'nmg o'erhears the whispers of our camp^: Our dawiung purposes of heart evnlores' And steals our embryos of iniquity\ '^^ * As all rapacious usurers conceal' Thwjr doomsday-book from all-consuming heirs', 'J 1 I J I Part 2. IS to sleep hop Chap. G. Promiscuous Piecca. 2^7 i Tims', with lnd(i])>ply'd^ ; jrj li'avt's more diirahle than leaves of "brass", WriloH our \vli(»!(« iiistorv' ; whk-Ii death shall read In rv'ry pale delinquent s ])rivat.e ear" ; And jirdji;»nent publish^ ; publish to more worlds Tiuui tlii:;' ; and endless a^e in groans resound'. — younC SECTION XVII, On an infant, f ¥1 the dark and silent tomb", -i_ Soon I hasten'd from the womb^ : Scarce the dawn of life began', Ere I measur'd out my span\ 5i I no smiling pleasures knew''; I no p»y delights could vicAv^ : JoyK>ss sojourner was I', (Inly born to weep' and die\— 5 lluppy infant', early hless'd' ! Rest', in peaceful slumber', rest'' ; Early rescu'd from the cares'. Which increase with growing years^. 4 No delights are worth thy stay', Smiling', as they seem', and gay^ ; Short and sickly are they all', Hardly tasted ere they pall\ 5 /-vll our gaiety is vain\ All our laughter is but paln^, Jifistlng only', and divine', is an innocence like thuie\ SECTION XVIII. The Cuckoo. AIT/, beauteous stranger pf the wood'. Attendant on the spring^ ! r^ow heav'n repairs thy rural seat', And woods thy welcome sing\ ^ Soon as the daisy decks the green", Thy certain voice w^e hear^: Hast ihou a star to guide tiiY pathV Or mark the rolling year''^? 3 D.'lightful visitant' ! with thee 1 luiil the time of flow rs', (21 ff) I Il!ll li I 258 Tfie English Reader. When hrav'n is fillM with n>*isic sweet Of birds among the bow'rs\ 4 I'he school-hoy', wand'ring in the wood", To pull the flovv'rs so }i?ay', Starts', i\\y curious voice to hear", And imitates thy lay\ 6 Soon as the pea puts on the f)Ioom', ^ Tiiou ily'stthe vocal valt-', An {Jinualjajuest', in other lands', Ahother spring to hail\ C Sweet bird'! thy bow r is ever green', Thy sky is ever clear^ ; Thou hast no sorrow in thy song', ^ No winter in thy yearM 7 O could I fly', I'd fly with thee^ ; We'd make', with social wing', Our annual visit o'er the globe', Companions of the spnng\— logaw. SECTION XIX. Day. . A pastoralin th^e parts, MOkNIXG, IN the barn the tenant cock''. Close to Partlet perch'd on high', . ^ Briskly crows' (the shepherd's clock' I ) JoCund that the morning's nigh'. 5 Swiftly', from the mountain s brow', Shadows', nurs'd by night', retire^ ; And the peeping sun-beam', now'. Paints with gold the village spire\ 8 Philomel forsakes the thorn'. Plaintive where she prates at night'. And &'^ lark to meet the morn', So; ^ beyond the shepherd's sighr. 4 From the low-roof 'd cottage ridge', ' See the chatt'ring swallow sprmg\ Darting tnrough the one-arch'd bridge' Quick she dips her dappled wing\ 6 Now the pine-tree's waving top', Gently greets the morning gale\ Kidlings', now', begin to crop Daisies', on the dewy dale\ *) From the balmy sweets', uncloyd (Restless till her task be done',) Fart 2. % (22^) Chap. Gi Promiscuous Pieces^ N«ny tho busy beo'a omnloy'd', Sipping dew,l)eft)re the sun\ 7 Trickliii}; tlirouj:;!! the crevic'd rock', ^ VVIicHi tlu; limpid stream distils', Sweet refreHfiment waits the tlock's When 'tis sun-dVove IVoiii the hills'. Z Colin's for the promisM corn', (Ere the harvest liopes are ripe',) Anxious' ;— whilst th«; hun^man's horn', Holdly sounding', drowns his pipe\ 9 Sweet' — O sweef, tlie warhling throng', On the white eiablossom'd spray' f Nature's universal nong', Eclioes to the rising day'. NOOIV. 10 Fervid on the glittring flood', INoAv the noontide radiance glows': Drooping oVr its infant bud', ISot a dew-drop's left the rose'. ♦ 11 By the brook the shepherd dines'. From the fierce meridian heat', Shelter'dby the branching pin-es', Pendant o'er his grassy seat'. 12 Nowthe flock forsakes the glade', ^ Where', uncheck'd', the sun-beams fall', Sure to fnid a pleasing shade' Fv the ivy'd abbey wall'. 13 Echo', in her airy round'. O'er the river\ rock', and hill', Cannot eatch a single sound'. Save the clack ofyonder mill'. li Cattle court the Zephyrs bland', Where the streamlet wanders cool'; Or with languid silence stand' Midway in the marshy pool'. 15 But froAi mountain', dell', or strean:', ^ IVot a fliitt'ring zephyr springs' ; Fearful lest the noontide beam'. Scorch its soft', its silken wing^'. 10 Not a it^af has leave to stir' : rene 239 CJni'it e'en the shepherd s cur', bleeping on the heath-clad hill' (23g) *40 The English Reader. 17 Languid is the landscape round', Till the fresh descending showV, Grateful to the thirsty j^round', Raises ev'ry fiiinting flow'r\ 18 JN'ow the hill^ — the hedge' — are green\ Now the Ayii'hlers' throats in tune^ ; Blithsome is the verdant scene', Brighten'd by the beams of Noon^ ! EVENING. O'er the heath the heifi^r stravs Free' ; (the furrow'd task is'done^ ;) No\v the village windows Maze', Burnish'd by the setting suu\ Now he sets behind tlie hill', Sinking from a golden sky": Can the pencil's mimic skill', Copy the refulgent dye' ? Trudging as the ploughmen n;o', (To the smoking hamlet bound',) Giant-like their shadows grow', Lengthen'd o'er the level ground'. Where the rising forest spreads Shelter for tlic lordly dome' ! To t^eir h" tw'h airy beds', S. ' t>»» .^.„,s returning home' ! Asti • lar" "ith vary'dtune'. Cart'., o theev'ninglou(r ; Mark the mild resplendent moon', Breaking thr©U|^ a parted cloud\ Now the hermit owlet peeps', From the barn' or twisted brake^ ; And the biue mist slowly creeps', Curling on the silver lake\ As the trout in speckled pride', Playful from its bosf»m springs' ; To the banks a ruflled tide'. Verges in successive rings\ Tripping through the silken jrrass', (i er the path-divideo fS ti S5 fiG •.;i;!:j!;- '-1 I, n With her well-por,'d milking pail" . Linnets with unnuinber'd notes', And th» cuckoo bird witk two^ Parti. C Parti. Chap. 6. Promrscmus Pieces, Tuning sweet their melhnv throats/ Bid the setting sun adieu:— Cutv.mngu am. SECTION XX. 7Vte order of nature. SEE, thro' this air, this ocean, and this earth, Ail mattor quick, and bur^.ting into birth. Above, how higfr progressive life may go ! Around, how wide! Iiow dr p extend below ; Vast chain of being! which from God began, Nature ethereal, fiuman ; angel, man ; Beast, bird, fish, insect, what no eye can see, Jvo glass can reach ; from infinite to thee, From thee to nothing. — On superior poAv'ri "Were we to niess, inferior might on ours ; Or in the full creation leave a void, Where, one step broken, the great scale's dcstroy'd : I' rom nature's chain whatever link you ntrike, Tenth or ten thousandth, breaks the chain alike. '1 And, if each system in gradation roll, Alike essential to the amazing whole, The least confusion but in one, not all That system only, but the whole must fa'l. Let earth, unbalanc'd from her orbit ih% Plantits and suns run lawless thro' the skv; Let ruling angels from their spheres be hurl'd, Bein^on benig wreck'd,m)d world on world ; Heav II s whole foundations to their centre nod, And nature trembles to the throne of Gorajse thee for thy mercies past. And humbly hope for more. ■ 10 INIy life, if thou preserve my life. Thy sacrifice shall be ; And death, if death must be my doom, Shall join my soul to thee.— Addison. SECTION XXII. IIi/7nn on a review of the seasons. T"^l^i;.^/^^ ^'^ ''V?f' Almighty Father ! these, T r n ^'f^"t the varied God. The rolling year ^ fid of thee. Forth in the pleasing spriuL^ Thy beanty walks. Thy tenderness and love. Wjde (lusii the fields ; the soft'ning air is balm : J;.cho the mountains round ; the forest smiles And ev ry sense, and ev'ry heart is joy. ' ^ w-l'^r^.T^'^^uJ^ ^'"•'^^ •» ^'^^- «"m»Tidr months. With light and heiit refulgent. Then Thy sun Shoots full perfection through the swelling year ; And o t Th V v(»ice in dreadllil thunder spt^its : Ant olt at daw n, deep noon, or falling eve, «y brooks and groves, in hollow-whlsp'ring gales. 3 Thy bounty shines in autumn unconfin'd, And spreads a common feast for all that lives. In winteivinful Tlum ! with clouds and storms Around Thee thrown, tempest o'er tempest roll'd. Majestic darkness ! On the wfiirUvmri'^ L;.,., * 243 "oJ Hiding subiime. Thou bidst the world adore ; And humblest nature with Thy northern blast. V xMysterious round ! what skill, what forced D«ep felt, in the^e appe I ar I a simple train C274') ivuic. 24-1 The Emdish Reader Tart 2. I t|, I i> Yet so delij^htful mix'il, with such kind art, Sucli heauty and beneficence comhin'd ; Shade, un})erc(;iv\'l, so soft'ninj^ into shade, And all so forming an harmonious whole, That as they still succeed, X\v y ravish still. 5 But wandVing oft, with brutes unconscious gaze, Man marks not Thee, marks not the mighty hand, That, ever busy, wheels the silent spheres ; Works in the secret deep ; shoots, steaming, thence The fair profusion that o'erspreads the spring ; Flings from the sun direct the flaming day ; Feeds every creature ; liurls the tempest forth ; And, as on earth this grateful change revolves, With transport touches all the springs of life. 6 Nature, attend ! join ev'ry living; soul. Beneath the spacious tenlple of the sJv^% In adoration join ! and, ardent raise One general song ! < Ye, chief, for whom the whole creation smiles, At once the head, the heart, and tongue of all, Crown the great iiymn ! 7 For me, when I forget the darling theme, Whether the blossom blows ; the summer ray Russets the plain : iiisplrin"- autumn gleams ; Or winter rises in the black^iing east ; Be my ton,;ue mute, my fancy paint no more, And, dead to joy, forget my heart to beat ! S Should fate command me to the f irthest verge Of the green earth, to dislant barb'rous climes, Kivers unknown to song ; vvhert! first the sun (lilds Indian mouiitains. or his setting beam Flames on Ui' Allantie t ilea ; 'tis nought to me j Since tJod is ever present, ever f» It, In the void waste as in llie city lull ; • And where up: vital hroathes lh«'ie must be joy, 9 When e'en at l.isl the solemn hour shall come, And wing my mystic 11i^;htto future worlds, 1 clnerfuj will obey ; tiiere, with new pow'ra, Will rising wonders sing : J cannot go Where universal, love not ^mihs around, Ci. «•..:.,:«,_ ..II ^ „..!._ 1 .-II ^L,! . ' t -ust.Tiijiii^ iiii yun !>ri?F;, juiu an ifu:ir Huna } From seeiningevil still educing good, And luster tlu.'nce agairi, and Ixitter still, In infinite progression. But I lose (2Cff) a Cliap. 6. Promiscuous Pieces* , : '• 24* MysHfinHi.M, in light inefltible ! Come then, expressive silenpe, muse his praise. i'lIOMSOlC. SECTION XXIII. On solitude, O SOLITUDE, romantic maid ! AVhether by nodding towers you tread, Or haunt the desert's tr;acklcss gloom, Or hover o'er the yawning tomb, Or cjimb the Andes' clifted side, Or by the Nile's coy source abide. Or, starting from your half-year's sleep, From Hecla view the thawing deep, Or, at the purple dawn of day, Tadn^or's marble waste survey j Yo\i, recluse, again I woo. And again your steps pursue. ^ Plum'd conceit himself surveying, Folly with her shadow playing, Purse-proud elbowing insolence, l^loated Empiric, puff'd pretence. Noise that through a trumpet speaks. Sparks of fire dissension blawing. Ductile, court-bred flattei-y bowing, Restraint's stiff neck, grimace's leer, Squint-ey'd censure's artful sneer. Ambition's buskins, steep'd in blood, Fly thy presence. Solitude ! 3 Sage reflection, bent with years. Conscious virtue, void of fears, IMulTled silence, wood-nymph shy, Meditation's piej^cing eye, Halcyt n peace on moss reclin'd, Retrospect that ^cans the mind, Riipt earth-«ra7Jng revery, Blushing artless modesty. Health that snuffs the morning air, Full-ey'd truth with bosom bare. Inspiration, nature'a child. Seek the solitary wild. 4 When all nature's hush'd asleep. Nor love, nor guilt, their vigils keep, ^M m 24G H H' ill I lit il if 'TJie EngUsh Reader. Soft you leave your cavern'd den, And wander o'er the works of men ; But when Phosphor brines the dawn, By her duppled coursers drawn, Again you to your wild retreat. And the early huntsman meet, "Where, as you pensive pass along, Vou catch the distant slieplierd's song, Or brush from herbs the pearly dew, Or the rising primrose view, Devotion lends her heav'n plum'd wings. You mount, and nature with you sings. p But when tiie mid-day fervours glow, To upland airy shad(is you go. Where never sun-burnt woodman came, Nor sportsman ch:is'd tiie timid game : And there, beneath an oak rec'lin'd, With drowsy waterialis behind, . You sink to rest, Till the tuneful bird of night, From the neighb'ring poplar's height, Part 2, 1)0 ilei Wake you with her solemn strain, And teach plcus'd echo to complain. C With you roses brighter bloom. Sweeter ev'ry sweet perfume ; Purer ev'ry fountain flows. Stronger ev'ry wilding grows. liet those toil for gold who please, Or for fame renounce their ease. Vv^Jiat is fame ? An empty bubble ? Gold? A shining, constant trouble. Base, ungrateful, fickle, vain. Then lot me, sequester'd fair, To your sybil grot repair ; On yon lianging clilV it stands, Scoop'd by nature's plastic hands, Bosom'd in the gloomy shade Of cypress not with age decay'd ; vVhme (he owl still hootinu; siis. Where the bat incessant flits ; There in loftier strains I'll piiig J seasons spring : Whttnce the chanj « Uiaji. G, Promiscuous Pieces. Tell liow storms d<'form the skies, \V hence the waves subside and rise. Trace the comet's blazing tail, Weigh the planets in a scale ; ' Sf " .' ^''*^'*? ^^"^' ^'""^'^'^ tJiy shrine ; Ihe bournless macrocosin^s thine. ^ a'"?^:^-" *^"^"'^ scheme of life I've fJiPd And disappointment Keems cntail'd • ' bmce all on earth I valu'd most, My guide my stay, my friend is lost ; O ^->ol!tude, now give me rest, And hush the tempest in my breast gently deign to guide my feet So your hermit-trodden seat; V\ here I may live at last my o^v^, Where I at last may die unhnonn. * 1 spoke ; she tur-n'd hrr magic ray • And thus she said, or seem'd to " ' say ; \ o) I th you're mistaken, if you think to find u shadrs, a med'cine foratrouhted taind ; U an gnei will haunt v.mi wheresoe'er you go Hgh 111 the breeze, and in the streamlet flow. J here pale inaction pineiihis life a\N'ay • 24ft .A)id vel.s Oi demons in the zephyr hej'.i-s. J>ul jl a hermit you're resolv'd to dwell And bid to socinl life a Ir.st farewell : ' 1 IS impious. • — — 10 «od never niade an independent man ; 1 would jar the concord of his general plan. c: ; , ; !.'.'«-», lAt iji.ui, to seraj)n, lire Niould man through nature solitary roam, His will his sovereign, every Avt^re his home, " Whatforn. would guard him from the lion's ia vviiat swiftness wing him from fi.» »nq|| Or, should fate lead him to some sa (it shore. Where panthers never prowl, nor lions roar, Where lilieral nature all her charms bestows, feunsehme, birds sing, flowers bloom, and water flows jaw i par. ^45 ' The English Reader. Part 2. Fool, dost, thou think lieM revtl on the store, \bsolve. the cai\' ofllwiv'n, nor ask for more ? Thougli waters llowM, (low'rs blooni'd,arul Pha»bus shone, He'd sigh, he'dmurniur, thathe was alone. For know, the iVIakoron the human breast, A sense of kiiidrv"d, country, man, impress'd. 7 f Though natare's works the rulinj; mind declare, • And well deserve iiMiuiry's serious care, TlieGod,(vvhate'er niisMrrthropy may say,) 8hrncs, beams in man witli most uiielouded ray. »* What boots it tiiee to fly from pole to pole ? Hasg ii'ert|ie Sun, .and with tlie pl.nets roll? W hat boots throujrh spare's furthejst bourniJ to roam ? If thou, O^man, a stranger art at home. Tlien know.thys«^lf, the louiiar) mind survey j The use. the j>l<;Xsure, will the toil repay. in Nor study only, praetiee what yo:i krjow ; Your life, yoiirknbwledti^e, to mankind yon owe. "With Plato >. olive \yr<'atli the bays en(vv imr ; Those who in studf, should in praetiee siiine. Say, docs^the learned lord of ilaj?:'l«^y'3 shade, . Charm man so much i\y mossy fountains laid, As when arons'd, hest:;ijia eorrnption's course, And shakes t.he senat. with a TuUy's force? When fr "Huxn ^asp'd beneath a(^;esar"s feet, Th(Mi puwile virtue ml;^ht to shades retreat: IV.it wtiere she breathes, the least may useful be, And freedom, ['rltain, sVill b.e!onp.sto thee.. |3 Tiiou;-h nianV. ui^rateful, orthou|;h fortune frown j Is the reward of worth a son;;;, orerown? jNor yet uuree(m)i)eiis'd are virtue's pains ; (fOod Allen iivf s, and bounteous Brunswick reigns. On e;ic!i condition disappointments wait, Ent»T the hut, atid force the p;uarded gate. Nor dare ropine, though early friendship bleed, From love, th(^- world, and all its cares, he's freed. Kut know, 'adversity's tin* child of God : Whom lleavenapprovesof most, must feel her rod. When sm«Jot!i old Oceily" the source of consolation to {.'ood men . C Wt A W»rr* r ti^xri cit i V, jlrgiimcntrti tve Fiecfs. fiict. 1. irnppino's is fouiui^d in rertitudo )f conduct Viituc and piety man's iii-rhcst interest The injusli.jc *f uu muliaritublo spirit Pag* . 17 34 S3 S4 35 G8 40 43 (33-) 4S 48 43 49 /jO 51 52 53 5.5 56 57 60 61 65 C4 G7 t!3 I 2^ COXTENTS. 4. The misfortunes of men mostly chargeable on themselves 6. On dtsint^iTslcd frieiulshii'i ...... e. . 70 7d Sect. On theiimi\onaUty of the soul ! ! ! 75 CHAPTER V. Desci-ijttivt Pieci.r. " 78 i The seasons 2. The cafaract of Niai^aia, in Canada, North America . i ! ! ! 79 a. I he groito of AnripHros C'J 4. The srrottn of Antiparos continued ! . . * 81 5. earthquake at Uatanea go f>. Creation S. 4. 6. 6. 7. 2. 93 fJ3 103 103 CHAPTER VI. Pathetic piectj^ fleet. 1. Trial and execution of the Earl of Strafibnl 03 2. An oiuinetit instance of true fortitude of mind 04 The {rood man's comfort in alHiction <»5 The cio,e of life n^j Exalteii gociety, and the renewal of virtuous connexions, two sources of future felicity The cleiueiicy and amiable character of the patriarch Joseph . ,.„ Altamont , • . 101 CHAPTER VII. Dialo^j.es. icct. 1. I>f n^opritus and Heraciitus Dionysius, Pythias, and Damon _ Locke and Bayie , 1^7 CHAPTER VIII. Public Speeches. Sect.. 1, Cicero npainst Verres Jl2 2. Speecli of Adiierbal to tho Iloman Sr>n;^te, imploring their prtUociion against JufjotliH- . . nr, C. Tlie A|io<.t]e Paul's nobie dofence l,elore Festus and A'/riporj . 113 4. Lord M;insneld's speech iji the lloufo of Lords, l7'7U,oii \hi.' bill for preventing- the delays of justice, bv clalmin;' the pnvi- letre of parliament "...,' ]20 i. An ai.ldr<.;fes 10 younj; persons 1 '. 121 CHAPTER IX. Prurni'^ca,.)us Pieces. jlect. 1. Earthqjn'ce at Calabria, in the year l(i38 ' . . 127 2. Letter from Pliny to Germinius .'.... 130 3. Letter t'K,.n Pliny to Marcelliuus. on tl)e death of an amiable yonno' woman . ; . iri 4. Ou yistretion ! 132 5. On til'' tJ-ovornment of our thoughts 13.} rjtt X !iv tr iir Wiiira iitjw trtjiii Utirc;-;lrainru pas^iioiis J3G 7. On th." proper ^ti^rf! of our te>npor with respect to one another . 137 8. Exceilenci" of the Holy Scriptures 9. Ilefl'^ctiinis occasioned bv a review of the bl Ly Ciijiit on liis tiiscioleij, iu lU^ sermon on tue C'^U) es«inig:s, pronou liiouut tice< 139 110 Sect. Sect. Sect. 1 . 70 . 7d . 75 78 79 C'J 81 82 83 83 J!."! i!« 87 89 !^) 01 03 04 i»5 n,; 93 fJ9 101 . 103 . 105 . 107 . 112 . 11". . 113 . 120 . 121 . 127 . 130 , ir.i , 1,12 lat 136 137 139 110 Sect. 10. 11 12, 13. 19, 20. 2J. 21. 2i). Schemes oMife often ilhisorv, f.f The plensin-HS of virtuous sensibility, ... t4't On the true honour of naan, .... [aZ The influence of devotion on the happinessVlife, '. \ '.'.'.'. UH On til! "".Invl?,? '"''■'••^*»"«' ^:'"«-''^« comparatively considered, . MR The W>r, !p of cnsioni nn,i the uses to which it may be applied, IdO JJescnjition of raiulour, , ra On the itijperfectio.. of that happiness which rests solely' on ' ^ worldly pitasuies, . . 1,54 Zl?^ ''f'l '^ ^'^'^^ """* *°''^ enjoyments of human life, . . . . 157 Trnstni the care of Providence recommended,' '. * ■*. '. '. *. '. Hi\ I'lety and gratitude enliven pmspeniv, ... [A f n't.n,.*'" '^^^'^'^ '■"'"*'^'' '" "'^^ »"''J«<^1 to the iuhuence of ' SnPP,.|w.4' K-oK..:„: .,„.._- * . • •. • • .-. • _• • • • ^f^t The same subVect'co'ntrnu^vf J^J Sect. i 2 3, 4. Sect. 1 o A* S. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART ir. PIECES IN POETPiY. — \ CHAPTER L Se'ect Senltnces and Pui'ngrnphs. . Short and oa«v senionci's, ,_<^ . Verses in which the lines are of dim-reiit Icnrtil, *. '. ItI CHArTEU n. Narrative Pieces. The hear and the boes, ... ^p_. Tlieni{rhtin,ji,reandthe{;l(.w-wonn, ■ .'.'.' ' ' l.,^ The trials of virtue, ', ' ' Ai The youth and the pliilosopher, ...'.' Vr.'} Disf^ourjehMv^een Adam and h\'e, retiring to re^t 'i / Jleliijioi, and death, . '. * ' ' • « ^^^^ ClfAPTER ni. Didactic Pieces. The vanin^ of wealth, ..... /,, iNothJoi.- ibrmed in vain, .... ' 1 ,.. . On pride, ....... '^^ CrueJty to brutes censured, .','.'. j?? A paraphrase on the hitler part of the 6th chanter ot Alatthew, ' .. The death ofa good man a strong incentive to virtue, ° Reflections on a fu«i>re cf,te Ana- a ---'"-' -• * * "* .. -t u — ic .-.air, Horn a icvicw ui Winter, Adams advice to Eve, to avoid temptation, * *. *. *. *. *. '. *. * f^ On piocrastmation, *'- lo* Th.u philosophy, which 'lops at secondar'ycau'ses, reproivd, \ j^ (35^^ V - dpth^ 252 «■ CC^TENTS. 11. •ect. 1. a! 4. 5. 6. f. 8. a. Indignant sentinieilb en national prcjuilice| and hatred ; and ou slavery, , Pag« .« 190 Sect. 6. 7. The morningf In snmnier, 200' Ilural sounds, as well as rural sights, delightful, The rosp, ....;:... ■ CareofTJirds fr'r (hfJivOitr,^; Xiberty and s;«i*crv ci'uf.- ifU'd, ^^ . . . Charity. A p-ituphrasf en the rtth chapter of the i'irsl Kpistie to the Uorhithiau-!, . . , Pictupioru- a fmilty, . (.>■;<■ to pence, <.V;e f(i advcMsity, The (;rea;i(m jeqiiired to praise its Author, . The universal piiO^r, Co\l•^cien^•f■, On an infant, • • The cm'koo, I) Ay. A prtstoral in three parts, Thr order of nature, Confidence in lUvine protection, lIynu),onareview<»ftIie seasons, Ou solitude, .• n» . 213 . 220 . 222 . 223 . 22iJ . . 224 . 225 . 227 . 229 . 230 . 231 . 231 . . 232 . 233 . 23.5 . . 2.S6 . . 2.)7 . . 237 . . 238 . . 241 . . 242 . . 243 . . 24- i^S) ■« FLMS. Pag# . . . . 19» .... 200' . . . . 2