XXXVII. Religion consists in right sentiments of God (Ellis Walker Poems)
In this the main Point of Religion lies,To have right Notions of the Deities;As that such Beings really are, that ...
In this the main Point of Religion lies,To have right Notions of the Deities;As that such Beings really are, that ...
Let not these thoughts torment you: I alas!In low ignoble poverty shall passMy wretched days, and unregarded lieBuried alive, in ...
'Tis the part of a wise Man to examine the means of attaining the end, that he be not foiled ...
Having consider'd thus what's to be done,The hazards, hardships, and the risque you run,Consider with what strength you are endow'd,What ...
For meat, drink, cloaths, house, servants, and the rest,Which chiefly are the body's interest,Take this prescription: you may safely useSuch ...
You would be wise, I'll teach you if you please,Withdraw you mind from such wild thoughts as theseIf I my ...
Wisdom, you say, is what you must desire,The only charming blessing you admire,Therefore be bold and fit yourself to bearMany ...
There's no great need that you should oft appear At shews, or help to crowd the theatre.But if it be ...
Avoid, if possible, th' impertinenceOf those who prostitute their eloquence:Who with a long harangue from desk or stageBoth the rich ...
When men of shallow heads themselves advanceAbove their usual pitch of ignorance,To talk of maxims and of rules; forbearTo interpose ...
Philosophy's most useful part is this,Which shews us what a wise man's duty is,Which teacheth what we should pursue or ...
When women once their dear Fourteen attain,They first our love and admiration gain;They mistresses are call'd, and now they find,That ...
In every action which you undertake,With great Cleanthes this petition make:Lead me, O Jove! And thou, O pow'rful fate,In ev'ry ...
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