 ... partaking of the general joy and congratulation, nor murmuring that, while such a scene engages and employs their faculties, the wheels of time do( not more rapidly bring on the promised period of translation to another and more enduring heaven. An...  Self-indulgence, a tale [by lady C.S.M. Bury]. - Seite 151von lady Charlotte Susan M. Bury - 1812Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1812 - 356 Seiten
...minute'* rest — Convey, the wise it call ; steal ! if a for the phrase." Stat,fiare. A neat thought. THERE are some moments in existence which comprise...are compressed into a. few drops of their essence. Measure of life. There are hours of our existence, which memory treasures, and keeps apart from the... | |
 | William Draper Swan - 1845 - 494 Seiten
...translation to another and more enduring heaven. An anonymous modern writer has beautifully said " There are moments in. existence which comprise the power of years, — as thousands of roses are contained in a fewdrops of their essence." The remark is no more beautiful than just. I once witnessed... | |
 | Timothy Stone Pinneo - 1847 - 502 Seiten
...translation to another and more enduring heaven. An anonymous modern writer has beautifully said, " There are moments in existence which comprise the power of years ; as thousands of roses are contained in a few drops of their essence." The remark is no more beautiful than just. I once witnessed... | |
 | David Henry Cruttenden - 1870 - 618 Seiten
...found his flowery mistress asleep, and insensible to his kisses beneath her snowy mantle. 10. There are moments in existence which comprise the power of years; as thousands of roses are contained in a few drops of their essence. 11. Life is real! life is earnest! and the grave is not... | |
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