NOTE. With a view to assist the pupil in applying the principles of gesture laid down in the following pages, the first twelve lessons in this part of the book have been scored. The numbers in the margin refer to the page where the Figure representing the gesture or position to be used, and its explanation, will be found. The letter c prefixed to a number denotes a continuous gesture. See page 182. The letter e denotes the raising of the eyes on the italic word which immediately follows it.

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A rich) inheritance we claim,

Our fathers' deeds, our fathers' fame.

In other lands, we read in story,

Are kings, and thrones, but 'tis our glory
That we are free ;-no tyrant's) frown
We fear-no man who wears a crown!

In freedom's cause we'll bravely dare

To climb the steeps of fame, and share
A nation's love)-a priceless gem-
Who wins it, wants no diadem!)

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LESSON II.

EARLY PIETY.-MRS. GILMAN.

67 LET us come in the brightness and beauty of Spring, To the God who) each blessing has given,

154 And our hearts an acceptable sacrifice bring, To lay on the altar) of heaven.

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Ah, yes! ere the joys or the sorrows of life
Have chained down our spirits to earth,)
e Let us raise them unsullied) by passion or strife,
In praise to the God of our birth.)

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Then thanks for each treasure displayed in His word;
Above all, for that voice which has given

A promise) to children who trust in the Lord,

That-of such is the kingdom) of heaven."

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LESSON III.

ETERNITY-HENRY.

ARITHMETICIANS have figures to compute all the progressions of time. Astronomers have instruments to calculate the distances of the planets. But what numbers can state, what lines can gauge, the lengths and breadths of c 105 eternity? "It is higher than heaven; what canst thou 115 do)? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?) the measure thereof is longer than the earth, broader than the sea.")

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Mysterious, mighty existence !) A sum not to be lessened by the largest deductions! an) extent not to be contracted by all possible diminutions!) Never can it be said, after the most prodigious waste of ages, "So much of eternity is gone." When millions) of centuries are elapsed, it is but just commencing; and when millions more have run their ample round, it will be no nearer ending. Eternity, vast, boundless, |amazing eternity.)

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LESSON IV.

WHY YIELD TO GRIEF.-ANONYMOUS.

"TWAS when the seas with hideous roar
A little bark assailed,

And potent fear, with awful power,
O'er each on board prevailed-

Save one-the captain's) darling child,-
Who fearless view'd the storm,)

And playful, with composure smiled
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LESSON V.

THE DEATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS.-HARRIS.

67 How fair and how lovely it is to behold

The sun in) its splendor, approaching the west!
Its race is near run, and refulgent as gold,

It glides through the ether as hastening) to rest.

It sinks, but in sinking 'tis only to rise,

Its splendor and glory afresh to display ;)
It sets, but in other and far distant skies,

It rises) and reigns in the brightness of day.

Yet far more resplendent than this is the scene

Of the good man approaching the confines) of time; All loving, all peaceful, all calm and serene,

He passes away with a brightness sublime.)

He dies, but no pencil can ever display

The splendor and glory that burst) on his sight,
As guided by angels he speeds on his way,

Through the portals of praise, to the temple of light.

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LESSON VI.

DEPEND NOT ON EARTHLY BLISS.-HERVEY.

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You have seen, no doubt, a set of pretty painted birds perching on) your trees, or sporting in your meadYou were pleased with the lovely visitants, that 142 brought beauty on their wings and melody in) their throats. But could you ensure the continuance of this agreeable entertainment? No,) truly. At the least disturbing noise, at the least terrifying appearance, they start from their seats; they mount the skies, and are gone in an instant-are gone) forever.

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Would you choose to have a happiness which bears date with their arrival, and expires at their departure? If you could not be content with a portion, enjoya97 ble only through such a fortuitous term, not of years, but of moments,) O! take up with nothing earthly; set your affections on things above; there alone is "no variableness or shadow) of turning.

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LESSON VII.

67 THE land that we live in-the land that we live in,
JO! where is the heart does not think it more) fair,
Than the brightest of scenes to which nature has given,
Her clearest of sun, and her purest of air?

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Her sky without clouds, and her rose-scented breeze,)
And Persia may vaunt of her gardens and flowers,
But one spot there is which is better) than these.

67 The climes of the East may exhibit their treasures, Their palm trees may bloom, and their waters may fall, And music may wake to enliven their pleasures,

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But one spot there is which is dearer than all,)

"Tis the land that we live in-the land that we live in,
O! where is the heart does not think it more fair,)
Than the brightest of scenes to which nature has given
Her clearest of sun, and her purest of air.)