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objects, of the same nature, were well understood 

 by the Israelites to be specifically represented 

 in the ceremonial law. 



fi There were, also, certain solemn festivals 

 ordained as commemorations of signal national 

 mercies and deliverances. Nothing could have 

 been better calculated to keep alive the spirit 

 of gratitude to the bountiful Author of those 

 mercies ; and that nothing could be more con- 

 sistent with the feelings of the human mind, 

 has been exemplified by the practice of every 

 age and nation, in the anniversary observances 

 of religious, national and domestic events." 



. The frost* still continues ; and instead 

 of being miserably cold, as I expected, I almost 

 enjoy it. There is not much wind, and the air 

 feels dry and clear. We take long quick walks 

 in the bright part of the day while the sun 

 shines. The rooms are very comfortable, and 

 I find, as my aunt told me, that I am less chilly 

 when I stay at a moderate distance, than when I 

 sit quite close to the fire. In the latter part of the 

 day, if we begin to grow cold after the glow of 

 warmth produced by walking is gone, we take 

 some good house exercise, and that always 

 brings it back. 



Frederick asked my uncle to day, whether it 

 is by the loosening of the earth round the roots 



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