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remembrance j and that thirst for knowledge 

 implanted in the human mind, while it 

 marks our divine origin, affords a convincing 

 proof jthat we are destined to a higher and 

 more exalted state of existence beyond th,o 



^grave. 



The more a parent becomes the frien4 



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and companion of his children, the more lie 

 multiplies the opportunities for instruction, 

 and the more he acquires their veneration 

 and affeption. Paternal lessons are deeply 

 impressed on a mind eager -in the pur- 

 suit of knowledge, and powerfully con- 

 tribute to sow the Qcrm of gratitude in the 



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breast. 



It is easy to conceive what a lively and 

 permanent impression picturesque scenery 

 must produce on the youthful heart. It is. 



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in the fields? therefore, and amidst the 

 Jbcauties of nature, such as we now behold 

 them, that tl;e first lessens .o.uqlit to be im- 



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parted to infancy : and their effect will be 



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the moj-e certain, as |hrir remembrance b&- 

 \ , J come* 



