--A FRAGMENT.
Prayer is an arrow wing'd with love,
And urg'd by mercy on
Which by "the arm of Faith" is driv'n
_Up_ through the starry vault of heav'n,
And scales "the Eternal's throne."
On seraph's wings the spirit flies,
Ev'n in that arrow's flight,
Soars through its _vista_ in the skies
And gains the realms of light.
N.C.
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BREVITIES.
Poverty will often lead to great intellectual pursuits; but the
resources of fortune will frequently suppress the most cogent ideas.
Never subdue a feeling arising from principle; for the mockery of
conscience will contend against the hostile powers of a nation.
Never wantonly offend any man however feeble his situation: you know not
how soon his personal interest may be acceptable.
In choosing a wife, a good disposition will be found the most staple
commodity. Most other virtues will flourish in so luxuriant a soil.
It should be the study of every individual to become rather a _useful_
than a _rich_ member of society.
Weak opponents are universally great calumniators.
To adduce an opinion without some argumentative reason to support it,
shows great precipitancy of idea.
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