Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-10-21

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: over.reacher and opprcssor., II is, the
{ first book, the best book, and the Oldest
book in the world. 1t contains the
: choicest matter, gives the best insiruc.
r tion. and affords the greatest pleasure
and satisfaction that ever was reEeased,
Il contains the best laws and prob SSnd I.
est mysteries that ever was penncd. =
II brings the best tidings, and affords
|the best Of comforts to the inquiring
and disc consulate: IL exhibits life and
immortality from everlasting, and
shows the way to glory It is a brief
recital of all that is past. and certain
prediction of all that is past, and ccr-
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1t settles all matters in debate. re-
solves all doubts. and eases the mind
and conscience of all their scruples:
It reveals the only living and true
GoD, and shews the way to HIM, aud
sets aside all other Gods and describes
the vanity Of them, and all that trust
in them In short, it IS book of iaa1s,
to shew right and wrong; a book Of
svisdont, that condemns all folly, and
makes the foolish wise book Of
truth, that detects all lies and confutes
all errors,a and book ofiife, that shews
the way from everlasting death. Il 10
the most compendious book in all the
world-the most authentic and the
most entertaining history that ever
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ancieat antiquities, strange events,
wonderful occurrences heroic deeds,
unparalleled wars It describes the
celestial, terrestrial and eternal 'worlds.
and origin of the angelic ,myriads,hu
man tribes and devilish legions. Il
will instruct the NEST accomplished
mechanic, and the profoundest artists
1t will teach the best rhcteraticsan, and
exercise every power Of the most skin
ful arithmetician Rer. 8. xviii -puZ
zle the wisest anatomist and exercise
the incest critic: 1t corrects the vain
philosopher aud confutes the wise
est astronomer 1t exposes the sub
tie sophist and makes diviners mad It
ise complete code Of laws--a perfect
body OF divinity-an upequailed mar
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is to be destitute Of wisdom. 1t is
the. magistrates best rule, the house,
wilc's best guide the servants best
directory, and the young mans best
companion 1t is the school boys
spelling book, and the learned mans
masterpiece 1t contains choice
grammar for novice, and profound
mystery for sage: 1t is the ignorant
mans dictionary, and the wise mans
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the .1uthor is without partiality, and
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variabeness, neither shadow Of turn
ing"
SICKNESS. Sickness is a sort Of
Of early old age5 it teaches us diff
idcnce in our earthly state, and in-
spires US with thoughts OF future;
better than q thousand volumes Of
philosophers and divines. 1t gives
50 warning concussion to those
props of our vanity, our strength and
youth, that We think of fortify ing
ourselves within, when there is SO
little dependence upon our outworks'
Youth a, the very best is bnt be-
trayer Of human life in a gentler and
smoother manner than age: tits
like a stream that nourishes q plant
upon a bank, md causes it to four
cs it to flourish and blossom to the
sight, bot at the samc time is under.
mining il at the root in secret ****
When reflect what IN inconsidera.
ble little atom eSory single man is
with respect to the whole creatiOns
methinks it Is q shame t0 be Concern
ed at the removal Of such trivial an-
ima1 as ] en-. The morning alter
my exit, The sun will rise as bright
Ne ever, the flowers smell o. sweet,
TIE plants spring as green, the world
will proceed in its old course, pco-
plo will laugh a heartily and marry
as fast as they were used ~ 00@r