Part 56 (2/2)

He governs best who governs least

--_Latin_

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GRACE

Soet it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit

--_Burns_

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REBUKED BY A KING

The king of one of the Friendly Islands became a Christian, and once went on board of a British vessel, where he was invited to dine with the officers Observing he did not taste his food, the Captain inquired the cause; when the si to be asked All felt rebuked, and the king was desired to say grace, which he did with beco solemnity

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Expect not praise froratitude from the selfish

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THANKS--FOR FAVORS

Your bounty is beyond h my mouth be dumb, my heart shall thank you; And when it melts before the throne of mercy, My fervent soul shall breathe one tear for you, That heaven will pay you back, when oodness you have shown to me

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God judges your gratitude more by your hands than by your hymns

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Many a thanksgiving serratitude to God

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May we look around us with pleasure, And above us with gratitude

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