Unit 1: Selection Vocabulary 1

He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message.

Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously.

But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely.

There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature.

"Go away. I am not making myself ill." No; she was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window.

She arose at length and opened the door to her sister's importunities.

'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too

'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too

Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
“Their colour is a diabolic die.”

Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
“Their colour is a diabolic die.”

Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
“Their colour is a diabolic die.”

Fair wisdom’s ways are paths of peace,
And they that walk therein,
Shall reap the joys that never cease
And Christ shall be their king.

Thou hast left the heathen shore;
Thro’ mercy of the Lord,
Among the heathen live no more,
Come magnify thy God.

Thou, Phillis, when thou hunger hast,
Or pantest for thy God;
Jesus Christ is thy relief,
Thou hast the holy word.

Come, dear Phillis, be advis’d
To drink Samaria’s flood,
There’s nothing that shall suffice
But Christ’s redeeming blood.

Now glory be to the Most High,
United praises given
By all on earth, incessantly,
And all the hosts of heav’n.

Although it may seem scary at first, moving far away may be one of the most beneficial things young adults can do for themselves.

Maybe the new place will become their new home—a place to settle down and raise their own family—or maybe the place will give them unique insight about the world that they can take back to their hometowns and share with others.

Moving far away is a great way to gain and assert independence.

The cost of living for fundamental requirements, such as food, clothing, and housing, can be more expensive in an urban environment.

Young adults can save money or contribute to their family’s income, maintain lifelong networking connections, and strengthen the relationships with the people who mean the most to them.