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Literary
September 24, 1800
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
On his deathbed, Joseph Addison dismisses his physicians and calls a young relative. As life fades, he grasps the youth's hand and says, 'See in what peace a Christian can die,' exemplifying a peaceful Christian death.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
MISCELLANY.
ADDISON.
ADDISON, after a long and manly, but vain struggle with his distemper, dismissed his physicians, and with them all hopes of life; but with his hopes of life, he dismissed not his concern for the living. but sent for a youth nearly related and finely accomplished, but not above being the better for good impressions from a dying friend; he came, but life now glimmering in the socket, the dying friend was silent: after a decent and proper pause, the youth said, "dear Sir! you sent for me, I believe, and I hope that you have some commands; if you have, I shall hold them most sacred."
May distant ages not only hear, but feel the reply!--Forcibly grasping the youth's hand, he softly said, "see in what peace a Christian can die." He spoke with difficulty, and soon expired.
ADDISON.
ADDISON, after a long and manly, but vain struggle with his distemper, dismissed his physicians, and with them all hopes of life; but with his hopes of life, he dismissed not his concern for the living. but sent for a youth nearly related and finely accomplished, but not above being the better for good impressions from a dying friend; he came, but life now glimmering in the socket, the dying friend was silent: after a decent and proper pause, the youth said, "dear Sir! you sent for me, I believe, and I hope that you have some commands; if you have, I shall hold them most sacred."
May distant ages not only hear, but feel the reply!--Forcibly grasping the youth's hand, he softly said, "see in what peace a Christian can die." He spoke with difficulty, and soon expired.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
Dialogue
What themes does it cover?
Death Mortality
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Addison Death
Christian Peace
Dying Words
Moral Impression
Youth Guidance
Literary Details
Title
Addison
Subject
Addison's Deathbed
Form / Style
Narrative Anecdote With Dialogue
Key Lines
"See In What Peace A Christian Can Die."
"Dear Sir! You Sent For Me, I Believe, And I Hope That You Have Some Commands; If You Have, I Shall Hold Them Most Sacred."