The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent Divines, Patriots, Statemen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets, and Artists of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Accention of Henry VIII, to the Present Time, Volume 4J. Mawman, 1816 - Great Britain |
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... least , younger readers , who may not have had an opportunity of perusing it ) is subjoined : In 1661 , we may premise from Rapin , the two Houses of Par- liament ordered that this document should be burned by the common hangman ( which ...
... least , younger readers , who may not have had an opportunity of perusing it ) is subjoined : In 1661 , we may premise from Rapin , the two Houses of Par- liament ordered that this document should be burned by the common hangman ( which ...
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... least they thought to begin the glorious thousand years mentioned in the Re- velation . Others at the same time , taking advantages from the fears and apprehensions that all the sober men of the nation were in , lest they should fall ...
... least they thought to begin the glorious thousand years mentioned in the Re- velation . Others at the same time , taking advantages from the fears and apprehensions that all the sober men of the nation were in , lest they should fall ...
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... least deserved that the terms of conformity should not have been made stricter than they were before the war . But what afflicted him most was , that he saw the heats and contentions which followed upon those different parties and ...
... least deserved that the terms of conformity should not have been made stricter than they were before the war . But what afflicted him most was , that he saw the heats and contentions which followed upon those different parties and ...
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... least constant and true to herself . These were the reasons chiefly urged against all comprehension ; and they wrought with such efficacy upon the greater part of the House of Commons , that they passed a vote against the receiving of ...
... least constant and true to herself . These were the reasons chiefly urged against all comprehension ; and they wrought with such efficacy upon the greater part of the House of Commons , that they passed a vote against the receiving of ...
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... cares , anxieties , and per- turbations . ' Secondly , That though they are beneficial to others , yet they are of the least benefit to him that is employed in them . this being delayed , he resigned in February . In SIR MATTHEW HALE . 37.
... cares , anxieties , and per- turbations . ' Secondly , That though they are beneficial to others , yet they are of the least benefit to him that is employed in them . this being delayed , he resigned in February . In SIR MATTHEW HALE . 37.
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Page 309 - In the first rank of these did Zimri stand: A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all Mankind's Epitome. Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon: Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking; Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
Page 151 - Of these the false Achitophel was first, A name to all succeeding ages curst: For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit; Restless, unfixed in principles and place, In power unpleased, impatient of disgrace ; A fiery soul, which working out its way, Fretted the pigmy body to decay, And o'er-informed the tenement of clay.
Page 17 - Deans, Deans and Chapters, Archdeacons, and all other ecclesiastical officers depending on that hierarchy), superstition, heresy, schism, profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found to be contrary to sound doctrine and the power of godliness, lest we partake in other men's sins, and thereby be in danger to receive of their plagues ; and that the Lord may be one, and His name one in the three kingdoms.
Page 151 - A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms; but, for a calm unfit, Would steer too nigh the sands to boast his wit.
Page 256 - ON A GIRDLE. THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown, His arms might do what this has done.
Page 152 - With public zeal to cancel private crimes. How safe is treason and how sacred ill, Where none can sin against the people's will, "Where crowds can wink and no offence be known, Since in another's guilt they find their own ! Yet fame deserved no enemy can grudge ; The statesman we abhor, but praise the judge. In Israel's courts ne'er sat an Abbethdin With more discerning eyes or hands more clean, Unbribed, unsought, the wretched to redress, Swift of despatch and easy of access.
Page 308 - In the worst inn's worst room, with mat halfhung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repair'd with straw, With tape-tied curtains, never meant to draw, The George and Garter...
Page 500 - The hearing gave new pleasure to the sight, And both to thought. 'Twas heaven, or somewhat more: For she so charm'd all hearts, that gazing crowds Stood panting on the shore, and wanted breath To give their welcome voice.
Page 309 - Not one, but all mankind's epitome : Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong, Was everything by starts and nothing long ; But in the course of one revolving moon Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman, who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy...
Page 320 - Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and you shall find : knock, and it shall be opened to you.