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... century . * Possibly the ambry was made at the expense of one of the lords of Baikie ; or , during the incumbency of one of the family , as parson of this kirk , the initials and arms being intended to denote the period . The same ...
... century . * Possibly the ambry was made at the expense of one of the lords of Baikie ; or , during the incumbency of one of the family , as parson of this kirk , the initials and arms being intended to denote the period . The same ...
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... century , name of Carnegie , † in lieu of that of de Balindard . leaving six sons , David , William , John , Thomas ... centuries past , neither the designation of the office pincerna Regis , nor the names of persons holding that office ...
... century , name of Carnegie , † in lieu of that of de Balindard . leaving six sons , David , William , John , Thomas ... centuries past , neither the designation of the office pincerna Regis , nor the names of persons holding that office ...
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... CENTURY . THE appellation is said to be derived from the land having been formerly part of the possessions of the Convent Garadon , in Leicestershire . Upon the dissolution of religious houses in England , this land fell to the crown ...
... CENTURY . THE appellation is said to be derived from the land having been formerly part of the possessions of the Convent Garadon , in Leicestershire . Upon the dissolution of religious houses in England , this land fell to the crown ...
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... centuries after the supposed murder of Malcolm ; indeed , with the exception of some trifling portions of its foundations , the Rules painted on the wall of the ringing loft in the centre or oldest part was not built till the time of ...
... centuries after the supposed murder of Malcolm ; indeed , with the exception of some trifling portions of its foundations , the Rules painted on the wall of the ringing loft in the centre or oldest part was not built till the time of ...
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... century from the day of de- claration . The names of three of the seven end in son , yet neither of these transmitted his name to a son . In respect to the names of all , it may in conclusion be said , the initials of two of the seven ...
... century from the day of de- claration . The names of three of the seven end in son , yet neither of these transmitted his name to a son . In respect to the names of all , it may in conclusion be said , the initials of two of the seven ...
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Page 49 - Where the great vision of the guarded mount Looks toward Namancos and Bayona's hold; Look homeward, Angel, now, and melt with ruth, And, O ye dolphins, waft the hapless youth.
Page 16 - But words are things, and a small drop of ink, Falling like dew, upon a thought, produces That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think...
Page 73 - But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour ; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Page 16 - Tell me not, Sweet, I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honour more.
Page 54 - STRAHAN, You are a Member of Parliament, and one of that Majority which has doomed my Country to Destruction. — You have begun to burn our Towns, and murder our People. — Look upon your Hands! They are stained with the Blood of your Relations! — You and I were long Friends: — You are now my Enemy, — and I am Yours, B. FRANKLIN.
Page 78 - To master John the English maid A hornbook gives of gingerbread ; And, that the child may learn the better, As he can name, he eats the letter.
Page 72 - The world that I regard is myself; it is the microcosm of my own frame that I cast mine eye on; for the other, I use it but like my globe, and turn it round sometimes for my recreation.
Page 45 - Inveni portum. Spes et Fortuna valete. Sat me lusistis: ludite nunc alios.
Page 40 - Account of the Musical Performances in Westminster Abbey, in Commemoration of Handel, in 1784, was published in quarto, in the following year, in aid of the Musical Fund.
Page 73 - ... thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. BUT now we see not YET all things put under him. But we see JESUS, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour.