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... known , at least they are not to me ; but , as it is pretty well known that abuses in the army have not ceased to exist , it would be curious to see whether they in any way differ from those which engaged the atten- tion of Erskine ...
... known , at least they are not to me ; but , as it is pretty well known that abuses in the army have not ceased to exist , it would be curious to see whether they in any way differ from those which engaged the atten- tion of Erskine ...
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... known by the name of St. Madden , there is extant in the charter - chest at Cortachy Castle , a document bearing date 1447 , in which mention is made of " the bell of the Kirk of St. Madden of Airlie , " and he doubtless was the patron ...
... known by the name of St. Madden , there is extant in the charter - chest at Cortachy Castle , a document bearing date 1447 , in which mention is made of " the bell of the Kirk of St. Madden of Airlie , " and he doubtless was the patron ...
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... known en- graving connected therewith , will form one of the most interesting features . ROSEMARY BLOSSOMS . Let some kindly hand make up a gathering . My thoughts have been wandering in scented cham- bers , and I wish some one would ...
... known en- graving connected therewith , will form one of the most interesting features . ROSEMARY BLOSSOMS . Let some kindly hand make up a gathering . My thoughts have been wandering in scented cham- bers , and I wish some one would ...
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... known as St. John's Chare , if in name only , keeps watch and ward over the graveyard of the beloved apostle . During the civil commotions in the reign of King Charles the First , it appears to have escaped notice , a sprig of rosemary ...
... known as St. John's Chare , if in name only , keeps watch and ward over the graveyard of the beloved apostle . During the civil commotions in the reign of King Charles the First , it appears to have escaped notice , a sprig of rosemary ...
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... known respecting that officer , that the following me- moranda are advanced , in the hope of eliciting further information . hold of the kings of all nations , and is evidently of The office of Cup - bearer was common to the house ...
... known respecting that officer , that the following me- moranda are advanced , in the hope of eliciting further information . hold of the kings of all nations , and is evidently of The office of Cup - bearer was common to the house ...
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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.