The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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... spirit , instead of laying him in the Red sea , I would condemn him to reside in the Buller of Bu- chan . But terrour without danger is only one of the sports of fancy , a voluntary agitation of the mind that is permitted no longer than ...
... spirit , instead of laying him in the Red sea , I would condemn him to reside in the Buller of Bu- chan . But terrour without danger is only one of the sports of fancy , a voluntary agitation of the mind that is permitted no longer than ...
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... dram , which they call a skalk . The word whisky signifies water , and is applied by way of eminence to strong water , or distilled liquor . The spirit drunk in the north is drawn from barley . I E 2 CORIATACHAN IN SKY . 51.
... dram , which they call a skalk . The word whisky signifies water , and is applied by way of eminence to strong water , or distilled liquor . The spirit drunk in the north is drawn from barley . I E 2 CORIATACHAN IN SKY . 51.
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... spirit , is to lose what no small advantage will compensate . It may , likewise , deserve to be inquired , whether a great nation ought to be totally commercial ? whether , amidst the uncertainty of human affairs , too much atten- tion ...
... spirit , is to lose what no small advantage will compensate . It may , likewise , deserve to be inquired , whether a great nation ought to be totally commercial ? whether , amidst the uncertainty of human affairs , too much atten- tion ...
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... spirit that appealed only to the sword , is yet among them . The tenant of Scalpa , an island belonging to Macdonald , took no care to bring his rent ; when the landlord talked of exacting payment , he declared his resolution to keep ...
... spirit that appealed only to the sword , is yet among them . The tenant of Scalpa , an island belonging to Macdonald , took no care to bring his rent ; when the landlord talked of exacting payment , he declared his resolution to keep ...
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... spirit of enterprise , so vigorous , that their enemies are constrained to praise it , enables them to find , or to make their way to employment , riches , and distinction . From Glasgow we directed our course to Auchinleck , an estate ...
... spirit of enterprise , so vigorous , that their enemies are constrained to praise it , enables them to find , or to make their way to employment , riches , and distinction . From Glasgow we directed our course to Auchinleck , an estate ...
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Page 141 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible.
Page 373 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Page 463 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 185 - This opinion, which perhaps prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth : those, that never heard of one another, would not have agreed in a tale which nothing but experience can make credible. That it is doubted by single cavillers, can very little weaken the general evidence ; and some who deny it with their tongues confess it by their fears.
Page 185 - Imlac,) I will not undertake to maintain, against the concurrent and unvaried testimony of all ages, and of all nations. There is no people, rude or learned, among whom apparitions of the dead are not related and believed. This opinion, which prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth...
Page 462 - Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Page 216 - ALMIGHTY GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.
Page 321 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Page 347 - And he took bread, and • gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you : This do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Page 482 - LET THE WICKED FORSAKE HIS WAYS, AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS MAN HIS THOUGHTS: AND LET HIM RETURN UNTO THE LORD, AND HE WILL HAVE MERCY UPON HIM; AND TO OUR GOD, FOR HE WILL ABUNDANTLY PARDON.