The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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... neglected from the time that the whole island had the same king . We left this little island , with our thoughts employed awhile on the different appearance that it would have made , if it had been placed at the same distance from ...
... neglected from the time that the whole island had the same king . We left this little island , with our thoughts employed awhile on the different appearance that it would have made , if it had been placed at the same distance from ...
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... neglected , that every man carried away the stones who fancied that he wanted them . The cathedral , of which the foundations may be still traced , and a small part of the wall is standing , appears to have been a spacious and majestick ...
... neglected , that every man carried away the stones who fancied that he wanted them . The cathedral , of which the foundations may be still traced , and a small part of the wall is standing , appears to have been a spacious and majestick ...
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... neglected , but she spins a thread , has the com pany of a cat , and is troublesome to nobody . Having now seen whatever this ancient city offered to our curiosity , we left it with good wishes , having reason to be highly pleased with ...
... neglected , but she spins a thread , has the com pany of a cat , and is troublesome to nobody . Having now seen whatever this ancient city offered to our curiosity , we left it with good wishes , having reason to be highly pleased with ...
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... neglected , and , perhaps , as the stone was wanted , afterwards demolished . Elgin seems a place of little trade , and thinly inhabited . The episcopal cities of Scotland , I believe , generally fell with their churches , though some ...
... neglected , and , perhaps , as the stone was wanted , afterwards demolished . Elgin seems a place of little trade , and thinly inhabited . The episcopal cities of Scotland , I believe , generally fell with their churches , though some ...
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... neglected by the higher rank of the Hebridians . It need not , I suppose , be mentioned , that in countries so little frequented as the islands , there are no houses where travellers are entertained for money . He that wanders about ...
... neglected by the higher rank of the Hebridians . It need not , I suppose , be mentioned , that in countries so little frequented as the islands , there are no houses where travellers are entertained for money . He that wanders about ...
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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.