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Page 62
For the chapter in the English falls short of forty - six verses by one , and the text
in question is part of the verse numbered 45 , and runs in the following words :"
45 . And also in that lie perceived that there was great favour laid up for them that
...
For the chapter in the English falls short of forty - six verses by one , and the text
in question is part of the verse numbered 45 , and runs in the following words :"
45 . And also in that lie perceived that there was great favour laid up for them that
...
Page 284
I would rather hear , Sir , " I asked , “ an answer to my first question : that seems to
me to involve the other . ” “ What was that , Varley ? " demanded Mr . Moncton . “
Why do you not resolve the point at once , you who are a thorough master .
I would rather hear , Sir , " I asked , “ an answer to my first question : that seems to
me to involve the other . ” “ What was that , Varley ? " demanded Mr . Moncton . “
Why do you not resolve the point at once , you who are a thorough master .
Page 357
Nothing was said in Her Majesty ' s speech relative to the much agitated Repeal
of the Corn Laws , the Government intending the question to be an open one . In
regard to the Chartists , her Majesty was taught to say , “ I have observed with ...
Nothing was said in Her Majesty ' s speech relative to the much agitated Repeal
of the Corn Laws , the Government intending the question to be an open one . In
regard to the Chartists , her Majesty was taught to say , “ I have observed with ...
Page 360
This , ” said he , “ is a tenants ' question as much as a landlords ' , and when the
house came to the consideration of the main subject , they would find it was a
labourers ' question ! The anticipated good could only arise from a reduction of ...
This , ” said he , “ is a tenants ' question as much as a landlords ' , and when the
house came to the consideration of the main subject , they would find it was a
labourers ' question ! The anticipated good could only arise from a reduction of ...
Page 435
Thus , in a Romeo and Juliet sort of piece , “ die Familie Schroffenstein , " he first
gives a scene of one of the rival houses , then a scene of the other ; and so he
continues , as if he thought it was but fair to hear both sides of a question , and ...
Thus , in a Romeo and Juliet sort of piece , “ die Familie Schroffenstein , " he first
gives a scene of one of the rival houses , then a scene of the other ; and so he
continues , as if he thought it was but fair to hear both sides of a question , and ...
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Page 63 - The Romish doctrine concerning Purgatory, Pardons, Worshipping, and Adoration, as well of Images as of Reliques, and also Invocation of Saints, is a fond thing vainly invented, and grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, but rather repugnant to the Word of God.
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Page 605 - Henceforth I learn that to obey is best, And love with fear the only God, to walk As in his presence, ever to observe His providence, and on him sole depend...
Page 607 - Not in despair, to have found themselves not lost In loss itself; which on his countenance cast Like doubtful hue: but he, his wonted pride Soon recollecting, with high words, that bore Semblance of worth, not substance, gently raised Their fainting courage, and dispelled their fears.
Page 607 - A shout, that tore hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment, through the gloom, were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air, With orient colours waving...
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Page 122 - Their breath is agitation, and their life A storm whereon they ride, to sink at last; And yet so nursed and bigoted to strife, That should their days, surviving perils past, Melt to calm twilight, they feel overcast With sorrow and supineness, and so die : Even as a flame unfed, .which runs to waste With its own flickering, or a sword laid by Which eats into itself, and rusts ingloriously.
Page 376 - Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Page 349 - We have not yet found them all, Lords and Commons, nor ever shall do, till her Master's second coming ; he shall bring together every joint and member, and shall mould them into an immortal feature of loveliness and perfection.
Page 120 - Paradise Lost is one of the books which the reader admires and lays down, and forgets to take up again. None ever wished it longer than it is. Its perusal is a duty rather than a pleasure. We read Milton for instruction, retire harassed and overburdened, and look elsewhere for recreation; we desert our master, and seek for companions.
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| Title | The Monthly magazine |
| Author | Monthly literary register |
| Published | 1839 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 20 Oct 2006 |
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