Ecclesiastical Biography: Or, Lives of Eminent Men, Connected with the History of Religion in England ; from the Commencement of the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 6F. C. and J. Rivington, 1818 - Christian biography |
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... thought them- selves possessed of the belief of the world , as well as of its wealth , endeavoured all that was possible still to keep up the dignity of their order , by out- lying the others all they could ; and whereas here or there ...
... thought them- selves possessed of the belief of the world , as well as of its wealth , endeavoured all that was possible still to keep up the dignity of their order , by out- lying the others all they could ; and whereas here or there ...
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... thought I might do it some right by writing his life . I was then engaged in the history of the reformation ; so I promised that , as soon as that was over , I should make the best use I could of such informations and memorials as ...
... thought I might do it some right by writing his life . I was then engaged in the history of the reformation ; so I promised that , as soon as that was over , I should make the best use I could of such informations and memorials as ...
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... thought was to tell a lie ' ; and that , with some other things commonly practised , seemed to him contrary to that exactness of truth and jus- tice which became a Christian , so that he withdrew himself from the Inns of Court to live ...
... thought was to tell a lie ' ; and that , with some other things commonly practised , seemed to him contrary to that exactness of truth and jus- tice which became a Christian , so that he withdrew himself from the Inns of Court to live ...
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... thought six hours a day , with attention and constancy , was sufficient . " Boswell's Life of Dr. Samuel Johnson , Vol . IV . p . 334. The conversation is printed , at large , in Seward's Anecdotes , and in Moral , & c . Works of Sir ...
... thought six hours a day , with attention and constancy , was sufficient . " Boswell's Life of Dr. Samuel Johnson , Vol . IV . p . 334. The conversation is printed , at large , in Seward's Anecdotes , and in Moral , & c . Works of Sir ...
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... thought fit to apply himself , immediately after he had dined . By these means be gained much time , that is other- wise unprofitably wasted . He had also an admirable equality in the temper of his mind , which disposed him for whatever ...
... thought fit to apply himself , immediately after he had dined . By these means be gained much time , that is other- wise unprofitably wasted . He had also an admirable equality in the temper of his mind , which disposed him for whatever ...
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Page 298 - My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Page 388 - I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Page 334 - Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation : 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.
Page 332 - And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
Page 359 - Surely it is meet to be said unto God, "I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more; That which I see not, Teach thou me; If I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Page 235 - Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness.
Page 209 - The wicked have waited for me to destroy me : but I will consider thy testimonies.
Page 62 - THE righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: And merciful men are taken away, none considering That the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Page 261 - He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Page 266 - The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.