The Works of Samuel Johnson ...: A journey to the Hebrides. The vision of Thedodore, the hermit of Teneriffe. The fountains. Prayers and meditations. SermonsTalboys and Wheeler, 1825 |
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... labour , but it never wants repairs ; and in those parts where adven- titious materials are necessary , the ground , once consoli- dated , is rarely broken ; for the inland commerce is not great , nor are heavy commodities often ...
... labour , but it never wants repairs ; and in those parts where adven- titious materials are necessary , the ground , once consoli- dated , is rarely broken ; for the inland commerce is not great , nor are heavy commodities often ...
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... labour and exactness , near the waterside . Most of this day's journey was very pleasant . The day , though bright , was not hot ; and the appearance of the country , if I had not seen the Peak , would have been wholly new . We went ...
... labour and exactness , near the waterside . Most of this day's journey was very pleasant . The day , though bright , was not hot ; and the appearance of the country , if I had not seen the Peak , would have been wholly new . We went ...
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... labour , but has this advan- tage , that it cannot , without equal labour , be broken up . Within our sight , there were goats feeding or playing . The mountains have red deer , but they came not within view ; and if what is said of ...
... labour , but has this advan- tage , that it cannot , without equal labour , be broken up . Within our sight , there were goats feeding or playing . The mountains have red deer , but they came not within view ; and if what is said of ...
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... labour of their own hands , and , for what is necessary to be bought , her kids and her chickens are sent to market . With the true pastoral hospitality , she asked us to sit down and drink whisky . She is religious , and though the ...
... labour of their own hands , and , for what is necessary to be bought , her kids and her chickens are sent to market . With the true pastoral hospitality , she asked us to sit down and drink whisky . She is religious , and though the ...
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... labour that might have broken the perseverance of a Roman legion . The country is totally denuded of its wood , but the stumps , both of oaks and firs , which are still found , show that it has been once a forest of large timber . I do ...
... labour that might have broken the perseverance of a Roman legion . The country is totally denuded of its wood , but the stumps , both of oaks and firs , which are still found , show that it has been once a forest of large timber . I do ...
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Page 397 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Page 485 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 220 - A kind of strange oblivion has overspread me, so that I know not what has become of the last year ; and perceive that incidents and intelligence pass over me, without leaving any impression.
Page 197 - 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 504 - 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.
Page 484 - 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 350 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 464 - They cannot mean that," answered Mr. Mertonn, " for our Lord has also told us to let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father Which is in Heaven...
Page 283 - ... available to the confirmation of my faith, the establishment of my hope, and the enlargement of my charity; and make the death of thy Son JESUS CHRIST effectual to my redemption. Have mercy upon me, and pardon the multitude of my offences. Bless my friends ; have mercy upon all men. Support me, by thy Holy Spirit, in the days of weakness, and at the hour of death ; and receive me, at my death, to everlasting happiness, for the sake of JESUS CHRIST. Amen.
Page 259 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.