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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... reason alleged to be merely popular , and the money intended for some private purse . The order , however , was obeyed ; the two churches were stripped , and the lead was shipped to be sold in Holland . I hope every reader will rejoice ...
... reason alleged to be merely popular , and the money intended for some private purse . The order , however , was obeyed ; the two churches were stripped , and the lead was shipped to be sold in Holland . I hope every reader will rejoice ...
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... reason why , in fording the northern rivers , no fishes are seen , as in England , wandering in the water . Of the hills many may be called , with Homer's Ida , abundant in springs ; but few can deserve the epithet which he bestows upon ...
... reason why , in fording the northern rivers , no fishes are seen , as in England , wandering in the water . Of the hills many may be called , with Homer's Ida , abundant in springs ; but few can deserve the epithet which he bestows upon ...
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... reason to complain of the interruption . We saw in every place , what we chiefly desired to know , the manners of the people . We had company , and if we had chosen retirement , we might have had books . · I never was in any house of ...
... reason to complain of the interruption . We saw in every place , what we chiefly desired to know , the manners of the people . We had company , and if we had chosen retirement , we might have had books . · I never was in any house of ...
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... reason , an age of ignorance is an age of ceremony . Pageants and processions , and commemo- rations , gradually shrink away , as better methods come into use of recording events , and preserving rights . It is not only in Raasay that ...
... reason , an age of ignorance is an age of ceremony . Pageants and processions , and commemo- rations , gradually shrink away , as better methods come into use of recording events , and preserving rights . It is not only in Raasay that ...
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... reason to repent it . The weather was now almost one continued storm , and we were to snatch some happy intermission to be con- veyed to Mull , the third island of the Hebrides , lying about a degree south of Sky , whence we might ...
... reason to repent it . The weather was now almost one continued storm , and we were to snatch some happy intermission to be con- veyed to Mull , the third island of the Hebrides , lying about a degree south of Sky , whence we might ...
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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.