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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... of grass , and very fertile of thistles . A small herd of cows grazes an- nually upon it in the summer . It seems never to have afforded to man or beast a permanent habitation . VOL . IX . B state . We found only the ruins of a small.
... of grass , and very fertile of thistles . A small herd of cows grazes an- nually upon it in the summer . It seems never to have afforded to man or beast a permanent habitation . VOL . IX . B state . We found only the ruins of a small.
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... seems never to have been intended as a place of strength , nor was built to endure a siege , but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers , who , perhaps , had the charge of a battery , or were stationed to give signals of approaching ...
... seems never to have been intended as a place of strength , nor was built to endure a siege , but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers , who , perhaps , had the charge of a battery , or were stationed to give signals of approaching ...
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Samuel Johnson Francis Pearson Walesby. seems to derive some degree of dignity and importance from the reputation of possessing a two - horse cart . At an hour somewhat late we came to St. Andrews , a city once archiepiscopal ; where ...
Samuel Johnson Francis Pearson Walesby. seems to derive some degree of dignity and importance from the reputation of possessing a two - horse cart . At an hour somewhat late we came to St. Andrews , a city once archiepiscopal ; where ...
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... seems to be a place eminently adapted to study and education , being situated in a populous , yet a cheap country , and exposing the minds and manners of young men neither to the levity and dissoluteness of a capital city , nor to the ...
... seems to be a place eminently adapted to study and education , being situated in a populous , yet a cheap country , and exposing the minds and manners of young men neither to the levity and dissoluteness of a capital city , nor to the ...
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... seems to preclude the mind from contact or sympathy . Events long past are barely known ; they are not considered . We read with as little emotion the violence of Knox and his followers , as the irruptions of Alaric and the Goths . Had ...
... seems to preclude the mind from contact or sympathy . Events long past are barely known ; they are not considered . We read with as little emotion the violence of Knox and his followers , as the irruptions of Alaric and the Goths . Had ...
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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.