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... mention of London gives occasion to introduce a man in the history of human intellect ever did more history of that city , its flourishing state under the than was effected by the single mind of Chaucer . " || Romans , its decay under ...
... mention of London gives occasion to introduce a man in the history of human intellect ever did more history of that city , its flourishing state under the than was effected by the single mind of Chaucer . " || Romans , its decay under ...
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... mentioned by our in a work of this kind . Upon the whole , we think author , except that a letter was published by the widow that the present work is a most valuable acquisition to of Roberjot , expressly charging Jean Debry with the ...
... mentioned by our in a work of this kind . Upon the whole , we think author , except that a letter was published by the widow that the present work is a most valuable acquisition to of Roberjot , expressly charging Jean Debry with the ...
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... mention them in a work of this nature . Suffice it to say , that these means are nearly in the power of the Bourbon Princes themselves . It is however highly important to observe that the in- considerate zeal of certain writers , far ...
... mention them in a work of this nature . Suffice it to say , that these means are nearly in the power of the Bourbon Princes themselves . It is however highly important to observe that the in- considerate zeal of certain writers , far ...
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The object of this small pamphlet is to shew that the Beast mentioned in the Revelations is no other than Bona- parte . The resemblance is traced in a variety of instances , nor has the remark been forgotten that the ten horns of the ...
The object of this small pamphlet is to shew that the Beast mentioned in the Revelations is no other than Bona- parte . The resemblance is traced in a variety of instances , nor has the remark been forgotten that the ten horns of the ...
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... mentioned at large , in Mason's edition of Gray's Letters , and the poet in consequence of it added the following note . " Pindar styles his own poetry Αιολείς μολπή , Αιόλιδες χορδαι , Αιολίδων πνεαὶ αὐλων . Eolian song , Eolian ...
... mentioned at large , in Mason's edition of Gray's Letters , and the poet in consequence of it added the following note . " Pindar styles his own poetry Αιολείς μολπή , Αιόλιδες χορδαι , Αιολίδων πνεαὶ αὐλων . Eolian song , Eolian ...
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Page 23 - ... it is for you to decide whether this freedom shall yet survive, or be covered with a funeral pall, and wrapped in eternal gloom.
Page 23 - Religion is too much interested in your success not to lend you her aid ; she will shed over this enterprise her selectest influence. While you are engaged in the field, many will repair to the closet, many to the sanctuary ; the faithful of every name will employ that prayer which has power with God ; the feeble hands which are unequal to any other...
Page 23 - The extent of your resources, under God, is equal to the justice of your cause. But should Providence determine otherwise, should you fall in this struggle, should the nation fall, you will have the satisfaction (the purest allotted to man) of having performed your part...
Page 87 - English interest was settled with as solid a stability as any thing in human affairs can look for. All the penal laws of that unparalleled code of oppression, which were made after the last event, were manifestly the effects of national hatred and scorn towards a conquered people ; whom the victors...
Page 129 - Britain, in parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Page 393 - They are not repelled through a fastidious delicacy, at the stench of their arrogance and presumption, from a medicinal attention to their mental blotches, and running sores.
Page 23 - ... issue, of enjoying their eternal repose. Enjoy that repose, illustrious immortals ! Your mantle fell when you ascended; and thousands, inflamed with your spirit, and impatient to tread in your steps, are ready to swear by Him that sitteth upon the throne, and liveth for ever and ever...
Page 395 - They can see, without pain or grudging, an archbishop precede a duke. They can see a bishop of Durham, or a bishop of Winchester, in possession of ten thousand pounds a year; and cannot conceive why it is in worse hands than estates to the like amount in the hands of this earl, or that squire...
Page 395 - It is better to cherish virtue and humanity, by leaving much to free will, even with some loss to the object, than to attempt to make men mere machines and instruments of a political benevolence. The world on the whole will gain by liberty, without which virtue cannot exist.
Page 23 - Mighty : go forth with our hosts in the day of battle ! Impart, in addition to their hereditary valour, that confidence of success which springs from thy presence ! Pour into their hearts the spirit of departed heroes ! Inspire them with thine own; and, while led by thine hand, and fighting under thy banners, open thou their eyes to behold in every valley, and in every plain, what the prophet beheld by the same illumination — chariots of fire, and horses of fire ! Then shall the strong man be as...