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The contrast of the words , “ and peace on earth , ” is what every hearer must
have felt to produce the most admirable effect ; and the gradual retiring of the
angels into heaven is inimitable . The joy of Zion on the occasion is expressed in
an air ...
The contrast of the words , “ and peace on earth , ” is what every hearer must
have felt to produce the most admirable effect ; and the gradual retiring of the
angels into heaven is inimitable . The joy of Zion on the occasion is expressed in
an air ...
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The effect of beginning with a chorus is in itself peculiarly fine . The pathetic air , “
he was despised * , ” leads us to another chorus , still more solemn , “ surely he
hath borne our griefs . ” A third , of a different character , is again accumulated ...
The effect of beginning with a chorus is in itself peculiarly fine . The pathetic air , “
he was despised * , ” leads us to another chorus , still more solemn , “ surely he
hath borne our griefs . ” A third , of a different character , is again accumulated ...
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The deep effect of the recitative accompanied , thy rebuke hath broken his heart ,
” followed by the air , “ Behold and see , if there be any sorrow like unto his
sorrow , ” is such as very seldom has or can be equalled . Norris of Oxford , far
from a ...
The deep effect of the recitative accompanied , thy rebuke hath broken his heart ,
” followed by the air , “ Behold and see , if there be any sorrow like unto his
sorrow , ” is such as very seldom has or can be equalled . Norris of Oxford , far
from a ...
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with the liveliness of the responses , leaves nothing for the mind to wish in the
effect . The airs and choruses that follow , through the chief of this part , are not so
peculiarly marked as the preceding ; but they are contrasted with the opening , as
...
with the liveliness of the responses , leaves nothing for the mind to wish in the
effect . The airs and choruses that follow , through the chief of this part , are not so
peculiarly marked as the preceding ; but they are contrasted with the opening , as
...
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fine , that even a common singer cannot easily destroy its effect : but when sung
as Mrs . Bates or Mara sung it , approaches as nearly to the perfection of the
solemn style , as imagination can go . Even the ritornello , “ for now is Christ risen
...
fine , that even a common singer cannot easily destroy its effect : but when sung
as Mrs . Bates or Mara sung it , approaches as nearly to the perfection of the
solemn style , as imagination can go . Even the ritornello , “ for now is Christ risen
...
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Page 21 - HALLELUJAH, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Page 231 - Why, all the souls that were, were forfeit once ; • And He that might the vantage best have took, Found out the remedy : How would you be, If he, which is the top of judgment, should But judge you as you are ? O, think on that ; And mercy then will breathe within your lips, Like man new made.
Page 94 - I HAVE observed, that a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars of the like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an author.
Page 83 - I said; Tie up the knocker, say I'm sick, I'm dead. The Dog-star rages! nay 'tis past a doubt, All Bedlam, or Parnassus, is let out: Fire in each eye, and papers in each hand, They rave, recite, and madden round the land.
Page 92 - How fluent nonsense trickles from his tongue! How sweet the periods, neither said, nor sung! Still break the benches, Henley! with thy strain, While Sherlock, Hare, and Gibson preach in vain.
Page 235 - With half-shut eyes, and pucker'd cheeks, and teeth Presented bare against the storm, plods on. One hand secures his hat, save when with both He brandishes his pliant length of whip, Resounding oft, and never heard in vain.
Page 209 - The lust of lucre, and the dread of death. In vain to deserts thy retreat is made, The Muse attends thee to thy silent shade ; 'Tis hers the brave man's latest steps to trace, Rejudge his acts, and dignify disgrace. When Interest calls off all her sneaking train, And all th...
Page 231 - That skins the vice o' the top. Go to your bosom ; Knock there ; and ask your heart what it doth know That's like my brother's fault ; if it confess A natural guiltiness such as is his, Let it not sound a thought upon your tongue Against my brother's life.
Page 42 - All contrast, therefore, of one figure to another, or of the limbs of a single figure, or even in the folds of the drapery, must be sparingly employed. In short, whatever partakes of fancy or caprice, or goes under the denomination of Picturesque...
Page 220 - Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maidservant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates.
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| Title | The Director [ed. by T.F. Dibdin]., Volumes 1-2 |
| Editor | Thomas Frognall Dibdin |
| Published | 1807 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 23 Oct 2006 |
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