The Harleian Miscellany, Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical Notes, Volume 12William Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1811 - Great Britain Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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... learned Olearius , who says , ++ that the Persians are of an opinion that coffee allays their natural heat , for which reason they drink it , that they may avoid the charge and inconveniences of many children ; nay , the Per- sians are ...
... learned Olearius , who says , ++ that the Persians are of an opinion that coffee allays their natural heat , for which reason they drink it , that they may avoid the charge and inconveniences of many children ; nay , the Per- sians are ...
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... learned Schroder + will inform you ; as also against shortness of breath , and rheum ; and it is very famous ' in old obstructions , so that all the Egyptian , and Arabian women , are observed to promote their monthly courses with ...
... learned Schroder + will inform you ; as also against shortness of breath , and rheum ; and it is very famous ' in old obstructions , so that all the Egyptian , and Arabian women , are observed to promote their monthly courses with ...
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... learned men think , it came ori- ginally , for it has not been long known to the Chinese , they having no ancient name , or hieroglyphick characters for thee , and cha being an ancient Tartarian word . Besides , it is known to several ...
... learned men think , it came ori- ginally , for it has not been long known to the Chinese , they having no ancient name , or hieroglyphick characters for thee , and cha being an ancient Tartarian word . Besides , it is known to several ...
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... learned Dr. Grew † . When these kernels are cured , they be come blackish , and are compared to a bullock's kidney , cut into par titions ; there is great variety in them , by reason of the difference of soils and climates where they ...
... learned Dr. Grew † . When these kernels are cured , they be come blackish , and are compared to a bullock's kidney , cut into par titions ; there is great variety in them , by reason of the difference of soils and climates where they ...
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... learned Dr. Stubbst , that the nuts are either faulty , or not well beaten and made up . The best cocoa - nuts are said to come from Carraca , or Nicaragua , out of which Dr. Stubbs prepared chocolate for the King ; yet the Doctor ...
... learned Dr. Stubbst , that the nuts are either faulty , or not well beaten and made up . The best cocoa - nuts are said to come from Carraca , or Nicaragua , out of which Dr. Stubbs prepared chocolate for the King ; yet the Doctor ...
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Page 134 - Who although he be God and Man; yet he is not two, but one Christ; One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh: but by taking of the Manhood into God; One altogether, not by confusion of Substance: but by unity of Person.
Page 132 - For like as we are compelled by the Christian verity, to acknowledge every Person by himself to be God and Lord; So are we forbidden by the Catholic religion to say, there be three Gods, or three Lords.
Page 129 - I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
Page 134 - For the right faith is, that we believe and confess, That our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and man...
Page 272 - Scarce once herself, by turns all womankind! Who, with herself, or others, from her birth Finds all her life one warfare upon earth: Shines in exposing knaves, and painting fools, Yet is, whate'er she hates and ridicules.
Page 273 - Inferior not dependent? worse. Offend her, and she knows not to forgive; Oblige her, and she'll hate you while you live: But die, and she'll adore you - Then the Bust And Temple rise - then fall again to dust.
Page 132 - So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Ghost is God; And yet they are not three Gods, but one God.
Page 273 - Offend her, and she knows not to forgive ; Oblige her, and she'll hate you while you live ; But die, and she'll adore you — then the bust And temple rise — then fall again to dust. Last night her lord was all that's good and great; A knave this morning, and his will a cheat.
Page 133 - The Father is made of none : neither created nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone : not made, nor created, but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son : neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding.
Page 134 - One, not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by taking of the Manhood into God; One altogether; not by confusion of Substance, but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God and Man is one Christ; Who suffered for our salvation, descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead.