An historical and critical account of the lives and writings of James I. and Charles I. and of the lives of Oliver Cromwell and Charles II: After the manner of Mr. Bayle. From original writers and state-papers. By William HarrisF.C. and J. Rivington, 1814 |
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... Laud , bishop of London , being then at the council - table , told him , if he would not confess he must go to the rack . Felton replied , if it must be so , he could not tell whom he might nominate in the extre- mity of torture ; and ...
... Laud , bishop of London , being then at the council - table , told him , if he would not confess he must go to the rack . Felton replied , if it must be so , he could not tell whom he might nominate in the extre- mity of torture ; and ...
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... Laud ! Cruelty is the distinguishing cha- racter . Racks present themselves presently to the ima- gination of a superstitious tyrannical priest , as the fittest punishments for offenders . Power in such hands , therefore , should never ...
... Laud ! Cruelty is the distinguishing cha- racter . Racks present themselves presently to the ima- gination of a superstitious tyrannical priest , as the fittest punishments for offenders . Power in such hands , therefore , should never ...
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... Laud , " says Heylin , " humbly moved his majesty , that he would be present at the Liturgy , as well as the ser- mon every Lord's - day ; and that at whatsoever part of prayers he came , the priest , who ministered , should proceed to ...
... Laud , " says Heylin , " humbly moved his majesty , that he would be present at the Liturgy , as well as the ser- mon every Lord's - day ; and that at whatsoever part of prayers he came , the priest , who ministered , should proceed to ...
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... Lord's - day in that county ; thinking them dishonour- able to God , and prejudicial to his majesty and the country . Hereupon Laud , archbishop of Canterbury , countenance such as were for a strict ob- servance of 52 THE LIFE OF.
... Lord's - day in that county ; thinking them dishonour- able to God , and prejudicial to his majesty and the country . Hereupon Laud , archbishop of Canterbury , countenance such as were for a strict ob- servance of 52 THE LIFE OF.
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... [ Laud's ] being totally theirs , I believe it no presumption hereafter to hope , that his hand of justice must be heavier upon them , and lighter upon us , looking now upon our cause , having passed by our faults " a The King's Cabinet ...
... [ Laud's ] being totally theirs , I believe it no presumption hereafter to hope , that his hand of justice must be heavier upon them , and lighter upon us , looking now upon our cause , having passed by our faults " a The King's Cabinet ...
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Page 281 - Majesty, that no man hereafter be compelled to make or yield any gift, loan, benevolence, tax, or such like charge, without common consent by act of parliament...
Page 251 - I was destined of a child, and in mine own resolutions, till coming to some maturity of years, and perceiving what tyranny had invaded the church, that he who would take orders must subscribe slave, and take an oath withal ; which unless he took with a conscience that would retch, he must either straight perjure, or split his faith; I thought it better to prefer a blameless silence before the sacred office of speaking, bought and begun with servitude and for-swearing.
Page 282 - ... and statutes of this realm: and that your Majesty would also vouchsafe to declare that the awards, doings, and proceedings to the prejudice of your people, in any of the premises, shall not be drawn hereafter into consequence or example: and that your Majesty would be also graciously pleased, for the further comfort and safety of your people, to declare your royal will and pleasure, that in the things aforesaid all your officers and ministers shall serve you, according to the laws and statutes...
Page 38 - And all temptation can remove, Most shines and most is acceptable above. Therefore God's universal law Gave to the man despotic power Over his female in due awe, Nor from that right to part an hour, Smile she or lour: So shall he least confusion draw On his whole life, not sway'd By female usurpation, or dismay'd.
Page 399 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me, whose servant I am here ; and I humbly beg your majesty's pardon that I cannot give any other answer than this to what your majesty is pleased to demand of me.
Page 51 - England, and thus hath still continued since, to our great regret, with little amendment, save that now of late in our last riding through our said...
Page 398 - since I see all the birds are flown, I do expect from you that you shall send them unto me as soon as they return hither. But I assure you, on the word of a King, I never did intend any force, but shall proceed against them in a legal and fair way, for I never meant any other.
Page 53 - Whitsun ales, and morris dances, and the setting up of maypoles and other sports therewith used: so as the same be had in due and convenient time, without impediment or neglect of divine service; and that women shall have leave to carry rushes to the church for the decorating of it, according to their old custom. But...
Page 281 - ... or take such oath, or to give attendance, or be confined, or otherwise molested or disquieted concerning the same or for refusal thereof; and that no freeman, in any such manner as is before mentioned, be imprisoned or detained...
Page 421 - If a controversy arise betwixt a prince and some of the people in a matter where the law is silent or doubtful, and the thing be of great consequence, I should think the proper umpire in such a case should be the body of the people.