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... copy of the work in MS . Laud 286 begins with sixty lines of verse , which may easily have induced the consulter of ... copies . I conclude that a verse translation of the Psalms by Hampole does not exist . If it does , let its existence ...
... copy of the work in MS . Laud 286 begins with sixty lines of verse , which may easily have induced the consulter of ... copies . I conclude that a verse translation of the Psalms by Hampole does not exist . If it does , let its existence ...
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... copies of this issue are more common . Probably something of the same kind was done in the matter of the Faustus , ' for I have seen a copy with a preface dated " Norwich , April , 1826. " There is no doubt that he also wrote ' Cele ...
... copies of this issue are more common . Probably something of the same kind was done in the matter of the Faustus , ' for I have seen a copy with a preface dated " Norwich , April , 1826. " There is no doubt that he also wrote ' Cele ...
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... copy of Selden's Table Talk ' with the marginal notes in the hand of S. T. Coleridge , Cary's transcript of which is printed in the ' Remains . ' I have not met with any later mention of the Westminster Library . It had nothing to do ...
... copy of Selden's Table Talk ' with the marginal notes in the hand of S. T. Coleridge , Cary's transcript of which is printed in the ' Remains . ' I have not met with any later mention of the Westminster Library . It had nothing to do ...
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... copy , which I have always regarded as be- much as looking behind him . Now , ' said the earl , call- ing to them that looked out of the windows , let him amongst you all that standeth most upon his pedigree go and fetch my night - cap ...
... copy , which I have always regarded as be- much as looking behind him . Now , ' said the earl , call- ing to them that looked out of the windows , let him amongst you all that standeth most upon his pedigree go and fetch my night - cap ...
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... copies ? If they would trust me with the ori- ginals they would greatly add to the favour . The regis- tered letter - post is a very secure mode of transmission . Whatever I receive shall be returned without delay . If only a copy is ...
... copies ? If they would trust me with the ori- ginals they would greatly add to the favour . The regis- tered letter - post is a very secure mode of transmission . Whatever I receive shall be returned without delay . If only a copy is ...
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Page 311 - Oblivion is not to be hired: the greater part must be content to be as though they had not been, to be found in the Register of God, not in the record of man.
Page 140 - O Cuckoo! shall I call thee Bird, Or but a wandering Voice? While I am lying on the grass Thy twofold shout I hear, From hill to hill it seems to pass, At once far off, and near. Though babbling only to the Vale, Of sunshine and of flowers, Thou bringest unto me a tale Of visionary hours. Thrice welcome, darling of the Spring! Even yet thou art to me No bird...
Page 230 - Then to advise how war may best upheld Move by her two main nerves, iron and gold, In all her equipage...
Page 129 - The Bank undertakes for its Customers, free of charge, the custody of Deeds, Writings, and other Securities and Valuables ; the collection of Bills of Exchange, Dividends, and Coupons: and the purchase and sale of Stocks, Shares, and Annuities. Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued. A Pamphlet, with full particulars, on application.
Page 140 - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
Page 172 - Let wealth and commerce, laws and learning die. But leave us still our old Nobility.
Page 114 - What I have done is yours ; what I have to do is yours ; being part in all I have, devoted yours. Were my worth greater, my duty would show greater ; meantime, as it is, it is bound to your lordship, to whom I wish long life still lengthened with all happiness. Your lordship's in all duty, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
Page 115 - When I have seen the hungry ocean gain Advantage on the kingdom of the shore, And the firm soil win of the watery main, Increasing store with loss and loss with store; When I have seen such interchange of state, Or state itself confounded to decay; Ruin hath taught me thus to ruminate, That Time will come and take my love away.
Page 332 - SCRIPTURES. Being the Additions to the Old Testament Canon which were included in the Ancient Greek and Latin Versions; the English Text of the Authorized Version, together with the Additional Matter found in the Vulgate and other Ancient Versions; Introductions to the several Books and Fragments; Marginal Notes and References; and a General Introduction to the Apocrypha. By the Rev.
Page 119 - ... according to the old proverb ; I mean those circumforaneous wits whom every nation calls by the name of that dish of meat which it loves best. In Holland they are termed Pickled Herrings ; in France, Jean Pottages ; in Italy, Maccaronies ; and in Great Britain, Jack Puddings.