The London Quarterly Review, Volume 4William Lonsdale Watkinson, William Theophilus Davison Hamilton, Adams, and Company, 1855 |
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... observe that the use of the Doxology at the end of the Lord's Prayer by the Cathari is a feature of resemblance to the Greek and Sclavo- nian Liturgies ; it is wanting in the Vulgate of Matt . vi . 13 , and is not used by the Church of ...
... observe that the use of the Doxology at the end of the Lord's Prayer by the Cathari is a feature of resemblance to the Greek and Sclavo- nian Liturgies ; it is wanting in the Vulgate of Matt . vi . 13 , and is not used by the Church of ...
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... observation , and an undaunted perseverance , to bear upon a practical and noble subject ; and these , in connexion with every external advantage , led to eminent and deserved success . But the high sympathy with nature in all her ...
... observation , and an undaunted perseverance , to bear upon a practical and noble subject ; and these , in connexion with every external advantage , led to eminent and deserved success . But the high sympathy with nature in all her ...
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... observation of nature characteristic of Bacon , with the power of generalization of Newton , was then near the termination of his career . But few of his contemporaries had faith in his doctrines ; and from some , including the uncle of ...
... observation of nature characteristic of Bacon , with the power of generalization of Newton , was then near the termination of his career . But few of his contemporaries had faith in his doctrines ; and from some , including the uncle of ...
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... observe that " justice demands " that " the noble Montagu " should not be left unsung . Posterity has been more just ; but , a century and more ago , the demoniacal pollution of Congreve was in higher estimation than the pure morality ...
... observe that " justice demands " that " the noble Montagu " should not be left unsung . Posterity has been more just ; but , a century and more ago , the demoniacal pollution of Congreve was in higher estimation than the pure morality ...
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... observe that the body of a people has juster views for the public good , and pursues them with greater uprightness , than the nobility and gentry , who have so many private expectations and particular interests , which hang like a false ...
... observe that the body of a people has juster views for the public good , and pursues them with greater uprightness , than the nobility and gentry , who have so many private expectations and particular interests , which hang like a false ...
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Page 118 - Whoever wishes to attain an English style, familiar but not coarse, and elegant but not ostentatious, must give his days and nights to the volumes of Addison.
Page 425 - One man draws out the wire, another straights it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, a fifth grinds it at the top for receiving the head ; to make the head requires two or three distinct operations ; to put it on is a peculiar business, to whiten the pins is another ; it is even a trade by itself to put them into the paper ; and the important business of making a pin is, in this manner, divided into about eighteen distinct operations, which, in some manufactories, are all performed by distinct...
Page 414 - My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Page 387 - If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me,
Page 387 - The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
Page 25 - See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.
Page 274 - Ah ! since dark days still bring to light Man's prudence and man's fiery might, Time may restore us in his course Goethe's sage mind and Byron's force ; But where will Europe's latter hour Again find Wordsworth's healing power ? Others will teach us how to dare, And against fear our breast to steel ; Others will strengthen us to bear — But who, ah ! who, will make us feel ? The cloud of mortal destiny...
Page 112 - To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage. So when an angel, by divine command, With rising tempests shakes a guilty land (Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed), Calm and serene he drives the furious blast ; And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform. Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
Page 47 - ... the end of the last and the commencement of the present century.
Page 544 - twas a pleasing fear, For I was as it were a child of thee, And trusted to thy billows far and near, And laid my hand upon thy mane — as I do here.