The provocations of madame Palissy, by the author of 'Mary Powell'.

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Pagina 80 - And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. "And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Pagina 239 - This is a charming little book ; and whether we regard its subject, cleverness, or delicacy of sentiment or expression— to say nothing of its type and orthography — it is likely to be a most acceptable present to young or old, be their peculiar taste for religion, morals, poetry, history, or romance.
Pagina 82 - If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
Pagina 213 - Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage; If I have freedom in my love And in my soul am free, Angels alone, that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.
Pagina 73 - O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter ? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.
Pagina 214 - you have been fortyfive years in the service of the queen, my mother, or in mine, and we have suffered you to live in your own religion, amidst all the executions and the massacres. Now, however, I am so pressed by the Guise party and my people, that I have been compelled in spite of myself to imprison these two poor women and you; they are to be burnt to-morrow, and you also, if you will not be converted.
Pagina 240 - It is one of the best characteristics of his labouri, that he does not write for praise, but for the benefit of his fellow-men— not merely for time, but for eternity.
Pagina 214 - You have said several times that you feel pity for me; but it is I who pity you, who have said ' I am compelled.' That is not speaking like a king. These girls and I, who have part in the kingdom of heaven, we will teach you to talk royally. The Guisarts, all your people, and yourself, cannot compel a Potter to bow down to images of clay.
Pagina 169 - I have pre | vailed a | gainst him : for if I be cast down, they that trouble me | will re | joice at | it. 5 But my trust is | in thy | mercy : and my heart is joyful in I thy sal | va | tion.

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