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Pagina vii
... rising above the tremendous wreck , the effects of those sorrows and those oppressions will ever remain visible on the labours accomplished during the conflict . This con- sideration , though it will not remove , or even excuse ...
... rising above the tremendous wreck , the effects of those sorrows and those oppressions will ever remain visible on the labours accomplished during the conflict . This con- sideration , though it will not remove , or even excuse ...
Pagina 21
... rising at least 500 feet above the level of the plain , and in others scarcely appearing beyond the surface of the soil . This Limestone in many parts , especially near Oswestry , is in the state of perfect marble , and small quantities ...
... rising at least 500 feet above the level of the plain , and in others scarcely appearing beyond the surface of the soil . This Limestone in many parts , especially near Oswestry , is in the state of perfect marble , and small quantities ...
Pagina 26
... rising to the height of 200 or 300 feet . The vale in which Church Stretton is si- tuated , separates the Trap mountains from a very singular mass of hills , called the Longmont . They ascend gradually from the plain to the height of ...
... rising to the height of 200 or 300 feet . The vale in which Church Stretton is si- tuated , separates the Trap mountains from a very singular mass of hills , called the Longmont . They ascend gradually from the plain to the height of ...
Pagina 27
... rising one above another , the form of each of which was in all probability nearly a cube ; at present , however , from the diminution of their tops , and the proportionate enlargement of their bases , they approach nearer to the figure ...
... rising one above another , the form of each of which was in all probability nearly a cube ; at present , however , from the diminution of their tops , and the proportionate enlargement of their bases , they approach nearer to the figure ...
Pagina 49
... rising eminences , formed by the Severn into a most agreeable peninsula , which , when beheld from the adjacent country , has a bold and com . manding appearance . The elevation of its site , the natu- ral , and perhaps , consequent ...
... rising eminences , formed by the Severn into a most agreeable peninsula , which , when beheld from the adjacent country , has a bold and com . manding appearance . The elevation of its site , the natu- ral , and perhaps , consequent ...
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Pagina 260 - I had no sooner spoken these words but a loud though yet gentle noise came from the heavens, for it was like nothing on earth, which did so comfort and cheer me that I took my petition as granted, and that I had the sign I demanded, whereupon also I resolved to print my book.
Pagina 260 - Being thus doubtful in my chamber, one fair day in the summer, my casement being opened towards the south, the sun shining clear, and no wind stirring, I took my book, De Veritate...
Pagina 247 - Sweet echo, sweetest nymph, that liv'st unseen Within thy airy shell By slow Meander's margent green, And in the violet-embroidered vale Where the love-lorn nightingale Nightly to thee her sad song mourneth well: Canst thou not tell me of a gentle pair That likest thy Narcissus are? O, if thou have Hid them in some flowery cave, Tell me but where, Sweet Queen of Parley, Daughter of the Sphere! So may'st thou be translated to the skies, And give resounding grace to all Heaven's harmonies!
Pagina 326 - School-mistress" has delivered to posterity; and soon received such delight from books, that he was always calling for fresh entertainment, and expected that, when any of the family went to market, a new book should be brought him, which, when it came, was in fondness carried to bed and laid by him. It is said, that, when his request had been neglected, his mother wrapped up a piece of wood of the same form, and pacified him for the night.
Pagina 138 - Demosthenes) was the most silent man, the merest statue of a man that I have ever seen. I once dined in company with him, and all he said during the whole time was no more than Rjchard.
Pagina 325 - The church is built in the form of a cross, with a tower in the centre. The...
Pagina 86 - I desire most earnestly that I may not be buried in any church or churchyard, or within a mile of any Presbyterian or Anabaptist meeting-house; for, since I have resided in this country, I have kept so much bad company while living that I do not choose to continue it when dead.
Pagina 417 - That all whisperers of lies and scandal, be taken for their authors. 11. That all repeaters of such lies, and scandal, be shunned by all company ; — except such as have been guilty of the same crime. NB Several men of no character, old women and young ones of questioned reputation, are great authors of lies in these places, being of the sect of levellers.
Pagina 168 - Moors' heads in a sack. He had scarcely landed, before the officers of the revenue inquired of his servant, what he had in his sack? The captain answered, Salt provisions for his own use.
Pagina 417 - That no person take it ill that any one goes to another's play, or breakfast, and not theirs; - except captious by nature. 5. That no gentleman give his ticket for the balls to any but gentlewomen. - NB Unless he has none of his acquaintance.