Elements of General Knowledge: Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and Science, Volume 1Rivington [and others], 1815 |
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... whose use they were published . He has not been disappointed in his expectation ; and the favourable reception which his Work has met with from the Public at large , and particularly from feveral Per- fons of acknowledged abilities and ...
... whose use they were published . He has not been disappointed in his expectation ; and the favourable reception which his Work has met with from the Public at large , and particularly from feveral Per- fons of acknowledged abilities and ...
Pagina 15
... whose understandings I reverence , whofe opi nions upon the leading fubjects of Religion and Mo- rality , I highly efteem , and whofe excellent works I earnestly recommend . These are the writers , whom , in decided preference to all ...
... whose understandings I reverence , whofe opi nions upon the leading fubjects of Religion and Mo- rality , I highly efteem , and whofe excellent works I earnestly recommend . These are the writers , whom , in decided preference to all ...
Pagina 147
... ; both two , by ufe of life , were daily orators among the common people , and greatest counsellors in the fenate - houfe ; and there L 2 fore The high reputation acquired by thefe writers , whose praise THE LATIN LANGUAGE . 147.
... ; both two , by ufe of life , were daily orators among the common people , and greatest counsellors in the fenate - houfe ; and there L 2 fore The high reputation acquired by thefe writers , whose praise THE LATIN LANGUAGE . 147.
Pagina 148
... whose praise has been the favourite theme of every polished age , refults from combining in their works the genuine beauties of elegant compofition . How- ever they may differ in the direction of their talents , the nature of their ...
... whose praise has been the favourite theme of every polished age , refults from combining in their works the genuine beauties of elegant compofition . How- ever they may differ in the direction of their talents , the nature of their ...
Pagina 473
... whose address and bravery he had recovered it , to be carried in triumph ; that general wore a crown fcarcely inferior to the impe- rial diadem , and his ftatue was placed upon a lofty pillar . The Fifth Crufade , 1207 . This furnished ...
... whose address and bravery he had recovered it , to be carried in triumph ; that general wore a crown fcarcely inferior to the impe- rial diadem , and his ftatue was placed upon a lofty pillar . The Fifth Crufade , 1207 . This furnished ...
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Pagina 491 - Love my memory, cherish my friends; their faith to me may assure you they are honest. But above all, govern your will and affections, by the will and Word of your Creator; in me, beholding the end of this world, with all her vanities.
Pagina 196 - ... as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Pagina 46 - The end, then, of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection.
Pagina 102 - Wisdom's self Oft seeks to sweet retired solitude ; Where, with her best nurse, Contemplation, She plumes her feathers, and lets grow her wings, That in the various bustle of resort Were all too ruffled, and sometimes impair'd. He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit i...
Pagina 28 - Let her see him in his most retired privacies; let her follow him to the Mount, and hear his devotions and supplications to God. Carry her to his table, to view his poor fare, and hear his heavenly discourse.
Pagina 491 - In which sad progress, passing along by the rest of the army, where his uncle the general was, and being thirsty with excess of bleeding, he called for drink which was presently brought him ; but as he was putting the bottle to his mouth, he saw a poor soldier carried along, who had eaten his last at the same feast, ghastly casting up his eyes at the bottle. Which Sir Philip perceiving, took it from his head before he drank, and delivered it to the poor man with these words, Thy necessity is yet...
Pagina 484 - In the name of God, of St. Michael, and St. George, I make thee a knight ; be valiant, courteous, and loyal!
Pagina 533 - Deum, as a hymn of thanksgiving to God, and were joined by those of the other ships, with tears of joy, and transports of congratulation. This office of gratitude to Heaven was followed by an act of justice to their commander. They threw themselves at the feet of Columbus, with feelings of self-condemnation, mingled with reverence.
Pagina 50 - When therefore the obligations of morality are taught, let the fanctions of chriftianity never be forgotten ; by which it will be fhewn, that they give ftrength and luftre to each other ; religion will appear to be the voice of reafon, and morality the will of GOD.
Pagina 438 - The blue-eyed myriads from the Baltic coast. The prostrate south to the destroyer yields Her boasted titles, and her golden fields : With grim delight the brood of winter view A brighter day, and heavens of azure hue ; Scent the new fragrance of the breathing rose, And quaff the pendent vintage as it grows.