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Pagina 17
... Scottish abbeys , including the celebrated abbey of the Holyrood , which became the * favourite residence , and finally the chief palace of the Scottish kings . David I. , after his accession to the throne , resided for the most part in ...
... Scottish abbeys , including the celebrated abbey of the Holyrood , which became the * favourite residence , and finally the chief palace of the Scottish kings . David I. , after his accession to the throne , resided for the most part in ...
Pagina 20
... Scottish history . The legend , absurd as it is , is curious , from the glimpse it affords us of the city at that early period , contracted within its narrow limits , and encircled by a royal chase , where the fox , the wild boar , and ...
... Scottish history . The legend , absurd as it is , is curious , from the glimpse it affords us of the city at that early period , contracted within its narrow limits , and encircled by a royal chase , where the fox , the wild boar , and ...
Pagina 21
... Scottish style , which the Romanesque was then re- modelling or superseding . Viewed in this light , the old Holyrood seal is one of the most interesting ecclesiastical relics we possess , figur- ing , it may be , the primitive ...
... Scottish style , which the Romanesque was then re- modelling or superseding . Viewed in this light , the old Holyrood seal is one of the most interesting ecclesiastical relics we possess , figur- ing , it may be , the primitive ...
Pagina 24
... Scottish throne by William , surnamed the Lyon , one of the most brave and chivalrous princes of all the royal line ; but , as happened with others of his gallant race , his chivalric deeds were frequently more glorious than pro ...
... Scottish throne by William , surnamed the Lyon , one of the most brave and chivalrous princes of all the royal line ; but , as happened with others of his gallant race , his chivalric deeds were frequently more glorious than pro ...
Pagina 26
... Scottish kings , the kingdom was divided into rival factions , and the youthful king and queen were held safely in durance within the royal fortress , while the faction who retained possession of it governed in their name . The queen ...
... Scottish kings , the kingdom was divided into rival factions , and the youthful king and queen were held safely in durance within the royal fortress , while the faction who retained possession of it governed in their name . The queen ...
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Old and Modern Edinburgh: A Historical Sketch of the Metropolis of Scotland Volledige weergave - 1855 |
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Pagina 121 - There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor. The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.
Pagina 121 - I am the resurrection and the life : he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, and he that liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
Pagina 173 - And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was -not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Pagina 77 - I thought of Chatterton, the marvellous Boy, The sleepless Soul that perished in his pride; Of Him who walked in glory and in joy Following his plough, along the mountain side...
Pagina 144 - Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works ; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Pagina 189 - And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart : and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Pagina 61 - For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom ; but we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness ; but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Pagina 174 - And now I leave off to speak any more to creatures, and begin my intercourse with God, which shall never be broken off: farewell father and mother, friends and relations ; farewell the world and all delights ; farewell meat and drink ; farewell sun, moon, and stars; welcome God and Father; welcome sweet Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant; welcome blessed Spirit of grace and God of all consolation; welcome glory- welcome eternal life; and welcome death...
Pagina 173 - I hope you perceive no alteration or discouragement in my countenance and carriage ; and as it may be your wonder, so I profess it is a wonder to myself; and I will tell you the reason of it ; besides the...
Pagina 127 - Sir, this is a busy day with us. We cannot hear you; it is Robin Hood's Day."' The parish are gone abroad to gather for Robin Hood. I pray you let them not.