 I have regularly and attentively perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion that this volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more true sublimity, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and finer strains...  The Gentleman's Magazine - Pagina 2131820Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | Martin Grove Brumbaugh - 1905 - 376 pagina’s
...death-bed, called for the Bible, saying, " There is only one book." Sir William Jones said, " The Bible contains more true sublimity, more exquisite beauty,...history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they have been written." And, if... | |
 | Martin Grove Brumbaugh - 1905 - 378 pagina’s
...death-bed, called for the Bible, saying, " There is only one book." Sir William Jones said, " The Bible contains more true sublimity, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and Sir William /- r , , Jones "ner strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other... | |
 | Joseph Chotzner - 1905 - 206 pagina’s
...follows : " I have regularly and attentively perused the Old Testament, and am of opinion that this book, independently of its divine origin, contains more true sublimity, more exquisite beauty, more important history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence than can be collected from all other books... | |
 | 1857 - 732 pagina’s
...qualities. " I have regularly and attentively read the Holy Scriptures, says this distinguished man, " and am of opinion that this volume, independently of its Divine origin, contains more sublimity and beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence,... | |
 | Grenville Kleiser - 1908 - 262 pagina’s
...and scholar, has said, "I have regularly and attentively perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of the opinion that this volume, independently of its divine...history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they may have been written. ' '... | |
 | Tryon Edwards - 1908 - 772 pagina’s
...sent from heaven to reveal to the eye of man the amazing glories of the far distant world. The Bible with new strength press on to the end— to the rest that remaineth for the people of God. strain« of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language... | |
 | Tryon Edwards - 1908 - 788 pagina’s
...sent from heaven to reveal to the eye of man the amazing glories of the far distant world. The Bible their legislation. —Mrs. Mary H. Hunt. REPUTATION. REPUTATION. •ecured, or happiness more e ana finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever... | |
 | William Muir - 1911 - 296 pagina’s
...Civil War. CHAPTER II THE TRANSLATORS 'I have carefully and regularly read the Holy Scriptures, and I am of opinion, that this volume, independently of...history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than could be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they may have been composed.'... | |
 | 1911 - 458 pagina’s
...steeds, Do thou, if thou art wise, restrain thy passions. CODE OF MANU THE BIBLE The Bible contains more sublimity, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality,...history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they have been written. SIR WILLIAM... | |
 | Jonathan Weaver - 1913 - 126 pagina’s
...book? "I am of the opinion," says Sir William Jones, "that the Bible contains more true •sensibility, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important...history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they may have been written." "We... | |
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