The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent Divines, Patriots, Statemen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets, and Artists of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Accention of Henry VIII, to the Present Time, Volume 4J. Mawman, 1816 - Great Britain |
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... Prince of Orange ) with the intention of offering himself to that nobleman as a volunteer . But from this purpose he was diverted by a law - suit commenced against him , for part of his paternal in- heritance , by Sir William Whitmore ...
... Prince of Orange ) with the intention of offering himself to that nobleman as a volunteer . But from this purpose he was diverted by a law - suit commenced against him , for part of his paternal in- heritance , by Sir William Whitmore ...
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... prince to enjoy more power than is consistent with the good of his sub- jects , yet this maxim is but a feeble security against the passions and the follies of men . Those who are entrusted with power in any degree are disposed , from ...
... prince to enjoy more power than is consistent with the good of his sub- jects , yet this maxim is but a feeble security against the passions and the follies of men . Those who are entrusted with power in any degree are disposed , from ...
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... prince may bestow , or by the mere tranquillity which may attend an equitable administration . The Sove- reign may dazzle with his heroic qualities ; he may protect his subjects in the enjoyment of every animal advantage or pleasure ...
... prince may bestow , or by the mere tranquillity which may attend an equitable administration . The Sove- reign may dazzle with his heroic qualities ; he may protect his subjects in the enjoyment of every animal advantage or pleasure ...
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... Prince of Life ; the Light that lighteneth every man that comes into the world . As touching his divine nature , God over all , blessed for ever ; and as touching his human nature , full of grace and truth : and in both , the beloved ...
... Prince of Life ; the Light that lighteneth every man that comes into the world . As touching his divine nature , God over all , blessed for ever ; and as touching his human nature , full of grace and truth : and in both , the beloved ...
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... prince , or a child to his father ; but it is our duty , as a thing injoined unto us in testimony of our dependence and love to him . 4. Consequently , peace with our own selves , and our own conscience ; and that upon a double ground ...
... prince , or a child to his father ; but it is our duty , as a thing injoined unto us in testimony of our dependence and love to him . 4. Consequently , peace with our own selves , and our own conscience ; and that upon a double ground ...
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Page 309 - In the first rank of these did Zimri stand: A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all Mankind's Epitome. Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon: Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking; Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
Page 151 - Of these the false Achitophel was first, A name to all succeeding ages curst: For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit; Restless, unfixed in principles and place, In power unpleased, impatient of disgrace ; A fiery soul, which working out its way, Fretted the pigmy body to decay, And o'er-informed the tenement of clay.
Page 17 - Deans, Deans and Chapters, Archdeacons, and all other ecclesiastical officers depending on that hierarchy), superstition, heresy, schism, profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found to be contrary to sound doctrine and the power of godliness, lest we partake in other men's sins, and thereby be in danger to receive of their plagues ; and that the Lord may be one, and His name one in the three kingdoms.
Page 151 - A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms; but, for a calm unfit, Would steer too nigh the sands to boast his wit.
Page 256 - ON A GIRDLE. THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown, His arms might do what this has done.
Page 152 - With public zeal to cancel private crimes. How safe is treason and how sacred ill, Where none can sin against the people's will, "Where crowds can wink and no offence be known, Since in another's guilt they find their own ! Yet fame deserved no enemy can grudge ; The statesman we abhor, but praise the judge. In Israel's courts ne'er sat an Abbethdin With more discerning eyes or hands more clean, Unbribed, unsought, the wretched to redress, Swift of despatch and easy of access.
Page 308 - In the worst inn's worst room, with mat halfhung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repair'd with straw, With tape-tied curtains, never meant to draw, The George and Garter...
Page 500 - The hearing gave new pleasure to the sight, And both to thought. 'Twas heaven, or somewhat more: For she so charm'd all hearts, that gazing crowds Stood panting on the shore, and wanted breath To give their welcome voice.
Page 309 - Not one, but all mankind's epitome : Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong, Was everything by starts and nothing long ; But in the course of one revolving moon Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman, who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy...
Page 320 - Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and you shall find : knock, and it shall be opened to you.