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... admiration . In June , 1757 , the University of St Andrew's shewed its discernment , by conferring on him the degree of Doc- tor in Divinity ; an academical honour which at that time was very rare in Scotland . His fame as a preacher ...
... admiration . In June , 1757 , the University of St Andrew's shewed its discernment , by conferring on him the degree of Doc- tor in Divinity ; an academical honour which at that time was very rare in Scotland . His fame as a preacher ...
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... admirable digest of the rules of elocution , as appli- cable to the oratory of the pulpit , the bar , and the popu- lar assembly . They do not aim at a work purely origi- nal ; for this would have been to circumscribe their utility ...
... admirable digest of the rules of elocution , as appli- cable to the oratory of the pulpit , the bar , and the popu- lar assembly . They do not aim at a work purely origi- nal ; for this would have been to circumscribe their utility ...
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... admired productions of genius , whether in poetry or prose , almost every one rises with some good impressions left on ... admiration of ages ; and if this spirit be necessary to produce the most distin- guished efforts of eloquence , it ...
... admired productions of genius , whether in poetry or prose , almost every one rises with some good impressions left on ... admiration of ages ; and if this spirit be necessary to produce the most distin- guished efforts of eloquence , it ...
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... admiration of pictures and statues , and imitations of all kinds ; and ther strong attachment to whatever is new or marvellous . The most ignorant pea- sants are delighted with ballads and tales , and are struck with the beautiful ...
... admiration of pictures and statues , and imitations of all kinds ; and ther strong attachment to whatever is new or marvellous . The most ignorant pea- sants are delighted with ballads and tales , and are struck with the beautiful ...
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... admirable wisdom . In the dis- tribution of those talents which are necessary for man's well - being , Nature hath made less distinction among her children . But in the distribution of those which belong only to the ornamental part of ...
... admirable wisdom . In the dis- tribution of those talents which are necessary for man's well - being , Nature hath made less distinction among her children . But in the distribution of those which belong only to the ornamental part of ...
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