The Foreign quarterly review [ed. by J.G. Cochrane]., Volume 27John George Cochrane 1841 |
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... influence of poetry , he had exalted notions of the dignity of man , an ardent though a vague and exaggerated love of liberty and of the manly virtues . which it is wont to foster . No sooner did the wild predilec- tions of his ...
... influence of poetry , he had exalted notions of the dignity of man , an ardent though a vague and exaggerated love of liberty and of the manly virtues . which it is wont to foster . No sooner did the wild predilec- tions of his ...
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... influence on all questions connected with religion and politics . The Italians are certainly unanimous in wishing for the cessation of that state of vassallage in which they are held by Austrian preponderance . But the soundest part of ...
... influence on all questions connected with religion and politics . The Italians are certainly unanimous in wishing for the cessation of that state of vassallage in which they are held by Austrian preponderance . But the soundest part of ...
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... influence of romantic innovation . But their dramas are more or less rigidly shaped after the models of the ancients . The rules of Aristotle and Horace are still inviolable laws for them , and to these they are often , like Alfieri ...
... influence of romantic innovation . But their dramas are more or less rigidly shaped after the models of the ancients . The rules of Aristotle and Horace are still inviolable laws for them , and to these they are often , like Alfieri ...
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... influence of disorderly pas- sions . His magic ascendency over his Mussulman followers , the warm devotion of his brother - in - arms Almanzor , give the character of the principal hero a dazzling lustre which captivates our admi ...
... influence of disorderly pas- sions . His magic ascendency over his Mussulman followers , the warm devotion of his brother - in - arms Almanzor , give the character of the principal hero a dazzling lustre which captivates our admi ...
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... influence of language , climate , and political in- stitutions , every one of the European families is individually characterized . It is indeed the gift of supereminent genius so to copy from nature as to give us portraits that will ...
... influence of language , climate , and political in- stitutions , every one of the European families is individually characterized . It is indeed the gift of supereminent genius so to copy from nature as to give us portraits that will ...
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Page 195 - And he said, BLESSED be the Lord God of Shem ; And Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, And he shall dwell in the tents of Shem ; And Canaan shall be his servant.
Page 411 - I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool : his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
Page 242 - And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest : but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind...
Page 249 - And it shall come to pass in that day, That the remnant of Israel, And such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, Shall no more again stay upon him that smote them ; But shall stay upon the Lord, The Holy One of Israel, in truth. The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, Unto the mighty God.
Page 342 - Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission...
Page 341 - Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.
Page 353 - on the broad pathway of good faith and good will ; no advantage shall be taken on either side, but all shall be openness and love. I will not call you children, for parents sometimes chide their children too severely ; nor brothers only, for brothers differ. The friendship between me and you I will not compare to a chain, for that the rains might rust, or the falling tree might break. We are the same as if one man's body were to be divided into two parts; we are all one flesh and blood.
Page 261 - Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.
Page 243 - Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday ; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth. Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab ; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler : for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land.
Page 342 - Having undertaken for the Glory of God. and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid...