The Lives of John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert and Robert Sanderson |
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... observations under his own hand ; which works were bequeathed by him , at his death , as a legacy to a most dear friend . About a year following he resolved to travel ; and the Earl of Essex going first the Cales , and after the Island ...
... observations under his own hand ; which works were bequeathed by him , at his death , as a legacy to a most dear friend . About a year following he resolved to travel ; and the Earl of Essex going first the Cales , and after the Island ...
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... observed , and most truly , that silence and submission are charming qualities , and work most upon passionate men ; and it proved so with Sir George ; for these , and a general report of Mr. Donne's merits , together with his winning ...
... observed , and most truly , that silence and submission are charming qualities , and work most upon passionate men ; and it proved so with Sir George ; for these , and a general report of Mr. Donne's merits , together with his winning ...
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... observed by wise and considering men , that wealth hath seldom been the portion , and never the mark to discover good people ; but that Almighty God , who disposeth all things wisely , hath of his abundant goodness denied it ( he only ...
... observed by wise and considering men , that wealth hath seldom been the portion , and never the mark to discover good people ; but that Almighty God , who disposeth all things wisely , hath of his abundant goodness denied it ( he only ...
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... observations of this nature , and inferences from them , might be made to gain the relation a firmer belief : but I forbear , lest I , that intended to be but a relater , may be thought to be an en- gaged person for the proving what was ...
... observations of this nature , and inferences from them , might be made to gain the relation a firmer belief : but I forbear , lest I , that intended to be but a relater , may be thought to be an en- gaged person for the proving what was ...
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... be my unalterable resolution . " The reply to this was only a promise to observe his request . Within a few days his distempers abated ; and as his strength increased , so did his thankfulness to OF DR . JOHN DONNE . 37.
... be my unalterable resolution . " The reply to this was only a promise to observe his request . Within a few days his distempers abated ; and as his strength increased , so did his thankfulness to OF DR . JOHN DONNE . 37.
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