The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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... here professor of physick in the King's college . Such unexpected renewals of acquaintance may be numbered among the most pleasing incidents of life . The knowledge of one professor soon procured me the notice. 10 A JOURNEY TO THE HEBRIDES ...
... here professor of physick in the King's college . Such unexpected renewals of acquaintance may be numbered among the most pleasing incidents of life . The knowledge of one professor soon procured me the notice. 10 A JOURNEY TO THE HEBRIDES ...
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... pleasing errour is not willingly detected . Accuracy of narration is not very common , and there are few so rigidly philoso- phical , as not to represent as perpetual , what is only fre- quent , or as constant , what is really casual ...
... pleasing errour is not willingly detected . Accuracy of narration is not very common , and there are few so rigidly philoso- phical , as not to represent as perpetual , what is only fre- quent , or as constant , what is really casual ...
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... pleasing . We knew that the girls of the Highlands are all gentlewomen , and treated her with Mivat respect , which she received as customary and due , and was neither elated by it , nor confused , but repaid my ervilities without ...
... pleasing . We knew that the girls of the Highlands are all gentlewomen , and treated her with Mivat respect , which she received as customary and due , and was neither elated by it , nor confused , but repaid my ervilities without ...
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... pleasing appearance of do- mestick society , is not found in the most polished coun- tries . sons there is a be very skilful More gentle- Raasay is the only inhabited island in Mr. Macleod's possession . Rona and Fladda afford only ...
... pleasing appearance of do- mestick society , is not found in the most polished coun- tries . sons there is a be very skilful More gentle- Raasay is the only inhabited island in Mr. Macleod's possession . Rona and Fladda afford only ...
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... pleasing waterfals . Here we saw some traces of former manners , and heard some standing traditions . In the house is kept an ox's horn , hollowed so as to hold perhaps two quarts , which the heir of Macleod was expected to swallow at ...
... pleasing waterfals . Here we saw some traces of former manners , and heard some standing traditions . In the house is kept an ox's horn , hollowed so as to hold perhaps two quarts , which the heir of Macleod was expected to swallow at ...
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Page 119 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible.
Page 461 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 435 - But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Page 323 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Page 173 - Imlac,) I will not undertake to maintain, against the concurrent and unvaried testimony of all ages, and of all nations. There is no people, rude or learned, among whom apparitions of the dead are not related and believed. This opinion, which prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth...
Page 196 - A kind of strange oblivion has overspread me, so that I know not what has become of the last year ; and perceive that incidents and intelligence pass over me, without leaving any impression.
Page 233 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 1 - I had desired to visit the Hebrides, or Western Islands of Scotland, so long that I scarcely remember how the wish was originally excited; and was in the autumn of the year 1773 induced to undertake the journey by finding in Mr Boswell a companion whose acuteness would help my inquiry, and whose gaiety of conversation and civility of manners are sufficient to counteract the inconveniences of travel in countries less hospitable than we have passed.
Page 277 - Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 460 - The eyes of all wait upon thee ; And thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.