Izaak Walton's Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker and George Herbert |
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... King and Parliament that grew to Civil War . The Civil War began in 1642 , and in the following year Izaak Walton , aged fifty , gave up the business by which he had earned enough to live in peace . He was a firm friend to Church and King ...
... King and Parliament that grew to Civil War . The Civil War began in 1642 , and in the following year Izaak Walton , aged fifty , gave up the business by which he had earned enough to live in peace . He was a firm friend to Church and King ...
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Izaak Walton. friend , and such a secretary as was fitter to serve a king than a subject . ” Immediately after his dismission from his service , he sent a sad letter to his wife to acquaint her with it ; and after the subscription of his ...
Izaak Walton. friend , and such a secretary as was fitter to serve a king than a subject . ” Immediately after his dismission from his service , he sent a sad letter to his wife to acquaint her with it ; and after the subscription of his ...
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... king hath yesterday made me Dean of Gloucester , and I am also possessed of a benefice , the profits of which are ... kings , if they think so , are not good enough : nor for that my education and learning , though not eminent LIFE of Dr ...
... king hath yesterday made me Dean of Gloucester , and I am also possessed of a benefice , the profits of which are ... kings , if they think so , are not good enough : nor for that my education and learning , though not eminent LIFE of Dr ...
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... King James , sent upon a glorious embassy to the then French King , Henry the Fourth ; and Sir Robert put on a sudden resolution to accompany him to the French Court , and to be present at his audience there . And Sir Robert put on a ...
... King James , sent upon a glorious embassy to the then French King , Henry the Fourth ; and Sir Robert put on a sudden resolution to accompany him to the French Court , and to be present at his audience there . And Sir Robert put on a ...
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... king for some secular employment for him . The king had formerly both known and put a value upon his company , and had also given him some hopes of a State employment , being always much pleased when Mr. Donne attended him ' especially ...
... king for some secular employment for him . The king had formerly both known and put a value upon his company , and had also given him some hopes of a State employment , being always much pleased when Mr. Donne attended him ' especially ...
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Page 54 - A Hymn to God, the Father Wilt Thou forgive that sin where I begun, Which was my sin, though it were done before? Wilt Thou forgive that sin, through which I run, And do run still, though still I do deplore? When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done, 5 For I have more.
Page 69 - I hope are available for me. I cannot plead innocency of life, especially of my youth ; but I am to be judged by a merciful God, who is not willing to see what I have done amiss. And though of myself I have nothing to present to him but sins and misery, yet I know he looks not upon me now as I am of myself, but as I am in my Saviour, and hath given me, even at this present time, some testimonies by his Holy Spirit, that I am of the number of his Elect : I am therefore full of inexpressible joy, and...
Page 233 - Upon thine altar burnt? Cannot thy love Heighten a spirit to sound out thy praise As well as any she? Cannot thy dove Outstrip their Cupid easily in flight? Or, since thy ways are deep, and still the same, Will not a verse run smooth that bears thy name! Why doth that fire, which by thy power and might Each breast does feel, no braver fuel choose Than that, which one day worms may chance refuse?
Page 247 - Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing ; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 57 - Baptism, spread below, Does by that form into an Anchor grow. Crosses grow Anchors, bear as thou shouldst do Thy Cross, and that Cross grows an Anchor too. But He that makes our Crosses Anchors thus, Is Christ, who there is crucif1ed for us.
Page 255 - And having with patience heard and understood her wants, — and it is some relief for a poor body to be but heard with patience, — he, like a Christian Clergyman, comforted her by his meek behaviour and counsel ; but because that cost him nothing, he relieved her with money too, and so sent her home with a cheerful heart, praising God, and praying for him. Thus worthy, and — like David's blessed man — thus lowly, was Mr. George Herbert in his own eyes, and thus lovely in the eyes of others.
Page 233 - Roses and lilies speak thee ; and to make A pair of cheeks of them, is thy abuse. Why should I women's eyes for chrystal take ? Such poor invention burns in their low mind Whose fire is wild, and doth not upward go To praise, and on thee, Lord, some ink bestow. Open the bones, and you shall nothing find In the best face but filth ; when, Lord, in thee The beauty lies, in the discovery. GH...
Page 69 - I have quieted the consciences of many that have groaned under the burthen of a wounded spirit, whose prayers I hope are available for me. I cannot plead innocency of life, especially of my youth ; but I am to be judged by a merciful God, who is not willing to see what I have done amiss. And though of myself I have nothing to present to him but sins and misery, yet I know he looks not upon me now as I am of myself...
Page 28 - I ask my own conscience whether it be reconcilable to that rule, it is at this time so perplexed about it that I can neither give myself nor you an answer. You know, Sir, who says, ' Happy is that man whose conscience doth not accuse him for that thing which he does.' To these I might add other reasons that dissuade me; but I crave your favor that I may forbear to express them and thankfully decline your offer.
Page 36 - As virtuous men pass mildly away, And whisper to their souls, to go, Whilst some of their sad friends do say, The breath goes now, and some say, No : So let us melt, and make no noise, No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests move ; 'Twere profanation of our joys, To tell the laity our love. Moving of th...