The Treasury of British Eloquence: Specimens of Brilliant Orations by the Most Eminent Statesmen, Divines, Etc. of Great Britain of the Last Four Centuries : with Biographical and Critical Notices and IndexRobert Cochrane |
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... principle of it did work in the Long - Parlia- ment time . From that time to this hath there been nothing but enterprising and designing against you . And this is no strange or new thing to tell you ; because it is true and certain that ...
... principle of it did work in the Long - Parlia- ment time . From that time to this hath there been nothing but enterprising and designing against you . And this is no strange or new thing to tell you ; because it is true and certain that ...
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... principle of motion , and according as it is more or less perfect in its kind , those motions which flow from it are more or less vigorous . Therefore hath the Psalmist good reason , to the end his spiritual course may be the stedfaster ...
... principle of motion , and according as it is more or less perfect in its kind , those motions which flow from it are more or less vigorous . Therefore hath the Psalmist good reason , to the end his spiritual course may be the stedfaster ...
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... principle of justice , of great concern . But I have the satisfaction , at the same time , to reflect , that the impression to be made depends upon the consistency of the charge and the motives of the prosecutors . Had the charge been ...
... principle of justice , of great concern . But I have the satisfaction , at the same time , to reflect , that the impression to be made depends upon the consistency of the charge and the motives of the prosecutors . Had the charge been ...
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... principle . The nations around us , sir , are already enslaved , and have been enslaved by these very means : by means of their standing armies they have every one lost their liberties . It is indeed impossible that the liberties of the ...
... principle . The nations around us , sir , are already enslaved , and have been enslaved by these very means : by means of their standing armies they have every one lost their liberties . It is indeed impossible that the liberties of the ...
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... principle can be sup- ported by power . There is an idea in some that the colonies are virtually represented in the House . I would fain know by whom an American is represented here . Is he represented by any knight of the shire , in ...
... principle can be sup- ported by power . There is an idea in some that the colonies are virtually represented in the House . I would fain know by whom an American is represented here . Is he represented by any knight of the shire , in ...
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Page 133 - Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed ; and make you a new heart and a new spirit : for why will ye die, 0 house of Israel ? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God : wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
Page 221 - ... who think that nothing exists but what is gross and material, and who, therefore, far from being qualified to be directors of the great movement of empire, are not fit to turn a wheel in the machine. But to men truly initiated and rightly taught, these ruling and master principles, which, in the opinion of such men as I have mentioned, have no substantial existence, are in truth everything and all in all. Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom ; and a great empire and little...
Page 312 - The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Page 221 - As long as you have the wisdom to keep the sovereign authority of this country as the sanctuary of liberty, the sacred temple consecrated to our common faith, wherever the chosen race and sons of England worship freedom, they will turn their faces towards you.
Page 62 - Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him ; that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together ; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Page 153 - Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh ; go ye out to meet him.
Page 69 - Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Page 132 - The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Page 387 - Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
Page 155 - But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you : but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.