The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church, Volume 7, Parts 37-42; Volume 28John and Charles Mozley, 1869 |
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... thought to have less weighty claims than the rest upon the special attention of English readers . In general , Dante may be trusted to tell his own story with sufficient clearness , though now and then we find allusions to the history ...
... thought to have less weighty claims than the rest upon the special attention of English readers . In general , Dante may be trusted to tell his own story with sufficient clearness , though now and then we find allusions to the history ...
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... thought is gradually worked up . The gentle breeze among the trees brings the thought of the LORD GOD walking in the Garden in the cool of the day ; and then , from the shrinking of the guilty pair , we are led to think of our own ...
... thought is gradually worked up . The gentle breeze among the trees brings the thought of the LORD GOD walking in the Garden in the cool of the day ; and then , from the shrinking of the guilty pair , we are led to think of our own ...
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... thought it best to meet the storm , and demanded leave to clear himself before the King , Lords , and Commons . It was a spirited and dignified speech , beginning thus : - ' Most high and dread sovereign Lord , I suppose well that it be ...
... thought it best to meet the storm , and demanded leave to clear himself before the King , Lords , and Commons . It was a spirited and dignified speech , beginning thus : - ' Most high and dread sovereign Lord , I suppose well that it be ...
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... thought most are drowned or stuck by the French . The King is in a proper rage , as well he may be ; but what else could come of a false Scot in the camp ? ' ' Have a care , you foul tongue , ' Percy was the first to cry ; and as ...
... thought most are drowned or stuck by the French . The King is in a proper rage , as well he may be ; but what else could come of a false Scot in the camp ? ' ' Have a care , you foul tongue , ' Percy was the first to cry ; and as ...
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... thought of it again till I looked to have a son . ' ' Then baulk the prophecy , ' said James ; ' Edward born at Windsor got enough , and lived long enough , to boot ! ' ' Too late ! ' was the answer . ' The Archbishop christened the ...
... thought of it again till I looked to have a son . ' ' Then baulk the prophecy , ' said James ; ' Edward born at Windsor got enough , and lived long enough , to boot ! ' ' Too late ! ' was the answer . ' The Archbishop christened the ...
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Page 325 - Of His own will begat He us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
Page 431 - And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots ; and the lot fell upon Matthias ; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Page 518 - He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Page 261 - I AM monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute ; From the centre all round to the sea I am lord of the fowl and the brute.
Page 229 - Daughters; but by devout prayer to that Eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his Seraphim with the hallowed fire of his altar to touch and purify the lips of whom he pleases...
Page 611 - Not to covet nor desire other men's goods ; but to learn and labour truly to get mine own living, and to do my duty in that state of life, unto which it shall please God to call me.
Page 23 - Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me...
Page 546 - He that hath found some fledged bird's nest may know At first sight if the bird be flown; But what fair dell or grove he sings in now, That is to him unknown.
Page 518 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Page 101 - And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.