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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... better days , and intimidate the hated French Queen into recalling the Duke of York . As Cade crossed the drawbridge he cut the ropes with his sword , that it might not be treacherously raised behind him , set up his standard in ...
... better days , and intimidate the hated French Queen into recalling the Duke of York . As Cade crossed the drawbridge he cut the ropes with his sword , that it might not be treacherously raised behind him , set up his standard in ...
Page 38
... better that I have been a captive half my life and all my reign , you can believe how sair my heart burns for my bonnie Jand's sake , and how little I'd reck of my life for her weal . But broken oaths are ill beginnings . For me , so ...
... better that I have been a captive half my life and all my reign , you can believe how sair my heart burns for my bonnie Jand's sake , and how little I'd reck of my life for her weal . But broken oaths are ill beginnings . For me , so ...
Page 40
... better for me did Lord Douglas bring me back on his own terms , ' said James , smiling . ' No , no , when I go home it shall be as a free king , able to do justice to all alike ; and for that I am content to bide my time , and trust to ...
... better for me did Lord Douglas bring me back on his own terms , ' said James , smiling . ' No , no , when I go home it shall be as a free king , able to do justice to all alike ; and for that I am content to bide my time , and trust to ...
Page 42
... better ; I'd rather the whole world deceived me than have distrusted you , Jamie . ' There was that in his tone which ended all resentment , and James's hand was at once clasped in his , while Henry added , ' Ho , Provost- marshal , to ...
... better ; I'd rather the whole world deceived me than have distrusted you , Jamie . ' There was that in his tone which ended all resentment , and James's hand was at once clasped in his , while Henry added , ' Ho , Provost- marshal , to ...
Page 45
... better for him , soul and body both , did I stand here Duke of Lancaster , and good Edmund of March yonder were head of realm and army . ' ' Never would he be head of this army , ' said James . He would be snoring at Shene ; that is ...
... better for him , soul and body both , did I stand here Duke of Lancaster , and good Edmund of March yonder were head of realm and army . ' ' Never would he be head of this army , ' said James . He would be snoring at Shene ; that is ...
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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.