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... tion if he dies after having fulfilled a career of usefulness to his fellows , and fought a good fight in the battle of life . Subordinate to these grand epochs in the history of every individual are the innumerable incidents and ...
... tion if he dies after having fulfilled a career of usefulness to his fellows , and fought a good fight in the battle of life . Subordinate to these grand epochs in the history of every individual are the innumerable incidents and ...
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... tion of the joys of a future life . In these particulars our Diarist takes us nearer to the dying bed of the illustrious Queen than any other writer with whom we are acquainted . Dr. Parry remained with the Queen to the last . It was ...
... tion of the joys of a future life . In these particulars our Diarist takes us nearer to the dying bed of the illustrious Queen than any other writer with whom we are acquainted . Dr. Parry remained with the Queen to the last . It was ...
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... tion to these pursuits was interrupted by a romantic attachment ; and at twenty - one he became the husband of Madlle . Gautier , whose age at that time did not exceed sixteen years . Necessity now gave a strong stimulus to exertion ...
... tion to these pursuits was interrupted by a romantic attachment ; and at twenty - one he became the husband of Madlle . Gautier , whose age at that time did not exceed sixteen years . Necessity now gave a strong stimulus to exertion ...
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... tion . While still a mere school - boy , by his ardent insatiable love of reading , and by habits of steady industry , he gave sure promise of those varied high attainments which were presently to bear such abundant fruit . His ...
... tion . While still a mere school - boy , by his ardent insatiable love of reading , and by habits of steady industry , he gave sure promise of those varied high attainments which were presently to bear such abundant fruit . His ...
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... tion for Westminster School . In 1812 he was elected to a studentship at Christ Church , Oxford , where he proceeded to his B.A. degree in 1815 , gaining a first class in classics . He was afterwards tutor and censor of his college ...
... tion for Westminster School . In 1812 he was elected to a studentship at Christ Church , Oxford , where he proceeded to his B.A. degree in 1815 , gaining a first class in classics . He was afterwards tutor and censor of his college ...
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Página 21 - I represent before you a principle, a cause, and a defeat. The principle is the sovereignty of the people ; the cause is that of the Empire ; the defeat is that of Waterloo. The principle — you have recognised it ; the cause — you have served in it ; the defeat — you would revenge it. No, then, there is no dis-accord between you and me; and I will not believe that I can be destined to be grieved by the disaffection of any others.
Página 165 - As may express them best ; though what if earth Be but the shadow of heaven, and things therein Each to other like, more than on earth is thought...
Página 90 - A GLACIER is AN IMPERFECT FLUID, OR A VISCOUS BODY. WHICH IS URGED DOWN SLOPES OF A CERTAIN INCLINATION BY THE MUTUAL PRESSURE OF ITS PARTS.
Página 26 - Was thy tempestuous road ; Nor indignation burnt before thee on thy way. But thee, a soft and naked child, Thy mother undefiled, In the rude manger laid to rest From off her virgin breast. The heavens were not commanded to prepare A gorgeous canopy of golden air ; Nor stoop'd their lamps th...
Página 156 - Knowledge, the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, and the Society for Missions to Africa and the East, have each contributed ;>,000/.
Página 29 - The Writer of a Book, is not he a Preacher preaching, not to this parish or that, on this day or that, but to all men in all times and places?
Página 10 - ... entirely in the observation and memory of contemporaries, that it is a biographical gain to have them recorded in any shape. Apparent trifles, such as the waddling gait of Sir John Davies, the stately silence of Lord Montjoy at the dinner table, the description of the popular preacher Clapham — " a black fellow with a sour look but a good spirit, bold and sometimes bluntly witty...
Página 351 - Hawkwood is worthy to be remembered, as that of the first distinguished commander who had appeared in Europe since the destruction of the Roman empire. It would be absurd to suppose that any of the constituent elements of military genius, which nature furnishes to energetic characters, were wanting to the leaders of a barbarian or feudal army ; untroubled...
Página 26 - HYMN Oh, thou that wilt not break the bruised reed, Nor heap fresh ashes on the mourner's brow, Nor rend anew the wounds that inly bleed, The only balm of our afflictions thou, Teach us to bear thy chastening wrath, oh God ! To kiss with quivering lips — still humbly kiss thy rod...
Página 369 - We are informed that many of the Possessors of such Manuscripts would be willing to give access to them, and permit their contents to be made public, provided that nothing of a private character or relating to the title of existing owners...