The Eclectic review. vol. 1-New [8th]1839 |
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... human nature , which denies the validity of that plea which they themselves urged , when they rested their defence upon the obligation under which God had laid them to prefer truth to emolument , and to obey him rather than man . As to ...
... human nature , which denies the validity of that plea which they themselves urged , when they rested their defence upon the obligation under which God had laid them to prefer truth to emolument , and to obey him rather than man . As to ...
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... human nature with half the diligence which he has bestowed upon the worm- eaten records of former times , he would have learned that it is not by such sudden and intemperate outbursts of individual wrath that the peace of nations is ...
... human nature with half the diligence which he has bestowed upon the worm- eaten records of former times , he would have learned that it is not by such sudden and intemperate outbursts of individual wrath that the peace of nations is ...
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... human blood , it is absurd to commend a general for his victories , and then blame him for killing so many men in order to obtain them . We are no great enthusiasts , either for Montrose or for the cause for which he struggled ; but we ...
... human blood , it is absurd to commend a general for his victories , and then blame him for killing so many men in order to obtain them . We are no great enthusiasts , either for Montrose or for the cause for which he struggled ; but we ...
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... human nature . Mr. Napier has , at length , restored to the portrait its proper colours , and set it in a proper light . He has shown us that the conduct of his hero , even when most exposed to censure , was under the guidance of ...
... human nature . Mr. Napier has , at length , restored to the portrait its proper colours , and set it in a proper light . He has shown us that the conduct of his hero , even when most exposed to censure , was under the guidance of ...
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... human race , whether historically or geographically , should not be at all repressed by the certainty beforehand , and the often renewed experience of the fact , of our finding in the acquirement just so much additional manifestation of ...
... human race , whether historically or geographically , should not be at all repressed by the certainty beforehand , and the often renewed experience of the fact , of our finding in the acquirement just so much additional manifestation of ...
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Página 538 - How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her. For she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Página 412 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Página 322 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks. Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Página 412 - I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world. even as 1 am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Página 342 - God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty...
Página 150 - It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the bare-footed friars were singing vespers in the Temple of Jupiter, that the idea of writing the decline and fall of the city first started to my mind.
Página 322 - Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam, purging and unsealing her long-abused sight at the fountain itself of heavenly radiance; while the whole noise of timorous and flocking birds, with those also that love the twilight, flutter about, amazed at what she means, and in their envious gabble would prognosticate a year of sects and schisms.
Página 335 - In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.
Página 615 - John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of favouring readily any thing of this kind. But take care what you do with respect to that young man, for he is as surely called of God to preach, as you are. Examine what have been the fruits of his preaching: and hear him also yourself.
Página 367 - I shall leave him dressed to posterity in the colours I saw him in the next progress after his inauguration, which was as green as the grass he trod on, with a feather in his cap, and a horn, instead of a sword, by his side ; how suitable to his age, calling, or person, I leave others to judge from his pictures...