The Biographical Annual: Containing Memoirs of Eminent Persons, Recently DeceasedRufus Wilmot Griswold Linen and Fennell, 1841 - 307 páginas |
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Página 273 - He never stooped to the arena of partisan discussions, but in the consideration of important subjects, especially that of the removal of the public deposits from the Bank of the United States, he proved himself to be a statesman of high rank, and a most accomplished debater.
Página 41 - Fail!— In the lexicon of youth, which Fate reserves For a bright manhood, there is no such word As—fail! — You will instruct him further, Marion. Follow her — but at distance ; — speak not to her, Till you are housed. — Farewell, boy ! Never say "Fail
Página 87 - Peace to the just man's memory; let it grow Greener with years, and blossom through the flight Of ages ; let the mimic canvas show His calm benevolent features ; let the light Stream on his deeds of love, that shunned the sight Of all but heaven, and in the book of fame The glorious record of his virtues write And hold it up to men, and bid them claim A palm like his, and catch from him the hallowed flame.
Página 142 - That also of the procession of the Holy Ghost from the Father and the Son...
Página 84 - It was that fatal and perfidious bark Built in the eclipse, and rigged with curses dark, That sunk so low that sacred head of thine.
Página 120 - And with them the Being Beauteous Who unto my youth was given, More than all things else to love me, And is now a saint in heaven.
Página 107 - Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years ; few and evil have the days of the years of my life been...
Página 57 - Play'da soft glow, that as a mockeiy seem'd To the stern men who girded by its light. Beth-Horon in the distance slept, and breath Was pleasant in the vale of Ajalon, Where armed heels trod carelessly the sweet Wild spices, and the trees of gum were shook By the rude armor on their branches hung.
Página 273 - ... the noble fabric still stands, and long may it stand, a monument to the liberal spirit of its founders. With very clear and decided notions on political subjects, Mr. Ward had yet kept himself, — as was, indeed, until 1834, the case witTi very many of the leading and active commercial men in New York, — free from party strife.
Página 57 - By the rude armour on their branches hung. Suddenly in the camp, without the walls, Rose a deep murmur, and the men of war Gather'd around their kings, and " JOSHUA! From Gilgal, JOSHUA !" was whisper'd low, As with a secret fear, and then, at once, With the abruptness of a dream, he stood Upon the rock before them. Calmly then Raised he his helm, and with his temples bare, And hands uplifted to the sky, he pray'd : " God of this people hear ! and let the sun Stand upon Gibeon, still ; and let the...