Four Discourses on Subjects Relating to the Amusement of the Stage: Preached at Great St. Mary's Church, Cambridge, on Sunday September 25, and Sunday October 2, 1808; with Copious Supplementary NotesF. Hodson, 1809 - 284 páginas |
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... speaking with great fidelity of character , and as it deviates from strict historical accuracy for the sake of effect . " ( Gray , p . 250. ) An Expositor of the Bible , indeed , goes so far as to say , " It is undoubtedly a piece of ...
... speaking with great fidelity of character , and as it deviates from strict historical accuracy for the sake of effect . " ( Gray , p . 250. ) An Expositor of the Bible , indeed , goes so far as to say , " It is undoubtedly a piece of ...
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... constituted authorities . But I shall have occasion , in a future discourse , to speak farther on this subject ; and I should now proceed to consider , what - I proposed as my second object of inquiry , 18 DISCOURSE I.
... constituted authorities . But I shall have occasion , in a future discourse , to speak farther on this subject ; and I should now proceed to consider , what - I proposed as my second object of inquiry , 18 DISCOURSE I.
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... speaking of plays , he says , 66 that as they are now ordered among us , they are a mighty reproach to the age and nation . " But , continues he , " To speak against them in general , may be thought too severe , and that which the ...
... speaking of plays , he says , 66 that as they are now ordered among us , they are a mighty reproach to the age and nation . " But , continues he , " To speak against them in general , may be thought too severe , and that which the ...
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... speak this to your shame . " A warning which may be applied to those in this day , who lead a life of pleasure , regardless of the object for which they came into this world , and of the judgment for endless glory c 4 DISCOURSE II. ...
... speak this to your shame . " A warning which may be applied to those in this day , who lead a life of pleasure , regardless of the object for which they came into this world , and of the judgment for endless glory c 4 DISCOURSE II. ...
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... speak or use the Holy Name of God , or of Jesus Christ , or of the Trinity , ( which are not to be spoken but with fear and reverence ) jestingly , or profanely . ” * Many here present have heard , no doubt , the very justly celebrated ...
... speak or use the Holy Name of God , or of Jesus Christ , or of the Trinity , ( which are not to be spoken but with fear and reverence ) jestingly , or profanely . ” * Many here present have heard , no doubt , the very justly celebrated ...
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Four Discourses on Subjects Relating to the Amusement of the Stage: Preached ... James Plumptre Visualização integral - 1809 |
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