The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay, Volume 6Cowie, 1825 |
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Page 54
... holy scriptures , that they might have no monument of their mother - tongue . That their poverty is gradually abated , cannot be men- tioned among the unpleasing consequences of subjection . They are now acquainted with money , and the ...
... holy scriptures , that they might have no monument of their mother - tongue . That their poverty is gradually abated , cannot be men- tioned among the unpleasing consequences of subjection . They are now acquainted with money , and the ...
Page 146
... holy water is yet unbroken . The cemetery of the nunnery was , till very lately , re- garded with such reverence , that only women were buried in it . These reliques of veneration always produce some mournful pleasure . I could have ...
... holy water is yet unbroken . The cemetery of the nunnery was , till very lately , re- garded with such reverence , that only women were buried in it . These reliques of veneration always produce some mournful pleasure . I could have ...
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... may naturally dispose us to view that country whence our religion had its beginning ; and I believe no man sur- veys those awful scenes without some confirmation of holy resolutions . That the Supreme Being may be more easily 188 RASSELAS ,
... may naturally dispose us to view that country whence our religion had its beginning ; and I believe no man sur- veys those awful scenes without some confirmation of holy resolutions . That the Supreme Being may be more easily 188 RASSELAS ,
Page 266
... holy and less imperfect state than any other ? May not he equally hope for future happiness who con- verses openly with mankind , who succours the distressed by his charity , instructs the ignorant by his learning , and contributes by ...
... holy and less imperfect state than any other ? May not he equally hope for future happiness who con- verses openly with mankind , who succours the distressed by his charity , instructs the ignorant by his learning , and contributes by ...
Page 338
... holy flame of enterprising virtue , Mocks the dull vows of solitude and penance , And scorns the lazy hermit's cheap devotion . Shine thou , distinguish'd by superiour merit , With wonted zeal pursue the task of war , Till ev'ry nation ...
... holy flame of enterprising virtue , Mocks the dull vows of solitude and penance , And scorns the lazy hermit's cheap devotion . Shine thou , distinguish'd by superiour merit , With wonted zeal pursue the task of war , Till ev'ry nation ...
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