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With Murphy's Essay Samuel Johnson Robert Lynam. genius , and powers of mind , peculiarly formed by nature for the different vocations to which each of them felt him- self inclined . They acted from the impulse of young minds even then ...
With Murphy's Essay Samuel Johnson Robert Lynam. genius , and powers of mind , peculiarly formed by nature for the different vocations to which each of them felt him- self inclined . They acted from the impulse of young minds even then ...
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... mind like Johnson's , seasoned early with religion , and the prin- ciples of moral rectitude . His first prayer was composed in the year 1738. He had not at that time renounced the use of wine ; and , no doubt , occasionally enjoyed his ...
... mind like Johnson's , seasoned early with religion , and the prin- ciples of moral rectitude . His first prayer was composed in the year 1738. He had not at that time renounced the use of wine ; and , no doubt , occasionally enjoyed his ...
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... mind like his , was not easily eradicated . His letter to Cave on this subject is still ex- tant , and may well justify Sir John Hawkins , who inferred that Johnson was the translator of Crousaz . The con- clusion of the letter is ...
... mind like his , was not easily eradicated . His letter to Cave on this subject is still ex- tant , and may well justify Sir John Hawkins , who inferred that Johnson was the translator of Crousaz . The con- clusion of the letter is ...
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... mind , he began the great work of the Rambler . The first number was published on Tuesday , March the 20th , 1750 ; and from that time was continued regularly every Tuesday and Saturday for the space of two years , when it was finally ...
... mind , he began the great work of the Rambler . The first number was published on Tuesday , March the 20th , 1750 ; and from that time was continued regularly every Tuesday and Saturday for the space of two years , when it was finally ...
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... Mind ; and , by conse- quence , proving , that he had no belief in a state of pur- gatory , and no reason for praying for the dead that could impeach the sincerity of his profession as a protestant . " Mr. Strahan adds , " That , in ...
... Mind ; and , by conse- quence , proving , that he had no belief in a state of pur- gatory , and no reason for praying for the dead that could impeach the sincerity of his profession as a protestant . " Mr. Strahan adds , " That , in ...
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