The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith, Volume 1Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1848 - British literature |
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Page iii
... ( late Lord Advocate for Scotland ) , and Lord Brougham ; all of them main- taining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas , then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the island ...
... ( late Lord Advocate for Scotland ) , and Lord Brougham ; all of them main- taining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas , then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the island ...
Page v
... late : -a long and hopeless career in your profession , the chuckling grin of noodles , the sarcastic leer of the genuine political rogue - prebendaries , deans , and bishops made over your head - reverend renegadoes advanced to the ...
... late : -a long and hopeless career in your profession , the chuckling grin of noodles , the sarcastic leer of the genuine political rogue - prebendaries , deans , and bishops made over your head - reverend renegadoes advanced to the ...
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... and after entertaining us with the old anecdote of Xerxes , and the flood of tears , proceeds to * This was another gentleman of the alarmist tribe . express his sentiments on the late scarcity , and the 28 ARCHDEACON NARES .
... and after entertaining us with the old anecdote of Xerxes , and the flood of tears , proceeds to * This was another gentleman of the alarmist tribe . express his sentiments on the late scarcity , and the 28 ARCHDEACON NARES .
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Sydney Smith. express his sentiments on the late scarcity , and the present abundance : then , stating the manner in which the Jews were governed by the immediate interference . of God , and informing us , that other people expect not ...
Sydney Smith. express his sentiments on the late scarcity , and the present abundance : then , stating the manner in which the Jews were governed by the immediate interference . of God , and informing us , that other people expect not ...
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... late a period for the members of the great council . Of what astonishing dis- plays of eloquence and talent should we have been de- prived in this country under the adoption of a similar rule ! The institution of two assemblies ...
... late a period for the members of the great council . Of what astonishing dis- plays of eloquence and talent should we have been de- prived in this country under the adoption of a similar rule ! The institution of two assemblies ...
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Page 426 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Page 424 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.