The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent Divines, Patriots, Statemen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets, and Artists of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Accention of Henry VIII, to the Present Time, Volume 5J. Mawman, 1816 - Great Britain |
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... formed a weekly assembly at Amsterdam with Limborch an eminent remonstrant divine , Le Clerc , and some others , for the purpose of discussing subjects of universal learning . 6 In 1689 , he printed at Gouda , in Latin , his First ...
... formed a weekly assembly at Amsterdam with Limborch an eminent remonstrant divine , Le Clerc , and some others , for the purpose of discussing subjects of universal learning . 6 In 1689 , he printed at Gouda , in Latin , his First ...
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... formed by Russia , Denmark , and Poland , against the young King of Sweden and his brother - in - law the Duke of Holstein , and the Dane having actually invaded the territories of the latter , the King of England and the States ...
... formed by Russia , Denmark , and Poland , against the young King of Sweden and his brother - in - law the Duke of Holstein , and the Dane having actually invaded the territories of the latter , the King of England and the States ...
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... formed , and the squadron was briskly bearing up against the boom ; when unfortunately , on getting within cannon- shot of the batteries , it fell calm , so that they were constrained to come again to an anchor . Not long afterward ...
... formed , and the squadron was briskly bearing up against the boom ; when unfortunately , on getting within cannon- shot of the batteries , it fell calm , so that they were constrained to come again to an anchor . Not long afterward ...
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... formed against him at Court , by whom only a small share of the late signal successes was ascribed to his exertions . Chagrined at this treat- ment , and resolved at the same time that the affairs of the nation should not receive any ...
... formed against him at Court , by whom only a small share of the late signal successes was ascribed to his exertions . Chagrined at this treat- ment , and resolved at the same time that the affairs of the nation should not receive any ...
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... formed his premises , he seldom erred in his conclusions . His arguments were instructive and convincing ; and his integrity would never suffer him , even in compliance with his Prince or with either House of Parliament , to deviate ...
... formed his premises , he seldom erred in his conclusions . His arguments were instructive and convincing ; and his integrity would never suffer him , even in compliance with his Prince or with either House of Parliament , to deviate ...
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Page 436 - Peace to all such ! but were there one whose fires True genius kindles, and fair fame inspires; Blest with each talent and each art to please, And born to write, converse, and live with ease; Should such a man, too fond to rule alone, Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne...
Page 464 - If the flights of Dryden therefore, are higher, Pope continues longer on the wing. If of Dryden's fire the blaze is brighter, of Pope's the heat is more regular and constant. Dryden often surpasses expectation, and Pope never falls below it. Dryden is read with frequent astonishment, and Pope with perpetual delight.
Page 424 - Though oft the ear the open vowels tire; While expletives their feeble aid do join; And ten low words oft creep in one dull line: While they ring round the same unvaried chimes With sure returns of still expected rhymes: Where'er you find "the cooling western breeze...
Page 431 - Hark! they whisper; Angels say, Sister Spirit, come away. What is this absorbs me quite? Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirits, draws my breath?
Page 24 - I judge it as certain and clear a truth, as can any where be delivered, that the invisible things of God are clearly seen from the creation of the world, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and godhead.
Page 424 - the cooling western breeze,' In the next line, it 'whispers through the trees;' If crystal streams 'with pleasing murmurs creep...
Page 132 - No greater felicity can genius attain than that of having purified intellectual pleasure, separated mirth from indecency, and wit from licentiousness; of having taught a succession of writers to bring elegance and gaiety to the aid of goodness; and, if I may use expressions yet more awful, of having turned many to righteousness.
Page 463 - There is more dignity in the knowledge of Dryden, and more certainty in that of Pope. Poetry was not the sole praise of either: for both excelled likewise in prose; but Pope did not borrow his prose from his predecessor. The style of Dryden is capricious and varied; that of Pope is cautious and uniform.
Page 139 - Ev'n the rough rocks with tender myrtle bloom, And trodden weeds send out a rich perfume. Bear me, some god, to Baia's gentle seats, Or cover me in Umbria's green retreats ; Where western gales eternally reside, And all the seasons lavish all their pride ; Blossoms, and fruits, and flowers together rise, And the whole year in gay confusion lies.
Page 158 - Soft peace she brings wherever she arrives; She builds our quiet as she forms our lives; Lays the rough paths of peevish nature even, And opens in each heart a little heaven.