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... supposed that he can feel himself happy . It is immaterial under what form slavery may present itself to our view ; there is always ample cause , when it appears , for humanity to weep , and to lament that men and Christians can live so ...
... supposed that he can feel himself happy . It is immaterial under what form slavery may present itself to our view ; there is always ample cause , when it appears , for humanity to weep , and to lament that men and Christians can live so ...
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... supposed to contain about 600 , oco inhabitants ; ' yet the intel- ligent writer whom we have just quoted states its population at only 400,000 , inclusive of the extensive and populous suburbs , Galata , Pera , Tophana , and Scutari ...
... supposed to contain about 600 , oco inhabitants ; ' yet the intel- ligent writer whom we have just quoted states its population at only 400,000 , inclusive of the extensive and populous suburbs , Galata , Pera , Tophana , and Scutari ...
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... supposed prediction , by leaving its application doubtful or obscure ; yet it is certain many Christians did very early so far mistake this prophecy , as to apply it not only to the destruction of Jerusalem , but also to the end of the ...
... supposed prediction , by leaving its application doubtful or obscure ; yet it is certain many Christians did very early so far mistake this prophecy , as to apply it not only to the destruction of Jerusalem , but also to the end of the ...
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... supposed to be the electric aura by a number of philosophers ; and he adds , we have before supposed the electric fluid to be condensed light . Thus we have another cogent reason for supposing that the nervous spirit is light , in an ...
... supposed to be the electric aura by a number of philosophers ; and he adds , we have before supposed the electric fluid to be condensed light . Thus we have another cogent reason for supposing that the nervous spirit is light , in an ...
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... supposed to depend on the action . of light . This is by no means a new idea : but it is supported by the author with great ingenuity , in the language of his par ticular theory . Mr. Davy's opinions will probably attract considerable ...
... supposed to depend on the action . of light . This is by no means a new idea : but it is supported by the author with great ingenuity , in the language of his par ticular theory . Mr. Davy's opinions will probably attract considerable ...
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Page 271 - Binding his foal unto the vine, And his ass's colt unto the choice vine; He washed his garments in wine, And his clothes in the blood of grapes : His eyes shall be red with wine, And his teeth white with milk.
Page 87 - And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins ; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Page 426 - Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful jollity, Quips, and cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods, and becks, and wreathed smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek : Sport that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides.
Page 160 - ... hereinafter expressed and declared of and concerning the same (that is to say...
Page 237 - But neither breath of morn, when she ascends With charm of earliest birds; nor rising sun On this delightful land; nor herb, fruit, flower, Glistering with dew; nor fragrance after showers; Nor grateful evening mild; nor silent night, With this her solemn bird, nor walk by moon, Or glittering starlight, without thee is sweet But wherefore all night long shine these?
Page 87 - You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance, and do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Page 411 - For though the arts which merely embellish life must claim admiration, yet, when a man of sense comes to marry, it is a companion whom he wants, and not an artist : it is not merely a creature who can paint, and play, and sing, and draw, and dress, and dance...
Page 411 - The profession of ladies, to which the bent of their instruction should be turned, is that of daughters, wives, mothers, and mistresses of families. They should be therefore trained with a view to these several conditions, and be furnished with a stock of ideas, and principles, and qualifications, and habits, ready to be applied and appropriated, as occasion may demand, to each of these respective situations. For though the arts which merely embellish...
Page 87 - I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire; whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Page 302 - Twas PATIENCE ! Gentle goddess, hear ! Be ever to thy suppliant near, Nor let one murmur rise ; Since still some mighty joys are given, Dear to her soul, the gifts of Heaven, The sweet domestic ties.