The Harleian Miscellany, Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical Notes, Volume 6William Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1810 - Great Britain Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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... ment , say , that he was the less inclined to Dr. Whitgift , a reverend divine , and his tutor also , because he was a bishop . But the ambition and pride of the prelates , and the clergy , were not then arrived to their utmost period ...
... ment , say , that he was the less inclined to Dr. Whitgift , a reverend divine , and his tutor also , because he was a bishop . But the ambition and pride of the prelates , and the clergy , were not then arrived to their utmost period ...
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... ment . WE your majesty's most loyal subjects , the lords and commons in parliament , cannot , without great grief , and tenderness of compassion , behold the pressing miseries , the imminent danger , and the devouring calamities , which ...
... ment . WE your majesty's most loyal subjects , the lords and commons in parliament , cannot , without great grief , and tenderness of compassion , behold the pressing miseries , the imminent danger , and the devouring calamities , which ...
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... ment : Once he charged with his own troop of horse , and often with his regiment of foot . An admirable man , who , for the safety of the kingdom , and to pluck the king from the hands of those that did mis- lead him , did this day ...
... ment : Once he charged with his own troop of horse , and often with his regiment of foot . An admirable man , who , for the safety of the kingdom , and to pluck the king from the hands of those that did mis- lead him , did this day ...
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... ment to this effect ; That what he had done was in obedience to the commands of both Houses , and what they should command further he would be careful to obey : That he was now with his army , and could not leave his charge , to come ...
... ment to this effect ; That what he had done was in obedience to the commands of both Houses , and what they should command further he would be careful to obey : That he was now with his army , and could not leave his charge , to come ...
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... ment ; the truth whereof , he said , might appear by the small number left ; and , moreover , that they had raised an army to take away his life , and the life of his children , and that these rebels are now come to London ; and , since ...
... ment ; the truth whereof , he said , might appear by the small number left ; and , moreover , that they had raised an army to take away his life , and the life of his children , and that these rebels are now come to London ; and , since ...
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Page 293 - Wherefore if they shall say unto you. Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Page 321 - BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Page 322 - And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
Page 321 - And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Page 412 - All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient : all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Page 325 - But meat commendeth us not to God : for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.
Page 261 - Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth : as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.
Page 145 - He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Page 291 - Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Page 379 - A Century of the Names and Scantlings of such Inventions as at present I can call to mind to have tried and perfected...