The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin: Including the Whole of His Posthumous Pieces, Letters, &c, Volume 9C. Elliot, 1766 |
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Page 9
... danger of a popish fucceffor . Another circum- ftance worthy of our information in the title - page is , that the crown hath been fettled by previous acts . I never heard of any act of parliament that was not previous to what it enacted ...
... danger of a popish fucceffor . Another circum- ftance worthy of our information in the title - page is , that the crown hath been fettled by previous acts . I never heard of any act of parliament that was not previous to what it enacted ...
Page 11
... the appearance of admonitions ; and is fo judicious a follower of the prelate , that he taxes the clergy for inflaming their people with apprehen- fions of danger to them and their conftitution from men fions OF THE WHIG S. ΤΙ.
... the appearance of admonitions ; and is fo judicious a follower of the prelate , that he taxes the clergy for inflaming their people with apprehen- fions of danger to them and their conftitution from men fions OF THE WHIG S. ΤΙ.
Page 12
... danger to them and their conftitution from men , who are innocent of fuch defigns ; when we must needs confess , the whole defign of his pamphlet is to inflame the people with apprehenfions of danger from the present miniftry , whom we ...
... danger to them and their conftitution from men , who are innocent of fuch defigns ; when we must needs confess , the whole defign of his pamphlet is to inflame the people with apprehenfions of danger from the present miniftry , whom we ...
Page 17
... danger at Sacheverel's trial ; that the clergy , as they are men of fenfe and honour , ought to preach this truth to their several congregations ; and let them know , that the true design of the present men in power , in that and all ...
... danger at Sacheverel's trial ; that the clergy , as they are men of fenfe and honour , ought to preach this truth to their several congregations ; and let them know , that the true design of the present men in power , in that and all ...
Page 18
... danger of a popish fucceffor , from any steps of the prefent miniftry , is an artificial calumny , raised and spread against the conviction of the inventors , pretended to be believed only by those , who abhor the conftitution in church ...
... danger of a popish fucceffor , from any steps of the prefent miniftry , is an artificial calumny , raised and spread against the conviction of the inventors , pretended to be believed only by those , who abhor the conftitution in church ...
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