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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... , created bishop of Banger by king George I. in 1715 , tranflated to Hereford in 1721 , to Salifury in 1723 , and to Winchester in 1734 . full liberty to preach up fedition and rebellion ; and 5 full 18 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
... , created bishop of Banger by king George I. in 1715 , tranflated to Hereford in 1721 , to Salifury in 1723 , and to Winchester in 1734 . full liberty to preach up fedition and rebellion ; and 5 full 18 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
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... liberty to preach up fedition and rebellion ; and fo here Mr. Steele iffues out his licence to the clergy to preach up the danger of a popish pretender , in defiance of the QUEEN and her administration . Every whiffler in a laced coat ...
... liberty to preach up fedition and rebellion ; and fo here Mr. Steele iffues out his licence to the clergy to preach up the danger of a popish pretender , in defiance of the QUEEN and her administration . Every whiffler in a laced coat ...
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... liberty , and then proceeds in a panegyrick upon that great bleffing . His pa- negyrick is made up of half a dozen fhreds , like a fchool - boy's theme , beaten general ... liberty ; even women and children love liberty 26 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
... liberty , and then proceeds in a panegyrick upon that great bleffing . His pa- negyrick is made up of half a dozen fhreds , like a fchool - boy's theme , beaten general ... liberty ; even women and children love liberty 26 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
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... liberty . By liberty , I defire to be understood to mean the happi- nefs of men's living , & c.The true life of man confifts in conducting it according to his own just senti- ments and innocent inclinations - man's being is de- graded ...
... liberty . By liberty , I defire to be understood to mean the happi- nefs of men's living , & c.The true life of man confifts in conducting it according to his own just senti- ments and innocent inclinations - man's being is de- graded ...
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... liberty ; yet , hav- ing laid out their blood and treasure upon the purchase , I do not fee how they acted parfimoniously ; because I can conceive nothing more generous than that of employing our blood and treasure for the service of ...
... liberty ; yet , hav- ing laid out their blood and treasure upon the purchase , I do not fee how they acted parfimoniously ; because I can conceive nothing more generous than that of employing our blood and treasure for the service of ...
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