Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 17William Blackwood, 1825 |
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... prove that he was one of the best , as well as one of the greatest , of men . The generous and ready assistance which he ever rendered to destitute genius whenever it appealed to him , ought to endear and the arts . His munificent ...
... prove that he was one of the best , as well as one of the greatest , of men . The generous and ready assistance which he ever rendered to destitute genius whenever it appealed to him , ought to endear and the arts . His munificent ...
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... proving it to be truth ; he made no calculation which he could not shew to be cor- rect by demonstration ; he ... proved to be false , they made the corner - stone of their structure ; and as to examination and calculation , these were ...
... proving it to be truth ; he made no calculation which he could not shew to be cor- rect by demonstration ; he ... proved to be false , they made the corner - stone of their structure ; and as to examination and calculation , these were ...
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... prove the truth of our distinctions . So far was Fox from being qualified for a leader , that he could not himself walk without one . So long as Burke was at his side , and possessed influence over him , he was kept in the proper path ...
... prove the truth of our distinctions . So far was Fox from being qualified for a leader , that he could not himself walk without one . So long as Burke was at his side , and possessed influence over him , he was kept in the proper path ...
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... proved the reverse of pernicious to the state , or fruitless to the church . So at least thought Hooker , no bad authority on these matters , who cha- racterizes religious councils or synods as " a thing whereof God's own blessed spirit ...
... proved the reverse of pernicious to the state , or fruitless to the church . So at least thought Hooker , no bad authority on these matters , who cha- racterizes religious councils or synods as " a thing whereof God's own blessed spirit ...
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... prove even a bishop , if he abandon his diocese , and so neglect his duty . If it be urged , that in the archbishops " of provinces is vested the right of su- perintending the conduct of their suf- fragans , the difficulty is only ...
... prove even a bishop , if he abandon his diocese , and so neglect his duty . If it be urged , that in the archbishops " of provinces is vested the right of su- perintending the conduct of their suf- fragans , the difficulty is only ...
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Page 148 - twere anew, the gaps of centuries ; Leaving that beautiful which still was so, And making that which was not, till the place Became religion, and the heart ran o'er With silent worship of the great of old ! — The dead, but sceptred sovereigns, who still rule Our spirits from their urns.
Page 349 - As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteemst the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting "I dare not" wait upon "I would," Like the poor cat i
Page 452 - I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Page 148 - The land of honourable death Is here. Up, to the field, and give Away thy breath ! Seek out (less often sought than found) A soldier's grave, for thee the best ! Then look around, and choose thy ground, And take thy rest ! PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
Page 483 - Sweet Swan of Avon ! what a sight it were To see thee in our waters yet appear, And make those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza, and our James...
Page 148 - Tread those reviving passions down, Unworthy manhood! — unto thee Indifferent should the smile or frown Of beauty be. If thou regret'st thy youth, why live? The land of honourable death Is here: — up to the field, and give Away thy breath! Seek out — less often sought than found — A soldier's grave, for thee the best; Then look around and choose thy ground, And take thy rest.
Page 148 - My days are in the yellow leaf; The flowers and fruits of love are gone; The worm, the canker, and the grief Are mine alone! The fire that on my bosom preys Is lone as some volcanic isle; No torch is kindled at its blaze — A funeral pile.
Page 99 - Who, as he watches her silently gliding, Remembers that wave after wave is dividing Bosoms that sorrow and guilt could not sever, Hearts which are parted and broken for ever. Or deems that he watches, afloat on the wave, The death-bed of hope, or the young spirit's grave.
Page 151 - gin to fear that thou art past all aid From me and from my calling; yet so young, I still would— Man. Look on me! there is an order Of mortals on the earth, who do become Old in their youth, and die ere middle age, Without the violence of warlike death...
Page 148 - The hope, the fear, the jealous care, The exalted portion of the pain And power of love, I cannot share, But wear the chain. But 'tis not thus — and...