The Journal of Sacred Literature, Volume 11John Kitto C. Cox, 1860 |
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Page 73
... language to be expected of a subject towards the dominant power in the state . Babylon is represented as in a flourishing condition , the centre of attraction and the source of intellectual and religious influence to surrounding nations ...
... language to be expected of a subject towards the dominant power in the state . Babylon is represented as in a flourishing condition , the centre of attraction and the source of intellectual and religious influence to surrounding nations ...
Page 74
... language he uses and feelings he expresses are in entire accord- ance with such a state of things . Now this foreign dynasty , as we proceed to shew , is that of Nimrod and the Cushite race ; and since at that time , according to the ...
... language he uses and feelings he expresses are in entire accord- ance with such a state of things . Now this foreign dynasty , as we proceed to shew , is that of Nimrod and the Cushite race ; and since at that time , according to the ...
Page 76
... language in which it is written continues to exist . " But although it cannot be denied that the Reformer is undoubtedly worthy of having his most remarkable career re- corded by one of the greatest of our historians , yet we ought not ...
... language in which it is written continues to exist . " But although it cannot be denied that the Reformer is undoubtedly worthy of having his most remarkable career re- corded by one of the greatest of our historians , yet we ought not ...
Page 80
... language can exhibit . " As was to be expected , the king could not pre- vent the bigotted adherents of the Church of Rome from arrest- ing and imprisoning the author of the satire written at his own request . This event took place in ...
... language can exhibit . " As was to be expected , the king could not pre- vent the bigotted adherents of the Church of Rome from arrest- ing and imprisoning the author of the satire written at his own request . This event took place in ...
Page 81
... language . None of Buchanan's tragedies are mentioned , or alluded to , in the text of Hallam's History of Literature . This historian's undoubted bias in favour of English , and determination to notice as little as possible Scottish ...
... language . None of Buchanan's tragedies are mentioned , or alluded to , in the text of Hallam's History of Literature . This historian's undoubted bias in favour of English , and determination to notice as little as possible Scottish ...
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Page 274 - Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
Page 147 - And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Page 479 - The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Page 23 - Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold...
Page 163 - And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads...
Page 144 - And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion : and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Page 295 - And the seventh angel sounded ; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ ; and he shall reign for ever and ever...
Page 99 - Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village : and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus
Page 453 - And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
Page 151 - And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them; and power was given him over all kindreds and tongues and nations.