But mercy is above this sceptred sway, It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy plea, consider this— That... The Works of William Shakespeare - Page 305by William Shakespeare - 1857Full view - About this book
 | Charles Wordsworth - 1864 - 392 pages
...•J- See Deut. xxxii. 2. J See Prov. xi. 17 ; Matt. v. 7. Sentiments derived from the Bible. T 1 1 Should see salvation : we do pray for mercy ; And...Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there. Sbylock. My deeds upon my head ! I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Act iv. Sc. I.... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1871 - 970 pages
...; It biesseth him that gives, and him that takes : 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest ; it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown : His sceptre...render The deeds of mercy." I have spoke thus much, 14 Richardson says, — "In French and old English law, dnnze r fcerus equivalent to penally, danioget,... | |
 | Charles Bilton - 1868 - 216 pages
...do. Portia. Then must the Jew be merciful. Shylock. On what compulsion must I ? tell me that. Portia. The quality of mercy is not strain'd ; It droppeth,...us all to render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus'much, To mitigate the justice of thy plea, Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1868 - 174 pages
...enthroned in the hearts of kings, 19° It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice 200 Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there. Shylock. My deeds upon my head! I crave the... | |
 | William Shakespeare, John William Stanhope Hows - 1869 - 474 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself ; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...have spoke thus much, To mitigate the justice of thy pica ; Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Mast needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant... | |
 | James Cornwell - 1870 - 152 pages
...of romantic delight, And haunted by majesty, glory, and might ! BERNARD BARTON, 1784—1849. MERCY. THE quality of mercy is not strain'd ; It droppeth,...spoke thus much, To mitigate the justice of thy plea. SHAKSPEARE, 1564-1616. THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM. IT was a summer evening, Old Kaspar's work was done... | |
 | James Cornwell - 1870 - 156 pages
...; It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes : 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest, it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown, His sceptre...spoke thus much, To mitigate the justice of thy plea. SHAKSPEARE, 1564—1616. THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM. IT was a summer evening, Old Kaspar's work was done... | |
 | Epes Sargent - 1870 - 538 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's, When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...'gainst the merchant there. Shy. My deeds upon my head ! J crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Par. Is he not able to discharge the money ?... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1874 - 182 pages
...; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes : 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest : it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown ; His sceptre...Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there. Shylock. My deeds upon my head ! I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Portia. Is he... | |
 | Osborne William Tancock - 1872 - 364 pages
...attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings; But mercy is above the sceptred sway ; It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,...Venice Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant here. SHAKESPEARE, Merchant of Venice. 94. Friedrich Wilhelm I, King of Prussia. He was not tall of... | |
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