The Theological and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings, Volume 6F. and C. Rivington, 1826 - Theology |
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... the Feathers Tavern , 1771 ... 395 The Learning of the Beasts . A Fable . For the Year 1795 400 The Candid Review , 1771 The Moral Character of the Monkey . 416 418 A PREFATORY EPISTLE TO WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . MY CONTENTS .
... the Feathers Tavern , 1771 ... 395 The Learning of the Beasts . A Fable . For the Year 1795 400 The Candid Review , 1771 The Moral Character of the Monkey . 416 418 A PREFATORY EPISTLE TO WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . MY CONTENTS .
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... learning , eloquence , and piety ; with as much wit , and force of expression , as were consistent with a temper so much corrected and sweetened by devotion . To all those who are pleased and edified by his writings , some account of ...
... learning , eloquence , and piety ; with as much wit , and force of expression , as were consistent with a temper so much corrected and sweetened by devotion . To all those who are pleased and edified by his writings , some account of ...
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... Learning , Politics , Manners , & c . which are equally instructive and entertaining ; and would certainly be so esteemed , if they were communicated to the world ; at least , to the better part of it : for there were very few ...
... Learning , Politics , Manners , & c . which are equally instructive and entertaining ; and would certainly be so esteemed , if they were communicated to the world ; at least , to the better part of it : for there were very few ...
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... learning , who mean well to the cause of truth and piety , while they are warmly opposing one another , may their example be a lasting admonition ! But let not this observa- tion be carried farther than it will go : -Non ut Serpentes ...
... learning , who mean well to the cause of truth and piety , while they are warmly opposing one another , may their example be a lasting admonition ! But let not this observa- tion be carried farther than it will go : -Non ut Serpentes ...
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... learning ; and saw that whole road lying before him , which he afterwards pursued , with so much pleasure to himself , and benefit to the world . This declaration , however clear it may be to me , is more than some of my readers will be ...
... learning ; and saw that whole road lying before him , which he afterwards pursued , with so much pleasure to himself , and benefit to the world . This declaration , however clear it may be to me , is more than some of my readers will be ...
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Page 217 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 78 - Behold, He cometh with clouds ; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him : and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.
Page 220 - And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven...
Page 222 - Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Page 53 - So much understanding, so much knowledge, so much innocence, and such humility, I did not think had been the portion of any but angels, till I saw this gentleman...
Page 4 - Or the unseen genius of the wood. But let my due feet never fail To walk the Studious cloister's pale, And love the high embowed roof, With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim, religious light.
Page 129 - Heaven derive their light. These born to judge, as well as those to write. Let such teach others who themselves excel, And censure freely who have written well.
Page 4 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light. There let the pealing organ blow, To the full-voiced quire below, In service high and anthems clear, As may with sweetness, through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.
Page 120 - Spiritus intus alit, totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet . Inde hominumpecudumquc genus, vi taeque volant um, Et quae marmoreo fert monstra sub aequore pontus.
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