The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent Divines, Patriots, Statemen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets, and Artists of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Accention of Henry VIII, to the Present Time, Volume 4J. Mawman, 1816 - Great Britain |
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... Prince of Orange ) with the intention of offering himself to that nobleman as a volunteer . But from this purpose he was diverted by a law - suit commenced against him , for part of his paternal in- heritance , by Sir William Whitmore ...
... Prince of Orange ) with the intention of offering himself to that nobleman as a volunteer . But from this purpose he was diverted by a law - suit commenced against him , for part of his paternal in- heritance , by Sir William Whitmore ...
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... prince to enjoy more power than is consistent with the good of his sub- jects , yet this maxim is but a feeble security against the passions and the follies of men . Those who are entrusted with power in any degree are disposed , from ...
... prince to enjoy more power than is consistent with the good of his sub- jects , yet this maxim is but a feeble security against the passions and the follies of men . Those who are entrusted with power in any degree are disposed , from ...
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... prince may bestow , or by the mere tranquillity which may attend an equitable administration . The Sove- reign may dazzle with his heroic qualities ; he may protect his subjects in the enjoyment of every animal advantage or pleasure ...
... prince may bestow , or by the mere tranquillity which may attend an equitable administration . The Sove- reign may dazzle with his heroic qualities ; he may protect his subjects in the enjoyment of every animal advantage or pleasure ...
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... Prince of Life ; the Light that lighteneth every man that comes into the world . As touching his divine nature , God over all , blessed for ever ; and as touching his human nature , full of grace and truth : and in both , the beloved ...
... Prince of Life ; the Light that lighteneth every man that comes into the world . As touching his divine nature , God over all , blessed for ever ; and as touching his human nature , full of grace and truth : and in both , the beloved ...
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... prince , or a child to his father ; but it is our duty , as a thing injoined unto us in testimony of our dependence and love to him . 4. Consequently , peace with our own selves , and our own conscience ; and that upon a double ground ...
... prince , or a child to his father ; but it is our duty , as a thing injoined unto us in testimony of our dependence and love to him . 4. Consequently , peace with our own selves , and our own conscience ; and that upon a double ground ...
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