The Eclectic review. vol. 1-New [8th]1805 |
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... frequently referring to his authorities , not in the loose and gene- ral manner of Walker , but in a method which may enable his readers to examine for themselves . He has also rendered the information thus collected , much more ...
... frequently referring to his authorities , not in the loose and gene- ral manner of Walker , but in a method which may enable his readers to examine for themselves . He has also rendered the information thus collected , much more ...
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... frequent use of the subjunctive mood , where no contingency is implied . His account of the various religious denominations in England , is , in the main , just it is also remarkably candid ; but it betrays , in some re- spects , a ...
... frequent use of the subjunctive mood , where no contingency is implied . His account of the various religious denominations in England , is , in the main , just it is also remarkably candid ; but it betrays , in some re- spects , a ...
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... frequently proved errone- ous , that this method of investigation , where any other can be adopted , is how almost universally proscribed . The fair struc- tures which the natural philosopher had raised on his ingenious theories , have ...
... frequently proved errone- ous , that this method of investigation , where any other can be adopted , is how almost universally proscribed . The fair struc- tures which the natural philosopher had raised on his ingenious theories , have ...
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... frequently criminal . It seems , how- ever , that the abuse of this custom took place very early , since Solon ... frequent proofs of great sagacity , and of an intimate acquaintance with the secret work- ings of the human mind . It ...
... frequently criminal . It seems , how- ever , that the abuse of this custom took place very early , since Solon ... frequent proofs of great sagacity , and of an intimate acquaintance with the secret work- ings of the human mind . It ...
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... frequently as on the right . As the au- thor did not think it worth while to attend to the correction of these minutiæ , it would have been better to have conformed to the usual practice , and have omitted the accents altogether . These ...
... frequently as on the right . As the au- thor did not think it worth while to attend to the correction of these minutiæ , it would have been better to have conformed to the usual practice , and have omitted the accents altogether . These ...
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Page 186 - But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Page 432 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Page 124 - Half a dozen of them, when met to work with their needles, used, when they got a book they liked, and thought I should, to borrow me to read to them ; their mothers sometimes with them ; and both mothers and daughters used to be pleased with the observations they put me upon making.
Page 432 - Mr. President, — Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation.
Page 75 - For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is. in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Page 275 - My religious and moral principles are strongly opposed to the practice of duelling, and it would ever give me pain to be obliged to shed the blood of a fellow-creature in a private combat forbidden by the laws.
Page 181 - I told you fingers would not do ;' and producing two pieces of lead from his waistcoat pocket, ' One of these,' said he, " I placed on the lowest key of the organ, and the other upon the octave above : thus, by accommodating the harmony, I produced the effect of four hands instead of two.
Page 351 - On the morning of that day, his attendants, alarmed at the evident symptoms of approaching dissolution, came precipitately to call the friend who has now the melancholy task of recording the mournful event : not a moment was lost in repairing to his house. He was lying on...
Page 429 - Dinwiddie, giving an account of the action, he says, " they were struck with such an inconceivable panic, that nothing but confusion and disobedience of orders prevailed among them. The officers in general behaved with incomparable bravery, for which they greatly suffered, there being upwards of sixty killed and wounded, a large proportion out of what we had.
Page 29 - I'll tell you, friend! a wise man and a fool. You'll find, if once the monarch acts the monk, Or, cobbler-like, the parson will be drunk, Worth makes the man, and want of it, the fellow; The rest is all but leather or prunella.