The Works of Joseph Addison: Including the Whole Contents of Bp. Hurd's Edition, with Letters and Other Pieces Not Found in Any Previous Collection, Volume 3Putnam, 1854 |
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... Lord Somers published on the Day of his Interment , 191 40. The usual Treatment of such Men as make themselves Authors , 196 41. Advantages to the Spanish Trade obtain❜d by his pres- ent Majesty , 202 42. Advantages to our Commerce in ...
... Lord Somers published on the Day of his Interment , 191 40. The usual Treatment of such Men as make themselves Authors , 196 41. Advantages to the Spanish Trade obtain❜d by his pres- ent Majesty , 202 42. Advantages to our Commerce in ...
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... lord- treasurers , half a dozen secretaries of state , and at least a score of lords - justices in Eyre , for each side of Trent . We pursued our march through several villages , which we drank dry , making proclamation at our entrance ...
... lord- treasurers , half a dozen secretaries of state , and at least a score of lords - justices in Eyre , for each side of Trent . We pursued our march through several villages , which we drank dry , making proclamation at our entrance ...
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... had now got a long day's march of the enemy ; and meeting with a considerable refresh- ment of October , all the officers assembled over it , among whom were several Popish lords and gentlemen , who toasted many FREEHOLDER . 15.
... had now got a long day's march of the enemy ; and meeting with a considerable refresh- ment of October , all the officers assembled over it , among whom were several Popish lords and gentlemen , who toasted many FREEHOLDER . 15.
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... lords and gentlemen , who toasted many loyal healths and confusions , and wept very plentifully for the danger of the church . We sat till midnight , and at our parting resolved to give the enemy battle ; but the next morning changed ...
... lords and gentlemen , who toasted many loyal healths and confusions , and wept very plentifully for the danger of the church . We sat till midnight , and at our parting resolved to give the enemy battle ; but the next morning changed ...
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... lord . In Persia , the daughters of Eve , as they call them , are reckoned in the inventory of their goods and chat- tels and it is a usual thing , when a man sells a bale of silk , or a drove of camels , to toss half a dozen women into ...
... lord . In Persia , the daughters of Eve , as they call them , are reckoned in the inventory of their goods and chat- tels and it is a usual thing , when a man sells a bale of silk , or a drove of camels , to toss half a dozen women into ...
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Page 174 - But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
Page 31 - And Hazael said. But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing?
Page 119 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 245 - It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever...
Page 176 - The discretion of a man deferreth his anger ; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion ; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Page 171 - O'er other Creatures; yet when I approach Her loveliness, so absolute she seems And in her self complete, so well to know Her own, that what she wills to do or say, Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best; All higher knowledge in her presence falls Degraded, Wisdom in discourse with her Looses discountenanced, and like folly shows...
Page 79 - That the Protestant interest in this nation, and in all Europe, could not but flourish under the protection of one, who thinks himself obliged, on pain of damnation, to do all that lies in his power for the extirpation of it.
Page 31 - And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord ? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.
Page 110 - MONDAY, MAECH 5. Studiis rudis, sermone barbarus, impetu strenuus, manu promptus, cogitatione ccler. VELL. PAIERC. FOE the honour of his Majesty, and the safety of his government, we cannot but observe, that those who have appeared the greatest enemies to both, are of that rank of men, who are commonly distinguished by the title of Fox-hunters. As several of these have had no part of their education in cities, camps, or courts, it is doubtful whether they are of greater ornament or use to the nation...
Page 194 - Of this rule there are many violations to be met with ; a few of which may be sufficient to put the learner on his guard. " Each of the sexes should keep within its particular bounds, and content themselves with the advantages of their particular districts:" better thus: "The sexes should keep within their particular bounds," &c. " Can any one, on their entrance into the world, be fully secure that they shall not be deceived?" " on his entrance,