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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... method of doing himself justice and , had he not been nipped in the bud , might have made a very formidable figure in his own works , among posterity . A friend of mine , who had the pillage of his pockets , has made me a present of the ...
... method of doing himself justice and , had he not been nipped in the bud , might have made a very formidable figure in his own works , among posterity . A friend of mine , who had the pillage of his pockets , has made me a present of the ...
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... methods which have a natural and manifest tendency to it . The guilt may lie upon a man , where the penalty can- not take hold of him . Those who speak irreverently of the per- son to whom they have sworn allegiance ; who endeavour to ...
... methods which have a natural and manifest tendency to it . The guilt may lie upon a man , where the penalty can- not take hold of him . Those who speak irreverently of the per- son to whom they have sworn allegiance ; who endeavour to ...
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... methods how to make them- selves useful to the public . One has a design of keeping an open tea - table , where every man shall be welcome that is a friend to King George . Another is for setting up an assembly for basset , where none ...
... methods how to make them- selves useful to the public . One has a design of keeping an open tea - table , where every man shall be welcome that is a friend to King George . Another is for setting up an assembly for basset , where none ...
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... method the several particulars , which you have con- trived to throw together with much malice , and no less confusion . We believe you sincere in the first part of your declaration , where you own it would be a great satisfaction to ...
... method the several particulars , which you have con- trived to throw together with much malice , and no less confusion . We believe you sincere in the first part of your declaration , where you own it would be a great satisfaction to ...
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... methods for your restoration , which the finger of God seems to point out to us . " Now the only methods which we can make use of for that end , are civil war , rapine , bloodshed , treason , and per- jury ; methods which we Protestants ...
... methods for your restoration , which the finger of God seems to point out to us . " Now the only methods which we can make use of for that end , are civil war , rapine , bloodshed , treason , and per- jury ; methods which we Protestants ...
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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,