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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... nature of its subject , and notwithstanding its beauty of style and fecundity of illustration , is seldom read through . It possesses , however , some delineations , which , being exact copies from nature , are independent of local ...
... nature of its subject , and notwithstanding its beauty of style and fecundity of illustration , is seldom read through . It possesses , however , some delineations , which , being exact copies from nature , are independent of local ...
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... nature of a citizen of Rome in that famous commonwealth ; who , by the election of a tribune , had a kind of remote voice in every law that was enacted . So that a freeholder is but one re- move from a legislator , and for that reason ...
... nature of a citizen of Rome in that famous commonwealth ; who , by the election of a tribune , had a kind of remote voice in every law that was enacted . So that a freeholder is but one re- move from a legislator , and for that reason ...
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... nature of that pro- perty which is secured to me by the laws of my country ; I cannot forbear considering , in the ... natural rights of mankind ; and there- fore indulged them to a people , who pleaded no other claim to them than from ...
... nature of that pro- perty which is secured to me by the laws of my country ; I cannot forbear considering , in the ... natural rights of mankind ; and there- fore indulged them to a people , who pleaded no other claim to them than from ...
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... nature ; and how many of our own princes made very ill figures upon the throne , who , before they ascended it ... natural tendency to the peace of his government , and the unanimity of his people . Whilst I am enumerating the public ...
... nature ; and how many of our own princes made very ill figures upon the throne , who , before they ascended it ... natural tendency to the peace of his government , and the unanimity of his people . Whilst I am enumerating the public ...
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... nature , which influenced particular persons . One of us had spent his fortune : another was a younger brother : a third had the incumbrance of a father upon his estate . But that which principally disposed us in favor of the Chevalier ...
... nature , which influenced particular persons . One of us had spent his fortune : another was a younger brother : a third had the incumbrance of a father upon his estate . But that which principally disposed us in favor of the Chevalier ...
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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,