The General Biographical Dictionary, Band 3Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1812 |
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... represented as a learned and able divine , but somewhat stiff and narrow ; his natural temper 1 Biog . Universelle . - Roscoe's Leo . - Mazzuchelli . 2 Dict . Hist . is said to have been incomparably better than his princi- 10 ARRIVA BENE .
... represented as a learned and able divine , but somewhat stiff and narrow ; his natural temper 1 Biog . Universelle . - Roscoe's Leo . - Mazzuchelli . 2 Dict . Hist . is said to have been incomparably better than his princi- 10 ARRIVA BENE .
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... natural history . He began his studies at Upsal , where , in 1728 , he first became ac- quainted with Linnæus , who informs us that at that time the name of Artedi was heard everywhere ; and that the remarks Artedi made , and the ...
... natural history . He began his studies at Upsal , where , in 1728 , he first became ac- quainted with Linnæus , who informs us that at that time the name of Artedi was heard everywhere ; and that the remarks Artedi made , and the ...
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... natural history , the wish of Linnæus was accomplished . Cliffort purchased the manuscripts , and made him a pre- sent of them . The principal one was the general work on fishes , which Linnæus published under the title " Petri Artedi ...
... natural history , the wish of Linnæus was accomplished . Cliffort purchased the manuscripts , and made him a pre- sent of them . The principal one was the general work on fishes , which Linnæus published under the title " Petri Artedi ...
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... natural capacity , and was a splendid benefactor to many of our ecclesiastical structures . As a politician , he took a very active share in the principal measures of very turbulent times , and it is perhaps now difficult to appreciate ...
... natural capacity , and was a splendid benefactor to many of our ecclesiastical structures . As a politician , he took a very active share in the principal measures of very turbulent times , and it is perhaps now difficult to appreciate ...
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... natural and more truly English , than was used by the common writers of that age , whom he blames for mingling exotic terms with their native language . 2. " A Report and Dis- course , written by Roger Ascham , of the affairs and state ...
... natural and more truly English , than was used by the common writers of that age , whom he blames for mingling exotic terms with their native language . 2. " A Report and Dis- course , written by Roger Ascham , of the affairs and state ...
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Seite 454 - An apology for the true Christian divinity as the same is held forth and preached by the people called in scorn Quakers...
Seite 37 - An Argument, proving, that according to the Covenant of Eternal Life, revealed in the Scriptures, Man may be translated from hence into that Eternal Life, without passing through Death, although the Human Nature of Christ himself could not be thus translated till he had passed through Death ; 1703.
Seite 266 - it is my act, my hand, my heart. I beseech your Lordships to be merciful to a broken reed.
Seite 205 - I must do it, as it were, in such weight, measure and number, even so perfectly, as God made the world ; or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea presently sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways (which I will not name for the honour I bear them) so without measure mis-ordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Seite 205 - I must do it, as it were in such weight, measure, and number, even so perfectly as God made the world, or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea, presently, sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways which I will not name for the honour I bear them, so without measure misordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Seite 179 - Lord, in all thy mercy, that thine anger and thy fury may be removed from this city, and from thy holy house, for we have sinned. Alleluia.
Seite 205 - I am with him. And when I am called from him, I fall on weeping, because whatsoever I do else but learning, is full of grief, trouble, fear, and whole misliking unto me. And thus my book hath been so much my pleasure, and bringeth daily to me more pleasure and more, that in respect of it, all other pleasures, in very deed, be but trifles and troubles unto me.
Seite 205 - and tell you a truth which perchance ye will marvel at. One of the greatest benefits that ever God gave me is that he sent me so sharp and severe parents and so gentle a schoolmaster. For when I am in presence...
Seite 125 - This art of his is used with the most exact and honest skill. He never attempts your passions until he has convinced your reason. All the objections which he can form are laid open and dispersed before he uses the least vehemence in his sermon ; but when he thinks he has your head, he very soon wins your heart; and never pretends to show the beauty of holiness until he hath convinced you of the truth of it.
Seite 121 - Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God ? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.