The General Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation, Band 23Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1815 |
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... religion is pre- tended , but rebellion intended , " & c . Lond . 1677 , 8vo . 2. " The Common Interest of King and People , shewing the original , antiquity , and excellency , of monarchy com- pared with aristocracy and democracy , and ...
... religion is pre- tended , but rebellion intended , " & c . Lond . 1677 , 8vo . 2. " The Common Interest of King and People , shewing the original , antiquity , and excellency , of monarchy com- pared with aristocracy and democracy , and ...
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... religion ; " dated June 2 , 1596.1 NARDI ( JAMES ) , an Italian historian , was born of a no- ble family of Florence , in 1476. Having espoused the cause of the liberties of his country , when the Medici fa- mily gained the ascendancy ...
... religion ; " dated June 2 , 1596.1 NARDI ( JAMES ) , an Italian historian , was born of a no- ble family of Florence , in 1476. Having espoused the cause of the liberties of his country , when the Medici fa- mily gained the ascendancy ...
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... religious , he was sent to the university , where he made such proficiency in humanity and philosophy , as to be ... religion than consisted with a cordial profession of the prevailing tenets . He therefore soon preferred the study ...
... religious , he was sent to the university , where he made such proficiency in humanity and philosophy , as to be ... religion than consisted with a cordial profession of the prevailing tenets . He therefore soon preferred the study ...
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... religious tracts in the Chinese language . ' NAYLER ( JAMES ) , a remarkable person of the society called Quakers , was born at Ardsley , near Wakefield , in Yorkshire , about 1616. His father was a husbandman , who had some estate of ...
... religious tracts in the Chinese language . ' NAYLER ( JAMES ) , a remarkable person of the society called Quakers , was born at Ardsley , near Wakefield , in Yorkshire , about 1616. His father was a husbandman , who had some estate of ...
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... Religion , " and of some letters , in Dr. Doddridge's collection , pub- lished by Mr. Stedman . ' NEAL , or NELE ( THOMAS ) , an Oxford divine , was born at Yeate , in Gloucestershire , in 1519 , and was edu- cated under the care of his ...
... Religion , " and of some letters , in Dr. Doddridge's collection , pub- lished by Mr. Stedman . ' NEAL , or NELE ( THOMAS ) , an Oxford divine , was born at Yeate , in Gloucestershire , in 1519 , and was edu- cated under the care of his ...
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Seite 40 - There is a spirit which I feel that delights to do no evil, nor to revenge any wrong, but delights to endure all things, in hope to enjoy its own in the end. Its hope is to outlive all wrath and contention, and to weary out all exaltation and cruelty, or whatever is of a nature contrary to itself. It sees to the end of all temptations. As it bears no evil in itself, so it conceives none in thoughts to any other.
Seite 422 - The striking passages are in every mouth ; and the publick seems to judge rightly of the faults and excellences of this play, that it is the work of a man not attentive to decency, nor zealous for virtue ; but of one who conceived forcibly, and drew originally, by consulting nature in his own breast.
Seite 327 - twould a saint provoke ! (Were the last words that poor Narcissa spoke) — No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace Wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face ; One would not, sure, be frightful...
Seite 40 - Its crown is meekness, its life is everlasting love unfeigned, and it takes its kingdom with entreaty, and not with contention, and keeps it by lowliness of mind. In God alone it can rejoice, though none else regard it, or can own its life. It is conceived in sorrow, and brought forth without any to pity it ; nor doth it murmur at grief and oppression. It never rejoiceth but through sufferings, for with the world's joy it is murdered.
Seite 65 - It will release me for ever from an ungrateful service, for it is my firm and unalterable determination never again to set my foot on board a king's ship. Immediately after my arrival in town I shall wait on the first lord of the admiralty, and resign my commission.
Seite 228 - Reflections upon the conduct of human life with reference to the study of learning and knowledge ; in a letter to the excellent lady, the lady Masham,
Seite 424 - Whereas Mr. Thomas Otway, some time before his death, made four Acts of a Play, whoever can give notice in whose hands the copy lies, either to Mr. Thomas Betterton, or to Mr. William Smith, at the Theatre Royal, shall be well rewarded for his pains.
Seite 384 - The history of the revolutions in England under the family of the Stuarts, from the year 1603, to 1690.
Seite 2 - True Copy of the Journal of the High Court of Justice for the Tryal of King Charles I. as it was read in the House of Commons, and attested under the hand of Phelps, Clerk to that infamous Court.
Seite 422 - Its whole power is upon the affections ; for it is not written with much comprehension of thought, or elegance of expression. But if the heart is interested, many other beauties may be wanting, yet not be missed.