The Works of Samuel Johnson ...: A journey to the Hebrides. The vision of Thedodore, the hermit of Teneriffe. The fountains. Prayers and meditations. SermonsTalboys and Wheeler, 1825 |
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... grass , and very fertile of thistles . A small herd of cows grazes an- nually upon it in the summer . It seems never to have afforded to man or beast a permanent habitation . VOL . IX . B state . We found only the ruins of a small.
... grass , and very fertile of thistles . A small herd of cows grazes an- nually upon it in the summer . It seems never to have afforded to man or beast a permanent habitation . VOL . IX . B state . We found only the ruins of a small.
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... never to have been intended as a place of strength , nor was built to endure a siege , but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers , who , perhaps , had the charge of a battery , or were stationed to give signals of approaching danger ...
... never to have been intended as a place of strength , nor was built to endure a siege , but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers , who , perhaps , had the charge of a battery , or were stationed to give signals of approaching danger ...
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... never very large , and was built with more attention to security than pleasure . Cardinal Beatoun is said to have had workmen employed in im- proving its fortifications , at the time when he was mur- dered by the ruffians of reformation ...
... never very large , and was built with more attention to security than pleasure . Cardinal Beatoun is said to have had workmen employed in im- proving its fortifications , at the time when he was mur- dered by the ruffians of reformation ...
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... never seen a single tree , which I did not believe to have grown up far within the present century . Now and then about a gentleman's house stands a small plantation , which , in Scotch , is called a policy , but of these there are few ...
... never seen a single tree , which I did not believe to have grown up far within the present century . Now and then about a gentleman's house stands a small plantation , which , in Scotch , is called a policy , but of these there are few ...
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... never explored . Their extent we had not time to try ; they are said to serve dif- ferent purposes . Ladies come hither sometimes , in the summer , with collations , and smugglers make them store- houses for clandestine merchandise . It ...
... never explored . Their extent we had not time to try ; they are said to serve dif- ferent purposes . Ladies come hither sometimes , in the summer , with collations , and smugglers make them store- houses for clandestine merchandise . It ...
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Seite 397 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Seite 485 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Seite 220 - A kind of strange oblivion has overspread me, so that I know not what has become of the last year ; and perceive that incidents and intelligence pass over me, without leaving any impression.
Seite 197 - Imlac,) I will not undertake to maintain, against the concurrent and unvaried testimony of all ages, and of all nations. There is no people, rude or learned, among whom apparitions of the dead are not related and believed. This opinion, which prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth...
Seite 504 - LET THE WICKED FORSAKE HIS WAYS, AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS MAN HIS THOUGHTS: AND LET HIM RETURN UNTO THE LORD, AND HE WILL HAVE MERCY UPON HIM; AND TO OUR GOD, FOR HE WILL ABUNDANTLY PARDON.
Seite 484 - Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Seite 350 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Seite 464 - They cannot mean that," answered Mr. Mertonn, " for our Lord has also told us to let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father Which is in Heaven...
Seite 283 - ... available to the confirmation of my faith, the establishment of my hope, and the enlargement of my charity; and make the death of thy Son JESUS CHRIST effectual to my redemption. Have mercy upon me, and pardon the multitude of my offences. Bless my friends ; have mercy upon all men. Support me, by thy Holy Spirit, in the days of weakness, and at the hour of death ; and receive me, at my death, to everlasting happiness, for the sake of JESUS CHRIST. Amen.
Seite 259 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.