The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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... land , and at so small a distance from the capital , we met few passengers . The roads are neither rough nor dirty ; and it affords a southern stranger a new kind of pleasure to travel so com- modiously without the interruption of ...
... land , and at so small a distance from the capital , we met few passengers . The roads are neither rough nor dirty ; and it affords a southern stranger a new kind of pleasure to travel so com- modiously without the interruption of ...
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... lands was un- skilful , and their domestick life unformed ; their tables were coarse as the feasts of Eskimeaux , and their houses filthy as the cottages of Hottentots . Since they have known that their condition was capable of ...
... lands was un- skilful , and their domestick life unformed ; their tables were coarse as the feasts of Eskimeaux , and their houses filthy as the cottages of Hottentots . Since they have known that their condition was capable of ...
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... land cottage . Soon afterwards we came to the General's hut , so called because it was the temporary abode of Wade , while he superintended the works upon the road . It is now a house of entertainment for passengers , and we found it ...
... land cottage . Soon afterwards we came to the General's hut , so called because it was the temporary abode of Wade , while he superintended the works upon the road . It is now a house of entertainment for passengers , and we found it ...
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... lands , eighteen Scotch miles in length , and three in breadth ; a space containing , at least , a hundred square English miles . He has raised his rents , to the danger of depopulating his farms , and he fells his timber , and , by ...
... lands , eighteen Scotch miles in length , and three in breadth ; a space containing , at least , a hundred square English miles . He has raised his rents , to the danger of depopulating his farms , and he fells his timber , and , by ...
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... land may , by gradual elevation , attain great height , without any other appearance than that of a plain gently inclined , and if a hill , placed upon such raised ground , be described , as having its altitude equal to the whole space ...
... land may , by gradual elevation , attain great height , without any other appearance than that of a plain gently inclined , and if a hill , placed upon such raised ground , be described , as having its altitude equal to the whole space ...
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Página 141 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible.
Página 373 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Página 463 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Página 185 - This opinion, which perhaps prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth : those, that never heard of one another, would not have agreed in a tale which nothing but experience can make credible. That it is doubted by single cavillers, can very little weaken the general evidence ; and some who deny it with their tongues confess it by their fears.
Página 185 - 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...
Página 462 - 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.
Página 216 - ALMIGHTY GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.
Página 321 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Página 347 - And he took bread, and • gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you : This do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Página 482 - 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.