The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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... obtaining ad- mission , till Mr. Boswell made himself known . His name overpowered all objection , and we found a very good house and civil treatment . I received the next day a very kind letter from sir Alexander Gordon , whom I had ...
... obtaining ad- mission , till Mr. Boswell made himself known . His name overpowered all objection , and we found a very good house and civil treatment . I received the next day a very kind letter from sir Alexander Gordon , whom I had ...
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... obtain , somewhat more than at St. Andrews . The course of education is extended to four years , at the end of which those who take a degree , who are not many , become masters of arts ; and whoever is a master may , if he pleases ...
... obtain , somewhat more than at St. Andrews . The course of education is extended to four years , at the end of which those who take a degree , who are not many , become masters of arts ; and whoever is a master may , if he pleases ...
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... obtain milk , but , must have wanted bread , if we had not brought it . The people of this valley did not appear to know any English , and our guides now became doubly necessary as interpreters . A woman , whose hut was distinguished by ...
... obtain milk , but , must have wanted bread , if we had not brought it . The people of this valley did not appear to know any English , and our guides now became doubly necessary as interpreters . A woman , whose hut was distinguished by ...
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... obtained here at an easy rate . A dinner in the Western Islands differs very little from a dinner in England , except that , in the place of tarts , there are always set different preparations of milk . This part of their diet will ...
... obtained here at an easy rate . A dinner in the Western Islands differs very little from a dinner in England , except that , in the place of tarts , there are always set different preparations of milk . This part of their diet will ...
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... obtained . That they have few or none of either in Sky , they impute to the ravage of the foxes , and have , therefore , set , for some years past , a price upon their heads , which , as the num- ber was diminished , has been gradually ...
... obtained . That they have few or none of either in Sky , they impute to the ravage of the foxes , and have , therefore , set , for some years past , a price upon their heads , which , as the num- ber was diminished , has been gradually ...
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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.