The companion to St. Paul's cathedral. To which is added an appendix containing a description of the new monuments1869 |
Términos y frases comunes
Admiral Alto APPENDIX artist Bacon Ball Baron Marochetti BATTLE OF INKERMANN Bell Belmeis Bishop of London born Britannia British canons Capt Captain centre Chantrey choir church coffin command cornice Dean of St died distinguished dome DUKE OF WELLINGTON Earl edifice Edmund Edmund Bonner Edmund Grindall EDWARD EDWARD RIOU eminent Erected executed Fame feet fell gloriously figure Flaxman fleet following inscription four voices French genius George Henry hero honour James John June magnificent marble Marquis memory of Major-general memory of Sir naval nave noble officers OLD CATHEDRAL opposite organist panel PAUL'S CATHEDRAL pedestal pier placed portico Preb PRECENTORS public expense Ralph reign repairs represented Richard Richard Bancroft Richard Fitzjames Robert Rossi S. W. Aisle sarcophagus sculptured side Sir Christopher Wren Sir Pulteney Sir Wm spire statue stone surmounted tabular monument testimony Thomas tion tomb Trafalgar Transept victory weighing Westmacott Whispering Gallery William wreath of laurel
Pasajes populares
Página 18 - Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee, Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb ; The Saviour has passed through its portals before thee, And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom.
Página 17 - This extraordinary man had the fortune to be honoured, whilst living, In the manner which his virtues deserved: He received the thanks Of both houses of the British and Irish Parliaments For his eminent services rendered to his country and to mankind.
Página 18 - Thou art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee, Whose God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian, and • Guide ; He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee, And death has no sting, for the Saviour has died.
Página 37 - That an humble Address be presented to his majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to direct that there be laid before this house...
Página 17 - In every part of the civilized world, which he traversed to reduce the sum of human misery, from the throne to the dungeon, his name was mentioned with respect, gratitude, and admiration. His modesty alone defeated various efforts which were made during his life to erect this statue, which the public has now consecrated to his memory.
Página 17 - June, 1790, a victim to the perilous and benevolent attempt to ascertain the cause of, and find an efficacious remedy for, the plague. He trod an open but unfrequented path to immortality, in the ardent and unremitted exercise of Christian charity. May this tribute to his fame excite an emulation of his truly glorious achievements.
Página 57 - Wren discovered that the old cathedral had stood upon a stratum of very close and hard potearth, about six feet deep on the north side, but gradually declining towards the south, till on the declivity of the hill it was scarcely four feet: be concluded, however, 'that the same ground which had borne so weighty a building before might reasonably be trusted again.
Página 30 - Geometrical Stairs, the construction of which is so ingenious, that they hang, as it were, together without any visible support. It is supposed that they were intended for a private way to the Library. In proceeding to the Model-room, it is necessary to pass the great West window. Here the mind is struck by the grandeur of the vista. The view is terminated by the altar at the extremity of the choir. The fine model which Sir Christopher Wren caused to be made of the intended Cathedral, was not taken...
Página 28 - Dutch coast, established his positions in the face of a powerful enemy, and secured the command of the principal fort and arsenal of the Dutch republic, were acknowledged and honoured by the thanks of both Houses of Parliament. Sir Ralph Abercromby expired on board the Foudroyant the 28th of March, 1801, in his 66th year.
Página 36 - It represents the deceased officer habited in his regimentals, sinking into the arms of an athletic attendant ; a sentinel stands by in an attitude of grief; and in the back-ground a guard is seen marching his rounds. Erected at the public expense to the memory of Major-general ANDREW HAY. He was born in the county of Banff, in Scotland, and fell on the 14th of April, 1814, before the fortress of Bayonne, in France, in the 52nd year of his age, and the 34th of his services. closing a military life,...