The Life of the Very Rev. Thomas N. Burke, O.P.

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K. Paul, Trench, 1885 - 413 páginas
 

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Página 147 - How dear to me the hour when daylight dies, And sunbeams melt along the silent sea ; For then sweet dreams of other days arise, And memory breathes her vesper sigh to thee. And, as I watch the line of light, that plays Along the smooth wave tow'rd the burning west, I long to tread that golden path of rays, And think 'twould lead to some bright isle of rest.
Página 168 - We thus learn that man is descended from a hairy quadruped, furnished with a tail and pointed ears, probably arboreal in its habits, and an inhabitant of the Old World.
Página 402 - I beg of thee to enlighten my understanding, to inflame my will, to purify my body, and to sanctify my soul. Give me strength, O my God, to expiate my offences, to overcome my temptations, to subdue my passions, and to acquire the virtues proper for my state. • Fill my heart with tender affection for thy goodness, hatred of my faults, love of my neighbour, and contempt of the world.
Página 401 - For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul ? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?
Página 401 - For many have perished by the beauty of a woman, and hereby lust is enkindled as fire.
Página 91 - Such as have borne rule in their dominions, men of great power, and endued with their wisdom, showing forth in the prophets the dignity of prophets, And ruling over the present people, and by the strength of wisdom instructing the people in most holy words.
Página 19 - ... all flesh had corrupted its way, and therefore the great flood came upon it. As therefore our inward affection is greatly corrupted, it must needs be that the action which follows should also be corrupt, for it shows that we lack inward vigour. From a pure heart proceeds the fruit of a good life. We are apt to inquire how much a man has done ; but with how much virtue he acts is not so diligently considered. We ask whether he be strong, rich, fair, a ready or a good writer, a good singer, a good...
Página 9 - I have often said, that this world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel ; and sensibility has not only occasion to suffer for others, but is sure of its own portion too.
Página 257 - May I be wasted, so that I be of use.' He goes on : — But what if I do not prosum? Why then terar still, so I cannot help it. This is the end and beginning of all philosophy, known even to Singleton the blacksmith ; we must just do the best we can. Oh, most lame and impotent conclusion ! I wish I fully understood the philosophy of Kant.
Página 371 - I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwelleth.

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