The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, for the Year ..., Volume 89, Part 1Edw. Cave, 1736-[1868], 1819 - English essays |
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... means which Pro- vidence has put in our way for our preservation , and at the same time , unjustly repine at not possessing them ; whereas , did not laziness or want of thought destroy our energies , we should perceive that the Supreme ...
... means which Pro- vidence has put in our way for our preservation , and at the same time , unjustly repine at not possessing them ; whereas , did not laziness or want of thought destroy our energies , we should perceive that the Supreme ...
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... means the Professor of Divi- nity lost this rectory , or how and when the Governors of the School became possessed of it , I cannot learn ; suffice it to add , that the present value of the great tythes is 2507 .; the vicarage is worth ...
... means the Professor of Divi- nity lost this rectory , or how and when the Governors of the School became possessed of it , I cannot learn ; suffice it to add , that the present value of the great tythes is 2507 .; the vicarage is worth ...
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... means for its gradual introduction ; and at the termination of their char- ter , the present Bank Corporation would doubtless gladly dispose of their buildings and remaining bullion to the State ; and the rather , to entitle them to ...
... means for its gradual introduction ; and at the termination of their char- ter , the present Bank Corporation would doubtless gladly dispose of their buildings and remaining bullion to the State ; and the rather , to entitle them to ...
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... means of innu- merable stage coaches , is carried on between that place and London : for their in- formation we are happy , however , to tell them , that Literature and Learning have also their temples there ; and when we name amongst ...
... means of innu- merable stage coaches , is carried on between that place and London : for their in- formation we are happy , however , to tell them , that Literature and Learning have also their temples there ; and when we name amongst ...
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... means to annul the marriage , and strip me of my fine title ! No , my dear Count , I dare not venture to become your ... mean ? ' said he , Were you in- deed the flower girl , whose bewitching eyes and well - formed bosom caught my ...
... means to annul the marriage , and strip me of my fine title ! No , my dear Count , I dare not venture to become your ... mean ? ' said he , Were you in- deed the flower girl , whose bewitching eyes and well - formed bosom caught my ...
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Page 252 - To the pleasures which Mirth can afford, The revel, the laugh, and the jeer? Ah ! here is a plentiful board ! But the guests are all mute as their pitiful cheer. And none but the worm is a reveller here.
Page 382 - Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail, Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn ? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat...
Page 298 - James, whose skill in physic will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this character of our common friend. But what are the hopes of man ? I am disappointed by that stroke of death which has eclipsed the gaiety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.
Page 251 - Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, LORD, it is good for us to be here : if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles ; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Page 251 - In a small narrow cave, and, begirt with cold clay, To the meanest of reptiles a peer and a prey. To Beauty ? Ah no ! she forgets The charms which she wielded before ; Nor knows the foul worm that he frets The skin...
Page 266 - On moving the rod from the hip to the heel, the knee being previously bent, the leg was thrown out with such violence as nearly to overturn one of the assistants, who in vain attempted to prevent its extension...
Page 315 - He then devisde himselfe how to disguise ; For by his mighty science he could take As many formes and shapes in seeming wise, As ever Proteus to himselfe could make...
Page 252 - Ah no ! She forgets The charms which she wielded before ; Nor knows the foul worm that he frets The skin which but yesterday fools could adore, For the smoothness it held or the tint which it wore. Shall we build to the purple of Pride...
Page 332 - It certainly is my wish, and it has been my study, to exclude from this publication whatever is unfit to be read aloud by a gentleman to a company of ladies.
Page 548 - ... seem to be conductors to the machinery. After a sufficient time, during which each spectator may satisfy his scruples and his curiosity, the exhibitor recloses the doors of the chest and figure, and the drawer at bottom ; makes some arrangements in the body of the figure, winds up the works with a key inserted into a small opening on the side of the chest, places a cushion under the left arm of the figure, which now rests upon it, and invites any individual present to play a game of Chess.