The Harleian Miscellany; Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical NotesWilliam Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1808 - Europe Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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... shew itself as forward to fight against popery and tyranny , as it was averse from giving proofs of its courage , when it must needs have been fatal to liberty and the protestant religion . Against the faith of solemn treaties and ...
... shew itself as forward to fight against popery and tyranny , as it was averse from giving proofs of its courage , when it must needs have been fatal to liberty and the protestant religion . Against the faith of solemn treaties and ...
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... shew , that our former † go- vernment ( as it excellently complied with the laws , genius , and in- terest of this nation ) so it comprehended all the benefits of a common- wealth in great perfection ; and this I shall do as briefly as ...
... shew , that our former † go- vernment ( as it excellently complied with the laws , genius , and in- terest of this nation ) so it comprehended all the benefits of a common- wealth in great perfection ; and this I shall do as briefly as ...
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... shew us , that it is not much easier to violate , than to mend them : for , thereby our lives , liberties , and estates were under monarchy secured and established , I think , as well as any thing on this side heaven . It were no ...
... shew us , that it is not much easier to violate , than to mend them : for , thereby our lives , liberties , and estates were under monarchy secured and established , I think , as well as any thing on this side heaven . It were no ...
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... shews how far he was degenerated from the vigorous resolutions of his father , and how soon the greatest tyrants are reduced to a state of submission , when God pleases to release his people from their bondage . MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN ...
... shews how far he was degenerated from the vigorous resolutions of his father , and how soon the greatest tyrants are reduced to a state of submission , when God pleases to release his people from their bondage . MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN ...
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... shew what they are , and how they were contracted . As to that part of the resolve whereby the committee are to inform themselves how far I do acquiesce in the government of this common- wealth , as it is declared by this parliament ; I ...
... shew what they are , and how they were contracted . As to that part of the resolve whereby the committee are to inform themselves how far I do acquiesce in the government of this common- wealth , as it is declared by this parliament ; I ...
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Page 470 - God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary And was made man; And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
Page 49 - HE that goeth about to persuade a multitude, that they are not so well governed as they ought to be, shall never want attentive and favourable hearers...
Page 312 - I wist, all their sport in the Park is but a shadow to that pleasure that I find in Plato. Alas! good folk, they never felt what true pleasure meant.
Page 199 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto your Grace, not being ignorant of my suspicion therein.
Page 24 - The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him : but his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob...
Page 85 - Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils ; speaking lies in hypocrisy ; having their conscience seared with a hot iron ; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Page 199 - God and your grace's pleasure had been so pleased. Neither did I at any time so far forget myself in my exaltation or received queenship, but that I always looked for such an alteration as...
Page 313 - I am with him. And when I am called from him, I fall on weeping, because whatsoever I do else but learning is full of grief, trouble, fear, and whole misliking unto me...
Page 199 - YOUR grace's displeasure, and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy.
Page 200 - My last and only request shall be, that myself may only bear the burden of your Grace's displeasure, and that it may not touch the innocent souls of those poor gentlemen who, as I understand, are likewise in strait imprisonment for my sake. If ever I have found favour in your sight, if ever the name of Anne Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request...