Memoirs of James the Second, King of England, &c. &c: Collected from Various Authentic Sources, Volumen2Baldwin, Craddock, and Joy, 1821 |
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Página 2 - I have been reported to be a man for arbitrary power; but that is not the only story that has been made of me: and I shall make it my endeavour to preserve this government, both in church and state, as it is now by law established.
Página 203 - That King James the Second, having endeavoured to subvert the Constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and, by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws; and having withdrawn himself out of the kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.
Página 3 - The quakers* address was more simple and honest ;f •'•' We are come (say they,§) to testify our sorrow for the death of our good friend CHARLES, and our joy for thy being made our governor. We are told thou art not of the persuasion of the church of England, no more than we, therefore we hope thou wilt grant us the same liberty, which thou allowest thyself; which doing, we wish thee all manner of happiness.
Página 15 - popular " popular argument," added he, "which may be CHAP. " urged against compliance with my demand : Men LXX. " may think, that by feeding, me from time to time " with such supplies as they think convenient, they " will better secure frequent meetings of parliament : " But as this is the first time I speak to. you from the " throne, I must plainly tell you, that such an expe" client would be very improper to employ with me, " and that the best way to engage me to meet you " often, is always to...
Página 237 - English army, which was immediately involved in tumult and disorder ; while the infantry of king James rallied, and returned to their posts with a face of resolution. They were just ready to fall upon the centre, when king William having passed with the left wing, composed of the Danish, Dutch, and Inniskilling horse, advanced to attack them on the right. They were struck with such a panic at his appearance, that they made a sudden halt, and then facing about, retreated to the village of Dunore.
Página 2 - I know too that the laws of England are sufficient to make the king as great a monarch as I can wish ; and as I shall never depart from the just rights and prerogatives of the crown, so I shall never invade any man's property.
Página 65 - I have heard of this before, but did not believe it ; I did not expect this from the church of England, especially from some of you. If I change my mind you shall hear from me ; if not, I expect my commands shall be obeyed ||." And added, that they should be made to feel what it was to disobey him.
Página 2 - My Lords, before I enter upon any^ other business, I think fit to say something to you. Since it hath pleased Almighty God to place me in this station, and I am now to succeed so good and gracious a king, as well as so very kind a brother, I think it fit to declare to you, that I will endeavour to follow his example, and most especially in that of his great clemency and tenderness to his people.
Página 272 - Adieu, my dear child," said James, after he had embraced and blessed her, "adieu; serve your Creator in the days of your youth. Consider virtue as the greatest ornament of your sex Follow close the steps of that great pattern of it, your mother, who has been no less than myself overclouded with calumnies; but Time, the mother of Truth, will, I hope, at last make her virtues shine as bright as the...
Página 289 - ... continually and boldly urged him, he consented to take the measures against the bishops which they represented to be for his own honour and the peace of the realm. He was led to this by foolish, not to say mad counsels ; for if it is wrong and forbidden to injure any man, according to what is written, " Do not to others what you would not have done to yourself...