First Impressions of England and Its PeopleGould and Lincoln, 1856 - 430 páginas |
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... looked down clear and kindly on languid fields surcharged with moisture , that exhibited greener and yet greener tints as we ascended from the lowland districts to the uplands ; while on the southern side , though all was fair in the ...
... looked down clear and kindly on languid fields surcharged with moisture , that exhibited greener and yet greener tints as we ascended from the lowland districts to the uplands ; while on the southern side , though all was fair in the ...
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... looked blue and dim through the haze , like the mimic woodlands of a half - finished drawing in gray chalk ; and , instead of cheering , added but to the gloom of the land- scape . They seemed to act the part of mere sponges , that ...
... looked blue and dim through the haze , like the mimic woodlands of a half - finished drawing in gray chalk ; and , instead of cheering , added but to the gloom of the land- scape . They seemed to act the part of mere sponges , that ...
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... looked at the dean with some little interest ; he had been twice before the public during the previous five years , once as a dealer in church offices , for which grave offence he had been deprived by his ecclesiastical superior , the ...
... looked at the dean with some little interest ; he had been twice before the public during the previous five years , once as a dealer in church offices , for which grave offence he had been deprived by his ecclesiastical superior , the ...
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... looked on either hand from the ancient ramparts , now down along the antique lanes and streets of the town , now over the broad level fields beyond , I was amused to think how entirely all my more vivid associations with York - town and ...
... looked on either hand from the ancient ramparts , now down along the antique lanes and streets of the town , now over the broad level fields beyond , I was amused to think how entirely all my more vivid associations with York - town and ...
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... looked round me to see how the congregation was taking all this , but the congregation bore the tranquil air of people quite used to such sermons . There were a good many elderly gentlemen who had dropped asleep , and a good many more ...
... looked round me to see how the congregation was taking all this , but the congregation bore the tranquil air of people quite used to such sermons . There were a good many elderly gentlemen who had dropped asleep , and a good many more ...
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Página 283 - First, I commend my soul into the hands of God my creator, hoping, and assuredly believing, through the only merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour, to be made partaker of life everlasting; and my body to the earth whereof it is made.
Página 186 - Tis here with boundless power I reign; And every health which I begin, Converts dull port to bright champagne; Such freedom crowns it at an inn. I fly from pomp, I fly from plate, I fly from falsehood's specious grin! Freedom I love, and form I hate, And choose my lodgings at an inn.
Página 67 - mid th' unrustling reed, At those mirk hours the wily monster lies, And listens oft to hear the passing steed, And frequent round him rolls his sullen eyes, If chance his savage wrath may some weak wretch surprise.
Página 39 - No, all is hushed, and still as death — 'tis dreadful ! How reverend is the face of this tall pile, Whose ancient pillars rear their marble heads, To bear aloft its arched and ponderous roof, By its own weight made steadfast and immovable, Looking tranquillity. It strikes an awe And terror on my aching sight ; the tombs And monumental caves of death look cold, And shoot a chillness to my trembling heart.
Página 54 - SWEET stream, that winds through yonder glade, Apt emblem of a virtuous maid — Silent and chaste she steals along, Far from the world's gay busy throng ; • With gentle yet prevailing force, Intent upon her destined course ; Graceful and useful all she does, Blessing and blest where'er she goes. Pure-bosom'd as that watery glass, And heaven reflected in her face.
Página 65 - Sabrina fair, Listen where thou art sitting Under the glassy, cool, translucent wave, In twisted braids of lilies knitting The loose train of thy amber-dropping hair; Listen for dear honour's sake, Goddess of the silver lake, Listen and save! Listen, and appear to us, In name of great Oceanus. By the earthshaking Neptune's mace, And Tethys...
Página 66 - The coot was swimming in the reedy pond, Beside the water-hen, so soon affrighted; And in the weedy moat the heron, fond Of solitude, alighted. The moping heron, motionless and stiff, That on a stone, as silently and stilly, Stood, an apparent sentinel, as if To guard the water-lily.
Página 112 - The whole creation round. Contentment walks The sunny glade, and feels an inward bliss Spring o'er his mind, beyond the power of kings To purchase. Pure serenity apace Induces thought and contemplation still. By swift degrees the love of Nature works, And warms the bosom ; till at last, sublimed To rapture and enthusiastic heat, We feel the present Deity, and taste The joy of GOD to see a happy world...
Página 121 - And here awhile the Muse, High hovering o'er the broad cerulean scene, Sees Caledonia, in romantic view : Her airy mountains, from the waving main, Invested with a keen diffusive sky. Breathing the soul acute : her forests huge...
Página 67 - Mab the junkets eat. She was pinched and pulled, she said ; And he, by friar's lantern led...