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Página 241
In this , however , I am guided by the spirit of a philosopher , as I take occasion
from hence to reflect upon the regular increase and diminution of mankind , and
consider the several various ways through which we pass from life to eternity .
In this , however , I am guided by the spirit of a philosopher , as I take occasion
from hence to reflect upon the regular increase and diminution of mankind , and
consider the several various ways through which we pass from life to eternity .
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least received great improvements among us , whether we consider the
instrument itself , or those several quavers and graces which are thrown into the
playing of it . Every one might be sensible of this , who heard that remarkable
overgrown ...
least received great improvements among us , whether we consider the
instrument itself , or those several quavers and graces which are thrown into the
playing of it . Every one might be sensible of this , who heard that remarkable
overgrown ...
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If we consider chearfulness in three lights , with regard to ourselves , to those we
converse with , and to the great Author of our being , it will not a little recommend
itself on each of these accounts . The man who is possessed of this excellent ...
If we consider chearfulness in three lights , with regard to ourselves , to those we
converse with , and to the great Author of our being , it will not a little recommend
itself on each of these accounts . The man who is possessed of this excellent ...
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If we consider the world in its subserviency to man , one would think it was made
for our use ; but if we consider it in its natural beauty and harmony , one would be
apt to conclude it was made for our pleasure . The sun , which is as the great ...
If we consider the world in its subserviency to man , one would think it was made
for our use ; but if we consider it in its natural beauty and harmony , one would be
apt to conclude it was made for our pleasure . The sun , which is as the great ...
Página 392
But if we yet rise higher , and consider the fixed stars as so many vast oceans of
flame , that are each of them attended with a different set of planets , and still
discover new firmaments and new lights , that are sunk farther in those
unfathomable ...
But if we yet rise higher , and consider the fixed stars as so many vast oceans of
flame , that are each of them attended with a different set of planets , and still
discover new firmaments and new lights , that are sunk farther in those
unfathomable ...
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Página 62 - Tis not enough no harshness gives offence, The sound must seem an echo to the sense : Soft is the strain when Zephyr gently blows, And the smooth stream in smoother numbers flows ; But when loud surges lash the sounding shore, The hoarse, rough verse should like the torrent roar : When Ajax strives some rock's vast- weight to throw, The line too labours, and the words move slow ; Not so, when swift Camilla scours the plain, Flies o'er th' unbending corn, and skims along the main.
Página 183 - Loses discountenanced, and like folly shows : Authority and reason on her wait, As one intended first, not after made Occasionally ; and, to consummate all, Greatness of mind and nobleness their seat Build in her loveliest, and create an awe About her, as a guard angelic placed.
Página 147 - O thou that, with surpassing glory crowned, Look'st from thy sole dominion like the god Of this new World — at whose sight all the stars Hide their diminished heads — to thee I call, But with no friendly voice, and add thy name, 0 Sun, to tell thee how I hate thy beams, That bring to my remembrance from what state 1 fell, how glorious once above thy sphere, Till pride and worse ambition threw me down, Warring in Heaven against Heaven's matchless King ! Ah, wherefore?
Página 473 - I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 'Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Página 463 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Página 140 - Almighty ceased, but all The multitude of angels, with a shout Loud as from numbers without number, sweet As from blest voices, uttering joy, heaven rung With jubilee, and loud hosannas filled The eternal regions...
Página 504 - They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
Página 332 - Try me, good king, but let me have a lawful trial ; and let not my sworn enemies sit as my accusers and judges ; yea, let me receive an open trial, (for my truth shall fear no open shame...
Página 194 - And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Página 190 - But fondly overcome with female charm. Earth trembled from her entrails, as again In pangs ; and Nature gave a second groan ; Sky lour'd ; and, muttering thunder, some sad drops Wept at completing of the mortal sin Original...