General Biography: Or, Lives, Critical and Historical, of the Most Eminent Persons of All Ages, Countries, Conditions, and Professions, Arranged According to Alphabetical Order, Volumen8G. G. and J. Robinson, 1813 |
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... centuries , were persuaded by their King Recaredus to renounce it , and to embrace the Catholic faith . This event ... century . His vernacular name was Morgan , or Marigena , signifying Sea - born , which he changed into Pelagius , a ...
... centuries , were persuaded by their King Recaredus to renounce it , and to embrace the Catholic faith . This event ... century . His vernacular name was Morgan , or Marigena , signifying Sea - born , which he changed into Pelagius , a ...
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... century , was born at Pelta , in the diocese of Liege , whence he derived his furname , but in what year we are not in- formed . He became a member of the Society of Jesus in the year 1552 , and acquired cele- brity by his proficiency ...
... century , was born at Pelta , in the diocese of Liege , whence he derived his furname , but in what year we are not in- formed . He became a member of the Society of Jesus in the year 1552 , and acquired cele- brity by his proficiency ...
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... century . Not long after this event , Pepin himself , in 768 , was carried off by a dropsy , at the age of 53 , after having reigned with great glory and success near 17 years . No author of a revolution ever met with less disturbance ...
... century . Not long after this event , Pepin himself , in 768 , was carried off by a dropsy , at the age of 53 , after having reigned with great glory and success near 17 years . No author of a revolution ever met with less disturbance ...
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... century , for he despised all that was recent . He limited his admiration to the works of Corelli ; and of all his publications , Dr. Burney reckons his correct edition of that master's sonatas and concertos in score , the most useful ...
... century , for he despised all that was recent . He limited his admiration to the works of Corelli ; and of all his publications , Dr. Burney reckons his correct edition of that master's sonatas and concertos in score , the most useful ...
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... century , was born at Paris in the year 1690. He exer- cised his pulpit talents with great success and applause in several of the principal cities in the kingdom , and particularly in the metropolis . Upon the disgrace of his society in ...
... century , was born at Paris in the year 1690. He exer- cised his pulpit talents with great success and applause in several of the principal cities in the kingdom , and particularly in the metropolis . Upon the disgrace of his society in ...
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Página 35 - That all persons living in this province who confess and acknowledge the one almighty and eternal God to be the creator, upholder, and ruler of the world...
Página 73 - ... wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts of the earth and wild beasts and creeping things, and fowls of the air. And there came a voice to him; Rise, Peter, kill and eat. But Peter said ; Not so, Lord ; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. And the voice spake unto him again the second time ; What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
Página 35 - THAT all Persons living in this Province, who confess and acknowledge the One Almighty and Eternal GOD, to be the Creator, Upholder and Ruler of the World, and that hold themselves obliged in Conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil Society, shall in no ways be molested or prejudiced for their religious Persuasion or Practice in Matters of Faith and Worship, nor shall they be compelled at any Time to frequent or maintain any religious Worship, Place or Ministry whatever.
Página 72 - And now I say unto. you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Página 72 - But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed ; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes : and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Página 31 - ... we do declare a Liberty to Tender Consciences and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom...
Página 71 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
Página 35 - I choose to solve the controversy with this small distinction, and it belongs to all three: any government is free to the people under it (whatever be the frame) where the laws rule and the people are a party to those laws, and more than this is tyranny, oligarchy, or confusion.
Página 490 - And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him ; and spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke ; my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Página 195 - But his invectives were terrible, and uttered with such energy of diction and such dignity of action and countenance, that he intimidated those who were the most willing and the best able to encounter him. Their arms fell out of their hands, and they shrunk under the ascendant which his genius gained over theirs.