The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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... consider music only valuable , as it is agreeable to , and heightens the purpose of poetry , we consent that it is not only the true way of re- lishing that pleasure , but also that without it a com◅ posure of music is the same thing ...
... consider music only valuable , as it is agreeable to , and heightens the purpose of poetry , we consent that it is not only the true way of re- lishing that pleasure , but also that without it a com◅ posure of music is the same thing ...
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... consider that subject , and settle the point of decorum in that particular . I do not pretend to be the best courtier in the world , but I have often on public occasions thought it a very great absurdity in the company ( during the ...
... consider that subject , and settle the point of decorum in that particular . I do not pretend to be the best courtier in the world , but I have often on public occasions thought it a very great absurdity in the company ( during the ...
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... considering whether , in regard to awkward people with scrupulous consciences , a good christian of the best air in the world ought not rather to deny her- self the opportunity of shewing so many graces , than keep a bashful proselyte ...
... considering whether , in regard to awkward people with scrupulous consciences , a good christian of the best air in the world ought not rather to deny her- self the opportunity of shewing so many graces , than keep a bashful proselyte ...
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... consider that all that while I burn in impatiences and fevers ; but still you say it will be time enough , though I and you too grow older while we are yet talking . Which do you think the most reasonable , that you should alter a state ...
... consider that all that while I burn in impatiences and fevers ; but still you say it will be time enough , though I and you too grow older while we are yet talking . Which do you think the most reasonable , that you should alter a state ...
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... consider all those persons to whom the ma- lice of the world may possibly apply it , and take care to dash it with such particular circumstances as may prevent all such ill - natured applications . If I write any thing on a black man ...
... consider all those persons to whom the ma- lice of the world may possibly apply it , and take care to dash it with such particular circumstances as may prevent all such ill - natured applications . If I write any thing on a black man ...
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Página 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Página 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Página 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Página 242 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Página 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Página 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Página 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
Página 239 - To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute. Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth : at last Words interwove with sighs found out their way.
Página 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
Página 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...