The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, for the Year ..., Volume 157Edw. Cave, 1736-[1868], 1835 |
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... object in the approach from that quarter towards London Bridge . The bridge itself commands a rich view of spires and towers and pinnacles , —along with the majesty of St. Paul's . But I could not help making one remark , — which ...
... object in the approach from that quarter towards London Bridge . The bridge itself commands a rich view of spires and towers and pinnacles , —along with the majesty of St. Paul's . But I could not help making one remark , — which ...
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... object to the severity of her practical views , yet all must admire and love the unspotted purity of her mind , the affec- tionate warmth of her heart , and the active benevolence of her life . There can be no difference or dispute on ...
... object to the severity of her practical views , yet all must admire and love the unspotted purity of her mind , the affec- tionate warmth of her heart , and the active benevolence of her life . There can be no difference or dispute on ...
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... object of his visit . " The lady Euriaus , it appears , had on her right breast the figure of a violet , a mark only known to herself and her lover Gérard , and which she had promised to keep secret from every one else . This mark ...
... object of his visit . " The lady Euriaus , it appears , had on her right breast the figure of a violet , a mark only known to herself and her lover Gérard , and which she had promised to keep secret from every one else . This mark ...
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... object of these ingredients , thus mixed together on the dedication day . We have seen multitudes in our day , in town and country , attracted by mere curiosity , without any reli- gious or other motive , to see the wax - works . ' How ...
... object of these ingredients , thus mixed together on the dedication day . We have seen multitudes in our day , in town and country , attracted by mere curiosity , without any reli- gious or other motive , to see the wax - works . ' How ...
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... object ; if he does not receive me well , I can not think on the other hand that it will be a great mortification to any of you , or that in England or in Europe , gene- rally speaking , or even in France , I shall be esteemed the less ...
... object ; if he does not receive me well , I can not think on the other hand that it will be a great mortification to any of you , or that in England or in Europe , gene- rally speaking , or even in France , I shall be esteemed the less ...
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Page 527 - MYSTERIOUS Night! when our first parent knew Thee from report divine, and heard thy name, Did he not tremble for this lovely frame, This glorious canopy of light and blue?
Page 285 - Whither, midst falling dew, While glow the heavens with the last steps of day, Far, through their rosy depths, dost thou pursue Thy solitary way? Vainly the fowler's eye Might mark thy distant flight to do thee wrong, As, darkly painted on the crimson sky, Thy figure floats along.
Page 285 - All day thy wings have fanned, At that far height, the cold thin atmosphere, Yet stoop not, weary, to the welcome land, Though the dark night is near. And soon that toil shall end; Soon shalt thou find a summer home, and rest, And scream among thy fellows ; reeds shall bend, Soon, o'er thy sheltered nest.
Page 356 - ... active and public life with the attainment of that exact and various learning which is generally the portion only of the recluse student. He was distinguished as an advocate and a magistrate, and he composed the most valuable works on the law of his own country ; he was almost equally celebrated as an historian, a scholar, a poet, and a divine ; — a disinterested statesman, a philosophical lawyer, a patriot who united moderation with firmness, and a theologian who was taught candour by his...
Page 21 - Jotham, of piercing wit and pregnant thought,* Endued by nature, and by learning taught To move assemblies, who but only tried The worse awhile, then chose the better side; Nor chose alone, but turned the balance too— So much the weight of one brave man can do.
Page 357 - ... his character; and in the midst of all the hard trials and galling provocations of a turbulent political life, he never once deserted his friends when they were unfortunate, nor insulted his enemies when they were weak. In times of the most furious civil and religious faction he preserved his name unspotted, and he knew how to reconcile fidelity to his own party, with moderation towards his opponents.
Page 285 - Ah, passing few are they who speak, Wild stormy month! in praise of thee; Yet, though thy winds are loud and bleak, Thou art a welcome month to me. For thou, to northern lands, again The glad and glorious sun dost bring, And thou hast joined the gentle train And wear'st the gentle name of Spring.
Page 560 - For he who fights and runs away May live to fight another day ; But he who is in battle slain Can never rise and fight again.
Page 285 - Are just set out to meet the sea. The year's departing beauty hides Of wintry storms the sullen threat; But in thy sternest frown abides A look of kindly promise yet. Thou bring'st the hope of those calm skies. And that soft time of sunny showers, When the wide bloom, on earth that lies, Seems of a brighter world than ours.