Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volumen3Sheldon, 1860 |
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... truth seems to be that the government of the Tudors was , with a few occasional deviations , a popu- lar government , under the forms of despotism . At first sight , it may seem that the prerogatives of Eliza- beth were not less ample ...
... truth seems to be that the government of the Tudors was , with a few occasional deviations , a popu- lar government , under the forms of despotism . At first sight , it may seem that the prerogatives of Eliza- beth were not less ample ...
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... zealous for the ancient religion , Eliza- beth could have restored the Protestant Church . The truth is , that the people were not disposed to engage in a struggle either for the new or for the old BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES . 23.
... zealous for the ancient religion , Eliza- beth could have restored the Protestant Church . The truth is , that the people were not disposed to engage in a struggle either for the new or for the old BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES . 23.
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... - olic religion were established , he estimated at four fifths of the nation . We believe this account to have been very near the truth . We believe that the people , whose minds were made up on either side , who BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES .
... - olic religion were established , he estimated at four fifths of the nation . We believe this account to have been very near the truth . We believe that the people , whose minds were made up on either side , who BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES .
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... truths which he taught , this is assuredly no time for noticing those weaknesses or those errors in an unkind or sarcastic spirit . A great man has gone from among us , full of years , of good works , and of deserved honours . In some ...
... truths which he taught , this is assuredly no time for noticing those weaknesses or those errors in an unkind or sarcastic spirit . A great man has gone from among us , full of years , of good works , and of deserved honours . In some ...
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... truth is , that his opinions formed a system , which , whether sound or unsound , is more exact , more entire , and more consistent with itself than any other . Yet to super- ficial readers of his works in their original form , and ...
... truth is , that his opinions formed a system , which , whether sound or unsound , is more exact , more entire , and more consistent with itself than any other . Yet to super- ficial readers of his works in their original form , and ...
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Página 320 - Westminster, do resolve that William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange be, and be declared King and Queen of England...
Página 82 - For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
Página 317 - And they do claim, demand and insist upon all and singular the premises as their undoubted rights and liberties...
Página 491 - Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament, adversity is the blessing of the New, which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favour.
Página 370 - The prediction was accomplished. Essex returned in disgrace. Bacon attempted to mediate between his friend and the Queen; and, we believe, honestly employed all his address for that purpose. But the task which he had undertaken was too difficult, delicate, and perilous, even for so wai-y and dexterous an agent.
Página 459 - To sum up the whole: we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a god. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be man. The aim of the Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble : but the latter was attainable.
Página 294 - Then were again seen in the streets faces which called up strange and terrible recollections of the days when the saints, with the high praises of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands, had bound kings with chains, and nobles with links of iron. Then were again heard voices which had shouted " Privilege " by the coach of Charles the First in the time of his tyranny, and had called for "Justice " in Westminster Hall on the day of his trial.
Página 482 - His understanding resembled the tent which the fairy Paribanou gave to Prince Ahmed. Fold it ; and it seemed a toy for the hand of a lady. Spread it ; and the armies of powerful Sultans might repose beneath its shade.
Página 410 - Bacon had sullied his integrity, had resigned his independence, had violated the most sacred obligations of friendship and gratitude, had flattered the worthless, had persecuted the innocent, had tampered with judges, had tortured prisoners, had plundered suitors, had wasted on paltry intrigues all the powers of the most exquisitely constructed intellect that has ever been bestowed on any of the children of men.
Página 77 - Forgiveness to the injured does belong; But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.