The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin ...C. Bathurst, C. Davis, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, J. Hodges, R. and J. Dodsley, and W. Bowyer., 1765 |
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... crown under a ncceflity of acting in a more ftcady and ftrenuous manner . But Mr. Harley , who best knew the difpofition of the Queen , was was forced to break their measures ; which he did 36 MEMOIRS relating to the Change.
... crown under a ncceflity of acting in a more ftcady and ftrenuous manner . But Mr. Harley , who best knew the difpofition of the Queen , was was forced to break their measures ; which he did 36 MEMOIRS relating to the Change.
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... best families in England , heir to a great patrimonial eftate , of a found con- ftitution , and a moft graceful , amiable per- fon : But all thefe , had they been of equal value , were infinitely below , in degree , to the ...
... best families in England , heir to a great patrimonial eftate , of a found con- ftitution , and a moft graceful , amiable per- fon : But all thefe , had they been of equal value , were infinitely below , in degree , to the ...
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... best brought about by regularity and forms , wherein them- felves excel . For I have frequently ob- ferved more caufes of difcontent arife from the practice of fome refined ministers , to act in common bufinefs , out of the com- mon ...
... best brought about by regularity and forms , wherein them- felves excel . For I have frequently ob- ferved more caufes of difcontent arife from the practice of fome refined ministers , to act in common bufinefs , out of the com- mon ...
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... best princes we ever had carried their power much farther than the bleffed Martyr of- fered to do in the moft blameable part of his reign . But , the lands of the crown having been prodigally beftowed to fa- vourites , in the preceding ...
... best princes we ever had carried their power much farther than the bleffed Martyr of- fered to do in the moft blameable part of his reign . But , the lands of the crown having been prodigally beftowed to fa- vourites , in the preceding ...
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... best among them of Popery ; and , at the fame time , the House of Commons grew fo infolent and uneafy to the King , that they refused to furnish him with neceflary fupplies for the fupport of his family , unless upon fuch conditions as ...
... best among them of Popery ; and , at the fame time , the House of Commons grew fo infolent and uneafy to the King , that they refused to furnish him with neceflary fupplies for the fupport of his family , unless upon fuch conditions as ...
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Page 356 - enough in certain points, if divines had not been too curious, or too narrow, in reducing orthodoxy within the compafs of fubtleties, niceties, and diftinctions, with little warrant from Scripture, and lefs from reafon or good policy. I never faw, heard, nor read, that the clergy were beloved in any nation where
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Page 433 - who had few friends or acquaintance in Ireland, I prevailed with her and her dear friend and companion, the other lady, to draw what money they had into Ireland, a great part of their fortune being in annuities upon funds. Money was then at * Mrs. Dingley,
Page 435 - There feemed to be a combination among all that knew her, to treat her with a dignity much beyond her rank: Yet people of all forts were never more eafy than in her company. Mr. Addifon, when he was in Ireland, being introduced to her, immediately found her out; and, if he had not foon after left the kingdom,
Page 443 - I mean that of making agreeable prefents, wherein I never knew her equal, although it be an affair of as delicate a nature as moft in the courfe of life. She ufed to define a prefent, That it was a gift to a friend Gg 4 of On MRs. JOHNSON'S
Page 27 - lets, who reflected upon the whole body of the clergy, -without any exception, would unite the church,. as one man, to oppofe them: And, that I doubted his Lordfliip's friends did not confider the c.onfequence of this. My Lord Sommers, in appearance, entered very warmly into the fame opinion, and faid very much of the endeavours he had often
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Page 448 - for fometimes falling into that infirmity. She loved Ireland much better than the generality of thofe who owe both their birth and riches to it; and, having brought over all the fortune fhe had in money, left the reverfion of the beft part of it, one thoufand pounds, to Dr.
Page 434 - befides the advantage Of returning it, and all neceflaries of life at half the price. They complied with my advice, and foon after came over; but, I happening to continue fome time longer in England, they were much difcouraged to live in Dublin, where they were •wholly ftrangers. She was at that time about nineteen years old, and her