The Theological and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings, Volume 6F. and C. Rivington, 1826 |
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... reader of any judgment can pro- ceed far into them , without discovering that the author was a person of eminence for his learning , eloquence , and piety ; with as much wit , and force of expression , as were consistent with a temper ...
... reader of any judgment can pro- ceed far into them , without discovering that the author was a person of eminence for his learning , eloquence , and piety ; with as much wit , and force of expression , as were consistent with a temper ...
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... and I may leave every reader to judge whether that letter be not curious and important . Compared with the present times , it seems prophetical . try ; and some of his productions have been deservedly B 2 TO WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . 3.
... and I may leave every reader to judge whether that letter be not curious and important . Compared with the present times , it seems prophetical . try ; and some of his productions have been deservedly B 2 TO WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . 3.
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... reader will be sure to gain something by every poetical effort of his mind . And let me not omit another remarkable trait of his cha- racter . You can be a witness with me , and so could many others who were used to his company , that ...
... reader will be sure to gain something by every poetical effort of his mind . And let me not omit another remarkable trait of his cha- racter . You can be a witness with me , and so could many others who were used to his company , that ...
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... readers will be willing to admit , or able to bear . I perceive , by what has been written , that , if it can be effected , Bishop Horne must be taken away from the Hutchinsonians : or , if that cannot be done , his character must not ...
... readers will be willing to admit , or able to bear . I perceive , by what has been written , that , if it can be effected , Bishop Horne must be taken away from the Hutchinsonians : or , if that cannot be done , his character must not ...
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... reader ) was heard to say " there were some good things and some curious things in it ; but the man raves when he talks of his fire , light and spirit . " Now herein is to me a marvellous thing , that Learning , seated in the chair of ...
... reader ) was heard to say " there were some good things and some curious things in it ; but the man raves when he talks of his fire , light and spirit . " Now herein is to me a marvellous thing , that Learning , seated in the chair of ...
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Page 217 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 78 - Behold, He cometh with clouds ; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him : and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.
Page 220 - And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven...
Page 222 - Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Page 53 - So much understanding, so much knowledge, so much innocence, and such humility, I did not think had been the portion of any but angels, till I saw this gentleman...
Page 4 - Or the unseen genius of the wood. But let my due feet never fail To walk the Studious cloister's pale, And love the high embowed roof, With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim, religious light.
Page 129 - Heaven derive their light. These born to judge, as well as those to write. Let such teach others who themselves excel, And censure freely who have written well.
Page 4 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light. There let the pealing organ blow, To the full-voiced quire below, In service high and anthems clear, As may with sweetness, through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.
Page 120 - Spiritus intus alit, totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet . Inde hominumpecudumquc genus, vi taeque volant um, Et quae marmoreo fert monstra sub aequore pontus.
Page 109 - Cum prorepserunt primis animalia terris, Mutum et turpe pecus, glandem atque cubilia propter Unguibus et pugnis, dein fustibus, atque ita porro Pugnabant armis, quae post fabricaverat usus...