The Pamphleteer, Volume 12Abraham John Valpy A. J. Valpy., 1818 |
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... English theatre , such ought to be ours , because it is what we see in real life ; but no ; faithful to the rules of the drama , Regnard has only displayed the lightest features of this dangerous folly . His hero makes us laugh ; he ...
... English theatre , such ought to be ours , because it is what we see in real life ; but no ; faithful to the rules of the drama , Regnard has only displayed the lightest features of this dangerous folly . His hero makes us laugh ; he ...
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... English nations , have scarcely any but domestic tragedies . What amongst us has been the result of the blind zeal of some learned men , who being less acquainted with the human heart than with local and arbitrary rules , have not ...
... English nations , have scarcely any but domestic tragedies . What amongst us has been the result of the blind zeal of some learned men , who being less acquainted with the human heart than with local and arbitrary rules , have not ...
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... English history . But the following preparation for combat , which happened in the preceding reign , in the 19th year of Edward III . is not perhaps so much known , though more singular and curious , both on account of the pro- fessions ...
... English history . But the following preparation for combat , which happened in the preceding reign , in the 19th year of Edward III . is not perhaps so much known , though more singular and curious , both on account of the pro- fessions ...
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Abraham John Valpy. FOUR LETTERS ON The English Constitution . I. ON DIFFERENT OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . II . ON ITS PRINCIPLES . III . ON ITS DEFECTS . IV . ON THE BEST MEANS OF PROMOTING ITS FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES ...
Abraham John Valpy. FOUR LETTERS ON The English Constitution . I. ON DIFFERENT OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . II . ON ITS PRINCIPLES . III . ON ITS DEFECTS . IV . ON THE BEST MEANS OF PROMOTING ITS FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES ...
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... English liberty , that it is felt to be so among us : in despotic governments , the arm of power settles all difficulties , and silences all claims : for where all is mystery , there is no room for inquiry . It is only in a land of ...
... English liberty , that it is felt to be so among us : in despotic governments , the arm of power settles all difficulties , and silences all claims : for where all is mystery , there is no room for inquiry . It is only in a land of ...
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Page 146 - He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth. The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet; they break forth into singing. Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee. and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down no feller is come up against us.
Page 333 - Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth ; and from thy face shall I be hid ; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth ; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.
Page 158 - Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
Page 330 - But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience
Page 330 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 173 - It can originate bills, which pass through three stages in the House of Commons, as well as in the House of Lords, before they can advance for the royal consent, and become laws.
Page 121 - I could not be spared, which was true. They have removed the poor Duchess to a lodging in the neighbourhood, where I have been with her two hours, and am just come away. I never saw so melancholy a scene ; for indeed all reasons for real grief belong to her ; nor is it possible for anybody to be a greater loser in all regards. She has moved my very soul.
Page 384 - Buonaparte, and give him only the title of General. The title of General Buonaparte is, no doubt, eminently glorious ; the Emperor bore it at Lodi, at Castiglione, at Rivoli, at Arcole, at Leoben, at the Pyramids, at Aboukir; but for seventeen years he has borne that of First Consul and...
Page 164 - And we will that if any judgment be given from henceforth, contrary to the points of the Charters aforesaid, by the justices or by any other our ministers that hold plea before them against the points of the Charters, it shall be undone and holden for nought.
Page 447 - Will you. to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by the law? And will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them? King or queen. All this I promise to do.