The Lives of Dr. John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Mr. Richard Hooker, Mr. George Herbert, and Dr. Robert Sanderson, Volume 2At the Clarendon Press, 1805 |
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... reader , that I have ufed very great diligence to inform myself , that I might inform him of the truth of what follows ; and though I cannot adorn it with 1 what -54 THE LIFE OF age of Bemerton; which is a mile from ...
... reader , that I have ufed very great diligence to inform myself , that I might inform him of the truth of what follows ; and though I cannot adorn it with 1 what -54 THE LIFE OF age of Bemerton; which is a mile from ...
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... truth . " And fhe was fo meek a wife , as to affure him , it was no vexing news to her , and that he should fee her observe it with a cheerful willingness . And , indeed , her unforced humility , that humility that was in her so ...
... truth . " And fhe was fo meek a wife , as to affure him , it was no vexing news to her , and that he should fee her observe it with a cheerful willingness . And , indeed , her unforced humility , that humility that was in her so ...
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... truth ; ) and having now fixed him there , I fhall proceed to give an ac- count of the rest of his behaviour , both to his parishioners , and those many others that knew and converfed with him . Doubtlefs Mr. Herbert had confidered and ...
... truth ; ) and having now fixed him there , I fhall proceed to give an ac- count of the rest of his behaviour , both to his parishioners , and those many others that knew and converfed with him . Doubtlefs Mr. Herbert had confidered and ...
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... have had some of thofe truths , that are related in this Life of Mr. Herbert . The text for his firft , fermon was taken out of Solomon's Pro- verbs , and the words were , Keep thy heart verbs , 64 THE LIFE OF The Parfon's knowledge. ...
... have had some of thofe truths , that are related in this Life of Mr. Herbert . The text for his firft , fermon was taken out of Solomon's Pro- verbs , and the words were , Keep thy heart verbs , 64 THE LIFE OF The Parfon's knowledge. ...
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... truth in me , I find it little enough to keep me in health . You know I was fick last vacation , neither am I yet recovered ; fo that I am fain ever and anon to buy fomewhat tending to- wards my health , for infirmities are both painful ...
... truth in me , I find it little enough to keep me in health . You know I was fick last vacation , neither am I yet recovered ; fo that I am fain ever and anon to buy fomewhat tending to- wards my health , for infirmities are both painful ...
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LIVES OF DR JOHN DONNE SIR HEN Izaak 1593-1683 Walton,Thomas 1737-1815 Zouch No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 62 - ... a book so full of plain, prudent, and useful rules, that that country parson, that can spare twelve pence, and yet wants it, is scarce excusable ; because it will both direct him what he ought to do, and convince him for not having done it.
Page 281 - V. And whereas the happiness of a blessed peace between these kingdoms, denied in former times to our progenitors, is, by the good providence of GOD, granted unto us, and hath been lately concluded and settled by both Parliaments ; we shall each one of us, according to our place and interest, endeavour that they may remain conjoined in a firm peace and union to all posterity ; and that justice may be done upon the wilful opposers thereof, in manner expressed in the precedent article.
Page 59 - David's blessed man) thus lowly was Mr. George Herbert in his own eyes, and thus lovely in the eyes of others. At his return that night to his wife at Bainton, he gave her an account of the...
Page 11 - Ireland, who was then chief master of that school; where the beauties of his pretty behaviour and wit shined and became so eminent and lovely in this his innocent age, that he seemed to be marked out for piety, and to become the care of heaven, and of a particular good angel to guard and guide him.
Page 101 - The Sundays of man's life, Threaded together on time's string Make bracelets to adorn the wife Of the eternal glorious King. On Sunday Heaven's gate stands ope Blessings are plentiful and rife, More plentiful than hope.
Page 97 - I have now found perfect freedom : desire him to read it ; and then, if he can think it may turn to the advantage of any dejected poor soul, let it be made public : if not, let him burn it ; for I and it are less than the least of God's mercies.
Page 96 - I do not repine, but am pleased with my want of health : and tell him, my heart is fixed on that place where true joy is only to be found ; and that I long to be there, and do wait for my appointed change with hope and patience.
Page 45 - And his remove was to Dauntsey in Wiltshire, a noble house, which stands in a choice air ; the owner of it then was the Lord Danvers Earl of Danby, who loved Mr.
Page 85 - Huntingdon, to see Mr. Herbert, and to assure him, he wanted not his daily prayers for his recovery ; and Mr. Duncon was to return back to Gidden, with an account of Mr. Herbert's condition. Mr. Duncon found him weak, and at that time lying on his bed, or on a pallet ; but at his seeing Mr. Duncon, he raised himself vigorously, saluted him, and with some earnestness inquired the health of his brother Ferrar ; of which Mr.
Page 76 - ... some of the meaner sort of his parish did so love and reverence Mr Herbert that they would let their plough rest when Mr Herbert's Saints Bell" rung to prayers that they might also offer their devotions to God with him; and would then return back to their plough.