The Edinburgh Magazine and Literary Miscellany, Volume 87Archibald Constable and Company, 1821 - English literature |
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... manner deified on earth , and enjoying all that splen- dour , luxury , power , flattery , and success could give ... manners which made Play- fair the delight even of the young and gay with whom he condescended to mingle - the sparkling ...
... manner deified on earth , and enjoying all that splen- dour , luxury , power , flattery , and success could give ... manners which made Play- fair the delight even of the young and gay with whom he condescended to mingle - the sparkling ...
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... manners and English history was now unrolled be- fore him , and his magical eye had at one glance caught the living tints , to transfuse them upon his own canvas . We felt that he was henceforth to be carried away from the rude embraces ...
... manners and English history was now unrolled be- fore him , and his magical eye had at one glance caught the living tints , to transfuse them upon his own canvas . We felt that he was henceforth to be carried away from the rude embraces ...
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... manner of offering it was unusual , and something bold . ” In a sovereign's need , ' answered the youth , it is each liege - man's duty to bold . ' be " God's pity ! that was well said , my lord , ' said the Queen , turning to a grave ...
... manner of offering it was unusual , and something bold . ” In a sovereign's need , ' answered the youth , it is each liege - man's duty to bold . ' be " God's pity ! that was well said , my lord , ' said the Queen , turning to a grave ...
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... manner of doubt as to the faults which the Ultras caused the government of the King to commit , which were the same as they were guilty of in 1815. These were the repeal of all those laws which the Revolu- tion had established ; the ...
... manner of doubt as to the faults which the Ultras caused the government of the King to commit , which were the same as they were guilty of in 1815. These were the repeal of all those laws which the Revolu- tion had established ; the ...
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... manners , were highly offensive to the puritanical party , and afford- ed them a pretext for disgusting the people in general with the manners of the court . The king's too great con- fidence in her made his friends dis- trustful , and ...
... manners , were highly offensive to the puritanical party , and afford- ed them a pretext for disgusting the people in general with the manners of the court . The king's too great con- fidence in her made his friends dis- trustful , and ...
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Page 548 - Wander unwearied through the blue abyss : They own thy power, accomplish thy command. All gay with life, all eloquent with bliss What shall we call them ? Piles of crystal light — A glorious company of golden streams — Lamps of celestial ether, burning bright — Suns lighting systems with their joyous beams ? But thou to these art as the noon to night.
Page 133 - For we are saved by hope; but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Page 549 - Though but an atom midst immensity, Still I am something, fashioned by Thy hand ! I hold a middle rank 'twixt heaven and earth, On the last verge of mortal being stand, Close to the realms where angels have their birth, Just on the boundaries of the spirit-land ! The chain of being is complete in me ; In me is matter's last gradation lost, And the next step is spirit — Deity ! I can command the lightning, and am dust!
Page 530 - But as young men, when they knit and shape perfectly, do seldom grow to a farther stature : so knowledge, while it is in aphorisms and observations, it is in growth ; but when it once is comprehended in exact methods, it may perchance be farther polished and illustrated, and accommodated for use and practice ; but it increaseth no more in bulk and substance.
Page 195 - Their dearest action in the tented field; And little of this great world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle ; And therefore little shall I grace my cause In speaking for myself. Yet, by your gracious patience, I will a round unvarnish'd tale deliver Of my whole course of love ; what drugs, what charms, What conjuration, and what mighty magic,— For such proceeding I am charg'd withal, — I won his daughter.
Page 547 - Who fill'st existence with thyself alone; Embracing all, supporting, ruling o'er, Being whom we call God, and know no more.
Page 556 - O Scotia ! my dear, my native soil ! For whom my warmest wish to Heaven is sent ! Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content...
Page 16 - You have this day spoiled a gay mantle in our service, young man. We thank you for your service, though the manner of offering it was unusual, and something bold." " In a sovereign's need," answered the youth, " it is each liegeman's duty to be bold.
Page 7 - To each his sufferings: all are men, Condemned alike to groan; The tender for another's pain, The unfeeling for his own. Yet, ah! why should they know their fate? Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies. Thought would destroy their paradise. No more; where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.
Page 449 - And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.