The Works of Samuel Parr, Ll.D. ...: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, and a Selection from His Correspondence,Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green., 1828 |
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... answer to my letter . I have read it very attentively , and care- fully shall I preserve it among my choice reunia . There is a situation , and happily at present it is my own , in which I say , with old Hesiod ; ἀγαθὴ δ ' ἔρις ήδε ...
... answer to my letter . I have read it very attentively , and care- fully shall I preserve it among my choice reunia . There is a situation , and happily at present it is my own , in which I say , with old Hesiod ; ἀγαθὴ δ ' ἔρις ήδε ...
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... answer is , that he is no stranger to the merits of Dr. Parr , but has already fixed on the persons whom he intends to appoint his Chaplains . I heard of you at Oxford from my son , who was very happy in the opportunity of having so ...
... answer is , that he is no stranger to the merits of Dr. Parr , but has already fixed on the persons whom he intends to appoint his Chaplains . I heard of you at Oxford from my son , who was very happy in the opportunity of having so ...
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... answer , or she would have done so before now ; and I should not have presumed to check her fair hand , but wished to state to you the arrangements I have made for the time we are to have the great pleasure of seeing you here . The day ...
... answer , or she would have done so before now ; and I should not have presumed to check her fair hand , but wished to state to you the arrangements I have made for the time we are to have the great pleasure of seeing you here . The day ...
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... answered your letters satisfactorily . The book to which you allude came safe to hand ; I am greatly obliged to you for so valuable a present , for most highly have I been delighted with the elegance of expression , the unri- valled ...
... answered your letters satisfactorily . The book to which you allude came safe to hand ; I am greatly obliged to you for so valuable a present , for most highly have I been delighted with the elegance of expression , the unri- valled ...
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... answer to my perfect satisfaction . It is this , Priestley says , " in a given state of mind the determination must be either a or b , otherwise we suppose an effect without a cause . " But may it not be said that the power of volition ...
... answer to my perfect satisfaction . It is this , Priestley says , " in a given state of mind the determination must be either a or b , otherwise we suppose an effect without a cause . " But may it not be said that the power of volition ...
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Page 472 - Quantum elargiri deceat : quem te Deus esse Jussit, et humana qua parte locatus es in re.
Page 145 - Bishop. Take heed that the persons, whom ye present unto us, be apt and meet, for their learning and godly conversation, to exercise their Ministry duly, to the honour of God, and the edifying of his Church.
Page 144 - And that no man hereafter shall either print or preach to draw the Article aside any way, but shall submit to it in the plain and full meaning thereof; and shall not put his own sense or comment to be the meaning of the Article, but shall take it in the literal and grammatical sense.
Page 274 - Here, as the queen revolv'd with careful eyes The various textures and the various dyes, She chose a veil that shone superior far, And glow'd refulgent as the morning star.
Page 435 - He received crosses and medals from the emperors of Austria and Russia and the King of Prussia, and was honored with membership in several of the great academies.
Page 158 - ... in medium discenda dabat coetusque silentum dictaque mirantum magni primordia mundi et rerum causas et, quid natura, docebat, quid deus, unde nives, quae fulminis esset origo...
Page 435 - Ebrietas tibi fida comes, tibi Luxus, et atris Circa te semper volitans Infamia pennis : Mecum Honor, ac Laudes, et laeto Gloria vultu, Et Decus, ac niveis Victoria concolor alis.
Page 571 - Dennis publish you had slabb'd your brother, Lampoon'd your monarch, or debauch'd your mother ; Say, what revenge on Dennis can be had, Too dull for laughter, for reply too mad ? On one so poor you cannot take the law, On one so old your sword you scorn to draw, Uncag'd then, let the harmless monster rage, Secure in dullness, madness, want, and age.
Page 151 - O MERCIFUL Lord and heavenly Father, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased : we beseech thee, assist with thy blessing these two persons, that they may both be fruitful in procreation of children, and also live together so long in godly love and honesty, that they may see their children's children, unto the third and fourth generation, unto thy praise and honour: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 677 - We are yet quite undetermined where we shall reside ; we have no house in view at present. It is William's wish to be near a good library, and, if possible, in a pleasant country. If you hear of any place in your neighbourhood that will be likely to suit us, we shall be much obliged to you if you will take the trouble of writing to us. We were very glad to hear that Mr Wedgwood is going to settle not far from Stowey.