The wanderer: or, A collection of original tales and essays, Volumen2 |
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... interesting groups of figures , whose vast pillars display such an originality of architectural splendour , 1 and whose solemn recesses abound with a pro- fusion and which are most exquisitely proportioned , THE WANDERER . 21.
... interesting groups of figures , whose vast pillars display such an originality of architectural splendour , 1 and whose solemn recesses abound with a pro- fusion and which are most exquisitely proportioned , THE WANDERER . 21.
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Charles Fothergill (of Salisbury.) 1 and whose solemn recesses abound with a pro- fusion of the finest sculpture that has been pro- duced in the eastern world ; all loudly demand and deserve our attention , for when we consi- der that ...
Charles Fothergill (of Salisbury.) 1 and whose solemn recesses abound with a pro- fusion of the finest sculpture that has been pro- duced in the eastern world ; all loudly demand and deserve our attention , for when we consi- der that ...
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... solemn as the sacrifice of this ex- quisitely beautiful , and young widow , of one of the most powerful sovereigns in the world , Notwithstanding the various reasons that are alleged , in support of this extraordinary custom , it 36 THE ...
... solemn as the sacrifice of this ex- quisitely beautiful , and young widow , of one of the most powerful sovereigns in the world , Notwithstanding the various reasons that are alleged , in support of this extraordinary custom , it 36 THE ...
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... solemn , but dying echoes , through all the aisles and avenues of the building , turned the massy bolt , and quitted his post for the night . We heard his departing footsteps , and found ourselves alone , in the body of a building , so ...
... solemn , but dying echoes , through all the aisles and avenues of the building , turned the massy bolt , and quitted his post for the night . We heard his departing footsteps , and found ourselves alone , in the body of a building , so ...
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... solemn spot , arrayed in funeral pomp , and mostly concealed in the deepning gloom of evening , would certainly have pre- pared my mind for any superstitious affection , however absurd . Even in that state of sacrilegious hardihood , to ...
... solemn spot , arrayed in funeral pomp , and mostly concealed in the deepning gloom of evening , would certainly have pre- pared my mind for any superstitious affection , however absurd . Even in that state of sacrilegious hardihood , to ...
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Página 15 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Página 159 - THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks He shall attend, . And all my midnight hours defend.
Página 128 - Two of far nobler shape erect and tall, Godlike erect, with native honour clad In naked majesty seemed lords of all, And worthy seemed, for in their looks divine The image of their glorious Maker shone, Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure, Severe, but in true filial freedom placed; Whence true authority in men...
Página 160 - Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread ; My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord, art with me still ; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade Though in a bare and rugged way, Through devious lonely wilds I stray.
Página 83 - Cowards die many times before their deaths ; The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, It seems to me most strange that men should fear; Seeing that death, a necessary end, Will come when it will come.
Página 53 - Tis as the general pulse Of life stood still, and Nature made a pause ; An awful pause! prophetic of her end.
Página 212 - Confess'd from yonder slow-extinguish'd clouds, All ether softening, sober Evening takes Her wonted station in the middle air ; A thousand shadows at her beck.
Página 212 - In circle following circle, gathers round, To close the face of things. A fresher gale Begins to wave the wood, and stir the stream, Sweeping with shadowy gust the fields of corn ; While the quail clamours for his running mate. Wide o'er the thistly lawn, as swells the breeze, A whitening shower of vegetable down Amusive floats.
Página 215 - Low walks the sun, and broadens by degrees, Just o'er the verge of day. The shifting clouds Assembled gay, a richly-gorgeous train, In all their pomp attend his setting throne. Air, earth, and ocean smile immense.
Página 65 - Looking tranquillity. It strikes an awe And terror on my aching sight. The tombs And monumental caves of death look cold, And shoot a chillness to my trembling heart.