The Georgian Era: The royal family. The pretenders and their adherents. Churchmen. Dissenters. StatesmenVizetelly, Branston and Company, 1832 |
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... against Walpole , for speaking of her in such a manner ; but the crafty statesman found means to pacify her , before she had it in her power materially to thwart his political fat his son At the time of his accession , which 29.
... against Walpole , for speaking of her in such a manner ; but the crafty statesman found means to pacify her , before she had it in her power materially to thwart his political fat his son At the time of his accession , which 29.
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... . shortly afterwards , the king having become a little calmer , he ventured to address him in the following manner : Sire , I allow that your majesty's 61 But quarrel is not to be terminated any other way than 34 THE ROYAL FAMILY .
... . shortly afterwards , the king having become a little calmer , he ventured to address him in the following manner : Sire , I allow that your majesty's 61 But quarrel is not to be terminated any other way than 34 THE ROYAL FAMILY .
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... manner in which the princess had treated the lady in waiting , observed , " You are now , my dear , capable of feeling how improper it is , unneces- sarily to make those who are about you the victims of etiquette . " She was one of the ...
... manner in which the princess had treated the lady in waiting , observed , " You are now , my dear , capable of feeling how improper it is , unneces- sarily to make those who are about you the victims of etiquette . " She was one of the ...
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... manner in which it had been received . The interference of the king at the battle of Dettingen , so disgusted the Earl of Stair , that he resigned his com- mand , which his majesty subsequently confided to his second son , William , the ...
... manner in which it had been received . The interference of the king at the battle of Dettingen , so disgusted the Earl of Stair , that he resigned his com- mand , which his majesty subsequently confided to his second son , William , the ...
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... manner , and indulged in a long con- versation with her , in the course of which he inquired what striking public sights she had witnessed . " Oh ! " said the thoughtless duchess , " I have seen so much , that there is only one sight in ...
... manner , and indulged in a long con- versation with her , in the course of which he inquired what striking public sights she had witnessed . " Oh ! " said the thoughtless duchess , " I have seen so much , that there is only one sight in ...
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Página 485 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Página 496 - Law's Serious Call to a Holy Life,' expecting to find it a dull book (as such books generally are), and perhaps to laugh at it. But I found Law quite an overmatch for me ; and this was the first occasion of my thinking in earnest of religion, after I became capable of rational inquiry'.
Página 244 - And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest : but the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind ; and thy life shall hang in doubt before thee ; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life.
Página 435 - About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Página 299 - The wretch who, after having seen the consequences of a thousand errors, continues still to blunder, and whose age has only added obstinacy to stupidity, is surely the object of either abhorrence or contempt, and deserves not that his gray hairs should secure him from insult.
Página 67 - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people, whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Página 440 - •Sir, — I have two silver tea-spoons at London, and two at Bristol : this is all the plate which I have at present ; and I shall not buy any more while so many around me want bread. I am, sir, your most humble servant, JOHN WESLEY/' Perhaps there never was a more charitable man than Mr.
Página 350 - He seemed to feel, and even to envy, the happiness of my situation ; while I admired the powers of a superior man, as they are blended in his attractive character with the softness and simplicity of a child. Perhaps no human being was ever more perfectly exempt from the taint of malevolence, vanity, or falsehood.
Página 78 - I was surprised at this, because I thought it an indiscretion, and a descent from his dignity.
Página 301 - ... why is not the latter commenced without hesitation ? I am not, I confess, well informed of the resources of this kingdom, but I trust it has still sufficient to maintain its just rights, though I know them not. But, my lords, any state is better than despair. Let us, at least, make one effort; and, if we must fall, let us fall like men!