The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].W. Pickering, London; and Talboys and Wheeler, Oxford, 1825 |
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Pagina 40
... kind of irregular justice , Veu le necessary in savage times , could hardly toud , and a feud once kindled among an wal na vatiety of pursuits to divert their out for ages , either sullenly glowing in ** 1 pouty blazing into public ...
... kind of irregular justice , Veu le necessary in savage times , could hardly toud , and a feud once kindled among an wal na vatiety of pursuits to divert their out for ages , either sullenly glowing in ** 1 pouty blazing into public ...
Pagina 44
... kind- * a * ma bæely to be ever repaid and who could be greenbanded to him only by their necessities yik megh were to examine our közing . Out of one of the Bede , em which we were to repose , started up , at our ente ice , a that black ...
... kind- * a * ma bæely to be ever repaid and who could be greenbanded to him only by their necessities yik megh were to examine our közing . Out of one of the Bede , em which we were to repose , started up , at our ente ice , a that black ...
Pagina 46
... kind of artless shoes , stitched with thongs so loosely , that though they defend the foot from stones , they do not exclude water . Brogues were formerly made of raw hides , with the hair inwards , and such are , perhaps , still used ...
... kind of artless shoes , stitched with thongs so loosely , that though they defend the foot from stones , they do not exclude water . Brogues were formerly made of raw hides , with the hair inwards , and such are , perhaps , still used ...
Pagina 47
... kind of intellectual retrogradation , knows less as he hears more . The law by In the islands the plaid is rarely worn . which the Highlanders have been obliged to change the form of their dress , has , in all the places that we have ...
... kind of intellectual retrogradation , knows less as he hears more . The law by In the islands the plaid is rarely worn . which the Highlanders have been obliged to change the form of their dress , has , in all the places that we have ...
Pagina 51
... kind of flesh is un- doubtedly excelled by the variety and emulation of English markets ; but that which is not best may be yet very far from bad , and he that shall complain of his fare in the He- brides , has improved his delicacy ...
... kind of flesh is un- doubtedly excelled by the variety and emulation of English markets ; but that which is not best may be yet very far from bad , and he that shall complain of his fare in the He- brides , has improved his delicacy ...
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Pagina 119 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible.
Pagina 461 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Pagina 435 - But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Pagina 323 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Pagina 173 - Imlac,) I will not undertake to maintain, against the concurrent and unvaried testimony of all ages, and of all nations. There is no people, rude or learned, among whom apparitions of the dead are not related and believed. This opinion, which prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth...
Pagina 196 - A kind of strange oblivion has overspread me, so that I know not what has become of the last year ; and perceive that incidents and intelligence pass over me, without leaving any impression.
Pagina 233 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Pagina 1 - I had desired to visit the Hebrides, or Western Islands of Scotland, so long that I scarcely remember how the wish was originally excited; and was in the autumn of the year 1773 induced to undertake the journey by finding in Mr Boswell a companion whose acuteness would help my inquiry, and whose gaiety of conversation and civility of manners are sufficient to counteract the inconveniences of travel in countries less hospitable than we have passed.
Pagina 277 - Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.
Pagina 460 - The eyes of all wait upon thee ; And thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.