The Englishman's library [ed. by E. H. L.].1824 |
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... The ability to read and write , unless directed to this one great object , will but prepare the youthful mind for the reception of the most pernicious errors . In securing to them the supreme blessing of Christian knowledge , A 3 PREFACE .
... The ability to read and write , unless directed to this one great object , will but prepare the youthful mind for the reception of the most pernicious errors . In securing to them the supreme blessing of Christian knowledge , A 3 PREFACE .
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... mind . Alfred was born at Wantage , in Berkshire , in the year 849. He was the youngest son of Ethelwolf , a king of the Anglo - Saxons . In his childhood he was distinguished for the vivacity of his temper . His mother , amidst the ...
... mind . Alfred was born at Wantage , in Berkshire , in the year 849. He was the youngest son of Ethelwolf , a king of the Anglo - Saxons . In his childhood he was distinguished for the vivacity of his temper . His mother , amidst the ...
Σελίδα 3
... mind , Alfred was at length driven from his throne , by a sudden attack of his enemy . He laid aside the outward marks of Royalty , and , in mean attire , fled to a place of security . This was the most adventurous and romantic period ...
... mind , Alfred was at length driven from his throne , by a sudden attack of his enemy . He laid aside the outward marks of Royalty , and , in mean attire , fled to a place of security . This was the most adventurous and romantic period ...
Σελίδα 5
... mind , and was never seen without a book in his bosom . Upon his restoration to a peace- ful throne , the milder graces of his character were principally unfolded , as a legislator , an encourager of science , a diligent student , and a ...
... mind , and was never seen without a book in his bosom . Upon his restoration to a peace- ful throne , the milder graces of his character were principally unfolded , as a legislator , an encourager of science , a diligent student , and a ...
Σελίδα 17
... mind of the oppressor . The year 1215 is amongst the most remarkable in English history . The Barons , exasperated by the continual tyranny of the King , took arms for the assertion of their own power . It is probable that the first ...
... mind of the oppressor . The year 1215 is amongst the most remarkable in English history . The Barons , exasperated by the continual tyranny of the King , took arms for the assertion of their own power . It is probable that the first ...
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Σελίδα 191 - They tame but one another still: Early or late They stoop to fate, And must give up their murmuring breath, When they, pale captives, creep to death. The garlands wither on your brow, Then boast no more your mighty deeds; Upon Death's purple altar now See, where the victor-victim bleeds: Your heads must come To the cold tomb; Only the actions of the just Smell sweet, and blossom in their dust.
Σελίδα 190 - The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings : Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Σελίδα 344 - He has visited all Europe, — not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces, or the stateliness of temples ; not to make accurate measurements of the remains of ancient grandeur, nor to form a scale of the curiosity of modern art ; not to collect medals, or collate...
Σελίδα 331 - Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men, Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
Σελίδα 294 - Slaves cannot breathe in England ; if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free ; They touch our country, and their shackles fall. That's noble, and bespeaks a nation proud And jealous of the blessing. Spread it then, And let it circulate through every vein Of all your empire ; that, where Britain's power Is felt, mankind may feel her mercy too.
Σελίδα 27 - Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage ; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect ; Let it pry through the portage of the head Like the brass cannon ; let the brow o'erwhelm it As fearfully as doth a galled rock O'erhang and jutty his confounded base, Swill'd with the wild and wasteful ocean. Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide, Hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit To his full height.
Σελίδα 239 - YE Mariners of England ! That guard our native seas ; Whose flag has braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze ! Your glorious standard launch again To match another foe ! And sweep through the deep, While the stormy tempests blow ; While the battle rages loud and long, And the stormy winds do blow...
Σελίδα 39 - My loving people, we have been persuaded, by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery ; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Σελίδα 194 - I will be very frank with you. I was the last to consent to the separation; but the separation having been made, and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power.
Σελίδα 27 - Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead ! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility : But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...