The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Том 3J. Murray, 1835 |
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... prayers of Dr. Delap [ Rector of Lewes ] , who had left him as we came in , I felt excessively affected with grief , and well remember that my husband in- voluntarily lifted up one hand to shut his mouth , from provo- cation at hearing ...
... prayers of Dr. Delap [ Rector of Lewes ] , who had left him as we came in , I felt excessively affected with grief , and well remember that my husband in- voluntarily lifted up one hand to shut his mouth , from provo- cation at hearing ...
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... prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ; and held up her poor hands , as she lay in bed , with great fervour , while I prayed , kneeling by her , nearly in ...
... prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ; and held up her poor hands , as she lay in bed , with great fervour , while I prayed , kneeling by her , nearly in ...
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... prayers . I have for a long time back been very poorly ; but of what use is it to complain ? Write often , for your letters always give great pleasure to , my dear , your most affectionate , and most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON ...
... prayers . I have for a long time back been very poorly ; but of what use is it to complain ? Write often , for your letters always give great pleasure to , my dear , your most affectionate , and most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON ...
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... prayer in which they know they are to join . They go to hear a man pray , and are to judge whether they will join with him . " BOSWELL . " But , Sir , their doctrine is the same with that of the Church of England . Their confession of ...
... prayer in which they know they are to join . They go to hear a man pray , and are to judge whether they will join with him . " BOSWELL . " But , Sir , their doctrine is the same with that of the Church of England . Their confession of ...
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... prayer can be of any avail . " He mentioned Dr. Clarke , and Bishop Bramhall on Liberty and Ne- cessity , and bid me read South's Sermons on Prayer ; but avoided the question which has excruciated phi- losophers and divines , beyond any ...
... prayer can be of any avail . " He mentioned Dr. Clarke , and Bishop Bramhall on Liberty and Ne- cessity , and bid me read South's Sermons on Prayer ; but avoided the question which has excruciated phi- losophers and divines , beyond any ...
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Страница 254 - By inscribing this slight performance to you, I do not mean so much to compliment you as myself. It may do me some honour to inform the public, that I have lived many years in intimacy with you. It may serve the interests of mankind also to inform them, that the greatest wit may be found in a character, without impairing the most unaffected piety.
Страница 306 - ... the assistance of one of the ablest lawyers in the kingdom ;' and he will read it to him (laughing all the time). He believes he has made this will ; but he did not make it: you, Chambers, made it for him. I trust you have had more conscience than to make him say, ' being of sound understanding ;' ha, ha, ha ! I hope he has left me a legacy. I'd have his will turned into verse, like a ballad.
Страница 208 - Why, Sir, if you were to read Richardson for the story, your impatience would be so much fretted that you would hang yourself. But you must read him for the sentiment, and consider the story as only giving occasion to the sentiment.
Страница 85 - Why, sir, that was because he knew the strange colour would attract crowds to gaze at it, and thus they might hear of him, and see how well he could make a coat even of so absurd a colour.
Страница 163 - TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS, IN LEICESTER-FIELDS. "DEAR SIR, " WHEN I came to Lichfield, I found that my portrait * had been much visited, and much admired. Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place ; and I was pleased with the dignity conferred by such a testimony of your regard. " Be pleased, therefore, to accept the thanks of, Sir, " Your most obliged, and most humble servant, "SAM. JOHNSON. " Compliments to Miss Reynolds.
Страница 280 - My dear Sir, you surely will not rank his compilation of the Roman History with the works of other historians of this age ?
Страница 203 - But, Sir, in the British Constitution it is surely of importance to keep up a spirit in the people, so as to preserve a balance against the Crown ". JoHNSON : " Sir, I perceive you are a vile Whig. — Why all this childish jealousy of the power of the Crown ? The Crown has not power enough.
Страница 256 - On Tuesday, April 13, he and Dr. Goldsmith and I dined at General Oglethorpe's. Goldsmith expatiated on the common topick, that the race of our people was degenerated, and that this was owing to luxury. JOHNSON. " Sir, in the first place, I doubt the fact. I believe there are as many tall men in England now, as ever there were.
Страница 229 - I collated such copies as I could procure, and wished for more, but have not found the collectors of these rarities very communicative.
Страница 86 - Love various minds does variously inspire : It stirs in gentle bosoms gentle fire, Like that of incense on the altar laid ; But raging flames tempestuous souls invade : A fire which every windy passion blows, . With pride it mounts, or with revenge it glows.