An Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of James I. and Charles I. and of the Lives of Oliver Cromwell and Charles II...: From Original Writers and State-papers, Volume 3F.C. and J. Rivington, 1814 |
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... things for that end . " Dugdale , after having spoken of " his most formally cant- ing in their [ the Puritans ] demure language and affected tone , and frequenting the sermons of the fiercest Beaute- feaus , " tells us " he was ...
... things for that end . " Dugdale , after having spoken of " his most formally cant- ing in their [ the Puritans ] demure language and affected tone , and frequenting the sermons of the fiercest Beaute- feaus , " tells us " he was ...
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... things of the world confounded the things which were mighty ; and base things of the world , and things which were despised , yea things that were not , comparatively , brought to nought things that were . No wonder things so ...
... things of the world confounded the things which were mighty ; and base things of the world , and things which were despised , yea things that were not , comparatively , brought to nought things that were . No wonder things so ...
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... things , yet nature can do more than all physicians put together ; and God is far more above nature . " Burnet confirms this account of the assurance of the divines concerning Cromwell's recovery . I will rest the evidence of the ...
... things , yet nature can do more than all physicians put together ; and God is far more above nature . " Burnet confirms this account of the assurance of the divines concerning Cromwell's recovery . I will rest the evidence of the ...
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... who are capable of greater things than * Exact and impartial Account of the Trial of the Regicides , p . 168. 4to . Lond . 1660 . Bates's Elenchi , pars 2da . p . 179 . ficence becoming the head of a rich and most of 26 THE LIFE OF.
... who are capable of greater things than * Exact and impartial Account of the Trial of the Regicides , p . 168. 4to . Lond . 1660 . Bates's Elenchi , pars 2da . p . 179 . ficence becoming the head of a rich and most of 26 THE LIFE OF.
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... things presented to him , wishing him all prosperity in his government , and gave him the oath ; and Mr. Manton by prayer recommended his highness , the parliament , the council , the forces by land and sea , and the whole govern- ment ...
... things presented to him , wishing him all prosperity in his government , and gave him the oath ; and Mr. Manton by prayer recommended his highness , the parliament , the council , the forces by land and sea , and the whole govern- ment ...
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Page 40 - CROMWELL, our chief of men, who through a cloud Not of war only, but detractions rude, Guided by faith and matchless fortitude, To peace and truth thy glorious way hast ploughed...
Page 46 - The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed, But swoln with wind and the rank mist they draw, Rot inwardly, and foul contagion spread : Besides what the grim wolf with privy paw Daily devours apace, and nothing said, But that two-handed engine at the door Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more.
Page 46 - That to the faithful herdman's art belongs ! What recks it them? What need they? They are sped; And when they list, their lean and flashy songs Grate on their scrannel pipes of wretched straw ; The...
Page 342 - The Obligation of Subjects to the Soveraign, is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth, by which he is able to protect them.
Page 92 - III. We shall with the same sincerity, reality and constancy, in our several vocations, endeavour with our estates and lives mutually to preserve the rights and privileges of the Parliaments, and the liberties of the kingdoms, and to preserve and defend the King's Majesty's person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the kingdoms, that the world may bear witness with our consciences of our loyalty, and that we have no thoughts or intentions to diminish...
Page 79 - I did tell him, you must get men of a spirit. And take it not ill what I say, (I know you will not,) of a spirit that is likely to go on as far as gentlemen will go, or else I am sure you will be beaten still ; I told him so, I did truly.
Page 79 - I raised such men as had the fear of God before them, and made some conscience of what they did, and from that day forward, I must say to you, they were never beaten, and wherever they were engaged against the enemy they beat continually.
Page 108 - For what do the enemy say ? Nay, what do many say that were friends at the beginning of the Parliament? Even this, that the Members of both Houses have got great places and commands and the sword into their hands, and, what by interest in Parliament, and what by power in the Army, will perpetually continue themselves in grandeur, and not permit the war speedily to end, lest their own power should determine with it.
Page 483 - Give them consistency of judgment, one heart, and mutual love ; and go on to deliver them, and with the work of reformation ; and make the name of Christ glorious in the world. Teach those who look too much on Thy instruments, to depend more upon Thyself.
Page 109 - I hope we have such true English hearts, and zealous affections towards the general weal of our Mother Country, as no Members of either House will scruple to deny themselves, and their own private interests, for the public good; nor account it to be a dishonour done to them, whatever the Parliament shall resolve upon in this weighty matter.* III.