The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church, Parts 26-30John and Charles Mozley, 1868 |
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... Stuhlweissenburg was the centre ; but he was constantly engaged till his death , in making incursions into the neighbouring countries . He planted his victorious standard on the summit of Mount Pannonius , the birth- place of St. Martin ...
... Stuhlweissenburg was the centre ; but he was constantly engaged till his death , in making incursions into the neighbouring countries . He planted his victorious standard on the summit of Mount Pannonius , the birth- place of St. Martin ...
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... Stuhlweissenburg ) are assembled the Magyar nobles , for * Bajnok , the Chief's son , is celebrating his betrothal amid great rejoicing . But now from the brow of the hill they hear strange hymns ; the pilgrims approach , holding out ...
... Stuhlweissenburg ) are assembled the Magyar nobles , for * Bajnok , the Chief's son , is celebrating his betrothal amid great rejoicing . But now from the brow of the hill they hear strange hymns ; the pilgrims approach , holding out ...
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... Stuhlweissenburg , then to Veszprém , and lastly to the royal castle of Pressburg , where all , especially the crown , were guarded with the greatest care and reverence . Shortly after his coronation , Stephen celebrated his marriage ...
... Stuhlweissenburg , then to Veszprém , and lastly to the royal castle of Pressburg , where all , especially the crown , were guarded with the greatest care and reverence . Shortly after his coronation , Stephen celebrated his marriage ...
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... Stuhlweissenburg ; but , as chroniclers say , there was no blessing upon the treasure of Gyula , for the building was afterwards destroyed by fire . It was , however , very splendid while it lasted ; for Stephen had an especial ...
... Stuhlweissenburg ; but , as chroniclers say , there was no blessing upon the treasure of Gyula , for the building was afterwards destroyed by fire . It was , however , very splendid while it lasted ; for Stephen had an especial ...
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... Stuhlweissenburg for his coronation ; to wear an earthly crown ; and the messengers who had gone to fetch him returned with the news of his death . He had died just six days before the festival appointed for his coronation , leaving ...
... Stuhlweissenburg for his coronation ; to wear an earthly crown ; and the messengers who had gone to fetch him returned with the news of his death . He had died just six days before the festival appointed for his coronation , leaving ...
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Page 176 - WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.
Page 5 - Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind, In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be, In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering, In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind.
Page 198 - Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee : be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee : cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
Page 47 - A higher hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain ; and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side With wisdom, like the younger child ; For she is earthly of the mind, But wisdom heavenly of the soul.
Page 118 - Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble : incline thine ear unto me when I call ; O hear me, and that right soon.
Page 59 - What shall we do then? 11 He answereth, and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none ; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Page 380 - With his own right hand, and with his holy arm : hath he gotten himself the victory. 3 The Lord declared his salvation : His righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. 4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel : And all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God.
Page 175 - After the sun's remove. I see them walking in an air of glory, "Whose light doth trample on my days — My days, which are at best but dull and hoary, Mere glimmering and decays.
Page 175 - He that hath found some fledg'd bird's nest, may know At first sight, if the bird be flown; But what fair Well, or Grove he sings in now, That is to him unknown. And yet, as Angels in some brighter dreams Call to the soul, when man doth sleep: So some strange thoughts transcend our wonted themes, And into glory peep.
Page 67 - And this is known and manifest. Therefore we pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest...