The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church, Parts 26-30John and Charles Mozley, 1868 |
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... took a greater development in Spain than in any other country -Calderon de la Barca and the best dramatists delighting to dedicate their talents to sacred themes . We have met with similar anachronistic errors in our own country too ...
... took a greater development in Spain than in any other country -Calderon de la Barca and the best dramatists delighting to dedicate their talents to sacred themes . We have met with similar anachronistic errors in our own country too ...
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... took no notice ; and the presents were all stripped off . Then the candles , which had of course been lighted , were blown out ; and the poor Christmas - tree , who had given out that he lighted the candles himself , was left a ...
... took no notice ; and the presents were all stripped off . Then the candles , which had of course been lighted , were blown out ; and the poor Christmas - tree , who had given out that he lighted the candles himself , was left a ...
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... took it without any anger , and shook it heartily . ' Come , ' said he , ' to punish you , you shall never hear the legend of the Sapphire Grotto at the bottom of the sea . Good - night , Messire Aubry ; do not forget your prayers , and ...
... took it without any anger , and shook it heartily . ' Come , ' said he , ' to punish you , you shall never hear the legend of the Sapphire Grotto at the bottom of the sea . Good - night , Messire Aubry ; do not forget your prayers , and ...
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... took Maitre Loys , and we went towards Lamballe ; we walked on all day . On the opposite side of the forest of Jugon is the house of the ancient lords of Kermal , now inhabited by the Jew , Isaac Holles , silversmith to the late Duke ...
... took Maitre Loys , and we went towards Lamballe ; we walked on all day . On the opposite side of the forest of Jugon is the house of the ancient lords of Kermal , now inhabited by the Jew , Isaac Holles , silversmith to the late Duke ...
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... took a large draught of joy . Then he put his fist upon his hip , like the halberdier at Dol Cathedral ; he marched with measured tread . See how great a man he is now ! but his gravity did not last long . ' Sweet Simonette , it makes ...
... took a large draught of joy . Then he put his fist upon his hip , like the halberdier at Dol Cathedral ; he marched with measured tread . See how great a man he is now ! but his gravity did not last long . ' Sweet Simonette , it makes ...
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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...