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: After the manner of Mr. Bayle. From original writers and state-papers. By William HarrisF.C. and J. Rivington; T. Payne; Wilkie and Robinson; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Cadell and Davies; J. Murray; J. Mawman; and R. Baldwin, 1814 - Great Britain |
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... never sufficiently to be valued , in the opinion of some very grave and learned writers , as it gives spe- cial privileges and advantages both here and hereafter ) it is amazing that archbishop Spotswood and doctor Perinchief should ...
... never sufficiently to be valued , in the opinion of some very grave and learned writers , as it gives spe- cial privileges and advantages both here and hereafter ) it is amazing that archbishop Spotswood and doctor Perinchief should ...
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... never mention their being in that kingdom . In short , the writer of the account given in that Appendix , ( which yet is but a quota , tion from a book printed at London , 1716 , by Mr. Henry Cantrel , called the Royal Martyr a true ...
... never mention their being in that kingdom . In short , the writer of the account given in that Appendix , ( which yet is but a quota , tion from a book printed at London , 1716 , by Mr. Henry Cantrel , called the Royal Martyr a true ...
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... never was educated in dissenting principles . " , yet , I think , the contrary may unanswerably be proved from his own words . Lord Wharton , in his speech on the schism - bill , Anno 1714 , observed , ' That he could not but wonder ...
... never was educated in dissenting principles . " , yet , I think , the contrary may unanswerably be proved from his own words . Lord Wharton , in his speech on the schism - bill , Anno 1714 , observed , ' That he could not but wonder ...
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... never enough value or requite , and , being a respect rarely paid by any other prince , upon the like addresses , could proceed only from the high regard ' and reverence he had for her person ; that in the great affair , that only ...
... never enough value or requite , and , being a respect rarely paid by any other prince , upon the like addresses , could proceed only from the high regard ' and reverence he had for her person ; that in the great affair , that only ...
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... never princess was courted with more gallantry . But the Infanta was not des- tined for Charles ; for notwithstanding the favour with which he was treated by the catholic king , notwith- standing the preparations made for a marriage ...
... never princess was courted with more gallantry . But the Infanta was not des- tined for Charles ; for notwithstanding the favour with which he was treated by the catholic king , notwith- standing the preparations made for a marriage ...
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Page 281 - Majesty, that no man hereafter be compelled to make or yield any gift, loan, benevolence, tax, or such like charge, without common consent by act of parliament...
Page 251 - I was destined of a child, and in mine own resolutions, till coming to some maturity of years, and perceiving what tyranny had invaded the church, that he who would take orders must subscribe slave, and take an oath withal ; which unless he took with a conscience that would retch, he must either straight perjure, or split his faith; I thought it better to prefer a blameless silence before the sacred office of speaking, bought and begun with servitude and for-swearing.
Page 282 - ... and statutes of this realm: and that your Majesty would also vouchsafe to declare that the awards, doings, and proceedings to the prejudice of your people, in any of the premises, shall not be drawn hereafter into consequence or example: and that your Majesty would be also graciously pleased, for the further comfort and safety of your people, to declare your royal will and pleasure, that in the things aforesaid all your officers and ministers shall serve you, according to the laws and statutes...
Page 38 - And all temptation can remove, Most shines and most is acceptable above. Therefore God's universal law Gave to the man despotic power Over his female in due awe, Nor from that right to part an hour, Smile she or lour: So shall he least confusion draw On his whole life, not sway'd By female usurpation, or dismay'd.
Page 399 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me, whose servant I am here ; and I humbly beg your majesty's pardon that I cannot give any other answer than this to what your majesty is pleased to demand of me.
Page 51 - England, and thus hath still continued since, to our great regret, with little amendment, save that now of late in our last riding through our said...
Page 398 - since I see all the birds are flown, I do expect from you that you shall send them unto me as soon as they return hither. But I assure you, on the word of a King, I never did intend any force, but shall proceed against them in a legal and fair way, for I never meant any other.
Page 53 - Whitsun ales, and morris dances, and the setting up of maypoles and other sports therewith used: so as the same be had in due and convenient time, without impediment or neglect of divine service; and that women shall have leave to carry rushes to the church for the decorating of it, according to their old custom. But...
Page 281 - ... or take such oath, or to give attendance, or be confined, or otherwise molested or disquieted concerning the same or for refusal thereof; and that no freeman, in any such manner as is before mentioned, be imprisoned or detained...
Page 421 - If a controversy arise betwixt a prince and some of the people in a matter where the law is silent or doubtful, and the thing be of great consequence, I should think the proper umpire in such a case should be the body of the people.