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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... subjects ' liberties , and so , by their speaker , they declared to the king ; who then , in no very agreeable manner , by the keeper , told them , " he was content a bill was drawn for a confirmation of Magna Charta , and the other six ...
... subjects ' liberties , and so , by their speaker , they declared to the king ; who then , in no very agreeable manner , by the keeper , told them , " he was content a bill was drawn for a confirmation of Magna Charta , and the other six ...
Page 93
... subjects . They asked , whether his causeless complaints and jealousies , the unjust imputations so often cast upon his parliament , his de- nial of their necessary defence by the ordinance of the militia , his dangerous absenting ...
... subjects . They asked , whether his causeless complaints and jealousies , the unjust imputations so often cast upon his parliament , his de- nial of their necessary defence by the ordinance of the militia , his dangerous absenting ...
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... subjects , obliging in his conversation , true to his word , chaste , temperate , and frugal . " A fine picture ! pity it was not true ! But princes , even when dead , have incense offered before their shrines , and their praises high ...
... subjects , obliging in his conversation , true to his word , chaste , temperate , and frugal . " A fine picture ! pity it was not true ! But princes , even when dead , have incense offered before their shrines , and their praises high ...
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... subject ; which being faithfully printed , do demonstrate the king's great abilities , and his incom- parable knowledge in these controversies ; being at a time when he had few or no books , and could not have the assistance of any ...
... subject ; which being faithfully printed , do demonstrate the king's great abilities , and his incom- parable knowledge in these controversies ; being at a time when he had few or no books , and could not have the assistance of any ...
Page 118
... subject of episcopacy . I have turned over Stillingfleet's Irenicum , and his Un- reasonableness of Separation , in which church - govern- ment is at large discussed ; I have looked into Hoadley's Defence of Episcopal Ordination , and ...
... subject of episcopacy . I have turned over Stillingfleet's Irenicum , and his Un- reasonableness of Separation , in which church - govern- ment is at large discussed ; I have looked into Hoadley's Defence of Episcopal Ordination , and ...
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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.