Lectures and Addresses on Literary and Social TopicsSmith, Elder and Company, 1858 - 308 pages |
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... consideration , and I think it ought to be distinctly suggested to the Committee before I can be in a position to comply with or decline complying with their request . " Besides this , I believe that they have erred viii PREFACE .
... consideration , and I think it ought to be distinctly suggested to the Committee before I can be in a position to comply with or decline complying with their request . " Besides this , I believe that they have erred viii PREFACE .
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Frederick William Robertson. " Besides this , I believe that they have erred in the estimate of mental calibre . I wish most earnestly for their own sakes that they would select a better man . ” Subsequently he writes as follows ...
Frederick William Robertson. " Besides this , I believe that they have erred in the estimate of mental calibre . I wish most earnestly for their own sakes that they would select a better man . ” Subsequently he writes as follows ...
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... believe , and ( out of about 1,300 ) withdrew directly after . If arti- ficial means are necessary to preserve its existence , then the society will soon die a natural death ; and we should be again covered with the shame of an abortive ...
... believe , and ( out of about 1,300 ) withdrew directly after . If arti- ficial means are necessary to preserve its existence , then the society will soon die a natural death ; and we should be again covered with the shame of an abortive ...
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... believe I could assist the members more truly , at all events more independently , in a subordinate position . Prominence and power are things for which I have no taste . " I am very anxious that there should be no second failure , but ...
... believe I could assist the members more truly , at all events more independently , in a subordinate position . Prominence and power are things for which I have no taste . " I am very anxious that there should be no second failure , but ...
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... believe it is , the old one purified by experience ? Not knowing the reasons for the change , which perhaps are valid , at first sight I am inclined to regret it . There is much in names , espe- cially when they are associated with ...
... believe it is , the old one purified by experience ? Not knowing the reasons for the change , which perhaps are valid , at first sight I am inclined to regret it . There is much in names , espe- cially when they are associated with ...
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Page 228 - Milton! thou should'st be living at this hour: England hath need of thee: she is a fen Of stagnant waters: altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower, Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. We are selfish men; Oh ! raise us up, return to us again ; And give us manners, virtue, freedom, power.
Page 141 - Memory and her siren daughters, but by devout prayer to that eternal Spirit, who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim, with the hallowed fire of his altar, to touch and purify the lips of whom he pleases...
Page 165 - Like Twilight's, too, her dusky hair; But all things else about her drawn From May-time and the cheerful Dawn; A dancing Shape, an Image gay, To haunt, to startle, and way-lay.
Page 6 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory ; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 180 - Look at her garments, Clinging like cerements; Whilst the wave constantly Drips from her clothing; Take her up instantly, Loving, not loathing. Touch her not scornfully; Think of her mournfully, Gently and humanly, Not of the stains of her — All that remains of her Now is pure womanly. Make no deep scrutiny Into her mutiny Rash and undutiful: Past all dishonour, Death has left on her Only the beautiful.
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Page 233 - High is our calling, friend ! — Creative art (Whether the instrument of words she use, Or pencil pregnant with ethereal hues,) Demands the service of a mind and heart, Though sensitive, yet, in their weakest part, Heroically fashioned — to infuse Faith in the whispers of the lonely muse, While the whole world seems adverse to desert.
Page 184 - Tell me not, Sweet, I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honour more.