The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 - Authors, English |
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... labour which consisted in emendation and improvement of the productions of other contributors , like that employed ... labours shall be crown'd with large success ; The Muse's aid thy Magazine shall bless . ' No page more grateful to th ...
... labour which consisted in emendation and improvement of the productions of other contributors , like that employed ... labours shall be crown'd with large success ; The Muse's aid thy Magazine shall bless . ' No page more grateful to th ...
Page 134
... labour is ineffectual , and without whose grace all wisdom is folly : grant , I beseech Thee , that in this undertaking thy Holy Spirit may not be with- held from me , but that I may promote thy glory , and the salvation of myself and ...
... labour is ineffectual , and without whose grace all wisdom is folly : grant , I beseech Thee , that in this undertaking thy Holy Spirit may not be with- held from me , but that I may promote thy glory , and the salvation of myself and ...
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... labour for itself . ' BOSWELL . ' Yes , Sir , I know a person who does . He is a very laborious Judge , and he loves the labour . ' JOHNSON . ' Sir , that is because he loves respect and distinction . Could he have them without labour ...
... labour for itself . ' BOSWELL . ' Yes , Sir , I know a person who does . He is a very laborious Judge , and he loves the labour . ' JOHNSON . ' Sir , that is because he loves respect and distinction . Could he have them without labour ...
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