The English republic, ed. by W.J. Linton, Volume 1William James Linton 1851 |
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... nation when an Alfred ruled the people ; a nation when an Elizabeth scattered the Invincible Armada ; a nation when our royalest Protector could strike down tyranny at home and throw his shield over the oppressed of distant lands . But ...
... nation when an Alfred ruled the people ; a nation when an Elizabeth scattered the Invincible Armada ; a nation when our royalest Protector could strike down tyranny at home and throw his shield over the oppressed of distant lands . But ...
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... nations , because each shall be distinct as a nation , each having its special task to accom- plish in the world's work , each having something to do which can be better done by each in its own sphere , than through any cosmopolitan ...
... nations , because each shall be distinct as a nation , each having its special task to accom- plish in the world's work , each having something to do which can be better done by each in its own sphere , than through any cosmopolitan ...
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... nation . Why should go to a pawnbroker , or usurer , when my own money lies in the Treasury ? Why should I starve ... Nation's Banker , to furnish each indi- vidual with the material means — the capital - for work , at all times and ...
... nation . Why should go to a pawnbroker , or usurer , when my own money lies in the Treasury ? Why should I starve ... Nation's Banker , to furnish each indi- vidual with the material means — the capital - for work , at all times and ...
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... nation's rulers , to those whom the nation has chosen as its Wisest and Most Virtuous ? Upon them , the head and heart of the Present Time ( we are speaking of the good time which shall be Present , not of our own little day of Whig ...
... nation's rulers , to those whom the nation has chosen as its Wisest and Most Virtuous ? Upon them , the head and heart of the Present Time ( we are speaking of the good time which shall be Present , not of our own little day of Whig ...
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... nation . It is that which he has to serve . Besides , shall the poorest - souled individual be free to inculcate his private crotchet , and the nation's Best and Wisest be prohibited from teaching that which is the generally ...
... nation . It is that which he has to serve . Besides , shall the poorest - souled individual be free to inculcate his private crotchet , and the nation's Best and Wisest be prohibited from teaching that which is the generally ...
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Page 229 - A certain man made a great supper, and bade many : and sent his servant, at supper time, to say to them that were bidden, Come ; for all things are now ready. And they all, with one consent, began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it : I pray thee have me excused.
Page 259 - I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Page 164 - A THING of beauty is a joy for ever : Its loveliness increases ; it will never Pass into nothingness ; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Page 57 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him he had compassion on him and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence and gave them to the host, and said unto him, 'Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Page 167 - All the earth and air with thy voice is loud, as when night is bare, from one lonely cloud the moon rains out her beams, and heaven is overflowed.
Page 57 - A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment and wounded him and departed, leaving him half dead.
Page 166 - The pale purple even Melts around thy flight ; Like a star of heaven, In the broad daylight, Thou art unseen, but yet I hear thy shrill delight.
Page 16 - This England never did, (nor never shall,) Lie at the proud foot of a conqueror, But when it first did help to wound itself. Now these her princes are come home again, Come the three corners of the world in arms, And we shall shock them : Nought shall make us rue, If England to itself do rest but true.
Page 168 - With .skirmish and capricious passagings, And murmurs musical and swift jug jug, And one low piping sound more sweet than all...
Page 42 - Ireland never thought of a radical cure, from overlooking the real cause of the disease, which in fact lay in themselves, and not in the wretches they doomed to the gallows.