Iceland: Or the Journal of a Residence in that Island, During the Years 1814 and 1815 : With an Introduction and Appendix, Volume 1Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, 1818 - 4 pages |
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... covered with lava ; it abounds with islands consisting of the same substance ; and a dreadful torrent has been poured down the river which it supplies , into Reykiadal , Adaldal , and the plain on the eastern margin of the Skialfan ...
... covered with lava ; it abounds with islands consisting of the same substance ; and a dreadful torrent has been poured down the river which it supplies , into Reykiadal , Adaldal , and the plain on the eastern margin of the Skialfan ...
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... covered with the same substance , of which the more remarkable streams are the Borgarhraun , Barnaborgshraun , Budahraun , Berserkiahraun and those in the vici- nity of Kolbeinstad , and Raudmelr . In the south of Iceland lie the ...
... covered with the same substance , of which the more remarkable streams are the Borgarhraun , Barnaborgshraun , Budahraun , Berserkiahraun and those in the vici- nity of Kolbeinstad , and Raudmelr . In the south of Iceland lie the ...
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... covered with coats of ice of immense thickness , when the internal parts of the mountains become ignited , the mass of ice or indurated snow is cracked and rent by the explosion which ensues ; a great quantity of it is melted by the ...
... covered with coats of ice of immense thickness , when the internal parts of the mountains become ignited , the mass of ice or indurated snow is cracked and rent by the explosion which ensues ; a great quantity of it is melted by the ...
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... covered with coarse grass , which af- fords summer pasturage to the cattle . The most extensive tract of low country is that between the districts of Myrdal and Öræfa , where the tra- veller pursues his journey , for the period of four ...
... covered with coarse grass , which af- fords summer pasturage to the cattle . The most extensive tract of low country is that between the districts of Myrdal and Öræfa , where the tra- veller pursues his journey , for the period of four ...
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... covered with an immense quantity of snow , he gave to the island the name of Snæland , or the Land of Snow . It was again discovered in the year 864 , by Gardar Svafarson , a native of Sweden , who , on proceeding through the Pentland ...
... covered with an immense quantity of snow , he gave to the island the name of Snæland , or the Land of Snow . It was again discovered in the year 864 , by Gardar Svafarson , a native of Sweden , who , on proceeding through the Pentland ...
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Page 25 - And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Page 249 - The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar'on, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Page 114 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me ; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Page 316 - Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me ! All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing.
Page 146 - Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the Lord, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.
Page 316 - Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is. high: Hide me, O my Saviour ! hide, Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee.
Page 166 - Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air, That felt unusual weight; till on dry land He lights, if it were land that ever burn'd With solid, as the lake with liquid fire...
Page 111 - And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Page 196 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
Page 186 - Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.