John Milton: His Life and Times, Religious and Political Opinions: With an Appendix, Containing Animadversions Upon Dr. Johnson's Life of Milton, Etc., Etc |
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... the reach of the generality of readers ; he therefore hopes that a small volume ,
comprising every thing of importance respecting this noble - minded and gigantic
man , will not be unacceptable nor unprofitable to the bulk of his countrymen .
... the reach of the generality of readers ; he therefore hopes that a small volume ,
comprising every thing of importance respecting this noble - minded and gigantic
man , will not be unacceptable nor unprofitable to the bulk of his countrymen .
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... likewise , the fifth of the same letters is inscribed , ) he made an incredible
progress in the knowledge of words and things , his diligence and inclination
outstripping the care of his instructors ; and after he was twelve years of age ,
such was ...
... likewise , the fifth of the same letters is inscribed , ) he made an incredible
progress in the knowledge of words and things , his diligence and inclination
outstripping the care of his instructors ; and after he was twelve years of age ,
such was ...
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He had intended , and was making preparations to pass over into Sicily and
Greece , when he was recalled by the sad news of a civil war beginning at home ;
and “ deem . ing it a thing , ” says his nephew Philips , “ unworthy of him to be ...
He had intended , and was making preparations to pass over into Sicily and
Greece , when he was recalled by the sad news of a civil war beginning at home ;
and “ deem . ing it a thing , ” says his nephew Philips , “ unworthy of him to be ...
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... both in her ceremonies and the new exposition of her articles ; - if he know ,
also , how tyrannical were the decisions of the star - chamber and high -
commission courts , in reference to any thing which approached to the assertion
of either ...
... both in her ceremonies and the new exposition of her articles ; - if he know ,
also , how tyrannical were the decisions of the star - chamber and high -
commission courts , in reference to any thing which approached to the assertion
of either ...
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the lowest bent of weakness in the flesh , and presently triumphing to the highest
pitch of glory in the spirit , which drew up his body also , till we , in both , be united
to him , in the revelation of his kingdom : I do not know of any thing to take up ...
the lowest bent of weakness in the flesh , and presently triumphing to the highest
pitch of glory in the spirit , which drew up his body also , till we , in both , be united
to him , in the revelation of his kingdom : I do not know of any thing to take up ...
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Página 140 - Purification in the old Law did save, And such, as yet once more I trust to have Full sight of her in Heaven without restraint, Came vested all in white, pure as her mind: Her face was veiled, yet to my fancied sight, Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shined So clear, as in no face with more delight. But O as to embrace me she inclined, I waked, she fled, and day brought back my night.
Página 225 - OF MAN'S first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, Heavenly Muse...
Página 270 - Christian men are discerned from others that be not christened, but it is also a sign of regeneration or new birth, whereby, as by an instrument, they that receive baptism rightly are grafted into the Church ; the promises of the forgiveness of sin, and of our adoption to be the sons of God by the Holy Ghost, are visibly signed and sealed; faith is confirmed, and grace increased by virtue of prayer unto God. The baptism of young children is in any wise to be retained in the Church, as most agreeable...
Página 227 - Harmonious numbers; as the wakeful bird Sings darkling, and in shadiest covert hid Tunes her nocturnal note: thus with the year Seasons return, but not to me returns Day, or the sweet approach of...
Página 130 - CYRIACK, this three years day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope ; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask ? The conscience, Friend, to have lost them overplied In liberty's defence, my noble task, Of which...
Página 80 - And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
Página 223 - I modestly but freely told him ; and after some further discourse about it, I pleasantly said to him, " Thou hast said much here of Paradise Lost, but what hast thou to say of Paradise Found?
Página 271 - God's Word, or of the Sacraments, the which thing the Injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queen do most plainly testify; but that only prerogative, which we see to have been given always to all godly Princes in holy Scriptures by God himself; that is, that they should rule all estates and degrees committed to their charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Temporal, and restrain with the civil sword the stubborn and evil-doers.
Página 228 - And wisdom at one entrance quite shut out. So much the rather thou, celestial Light, Shine inward, and the mind through all her powers Irradiate ; there plant eyes, all mist from thence Purge and disperse, that I may see and tell Of things invisible to mortal sight.
Página 227 - Yet not the more Cease I to wander where the muses haunt Clear spring, or shady grove, or sunny hill...