Travels in Various Countries of Scandinavia: Including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Lapland and Finland, Volumen3T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1838 |
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Página 15 - Verily, I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter therein.
Página 150 - In Scarlet towne, where I was borne, There was a fair maid dwellin, Made every youth crye, Wel-awaye I Her name was Barbara Allen.
Página 198 - It is good for them : our children are not troubled with wind or with rickets ; and our adults/ giving one of the sturdy peasants a notable thump, " see how hardy and healthy they are!" There was no reply to such an appeal ; for of the Glanders, in general, it may be said, that a more vigorous race can hardly be found ; and all of them have imbibed with their milk their morning drams of brandy. It is in scenes like that which the interior of this hut exhibited, the mind is forcibly struck with...
Página 278 - Fortune's gem, Ambition's plume, Nor Cytherea's fading bloom, Be objects of my pray'r : Let Av'rice, Vanity, and Pride, These glitt'ring envy'd toys divide, The dull rewards of Care. To me thy better gifts impart, Each moral beauty of the heart By studious thought refin'd : For Wealth, the smiles of glad Content, For Pow'r, its amplest, best extent, An empire o'er my mind.
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Página 197 - This being done, a girl now handed round their breakfast : it consisted of, first, a dram to each person, served in a small silver cup ; secondly, a portion of black biscuit, with about two ounces of .fresh butter. At this meal they sate without ceremony or order, each where and with whom he pleased, chatting and laughing in groupes, apparently contented and happy.
Página 391 - Europe,' says Dr. E. Clarke (since whose time it has been very much improved), ' could but equal St.Petersburg.' There is nothing lit tie or mean to offend the eye ; all is grand, extensive, large, and open ; the streets seem to consist entirely of palaces ; the edifices are lofty and elegant. The public structures, quays, piers, ramparts, &c., are...
Página 188 - The atmosphere (in Aland ) was so clear and dry, that, being well clothed, the effect of it was charming. An intensity of general cheerfulness seemed to keep pace with the intensity of the season. Brilliant skies; horses neighing and dancing; peasants laughing and singing — "Fine snow! brave winter!
Página 259 - fought the good fight," but know and guard what they possess in thee ! — Oh Land of happy fire-sides, and cleanly hearths, and domestic peace ; of filial piety, and parental love, and connubial joy ; " the cradle of Heroes, the school of Sages, the temple of Law, the altar of Faith, the asylum of innocence,*" the bulwark of private security and of public honour! " WHERE'ER i ROAM, WHATEVER REALMS TO SEE, MY HEART, UNTRATELL'D, FONDLY TURNS TO THEE!