Chapters on Churchyards

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Wiley and Putnam, 1842 - 332 páginas

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Página 69 - As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteemst the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting "I dare not" wait upon "I would," Like the poor cat i
Página 37 - O that I had wings like a dove : for then would I flee away, and be at rest.
Página 115 - God, with much ease;" and presently delivered into his hand a walking-staff, with which he professed he had travelled through many parts of Germany. And he said, " Richard, I do not give, but " lend you my horse : be sure you be honest, and " bring my horse back to me at your return this " way to Oxford. And I do now give you ten " groats, to bear your charges to Exeter; and here " is ten groats more, which I charge you to deliver " to your mother, and tell her I send her a hishop's " benediction...
Página 50 - Shakspeare, that, take him for all in all, we shall not look upon his like again.
Página 332 - There is no mother that will not be heartily thankful that this book ever fell into her hands ; and no husband who should not present it to his wife. We cannot urge its value too strongly on all whom it concerns.
Página 115 - ... on foot they went, and took Salisbury in their way, purposely to see the good bishop, who made Mr. Hooker and his companion dine with him at his own table, which Mr. Hooker boasted of with much joy and gratitude when he saw his mother and friends ; and at the bishop's parting with him, the bishop gave him good counsel and his benediction, but forgot to give him money, which when the bishop had considered, he sent a servant in all haste to call Richard back to him ; and at Richard's return the...
Página 75 - A SLANTING ray of evening light Shoots through the yellow pane; It makes the faded crimson bright, And gilds the fringe again : The window's Gothic framework falls In oblique shadows on the walls.

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