The Historical and the Posthumous Memoirs of Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall, 1772-1784: Ed., with Notes and Additional Chapters from the Author's Unpublished Ms, Zväzok 4Bickers & son, 1884 |
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Strana 421 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.
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Strana 358 - O softly swelling hills! On which the power of cultivation lies, And joys to see the wonders of his toil.
Strana 53 - A baleful smile upon their baffled guest. Heard ye the din of battle bray, Lance to lance and horse to horse? Long years of havoc urge their destined course, And through the kindred squadrons mow their way. Ye towers of Julius, London's lasting shame, With many a foul and midnight murder fed, Revere his consort's faith, his father's fame, And spare the meek usurper's holy head!
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Strana 366 - His fall was destined to a barren strand, A petty fortress, and a dubious hand; He left the name, at which the world grew pale, To point a moral, or adorn a tale.
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Strana 164 - ... and regulated on permanent and equitable principles, for the mutual benefit of both countries.
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