The General Biographical Dictionary, Volumen 3Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1812 |
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... employed my labour upon too low and mean a subject , since Arrian , the worthy disciple of Epictetus , who is one of the greatest men amongst the Romans , and who has passed his whole life amongst the muses , conde- scended to write the ...
... employed my labour upon too low and mean a subject , since Arrian , the worthy disciple of Epictetus , who is one of the greatest men amongst the Romans , and who has passed his whole life amongst the muses , conde- scended to write the ...
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... employed by the cardinal Frederick Boromeo , in decyphering the Greek manuscripts of the Ambrosian library . He wrote some " Eulogies , " and " Discourses , " which were col- lected and published at Bergamo in 1636 ; " The Theatre of ...
... employed by the cardinal Frederick Boromeo , in decyphering the Greek manuscripts of the Ambrosian library . He wrote some " Eulogies , " and " Discourses , " which were col- lected and published at Bergamo in 1636 ; " The Theatre of ...
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... employed as private tutor in some families of rank . In October 1767 , after the usual trials , according to the forms of the church of Scotland , he was licensed to be a preacher , although not without some opposition , owing to his ...
... employed as private tutor in some families of rank . In October 1767 , after the usual trials , according to the forms of the church of Scotland , he was licensed to be a preacher , although not without some opposition , owing to his ...
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... employed on an abridgement of the Universal History , part of which was found among his manuscripts . He died at Vienna the 6th of May 1768 , Discourses , & c . ubi supra . - Woodhouselee's Life of Lord Kames . in his 65th year . He was ...
... employed on an abridgement of the Universal History , part of which was found among his manuscripts . He died at Vienna the 6th of May 1768 , Discourses , & c . ubi supra . - Woodhouselee's Life of Lord Kames . in his 65th year . He was ...
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... employed , his friends in England , particularly sir William Cecil , pro- cured for him the post of Latin secretary to king Edward . But this he did not enjoy long , being recalled on account of the king's death , on which occasion he ...
... employed , his friends in England , particularly sir William Cecil , pro- cured for him the post of Latin secretary to king Edward . But this he did not enjoy long , being recalled on account of the king's death , on which occasion he ...
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Página 454 - An apology for the true Christian divinity as the same is held forth and preached by the people called in scorn Quakers...
Página 37 - An Argument, proving, that according to the Covenant of Eternal Life, revealed in the Scriptures, Man may be translated from hence into that Eternal Life, without passing through Death, although the Human Nature of Christ himself could not be thus translated till he had passed through Death ; 1703.
Página 266 - it is my act, my hand, my heart. I beseech your Lordships to be merciful to a broken reed.
Página 205 - I must do it, as it were, in such weight, measure and number, even so perfectly, as God made the world ; or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea presently sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways (which I will not name for the honour I bear them) so without measure mis-ordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Página 205 - I must do it, as it were in such weight, measure, and number, even so perfectly as God made the world, or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea, presently, sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways which I will not name for the honour I bear them, so without measure misordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Página 179 - Lord, in all thy mercy, that thine anger and thy fury may be removed from this city, and from thy holy house, for we have sinned. Alleluia.
Página 205 - I am with him. And when I am called from him, I fall on weeping, because whatsoever I do else but learning, is full of grief, trouble, fear, and whole misliking unto me. And thus my book hath been so much my pleasure, and bringeth daily to me more pleasure and more, that in respect of it, all other pleasures, in very deed, be but trifles and troubles unto me.
Página 205 - and tell you a truth which perchance ye will marvel at. One of the greatest benefits that ever God gave me is that he sent me so sharp and severe parents and so gentle a schoolmaster. For when I am in presence...
Página 125 - This art of his is used with the most exact and honest skill. He never attempts your passions until he has convinced your reason. All the objections which he can form are laid open and dispersed before he uses the least vehemence in his sermon ; but when he thinks he has your head, he very soon wins your heart; and never pretends to show the beauty of holiness until he hath convinced you of the truth of it.
Página 121 - Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God ? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.