A history of England, in which it is intended to consider men and events on Christian principles, by a clergyman of the Church of England [H. Walter].J.G.F. & J. Rivington, 1832 |
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... estate . And then the tempter would draw him on to think , that he had no alternative , but either to seize the kingly power ; or to live amidst fears , and to fall at length a victim to other men's ambition . Besides , his father and ...
... estate . And then the tempter would draw him on to think , that he had no alternative , but either to seize the kingly power ; or to live amidst fears , and to fall at length a victim to other men's ambition . Besides , his father and ...
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... estates of a monastery to its prior , without adding to the document , that it was signed by the protector's advice ; and the duke , who had an insidious lawyer , named Catesby , seek- ing preferment from him , might have his attention ...
... estates of a monastery to its prior , without adding to the document , that it was signed by the protector's advice ; and the duke , who had an insidious lawyer , named Catesby , seek- ing preferment from him , might have his attention ...
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... estates of the Bohuns , earls of Hereford ; which the Lancastrian kings had inherited by marriage , and to which he had a similar claim . In like manner the dukedom of Norfolk , first given to a Mowbray , for being a tool of Richard II ...
... estates of the Bohuns , earls of Hereford ; which the Lancastrian kings had inherited by marriage , and to which he had a similar claim . In like manner the dukedom of Norfolk , first given to a Mowbray , for being a tool of Richard II ...
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... estates , was duly kept . For Richard was not co- vetous of wealth . He valued it only as a means of maintaining splendour , or of purchasing power . Judging from his own heart , he thought that there was no moral principle which would ...
... estates , was duly kept . For Richard was not co- vetous of wealth . He valued it only as a means of maintaining splendour , or of purchasing power . Judging from his own heart , he thought that there was no moral principle which would ...
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... estates in order , and needed no far- ther service from him , than to keep bishop Morton in safe custody , in his castle of Brecon , the duke's favorite residence . But the haughty Buckingham thought himself sent out of the way , as one ...
... estates in order , and needed no far- ther service from him , than to keep bishop Morton in safe custody , in his castle of Brecon , the duke's favorite residence . But the haughty Buckingham thought himself sent out of the way , as one ...
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Page 202 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 591 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Page 411 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Page 410 - Be of good heart, brother, for God will either assuage the fury of the flame, or else strengthen us to abide it.
Page 203 - I no sooner received this message by him, than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth indeed may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command. "But let not your grace...
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Page 44 - All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
Page 437 - And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
Page 167 - Had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, He would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 199 - I must entreat you also to respect my maids, and give them in marriage, which is not much, they being but three ; and to all my other servants a year's pay besides their due, lest otherwise they should be unprovided for. Lastly, I make this vow, that mine eyes, desire you above all things.