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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... took for himself her plate and jewels to the value of 30007. Whilst she was sent to prison ; and then compelled to walk barefoot , and half naked along the chief streets of London , with a lighted taper in her hand , by way of penance ...
... took for himself her plate and jewels to the value of 30007. Whilst she was sent to prison ; and then compelled to walk barefoot , and half naked along the chief streets of London , with a lighted taper in her hand , by way of penance ...
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... took for his text these words of the apocryphal book of Wisdom * ; " The multiplying brood of the ungodly shall not thrive , nor take deep rooting from bastard slips . " And instead of feeding those who looked up to him with the bread ...
... took for his text these words of the apocryphal book of Wisdom * ; " The multiplying brood of the ungodly shall not thrive , nor take deep rooting from bastard slips . " And instead of feeding those who looked up to him with the bread ...
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... took the mayor and aldermen to wait upon the duke of Gloucester , and request an audience . At seeing such a train , the protector affected to be alarmed ; declined admitting them ; and would , at last , only shew himself at a ' window ...
... took the mayor and aldermen to wait upon the duke of Gloucester , and request an audience . At seeing such a train , the protector affected to be alarmed ; declined admitting them ; and would , at last , only shew himself at a ' window ...
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... took care that this coronation should be un- usually splendid . The lady Margaret , countess of Richmond , once spoken of in parliament as heir to the crown * , was obliged to bear the train of Richard's queen , Anne Nevile ; whilst the ...
... took care that this coronation should be un- usually splendid . The lady Margaret , countess of Richmond , once spoken of in parliament as heir to the crown * , was obliged to bear the train of Richard's queen , Anne Nevile ; whilst the ...
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... took an oath , on his part , to marry the princess Elisabeth , as soon as he should have won the crown . On the other hand , Richard sought to gain the hearty support of his subjects through the influence of a parliament , which he now ...
... took an oath , on his part , to marry the princess Elisabeth , as soon as he should have won the crown . On the other hand , Richard sought to gain the hearty support of his subjects through the influence of a parliament , which he now ...
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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...
Page 420 - And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. The keeper of the prison...
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.