The History of the Rise and Progress of Poetry: Through It's [sic] Several SpeciesJ. White and T. Saint, 1764 - 266 من الصفحات |
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الصفحة 200 - This Book of Articles before rehearsed is again approved, and allowed to be holden and executed within the realm, by the assent and consent of our Sovereign Lady Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, of England, France, and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c.
الصفحة 230 - As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols ; but it is the LORD that made the heavens.
الصفحة 214 - ... to their lovers; that his music was not the harp nor lays of love, but the cries of people and clashing of armour; and finally, that he died not bewailed of many, but made many wail when he died, that dearly bought his death.
الصفحة 211 - ... that none dare displease them for fear to run into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings, by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation amongst them.
الصفحة 214 - ... under his mantle, but used commonly to keep others waking to defend their lives, and did light his candle at the flames of their houses to lead him in the darkness; that the day was his night, and the night his day...
الصفحة 213 - ... thereunto, borrowed even from the praises which are proper to virtue itself; as of a most notorious thief and wicked outlaw...
الصفحة 212 - Besides this, evil things, being decked and attired with the gay attire of goodly words, may easily deceive and carry away the affection of a young mind that is not well stayed, but desirous by some bold adventures to make proof of himself.
الصفحة 213 - Mind that is not well ftayed, but " defirous by fome bold Adventures to " make Proof of himfelf. For being (as " they all be) brought up idely without " Awe of Parents, without Precepts of...
الصفحة 214 - ... that the day was his night, and the night his day ; that he loved . not to be long wooing of wenches to...