An Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of James I. and Charles I. and of the Lives of Oliver Cromwell and Charles II...: From Original Writers and State-papers, Volumen3F.C. and J. Rivington, 1814 |
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... lands in Huntingtonshire to the amount , as they were then rated , of three thousand pounds a year . His son , sir Henry , was four times sheriff of the county . Sir Oliver , uncle to the Protector , gave king James I. the greatest ...
... lands in Huntingtonshire to the amount , as they were then rated , of three thousand pounds a year . His son , sir Henry , was four times sheriff of the county . Sir Oliver , uncle to the Protector , gave king James I. the greatest ...
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... land . " Bishop Burnet tells us , " that when Cromwell was in the greatest streights and perplexities , just before the battle at Dunbar , he called his officers to a day of seek- ing the Lord . He loved to talk much of that matter all ...
... land . " Bishop Burnet tells us , " that when Cromwell was in the greatest streights and perplexities , just before the battle at Dunbar , he called his officers to a day of seek- ing the Lord . He loved to talk much of that matter all ...
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... lands in- closed to the earl of Manchester , lord privy seal ; who , to gether with his son Mandevil , were now most concerned to maintain the inclosure ; against which , as well the inhabit- ants of other manors , who claimed common in ...
... lands in- closed to the earl of Manchester , lord privy seal ; who , to gether with his son Mandevil , were now most concerned to maintain the inclosure ; against which , as well the inhabit- ants of other manors , who claimed common in ...
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... land and sea , and the whole govern- ment , and people of the three nations , to the blessing and protection of God . After this the people gave several shouts , and the trumpets sounding : the Protector sat in the chair of state ...
... land and sea , and the whole govern- ment , and people of the three nations , to the blessing and protection of God . After this the people gave several shouts , and the trumpets sounding : the Protector sat in the chair of state ...
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... land , he moved his hat , especially if he mentioned any thing of God , or the good of Christendom , he put off his hat very low ; and the protector still answered him in the like postures of civility . The ambassador spoke in the ...
... land , he moved his hat , especially if he mentioned any thing of God , or the good of Christendom , he put off his hat very low ; and the protector still answered him in the like postures of civility . The ambassador spoke in the ...
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Página 36 - CROMWELL, our chief of men, who through a cloud Not of war only, but detractions rude, Guided by faith and matchless fortitude, To peace and truth thy glorious way hast ploughed...
Página 42 - The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed, But swoln with wind and the rank mist they draw, Rot inwardly, and foul contagion spread : Besides what the grim wolf with privy paw Daily devours apace, and nothing said, But that two-handed engine at the door Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more.
Página 42 - That to the faithful herdman's art belongs ! What recks it them? What need they? They are sped; And when they list, their lean and flashy songs Grate on their scrannel pipes of wretched straw ; The...
Página 340 - The Obligation of Subjects to the Soveraign, is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth, by which he is able to protect them.
Página 88 - III. We shall with the same sincerity, reality and constancy, in our several vocations, endeavour with our estates and lives mutually to preserve the rights and privileges of the Parliaments, and the liberties of the kingdoms, and to preserve and defend the King's Majesty's person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the kingdoms, that the world may bear witness with our consciences of our loyalty, and that we have no thoughts or intentions to diminish...
Página 75 - I did tell him, you must get men of a spirit. And take it not ill what I say, (I know you will not,) of a spirit that is likely to go on as far as gentlemen will go, or else I am sure you will be beaten still ; I told him so, I did truly.
Página 75 - I raised such men as had the fear of God before them, and made some conscience of what they did, and from that day forward, I must say to you, they were never beaten, and wherever they were engaged against the enemy they beat continually.
Página 104 - For what do the enemy say ? Nay, what do many say that were friends at the beginning of the Parliament? Even this, that the Members of both Houses have got great places and commands and the sword into their hands, and, what by interest in Parliament, and what by power in the Army, will perpetually continue themselves in grandeur, and not permit the war speedily to end, lest their own power should determine with it.
Página 481 - Give them consistency of judgment, one heart, and mutual love ; and go on to deliver them, and with the work of reformation ; and make the name of Christ glorious in the world. Teach those who look too much on Thy instruments, to depend more upon Thyself.
Página 105 - I hope we have such true English hearts, and zealous affections towards the general weal of our Mother Country, as no Members of either House will scruple to deny themselves, and their own private interests, for the public good; nor account it to be a dishonour done to them, whatever the Parliament shall resolve upon in this weighty matter.* III.