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, Band 3F.C. and J. Rivington, 1814 |
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... received a very considerable improvement , by draining the fens in the isle of Ely , a work that was carried on at a vast expence , but has at last turned to double account , both in gaining much ground , and mending the rest ; and also ...
... received a very considerable improvement , by draining the fens in the isle of Ely , a work that was carried on at a vast expence , but has at last turned to double account , both in gaining much ground , and mending the rest ; and also ...
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... received him and those who accompanied him from the house well , but de- sired it might not be published till the house had his answer . But on the 15th of December following it was ordered to be printed by the commons , notwithstanding ...
... received him and those who accompanied him from the house well , but de- sired it might not be published till the house had his answer . But on the 15th of December following it was ordered to be printed by the commons , notwithstanding ...
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... received from Mr. Crane late high - sheriff of the county of Cambridge ; which said hundred pounds the said Mr. Crane had remaining in his hands for coat and conduct money . Ordered that Mr. Cromwell do move the lord lieute- nant for ...
... received from Mr. Crane late high - sheriff of the county of Cambridge ; which said hundred pounds the said Mr. Crane had remaining in his hands for coat and conduct money . Ordered that Mr. Cromwell do move the lord lieute- nant for ...
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... received , they proceeded to settle an annual revenue of five thousand pounds upon the lord Fairfax , in consideration of his former services , and then voted lieu- tenant general Cromwell to be captain general of all their land forces ...
... received , they proceeded to settle an annual revenue of five thousand pounds upon the lord Fairfax , in consideration of his former services , and then voted lieu- tenant general Cromwell to be captain general of all their land forces ...
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... received favourably , without doors , by all ranks of people . Whether the enacting of them would be right ; whether consistent with the liberty of the subject ; whether they could be carried into execution ; or , whether they would be ...
... received favourably , without doors , by all ranks of people . Whether the enacting of them would be right ; whether consistent with the liberty of the subject ; whether they could be carried into execution ; or , whether they would be ...
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Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.