The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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Page 56
... given a strange fantastical account of the original of Dr. Johnson's belief in our most holy religion . " At the age of ten years his mind was disturbed by scruples of infidelity , which preyed upon his spirits , and made him very ...
... given a strange fantastical account of the original of Dr. Johnson's belief in our most holy religion . " At the age of ten years his mind was disturbed by scruples of infidelity , which preyed upon his spirits , and made him very ...
Page 257
... given me , he kindly took upon him to console me by saying , " Don't be uneasy . I can see he likes you very well . " A few days afterwards I called on Davies , and asked him if he thought I might take the liberty of waiting on Mr ...
... given me , he kindly took upon him to console me by saying , " Don't be uneasy . I can see he likes you very well . " A few days afterwards I called on Davies , and asked him if he thought I might take the liberty of waiting on Mr ...
Page 306
... given you , and given you without effect . But this advice , if you will not take from others , you must take from your own reflections , if you propose to do the duties of the station to which the bounty of Providence has called you ...
... given you , and given you without effect . But this advice , if you will not take from others , you must take from your own reflections , if you propose to do the duties of the station to which the bounty of Providence has called you ...
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