Boswell's Life of Johnson: With an Introd. by Chauncey Brewster TinkerOxford University Press, 1934 - 704 pages |
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... knowledge of the Greek and Latin lan- guages an essential requisite to a good education . JOHNSON . Most certainly ... knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being , whose mind is not debauched , will be willing to ...
... knowledge of the Greek and Latin lan- guages an essential requisite to a good education . JOHNSON . Most certainly ... knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being , whose mind is not debauched , will be willing to ...
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... knowledge as may qualify me to direct the doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions ; and grant that I may use that knowledge which I shall attain , to thy glory and my own salvation , for JESUS ...
... knowledge as may qualify me to direct the doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions ; and grant that I may use that knowledge which I shall attain , to thy glory and my own salvation , for JESUS ...
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... knowledge , had opposed the scheme of translating the holy scriptures into the Erse or Gaelick language , from ... knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that with - holds this knowledge , or delays it , can ...
... knowledge , had opposed the scheme of translating the holy scriptures into the Erse or Gaelick language , from ... knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that with - holds this knowledge , or delays it , can ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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