Eloquence of the United States, Band 5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... empires , the mighty re- volutions which have so often varied the face of the world strike our minds with solemn surprise , and we are naturally led to endeavor to search out the causes of such astonishing changes . That man is formed ...
... empires , the mighty re- volutions which have so often varied the face of the world strike our minds with solemn surprise , and we are naturally led to endeavor to search out the causes of such astonishing changes . That man is formed ...
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... , a name and a praise in the whole earth , until the last shock of time shall bury the empires of the world in one common undistinguish- ed ruin ! ORATION OF JOHN HANCOCK , DELIVERED AT BOSTON , MARCH 16 MR . WARREN'S ORATION , & c .
... , a name and a praise in the whole earth , until the last shock of time shall bury the empires of the world in one common undistinguish- ed ruin ! ORATION OF JOHN HANCOCK , DELIVERED AT BOSTON , MARCH 16 MR . WARREN'S ORATION , & c .
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... empire of Great Britain ? And must I be compelled to acknowledge , that even the noblest , fairest part of all the lower creation , did not entirely escape the cursed snare ? When virtue has once erected her throne within the female ...
... empire of Great Britain ? And must I be compelled to acknowledge , that even the noblest , fairest part of all the lower creation , did not entirely escape the cursed snare ? When virtue has once erected her throne within the female ...
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... empires and king- doms of the world as He pleases ; and with cheerful submission to His sovereign will , devoutly say , " Al- though the fig - tree shall not blossom , neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labor of the olive shall ...
... empires and king- doms of the world as He pleases ; and with cheerful submission to His sovereign will , devoutly say , " Al- though the fig - tree shall not blossom , neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labor of the olive shall ...
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... empire which should extend from one end of the earth to the other . He saw , or thought he saw , the British nation risen to a pitch of grandeur , which cast a veil over the Roman glory , and , ravish- ed with the preview , boasted a ...
... empire which should extend from one end of the earth to the other . He saw , or thought he saw , the British nation risen to a pitch of grandeur , which cast a veil over the Roman glory , and , ravish- ed with the preview , boasted a ...
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Seite 111 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Seite 61 - But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Seite 395 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Seite 398 - Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it ; and I leave off as I begun, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration.
Seite 501 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Seite 119 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Seite 111 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Seite 124 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing...
Seite 111 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Seite 122 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...