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Page 462 - THE harp that once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed, Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls As if that soul were fled. So sleeps the pride of former days, So glory's thrill is o'er, And hearts that once beat high for praise Now feel that pulse no more.
Page 412 - I know the price of my conduct Our friendship is at an end.
Page 252 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Page 259 - You have an army in Ireland that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience.
Page 263 - ... neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak, in that place, but as the house was pleased to direct him ; and he asked pardon for being able to give no other answer.
Page 297 - ... receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper, according to the usage of the Church of England...
Page 421 - Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes that he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English.
Page 405 - That Robert Lord Clive did at the same time render " great and meritorious services to his country.
Page 494 - Seal, the First Lord of the Admiralty, the President of the Board of Trade, the...
Page 255 - Parliaments, to labour by all means lawful to recover the purity and liberty of the Gospel, as it was established and professed before the foresaid novations.