Thoughts in Prison: And Other Miscellaneous PiecesC. Cooke, 1796 - 125 strani William Dodd was an English Anglican clergyman and a man of letters. He lived extravagantly, committed forgery in an effort to clear his debts, and was caught and convicted. Despite a public campaign for a Royal pardon, in which he received the assistance of Samuel Johnson, he was hanged at Tyburn for forgery. He composed the 'Thoughts in Prison' while in Newgate Prison between his conviction and execution. |
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... Religious Sujects . under " Drawn by R.Corbould & Engraved by WHawkins . rection of C.Cooke . July 23.1796 . Chill horror stims him , ke Vide page 28 . THOUGHTS IN PRISON , AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PIECES , BY PRISON THOUGHTS ,
... Religious Sujects . under " Drawn by R.Corbould & Engraved by WHawkins . rection of C.Cooke . July 23.1796 . Chill horror stims him , ke Vide page 28 . THOUGHTS IN PRISON , AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PIECES , BY PRISON THOUGHTS ,
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... Religion and Morality , and who , during the greater part of his life , was esteemed , beloved , and refpected , by all to whom he was known . Uuhappily for himself and his connections , the dictates of prudence were unattended to ...
... Religion and Morality , and who , during the greater part of his life , was esteemed , beloved , and refpected , by all to whom he was known . Uuhappily for himself and his connections , the dictates of prudence were unattended to ...
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... religion , I did not confider the danger of vanity , nor fufpect the deceitfulness of my own heart . The day of conflict came , in which tempta tion furprifed and overwhelmed me . I committed the crime , which I entreat your lordship to ...
... religion , I did not confider the danger of vanity , nor fufpect the deceitfulness of my own heart . The day of conflict came , in which tempta tion furprifed and overwhelmed me . I committed the crime , which I entreat your lordship to ...
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... religion , and to efface the fcandal of my crime by the example of my repen- tance . But , above all , I wish to die with thoughts more compofed , and calmer preparation . The gloom of a prifon , the anxiety of a trial , and the ...
... religion , and to efface the fcandal of my crime by the example of my repen- tance . But , above all , I wish to die with thoughts more compofed , and calmer preparation . The gloom of a prifon , the anxiety of a trial , and the ...
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... religion fanctify'd , -I hear [ peace The tuneful bells their hallow'd meflage found To Chriftian hearts fymphonious ! Circling time Once more hath happily brought round the day Which calls us to the Temple of our God ; Then let us ...
... religion fanctify'd , -I hear [ peace The tuneful bells their hallow'd meflage found To Chriftian hearts fymphonious ! Circling time Once more hath happily brought round the day Which calls us to the Temple of our God ; Then let us ...
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Thoughts in Prison, and Other Miscellaneous Pieces (Classic Reprint) William Dodd Predogled ni na voljo - 2017 |
Thoughts in Prison, and Other Miscellaneous Pieces (Classic Reprint) William Dodd Predogled ni na voljo - 2018 |
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Stran 97 - Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Stran 105 - Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things ; not answering again ; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity ; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Stran 92 - I'll give a thousand pound to look upon him. He hath no eyes, the dust hath blinded them. Comb down his hair; look, look! it stands upright, Like lime-twigs set to catch my winged soul. Give me some...
Stran 81 - A month ! — Oh, for a single week ! I ask not for years ! though an age were too little for the much I have to do.
Stran 127 - Regions of forrow, doleful fhades, where peace And reft can never dwell, hope never comes That comes to all ; but torture without end Still urges...
Stran 101 - Of this repentance the proofs are visible, and the reality certain, always to the penitent, and commonly to the church with which he communicates ; because the state of the mind is discovered by the outward actions.
Stran 90 - Rich death, that realizes all my cares, Toils, virtues, hopes ; without it a chimera ! Death, of all pain the period, not of joy ; Joy's...
Stran 22 - Diseased, drives pain from guilt, lights life in death, Turns earth to heaven, to heavenly thrones transforms The ghastly ruins of the mouldering tomb.
Stran 105 - To this great end you will not refuse to unite with me, on bended knees, and with humbled hearts, in fervent prayer to the throne of grace ! May the Father of mercy hear our supplications, and have compassion upon us!