The Prose Works of John Milton, Volume 2H.G. Bohn, 1848 - Essays |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 98
Page 4
... Christian commiseration , but either levity and * To those who would see a thorough exposure of the absurdity of this " gibberish , " we recommend Arthur Symonds's " Mechanics of Law- making , " a work of much merit , and little ...
... Christian commiseration , but either levity and * To those who would see a thorough exposure of the absurdity of this " gibberish , " we recommend Arthur Symonds's " Mechanics of Law- making , " a work of much merit , and little ...
Page 13
... Christian prince , not drunk with high mind , and prouder than those pagan Cæsars that deified themselves , would arrogate so unreasonably above human condition , or derogate so basely from a whole nation of men , his brethren , as if ...
... Christian prince , not drunk with high mind , and prouder than those pagan Cæsars that deified themselves , would arrogate so unreasonably above human condition , or derogate so basely from a whole nation of men , his brethren , as if ...
Page 14
... Christian emperor , and one of the best , caused it to be enacted as a rule undeniable and fit to be acknow- ledged by all kings and emperors , that a prince is bound to the laws ; that on the authority of law the authority of a prince ...
... Christian emperor , and one of the best , caused it to be enacted as a rule undeniable and fit to be acknow- ledged by all kings and emperors , that a prince is bound to the laws ; that on the authority of law the authority of a prince ...
Page 21
... Christian times . And first , our Saviour himself , how much he favoured tyrants , and how much intended they should be found or honoured among Christians , declared his mind not obscurely ; accounting their absolute authority no better ...
... Christian times . And first , our Saviour himself , how much he favoured tyrants , and how much intended they should be found or honoured among Christians , declared his mind not obscurely ; accounting their absolute authority no better ...
Page 23
... Christian British kings that ever reigned here since the Romans , ) and by the same right , when they apprehended cause , usually de- posed and put them to death . This is the most fundamental and ancient tenure that any king of England ...
... Christian British kings that ever reigned here since the Romans , ) and by the same right , when they apprehended cause , usually de- posed and put them to death . This is the most fundamental and ancient tenure that any king of England ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
affairs ancient apostles authority Barnwall baron of Athunry bishops brethren called cause Christ Christian church civil command common Commonwealth of ENGLAND conscience council court covenant defend Dillon of Costologh divine doctrine Donnogh lord viscount duke of Savoy enemies English episcopacy esquire faith favour fear force Francis lord baron friends friendship God's gospel governor hath heresy holy honour Irenæus judge justice king king of Denmark king of Spain king of Sweden kingdom late letters liberty lord viscount Dillon lord viscount Muskerry lordships magistrate majesty majesty's merchants ministers monarchy nation never OLIVER papists parliament parliament of England peace person prelates presbyters president of Connaght pretended Protector protestant punishment reason reformation religion republic Roman catholics saith schism scripture Serene and Potent Serene Prince shew ship Spaniards spirit thereof things Thomas lord viscount thought tion true truth tyrant United Provinces virtue Westminster wherein