The venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical history of England, also the Anglo-Saxon chronicle, with notes, ed. by J.A. Giles |
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... ( according to my capacity ) , in a few words to relate in what manner he departed this world , understanding that you also desire and ask the same . He was much troubled with short- ness of breath , yet without pain , before the day of ...
... ( according to my capacity ) , in a few words to relate in what manner he departed this world , understanding that you also desire and ask the same . He was much troubled with short- ness of breath , yet without pain , before the day of ...
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... according to the custom of that day . There was one of us with him , who said to him , ' Most dear master , there is still one chapter wanting : do you think it trouble- some to be asked any more questions ? ' He answered , ' It is no ...
... according to the custom of that day . There was one of us with him , who said to him , ' Most dear master , there is still one chapter wanting : do you think it trouble- some to be asked any more questions ? ' He answered , ' It is no ...
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... according to the modern and generally received standard . A second edition of the same volume was published in 1842. In the same year also it was introduced , to accompany the Latin text , in the second volume of an edition of the ...
... according to the modern and generally received standard . A second edition of the same volume was published in 1842. In the same year also it was introduced , to accompany the Latin text , in the second volume of an edition of the ...
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... according to this Chronicle , is called biscop Wentanus ; and Byrnstanus [ Brinstan ] is said to have been consecrated on his loh — in ejus locum . lieu , Fr. Its very peculiarities , nevertheless , stamp a great value on it ; and its ...
... according to this Chronicle , is called biscop Wentanus ; and Byrnstanus [ Brinstan ] is said to have been consecrated on his loh — in ejus locum . lieu , Fr. Its very peculiarities , nevertheless , stamp a great value on it ; and its ...
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... . of the archbishop , according to his original intention , after the restoration of Charles II . " * English Historical Library , Part I. p . 117 . To these six , or if we include the Dublin d 2 SAXON CHRONICLE . XXXV.
... . of the archbishop , according to his original intention , after the restoration of Charles II . " * English Historical Library , Part I. p . 117 . To these six , or if we include the Dublin d 2 SAXON CHRONICLE . XXXV.
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Page 291 - Benedict, and afterwards by Ceolfrid ; and spending all the remaining time of my life in that monastery, I wholly applied myself to the study of Scripture, and amidst the observance of regular discipline, and the daily care of singing in the church, I always took delight in learning, teaching, and writing.
Page 82 - But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
Page 42 - For things are not to be loved for the sake of places, but places for the sake of good things.
Page 165 - And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people ; to it shall the Gentiles seek : and his rest shall be glorious.
Page 165 - It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, That thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Page 48 - Not that which goeth into the mouth, defileth a man : but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Page 165 - And I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, To establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages ; That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth ; To them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves.
Page 154 - All our forefathers, men beloved of God, are known to have kept it after the same manner ; and that the same may not seem to any contemptible or worthy to be rejected, it is the same which St. John the evangelist, the disciple beloved of our Lord, with all the Churches over which he presided, is recorded to have observed.