The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 1Parry & McMillan, 1854 |
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... better execu- tion of penal laws in ecclesiastical causes . He was a member of them all ; and , mindful of the mode in which , during the late session , he had discharged his duties as representative of the House , he was elected to ...
... better execu- tion of penal laws in ecclesiastical causes . He was a member of them all ; and , mindful of the mode in which , during the late session , he had discharged his duties as representative of the House , he was elected to ...
Page liv
... better than to exhibit a fair image or statue , beautiful to behold , but without life or motion . " Having thus made a small globe of the intel- lectual world , he , looking at the work he had made , and hoping that it was good , thus ...
... better than to exhibit a fair image or statue , beautiful to behold , but without life or motion . " Having thus made a small globe of the intel- lectual world , he , looking at the work he had made , and hoping that it was good , thus ...
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... better edged , by strengthening the author- ity , and suppressing the abuses in the church . " Early in this year , ( 1607 , Æt . 47 , ) an event occurred of considerable importance to his worldly prospects and professional tranquillity ...
... better edged , by strengthening the author- ity , and suppressing the abuses in the church . " Early in this year , ( 1607 , Æt . 47 , ) an event occurred of considerable importance to his worldly prospects and professional tranquillity ...
Page lvii
... better understanding one of another . This letter , if it shall be answer- ed by you in deed and not in word , I suppose it will not be worse for us both ; else it is but a few lines lost , which for a much smaller matter I would have ...
... better understanding one of another . This letter , if it shall be answer- ed by you in deed and not in word , I suppose it will not be worse for us both ; else it is but a few lines lost , which for a much smaller matter I would have ...
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... better taste disdained ; for James is said to have loved such representations and disguises as were witty and sudden , the more ridiculous the more pleasant . The policy of the favourite seems to be clear . He had endeavoured to prevent ...
... better taste disdained ; for James is said to have loved such representations and disguises as were witty and sudden , the more ridiculous the more pleasant . The policy of the favourite seems to be clear . He had endeavoured to prevent ...
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