Iceland: Or the Journal of a Residence in that Island, During the Years 1814 and 1815 : With an Introduction and Appendix, Tom 1Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, 1818 - 4 |
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Strona xvi
... periods . In the southern division of the island lie the Eyafialla , Torfa , and Tindafialla Yökuls ; to the west of the Hvi- târvatn stretches the chain known by the names of Bald , Blâfell , Geitland , and Eirik Yökuls ; Snæfell ...
... periods . In the southern division of the island lie the Eyafialla , Torfa , and Tindafialla Yökuls ; to the west of the Hvi- târvatn stretches the chain known by the names of Bald , Blâfell , Geitland , and Eirik Yökuls ; Snæfell ...
Strona xvi
... period of four days , without seeing any thing like a mountain in the immediate vicinity . The whole of the interior , as far as it has been explored , consists of a vast inhospitable desert , transversed in va- rious directions by ...
... period of four days , without seeing any thing like a mountain in the immediate vicinity . The whole of the interior , as far as it has been explored , consists of a vast inhospitable desert , transversed in va- rious directions by ...
Strona xix
... periods , and their legal proce- dures were always solemnized by the observance of certain religious ceremonies . Dipping a ring in the blood of a sacrificed victim , not only such as were to appear as witnesses , but the judge himself ...
... periods , and their legal proce- dures were always solemnized by the observance of certain religious ceremonies . Dipping a ring in the blood of a sacrificed victim , not only such as were to appear as witnesses , but the judge himself ...
Strona xxii
... periods during which it was held by the different judges . In a manuscript now before me , I find the names of thirty - seven distinguished indivi 7 duals who filled this office between the years 927 and xxii INTRODUCTION .
... periods during which it was held by the different judges . In a manuscript now before me , I find the names of thirty - seven distinguished indivi 7 duals who filled this office between the years 927 and xxii INTRODUCTION .
Strona xxiii
... period of the existence of the free Icelandic republic . Snorro Sturluson , the celebrated historian of the north , was twice elect- ed chief magistrate , and possessed more power than any judge , either before , or after his time . For ...
... period of the existence of the free Icelandic republic . Snorro Sturluson , the celebrated historian of the north , was twice elect- ed chief magistrate , and possessed more power than any judge , either before , or after his time . For ...
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Strona 25 - And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Strona 249 - The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar'on, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Strona 114 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me ; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Strona 316 - Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me ! All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing.
Strona 146 - Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the Lord, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.
Strona 316 - Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is. high: Hide me, O my Saviour ! hide, Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee.
Strona 166 - Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air, That felt unusual weight; till on dry land He lights, if it were land that ever burn'd With solid, as the lake with liquid fire...
Strona 111 - And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Strona 196 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
Strona 186 - Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.