The elocutionist, a collection of pieces in prose and verse [by various authors, ed.] by J.S. KnowlesJames Sheridan Knowles 1825 |
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... thee ? Behold that law fulfilled in the meritorious life of thy Redeemer . Shall dust and ashes stand in the presence of that uncreated glory , before which principalities and pow- ers bow down , tremble , and adore ? Shall guilty and ...
... thee ? Behold that law fulfilled in the meritorious life of thy Redeemer . Shall dust and ashes stand in the presence of that uncreated glory , before which principalities and pow- ers bow down , tremble , and adore ? Shall guilty and ...
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... The moun- tains saw thee , and they trembled ; the overflowing of the water passed by ; the deep uttered his voice , and lifted up his hands on high . ” • The noted instance given by Longinus from Moses , " 8 PROMISCUOUS.
... The moun- tains saw thee , and they trembled ; the overflowing of the water passed by ; the deep uttered his voice , and lifted up his hands on high . ” • The noted instance given by Longinus from Moses , " 8 PROMISCUOUS.
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... thee , thou art no less bitter on that account . It is thou , Liberty ! thrice sweet and gracious goddess ! whom all , in public or in private , worship ; whose taste is grateful , and ever will be so , till Nature herself shall change ...
... thee , thou art no less bitter on that account . It is thou , Liberty ! thrice sweet and gracious goddess ! whom all , in public or in private , worship ; whose taste is grateful , and ever will be so , till Nature herself shall change ...
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... thee . A tree , with scarce a leaf - long grass whistling in the wind - mark to the hunter's eye , the grave of the mighty Morar . - Morar ! thou art low indeed : thou hast no mother to mourn thee ; no maid with her tears of love : dead ...
... thee . A tree , with scarce a leaf - long grass whistling in the wind - mark to the hunter's eye , the grave of the mighty Morar . - Morar ! thou art low indeed : thou hast no mother to mourn thee ; no maid with her tears of love : dead ...
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... thee a second time . Thy years are few , but full , my son . victim of virtue has reached the utmost purpose and goal of mortality . Who next , my friends ? This is the hour of heroes . " " Your kinsman , " cried John de Aire . " Your ...
... thee a second time . Thy years are few , but full , my son . victim of virtue has reached the utmost purpose and goal of mortality . Who next , my friends ? This is the hour of heroes . " " Your kinsman , " cried John de Aire . " Your ...
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