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... heaven , fetched by a fiery chariot to heaven : Elisha , the heir of his mantle , of his spi rit , no less marvellous in his beneficences , in his revenges . What do I foretell all ? Methinks , I feel myself too like an Italian host ...
... heaven , fetched by a fiery chariot to heaven : Elisha , the heir of his mantle , of his spi rit , no less marvellous in his beneficences , in his revenges . What do I foretell all ? Methinks , I feel myself too like an Italian host ...
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... heaven , and look upon the complots of treachery and villainies , as if they did not concern him ! The suc- cess so answers their desires , as if both heaven and earth were their friends . It is the plague , which seems the felicity ...
... heaven , and look upon the complots of treachery and villainies , as if they did not concern him ! The suc- cess so answers their desires , as if both heaven and earth were their friends . It is the plague , which seems the felicity ...
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... heaven , at- tending that other throne . While they were deliberating of a war , he tells them of a God of Heaven , justly decreeing the judgment of a deadly deception to Ahab . The decree of the Highest is not more plainly revealed ...
... heaven , at- tending that other throne . While they were deliberating of a war , he tells them of a God of Heaven , justly decreeing the judgment of a deadly deception to Ahab . The decree of the Highest is not more plainly revealed ...
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... heaven . Oh the wonderful power of a prophet ! There sits Elijah , in his coarse mantle , on the top of the hill , and commands the heavens , and they obey him ; Let fire fall down from heaven . He needs no more , but say what he would ...
... heaven . Oh the wonderful power of a prophet ! There sits Elijah , in his coarse mantle , on the top of the hill , and commands the heavens , and they obey him ; Let fire fall down from heaven . He needs no more , but say what he would ...
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... heaven ; and a more resolute captain , with a second band , is sent to fetch Elijah to death . " This man is in haste ; and commands not only his descent , but his speed ; Come down quickly . The charge implies a threat ! Elį , jah must ...
... heaven ; and a more resolute captain , with a second band , is sent to fetch Elijah to death . " This man is in haste ; and commands not only his descent , but his speed ; Come down quickly . The charge implies a threat ! Elį , jah must ...
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