Practical Elocution: Containing Illustrations of the Principles of Reading and Public Speaking : Also a Selection of the Best Pieces from Ancient and Modern Authors, Accompanied by Explanatory Notes. : the Whole Adapted to the Purposes of Improvement in Reading and Oratory |
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... hath he done ? " In St. Luke , xxiii . 4 , Pilate said , " I find no fault in this man . " It is certain that Pilate saw no evidence that Christ was guilty of the crimes with which he was charged . It is equally certain that he intended ...
... hath he done ? " In St. Luke , xxiii . 4 , Pilate said , " I find no fault in this man . " It is certain that Pilate saw no evidence that Christ was guilty of the crimes with which he was charged . It is equally certain that he intended ...
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... hath been also a great slaughter among the people ; and thy two sons , also , Hophni and Phinehas , are dead ; and the ark of God is taken . " When Eli was informed , that the Philistines had not only conquered Israel , and killed ...
... hath been also a great slaughter among the people ; and thy two sons , also , Hophni and Phinehas , are dead ; and the ark of God is taken . " When Eli was informed , that the Philistines had not only conquered Israel , and killed ...
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... hath ceased - my theme Hath died into an echo ; ' tis fit The spell should break of this protracted dream . The torch shall be extinguished which hath lit My midnight lamp - and what is writ , is writ , — Would it were worthier ! but I ...
... hath ceased - my theme Hath died into an echo ; ' tis fit The spell should break of this protracted dream . The torch shall be extinguished which hath lit My midnight lamp - and what is writ , is writ , — Would it were worthier ! but I ...
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... hath not noble lustre in your eyes . I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips , Straining upon the start . The game's afoot ; Follow your spirit ; and , upon this charge , Cry - God for Harry ! England ! and Saint George ! In the ...
... hath not noble lustre in your eyes . I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips , Straining upon the start . The game's afoot ; Follow your spirit ; and , upon this charge , Cry - God for Harry ! England ! and Saint George ! In the ...
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... hath quench'd their orbs , Or dim suffusion veil'd . Yet not the more , Cease I to wander where the Muses haunt ; Clear spring , or shady grove , or sunny hill , Smit with the love of sacred song ; but chief Thee , Sion , and the ...
... hath quench'd their orbs , Or dim suffusion veil'd . Yet not the more , Cease I to wander where the Muses haunt ; Clear spring , or shady grove , or sunny hill , Smit with the love of sacred song ; but chief Thee , Sion , and the ...
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