The United States Speaker, a Copious Selection of Exercises in Elocution: Consisting of Prose, Poetry and Dialogue: Drawn Chiefly from the Most Approved Writers of Great Britain and America ...S. Babcock, 1843 - 504 páginas |
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... hand and foot ? Sir , we are not weak , if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power . Three millions of people , armed in the holy cause of liberty , and in such a country as that which we ...
... hand and foot ? Sir , we are not weak , if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power . Three millions of people , armed in the holy cause of liberty , and in such a country as that which we ...
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... hand , nor to the left . Our path is marked out for us , clear , plain , bright , distinctly defined , like the ... hands of a giant , who never pities , and never relaxes his iron gripe . He may struggle , but he is in chains . He may ...
... hand , nor to the left . Our path is marked out for us , clear , plain , bright , distinctly defined , like the ... hands of a giant , who never pities , and never relaxes his iron gripe . He may struggle , but he is in chains . He may ...
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... hand upon the ark of God , if I presume to recom- mend the Bible to you as an object of literary enthusiasm . The ... hands ; and even now , while I am speaking its praise , " it is silently fulfilling its destined course ; " it is ...
... hand upon the ark of God , if I presume to recom- mend the Bible to you as an object of literary enthusiasm . The ... hands ; and even now , while I am speaking its praise , " it is silently fulfilling its destined course ; " it is ...
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... hand that overturns our laws and temples is the hand of death unbarring the gate of Pandemonium , and letting loose upon our land the crimes and miseries of hell . If the Most High should stand aloof , and cast not a single in- gredient ...
... hand that overturns our laws and temples is the hand of death unbarring the gate of Pandemonium , and letting loose upon our land the crimes and miseries of hell . If the Most High should stand aloof , and cast not a single in- gredient ...
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... hand , you shall observe the mediocre plodding his slow but sure way up the hill of life , gaining steadfast footing at every step , and mounting , at length , to eminence and distinction , an ornament to his family , a blessing to his ...
... hand , you shall observe the mediocre plodding his slow but sure way up the hill of life , gaining steadfast footing at every step , and mounting , at length , to eminence and distinction , an ornament to his family , a blessing to his ...
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Página 240 - tis true, this god did shake ; His coward lips did from their colour fly, And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his lustre : I did hear him groan : Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans Mark him and write his speeches in their books, Alas, it cried, 'Give me some drink, Titinius,
Página 16 - It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle ? What is it that gentlemen wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take, but...
Página 176 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Página 178 - The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth ; When there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth...
Página 266 - Echo still through all her song ; And where her sweetest theme she chose, A soft, responsive voice was heard at every close ; And Hope, enchanted, smiled, and waved her golden hair.
Página 309 - Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in Beauty's circle proudly gay ; The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn the marshalling in arms, the day Battle's magnificently-stern array.
Página 268 - Bacchus' blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure : Rich the treasure, Sweet the pleasure, Sweet is pleasure after pain. Soothed with the sound the king grew vain; Fought all his battles o'er again, And thrice he routed all his foes, and thrice he slew the slain!
Página 220 - Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead ! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility : But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...
Página 179 - Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the gentiles shall come unto thee.
Página 270 - Now strike the golden lyre again: A louder yet, and yet a louder strain ! Break his bands of sleep asunder And rouse him like a rattling peal of thunder. Hark, hark ! the horrid sound Has raised up his head : As awaked from the dead, And amazed he stares around. Revenge, revenge...