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... holy father . larities are only secondary ; yet if the means and opulence which has so long enabled the church to hold so proud a head are reft away , she will not long stand the change . But have you no hope of the Baron's interference ...
... holy father . larities are only secondary ; yet if the means and opulence which has so long enabled the church to hold so proud a head are reft away , she will not long stand the change . But have you no hope of the Baron's interference ...
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... one that had found in this a cause of rejoicing . " Gertrude felt that she had not his confidence , and began to weep . “ Ah ! ” said he , " what mean these tears ? " " I cannot , holy father , " answered the THE LUTHERANS . 59.
... one that had found in this a cause of rejoicing . " Gertrude felt that she had not his confidence , and began to weep . “ Ah ! ” said he , " what mean these tears ? " " I cannot , holy father , " answered the THE LUTHERANS . 59.
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John Galt. " I cannot , holy father , " answered the lady , " hide my heart longer from you . " This was said in simplicity ; but the general impression of her character had not conciliated him . He was not , in consequence , altogether ...
John Galt. " I cannot , holy father , " answered the lady , " hide my heart longer from you . " This was said in simplicity ; but the general impression of her character had not conciliated him . He was not , in consequence , altogether ...
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... still unblemished , I shall do invaluable service ; churchmen will have but to amend their own lives ; the holy fabric will still exist entire , yea , like the ark amidst the darkening deluge , it will be still the THE LUTHERANS . 65.
... still unblemished , I shall do invaluable service ; churchmen will have but to amend their own lives ; the holy fabric will still exist entire , yea , like the ark amidst the darkening deluge , it will be still the THE LUTHERANS . 65.
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... holy life has kept you from a knowledge of frail woman's nature ; where she loves truly she loves all the man , and makes no distinction between his mortal and immortal part . " Father Dominick had hitherto heard her only spoken of as ...
... holy life has kept you from a knowledge of frail woman's nature ; where she loves truly she loves all the man , and makes no distinction between his mortal and immortal part . " Father Dominick had hitherto heard her only spoken of as ...
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Page 208 - MARY'S DREAM The moon had climbed the highest hill Which rises o'er the source of Dee, And from the eastern summit shed Her silver light on tower and tree; When Mary laid her down to sleep, Her thoughts on Sandy far at sea, When, soft and low, a voice was heard, Saying: "Mary, weep no more for me!
Page 178 - FAR in a wild, unknown to public view, From youth to age a reverend hermit grew ; The moss his bed, the cave his humble cell, His food the fruits, his drink the crystal well : Remote from man, with God he pass'd the days, Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
Page 5 - IMMEDIATELY after the celebrated battle of Pavia, in which Francis I. of France was taken prisoner by the Emperor Charles V...
Page 8 - But her self-command altogether forsook her, when, after the prescribed formula of service was at an end, her uncle again kneeled down reverently on the cushion by his bed-side, and prayed fervently for her and for her future happiness, and that the Almighty protection might be extended over her when it should please Heaven to remove him from this earthly scene. And when, as connected with this dearest object of his heart, he put up earnest petitions for him who was already destined to be her husband...