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... speak , saying , ' We , having heard of the justice and equity of the King , are come into his presence . Up to this day no seeker of justice has ever turned away disappointed from this seat of pro- sperity . Our hope is , that the King ...
... speak , saying , ' We , having heard of the justice and equity of the King , are come into his presence . Up to this day no seeker of justice has ever turned away disappointed from this seat of pro- sperity . Our hope is , that the King ...
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... speak this oration with eloquence and fluency : - " Praise is due to that true Creator , who for the sustenance of the world has prepared so much and has made so many things upon the face1 of the earth ; and for the sake of frail 2 man ...
... speak this oration with eloquence and fluency : - " Praise is due to that true Creator , who for the sustenance of the world has prepared so much and has made so many things upon the face1 of the earth ; and for the sake of frail 2 man ...
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... speak whatever comes into your minds . " Having heard this , the mule , with a ready tongue , delivered this speech : : “ Praise is due to the majesty of that One , holy , ancient of days , and free from wants , who existed before the ...
... speak whatever comes into your minds . " Having heard this , the mule , with a ready tongue , delivered this speech : : “ Praise is due to the majesty of that One , holy , ancient of days , and free from wants , who existed before the ...
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... speaking , all the animals gnashed their teeth , wept , and began to say , “ O just King , have mercy on us , and grant us deliverance from the tyranny of these oppressors ! " When the King heard this , he looked to- wards all the ...
... speaking , all the animals gnashed their teeth , wept , and began to say , “ O just King , have mercy on us , and grant us deliverance from the tyranny of these oppressors ! " When the King heard this , he looked to- wards all the ...
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... speaking , the mace - bearer cried aloud , “ Gentlemen , it is now evening . The Court has risen ; you are dismissed . Go to your homes , and attend again to- morrow morning . " CHAPTER VI . Consultation between the King and the Wazir ...
... speaking , the mace - bearer cried aloud , “ Gentlemen , it is now evening . The Court has risen ; you are dismissed . Go to your homes , and attend again to- morrow morning . " CHAPTER VI . Consultation between the King and the Wazir ...
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IKHWANU-S-SAFA Ikhwan Al-Safa,Edward Backhouse 1814-1883 Eastwick,John T. (John Thompson) 1830-19 Platts No preview available - 2016 |
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