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... position of the 38 - Scriptural record of Memorial stones PAGE . 38 38 48 48 45 39 - Unhewn stones in India , & c . 40 - The Tyrians 41 - The City of the Sun 49 50 53 42 - Knox's Account of the Monolith 43 - Pagan custom of laying ...
... position of the 38 - Scriptural record of Memorial stones PAGE . 38 38 48 48 45 39 - Unhewn stones in India , & c . 40 - The Tyrians 41 - The City of the Sun 49 50 53 42 - Knox's Account of the Monolith 43 - Pagan custom of laying ...
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... Holder- ness country , which joins the parish at the South , was one mass of water or bog , these settlers would have the most important and advantageous position on the North - east coast . We must not , however , let this long , 15.
... Holder- ness country , which joins the parish at the South , was one mass of water or bog , these settlers would have the most important and advantageous position on the North - east coast . We must not , however , let this long , 15.
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... recherché and delicate decorations of Mr. Collmann , above referred to , who , amongst the artists of modern days , occupies the first position . The diaper work consists of different designs , whilst above 28 19-Decorations in Chancel.
... recherché and delicate decorations of Mr. Collmann , above referred to , who , amongst the artists of modern days , occupies the first position . The diaper work consists of different designs , whilst above 28 19-Decorations in Chancel.
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... How dreadful is this place ! this is none other but the house of God and this is the gate of heaven . And Jacob rose up early and took the stone that he had put 45 37-Monolith, position of the 38-Scriptural record of Memorial stones.
... How dreadful is this place ! this is none other but the house of God and this is the gate of heaven . And Jacob rose up early and took the stone that he had put 45 37-Monolith, position of the 38-Scriptural record of Memorial stones.
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... position ? Without entering upon the plac- ing of the huge stones in the Temple at Jerusalem , or descanting upon the appli- ances of former ages , I may say that I cannot see any very great difficulty in its . being placed in its ...
... position ? Without entering upon the plac- ing of the huge stones in the Temple at Jerusalem , or descanting upon the appli- ances of former ages , I may say that I cannot see any very great difficulty in its . being placed in its ...
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Page 45 - And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night because the sun was set ; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
Page 72 - As when the Northern skies Gleam in December; And, like the water's flow Under December's snow, Came a dull voice of woe From the heart's chamber.
Page 42 - Ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth-haccerem : for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.
Page 83 - By thine Agony and bloody Sweat ; by thy Cross and Passion ; by thy precious Death and Burial ; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension ; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us.
Page 49 - Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale : for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance : and he called the pillar after his own name : and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place.
Page 45 - Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place, and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place ! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Page 14 - The car, the car of war comes on, like the flame of death ! the rapid car of Cuthullin, the noble son of Semo! It bends behind like a wave near a rock ; like the sun-streaked mist of the heath. Its sides are embossed with stones, and sparkle like the sea round the boat of night. Of polished yew is its beam ; its seat of the smoothest bone. The sides are replenished with spears; the bottom is the footstool of heroes...
Page 13 - She spoke. Minerva burns to meet the war: And now heaven's empress calls her blazing car. At her command rush forth the steeds divine ; Rich with immortal gold their trappings shine. Bright Hebe waits ; by Hebe, ever young, The whirling wheels are to the chariot hung. On the bright axle turns the bidden wheel 890 Of sounding brass ; the polish'd axle steel.
Page 51 - O Zidon ; for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.