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... revered in threefold majesty , was born ; how God's own Son was hung upon the cross 180 in bitter agony before the multitudes ; how He freed the children of men and souls of the careworn from the snares of devils , and gave unto them ...
... revered in threefold majesty , was born ; how God's own Son was hung upon the cross 180 in bitter agony before the multitudes ; how He freed the children of men and souls of the careworn from the snares of devils , and gave unto them ...
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... revere and love the crucified King . " 455 ' Then I boldly gave answer unto my father , the aged counselor : - " How came it to pass in the kingdom of the world that with wrathful intent our fathers laid hands on the Holy One to put him ...
... revere and love the crucified King . " 455 ' Then I boldly gave answer unto my father , the aged counselor : - " How came it to pass in the kingdom of the world that with wrathful intent our fathers laid hands on the Holy One to put him ...
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... revered the Father , and honored the true Son of the King in their speech . To Him be glory and thanksgiving without end from all creatures . 895 13. JUDAS AND THe Devil . Then , as ever should be , was the miracle which the Lord of ...
... revered the Father , and honored the true Son of the King in their speech . To Him be glory and thanksgiving without end from all creatures . 895 13. JUDAS AND THe Devil . Then , as ever should be , was the miracle which the Lord of ...
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... revered queen . Cyriacus had 1130 fulfilled all the woman's wish , even as his noble mistress bade him . Then was there the sound of lamentation , and hot tears welling over their faces -yet not at all for sorrow ; her tears fell over ...
... revered queen . Cyriacus had 1130 fulfilled all the woman's wish , even as his noble mistress bade him . Then was there the sound of lamentation , and hot tears welling over their faces -yet not at all for sorrow ; her tears fell over ...
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Almighty answer army bade battle beheld beneath the heavens bulwark of heroes cerning Christ Constantine council Creator cross crucified Cyriacus dear death declare unto deed dost doth earth ELENE OF CYNEWULF Elene spake emperor ENGLISH PROSE evil fair city faith father flame foes gave unto Giver glad glorious grace grief hate hath heart hidden holy rood Holy Spirit holy tree Huns Israelites Jews Judas King of glory King of heaven kingdom Lord of angels Lord of hosts LUCIUS HUDSON HOLT majesty mind mindful of evil miracle multitude nails noble Old English Ph.D prince prophet queen raised rejoiced revealed revered rood of victory Saviour of souls secret shields sign of victory sinful solace Son of God sorrow spake unto spear straightway strife thee thou didst thou shalt throng torture translated tree of glory tree of victory truth warriors weened wisdom wise wondrous wrought YALE UNIVERSITY zealously
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Page 36 - ... imbued my heart with it, revealed it as glorious, in 1 2 50 time broadened it, set free my body, unlocked my heart, and loosed the power of song, which joyfully and gladly I have used in the world. Not one time alone, but often had I thought upon the tree of glory, before I had the miracle revealed regarding 1255 the glorious tree, as in the course of events I found related in books and in writings concerning the sign of victory.
Page 22 - Isaiah xl. 13. the face of the everlasting Judge, ceaselessly sing in glory with clear voices the praise of the heavenly King, loveliest of songs, and utter these words with pure voices — they are called the cherubim: 1 'Holy is the holy God of archangels, the Lord of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of his glory, and all his mighty power is clearly proclaimed.
Page 37 - ... he suffered crushing grief and anxious care, although before him his horse (E) measured the miles and proudly ran, decked with gold. Hope (W) is waned, and joy through the course of years; youth is fled, and the pride of old. Once (U) was the splendor of youth (?); now after that allotted time are the days departed, are the pleasures of life dwindled away, as water (L) glideth, or the rushing floods. Wealth (F) is but a loan to each beneath the heavens...
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Page 37 - Ever until that time was the man buffeted in the surge of sorrow, was he a weakly flaring torch (C), although he had received treasures and appled gold in the mead-hall; wroth in heart (Y), he mourned; a companion to need (N), he suffered crushing grief and anxious care, although before him his horse (E) measured the miles and proudly ran, decked with gold. Hope (W) is waned, and joy through the course of years; youth is fled, and the pride of old. Once (U) was the splendor of youth (?) ; now after...