A nation's manhood; or, Stories of Washington and the American war of independence. By the author of 'Sunlight through the mist'.J.F. Shaw, 1861 - 358 páginas |
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A Nation's Manhood: Or Stories of Washington and the American War of ... Mrs E. Burrows Sin vista previa disponible - 2008 |
A Nation's Manhood: Or Stories of Washington and the American War of ... E. Burrows Sin vista previa disponible - 2008 |
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Página 342 - Where may the wearied eye repose, When gazing on the great ; Where neither guilty glory glows Nor despicable sta'te? Yes — one — the first, the last, the best, The Cincinnatus of the West, Whom envy dared not hate, Bequeathed the name of Washington, To make man blush there was but one.
Página 95 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight ; I repeat it, sir, we must fight. An appeal to arms, and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us.
Página 17 - Latin and French Words and Phrases of frequent Occurrence in Newspapers, Reviews, Periodicals, and Books in general ; containing Examples...
Página 354 - Father, with loving care Guard Thou her kingdom's Heir, Guide all his ways : Thine arm his shelter be, From him by land and sea Bid storm and danger flee, Prolong his days ! Lord, let "War's tempest cease, Fold the whole Earth in peace Under thy wings ! Make all thy nations one, All hearts beneath the sun...
Página 341 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war.
Página 7 - No Condemnation in Christ Jesus. As unfolded in the Eighth Chapter of Romans. Sixth Thousand. Post 8vo, 7s. cloth. " To those who are acquainted with the previous works of Dr. Wimlow, more particularly with his ' Glory of the Redeemer in his Person and Work,' the announcement of another volume from his pen will b3 most welcome.
Página 343 - It will be the duty of the Historian and the Sage in all ages to let no occasion pass of commemorating this illustrious man ; and until time shall be no more will a test of the progress which our race has made in wisdom and in virtue be derived from the veneration paid to the immortal name of WASHINGTON ! FINIS.
Página 12 - Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop.
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