The United States Speaker, a Copious Selection of Exercises in Elocution: Consisting of Prose, Poetry and Dialogue: Drawn Chiefly from the Most Approved Writers of Great Britain and America ... |
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... victory , and stamped on American free- dom the seal of omnipotence . The darkness is past , and the true light now shines to enliven and rejoice mankind . We tread a new earth , in which dwelleth righteousness ; 16 UNITED STATES ...
... victory , and stamped on American free- dom the seal of omnipotence . The darkness is past , and the true light now shines to enliven and rejoice mankind . We tread a new earth , in which dwelleth righteousness ; 16 UNITED STATES ...
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... victory ; and if the Phæton and horses of fire had been destined for Lawrence's translation , he could scarcely have departed in a brighter blaze of glory . Where , sir , are the names of the highminded , magnanimous Perry , the gallant ...
... victory ; and if the Phæton and horses of fire had been destined for Lawrence's translation , he could scarcely have departed in a brighter blaze of glory . Where , sir , are the names of the highminded , magnanimous Perry , the gallant ...
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... victory . When did Athens appear the greatest and the most formidable ? It was when giving up their houses and possessions to the flames of the enemy , and having transferred their wives , their children , their aged parents , and the ...
... victory . When did Athens appear the greatest and the most formidable ? It was when giving up their houses and possessions to the flames of the enemy , and having transferred their wives , their children , their aged parents , and the ...
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... victory of yesterday is reversed by the defeat of to - day ; the star of military glory , rising like a meteor , like a meteor has fallen ; disgrace and disaster hang on the heels of conquest and renown ; victor and vanquished pres ...
... victory of yesterday is reversed by the defeat of to - day ; the star of military glory , rising like a meteor , like a meteor has fallen ; disgrace and disaster hang on the heels of conquest and renown ; victor and vanquished pres ...
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... victory ; but by their effect in advancing or retarding human knowledge , in overthrowing or establishing despotism , in extend- ing or destroying human happiness . When the traveler pauses on the plains of Marathon , what are the ...
... victory ; but by their effect in advancing or retarding human knowledge , in overthrowing or establishing despotism , in extend- ing or destroying human happiness . When the traveler pauses on the plains of Marathon , what are the ...
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Page 240 - tis true, this god did shake ; His coward lips did from their colour fly, And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his lustre : I did hear him groan : Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans Mark him and write his speeches in their books, Alas, it cried, 'Give me some drink, Titinius,
Page 16 - It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle ? What is it that gentlemen wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take, but...
Page 176 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Page 178 - The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth ; When there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth...
Page 266 - Echo still through all her song ; And where her sweetest theme she chose, A soft, responsive voice was heard at every close ; And Hope, enchanted, smiled, and waved her golden hair.
Page 309 - Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in Beauty's circle proudly gay ; The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn the marshalling in arms, the day Battle's magnificently-stern array.
Page 268 - Bacchus' blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure : Rich the treasure, Sweet the pleasure, Sweet is pleasure after pain. Soothed with the sound the king grew vain; Fought all his battles o'er again, And thrice he routed all his foes, and thrice he slew the slain!
Page 220 - Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead ! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility : But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...
Page 179 - Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the gentiles shall come unto thee.
Page 270 - Now strike the golden lyre again: A louder yet, and yet a louder strain ! Break his bands of sleep asunder And rouse him like a rattling peal of thunder. Hark, hark ! the horrid sound Has raised up his head : As awaked from the dead, And amazed he stares around. Revenge, revenge...