A Memorial of Charles Sumner ..."1 carbon print of a photographic portrait of Sumner by Allen and Rowell, Boston ... one of only a few that are identified by this firm."--Hanson Collection Catalogue, p. 49. |
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... voice was that of an honest man , his endeavors were those of an upright statesman . His moral integrity stands out as a sublime figure in these later years . While the atmosphere around him was foul with corruption , no stain of ...
... voice was that of an honest man , his endeavors were those of an upright statesman . His moral integrity stands out as a sublime figure in these later years . While the atmosphere around him was foul with corruption , no stain of ...
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... voice almost audible seems to say to us , " Be still , and know that I am God ! " " I was dumb and opened not my mouth , because Thou didst it . " We have reached such a point in our experience as a people . An event has transpired ...
... voice almost audible seems to say to us , " Be still , and know that I am God ! " " I was dumb and opened not my mouth , because Thou didst it . " We have reached such a point in our experience as a people . An event has transpired ...
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... classical honors ; and had been offered an appointment to the law professorship as the successor of Judge Story . His eloquent voice had recalled the man . virtues and the genius of some of the most brilliant 34 CHARLES SUMNER .
... classical honors ; and had been offered an appointment to the law professorship as the successor of Judge Story . His eloquent voice had recalled the man . virtues and the genius of some of the most brilliant 34 CHARLES SUMNER .
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... voice of the people . It would lead , as they supposed , to peace , and avoid an impending fratricidal war . Against that policy Mr. SUMNER appealed as the representative of a different spirit . He conceded nothing . He demanded ...
... voice of the people . It would lead , as they supposed , to peace , and avoid an impending fratricidal war . Against that policy Mr. SUMNER appealed as the representative of a different spirit . He conceded nothing . He demanded ...
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... voice and pre- arranged action , would not suit the people of our day . It is doubtful if the orations which thirty or forty years since so entranced the people of the United States would be now appreciated as they were then . The world ...
... voice and pre- arranged action , would not suit the people of our day . It is doubtful if the orations which thirty or forty years since so entranced the people of the United States would be now appreciated as they were then . The world ...
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Page 133 - I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Page 80 - Behold, I shew you a mystery : we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: (for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.) For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality...
Page 82 - ... who, having finished their course in faith, do now rest from their labors. And we beseech thee, that we, with all those who are departed in the true faith of thy holy name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 84 - The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
Page 81 - Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts : shut not thy merciful ears to our prayers ; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not at our last hour for any pains of death to fall from thee.
Page 94 - Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; 2.
Page 309 - Duncan is in his grave; After life's fitful fever he sleeps well; Treason has done his worst: nor steel, nor poison, Malice domestic, foreign levy, nothing Can touch him further.
Page 76 - I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.
Page 77 - Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry ; Hold not thy peace at my tears : For I am a stranger with thee, And a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Page 88 - I HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord : even so saith the Spirit ; for they rest from their labours.