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... tence laid down . Unto God there exist impossibilities ; for the True One can- not lie , Nor the Wise One wander from the track which he hath determined for himself : For his will was purposed from eternity , strong in the love of order ...
... tence laid down . Unto God there exist impossibilities ; for the True One can- not lie , Nor the Wise One wander from the track which he hath determined for himself : For his will was purposed from eternity , strong in the love of order ...
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... tence ; Yea , and while , all unworthy , thou leanest on the hand that should smite , Thou canst not from thy fellows withhold thy less forgive- ness . To thy father thy weaknesses are known , and thou hast not hid thy sin , Therefore ...
... tence ; Yea , and while , all unworthy , thou leanest on the hand that should smite , Thou canst not from thy fellows withhold thy less forgive- ness . To thy father thy weaknesses are known , and thou hast not hid thy sin , Therefore ...
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... tence , And many a panic - stricken army hath perished with the host of the Assyrians . NEVERTHELESS , if opportunity be naught , let a man bide his time ; So the matter be not merchandise ner conquest , fear thou less for character ...
... tence , And many a panic - stricken army hath perished with the host of the Assyrians . NEVERTHELESS , if opportunity be naught , let a man bide his time ; So the matter be not merchandise ner conquest , fear thou less for character ...
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... tence atoned for its neglect , And living genius is seen among infirmities , wherefrom the commoner are free ; And other rival men of mind crowd this arena of contention ; And there be many cares ; and a man knoweth little of his ...
... tence atoned for its neglect , And living genius is seen among infirmities , wherefrom the commoner are free ; And other rival men of mind crowd this arena of contention ; And there be many cares ; and a man knoweth little of his ...
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