The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 28Josiah Gilbert Holland, Richard Watson Gilder Century Company, 1884 |
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Page 99 - Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
Page 271 - Everywhere there is a class of men who cling with fondness to whatever is ancient, and who, even when convinced by overpowering reasons that innovation would be beneficial, consent to it with many misgivings and forebodings. We find also everywhere another class of men, sanguine in hope, bold in speculation, always pressing forward, quick to discern the imperfections of whatever exists, disposed to think lightly of the risks and inconveniences which attend improvements, and disposed to give every...
Page 118 - For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son; that all men should honor the Son even as they honor the Father.
Page 390 - Stand!" cried he. The eye, the face, and attitude of command; the solemn, yet warlike peal of that voice, fit either to rule a host in the battle-field or be raised to God in prayer, were irresistible. At the old man's word and outstretched arm, the roll of the drum was hushed at once, and the advancing line stood still. A tremulous enthusiasm seized upon the multitude. That stately form, combining the leader and the saint, so gray, so...
Page 390 - ... of things and the character of the people. On one side the religious multitude, with their sad visages and dark attire; and on the other, the group of despotic rulers, with the high churchman in the midst, and here and there a crucifix at their bosoms, all magnificently clad, flushed with wine, proud of unjust authority, and scoffing at the universal groan. And the mercenary soldiers, waiting but the word to deluge the street with blood, showed the only means by which obedience could be secured....
Page 557 - I come without soldiers, but with God on my side, to redress the evils of the Soudan. I will not fight with any weapons but justice.
Page 405 - To protect the weak, the innocent, and the defenseless, from the indignities, wrongs, and outrages of the lawless, the violent, and the brutal...
Page 486 - The strawberry grows underneath the nettle; And wholesome berries thrive and ripen best Neighbour'd by fruit of baser quality...
Page 141 - No." He who led the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets. The little children are freezing to death. My people...
Page 141 - Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.