The Life, Eulogy, and Great Orations of Daniel WebsterW.M. Hayward & Company, 1853 - 112 pages |
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Page 31
... whole system had received when he was thrown from his carriage in the preceding May . He was aware of his decline , and watched it with a careful observation ; frequently giving intima- tions to those nearest to him of the failure in ...
... whole system had received when he was thrown from his carriage in the preceding May . He was aware of his decline , and watched it with a careful observation ; frequently giving intima- tions to those nearest to him of the failure in ...
Page 32
... whole read as follows : - “ Lord , I believe ; help thou mine unbelief . " Philosophical argument , especially that drawn from the vastness of the Universe , in comparison with the apparent insignificance of this globe , has some- times ...
... whole read as follows : - “ Lord , I believe ; help thou mine unbelief . " Philosophical argument , especially that drawn from the vastness of the Universe , in comparison with the apparent insignificance of this globe , has some- times ...
Page 36
... accustomed equanimity , speaking to each words of appropriate kindness and consolation which they will treasure hereafter among their most precious and life - long possessions . During the whole course of his illness , Mr. Webster 36.
... accustomed equanimity , speaking to each words of appropriate kindness and consolation which they will treasure hereafter among their most precious and life - long possessions . During the whole course of his illness , Mr. Webster 36.
Page 37
... whole strength of his great facul- ties seemed to be directed to obtain for him a plain and clear per- ception of his onward passage to another world , and of his feelings and condition at the precise moment when he should be entering ...
... whole strength of his great facul- ties seemed to be directed to obtain for him a plain and clear per- ception of his onward passage to another world , and of his feelings and condition at the precise moment when he should be entering ...
Page 41
... whole to late posterity . Thou art mighty yet . Thy spirit walks abroad . 1 The great heart of the nation throbs heavily at the portals of his grave . Live like patriots ! Live like Americans ! United all , united now , and united ...
... whole to late posterity . Thou art mighty yet . Thy spirit walks abroad . 1 The great heart of the nation throbs heavily at the portals of his grave . Live like patriots ! Live like Americans ! United all , united now , and united ...
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