 I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without...  Annual Report of the Illinois State Bar Association - Page 241by Illinois State Bar Association - 1909Full view - About this book
 | Protestantism - 1845 - 394 pages
...lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that ' except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that... | |
 | Horatio Hastings Weld - Presidents - 1845 - 250 pages
...lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that 'except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this ; and I also believe that,... | |
 | Periodicals - 1845 - 732 pages
...lived, sir, a long time: and the longer I live, the more convincing proof I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, ¡3 it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, sir, in the sacred... | |
 | Thomas Scattergood, Thomas Evans - 1845 - 498 pages
...forgotten, nor the 1793.] MEMOIRS OF THOMAS 8CATTERGOOD. 95 expectation of the poor perish for ever.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, surely he will take notice of and record the honest labours of those who, at his command spend many... | |
 | Horatio Hastings Weld - Presidents - 1846 - 250 pages
...lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that 'except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this ; and I also believe that,... | |
 | Kazlitt Arvine - Anecdotes - 1848 - 908 pages
...lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that ' except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin, Jared Sparks - Statesmen - 1848 - 676 pages
...lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow...Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that,... | |
 | Joseph Alden - Brothers - 1848 - 156 pages
...assistance ? I have lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live, the more I see of this truth, that GOD GOVERNS IN THE AFFAIRS OF MEN. And, if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that except the Lord build the house, they labor 4 in vain that build it. I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that... | |
 | John Stanley (printer.) - Statesmen - 1849 - 178 pages
...long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it possible that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings,... | |
 | Edward Everett - Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1850 - 716 pages
...lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow...sir, in the sacred writings, that ' except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it' I firmly believe this ; and I also believe that without... | |
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