| 1856 - 324 páginas
...when, from sordid and unworthy motives, I shall fail to plead the cause of the poor and the oppressed, may my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth." So decided was the manner, so lofty the tone, and so correct the sentiment of the excited... | |
| John Greenleaf Adams - 1856 - 376 páginas
...the cause which we love demands it, I will go back. For I say, in the presence of high Heaven, ' Let my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth,' if I forget the cause of the Gospel of that grace which bringeth saivartion to all men !"... | |
| Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee - 1859 - 64 páginas
...Heaven, say of their native land, as he said of his wellloved city, " If I forget thee, 0 Jerusalem ! may my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth !" [Lond and prolonged applause.] Next in order was a toast which always excites a glow of... | |
| 1859 - 320 páginas
...when, from sordid and unworthy motives, I shall fail to plead the cause of the poor and the oppressed, may my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth." So decided was the manner, so lofty the tone, and so correct the sentiment of the excited... | |
| 1859 - 852 páginas
...this number. The language of my heart is often on this wise : " If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth." This language was used when the true Israel were in captivity ; and is there not occasion... | |
| Orville James Victor - 1861 - 572 páginas
...All my political warfare has been in favor of the teachings that come forth from these sacred walls. May my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if ever I prove false to those teachings. Fellow-citizens, now allow me to bid you good-night.1'... | |
| 1863 - 796 páginas
...All my political warfare has been in favor of the teachings that come forth from these sacred walls. May my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if ever I prove false to those teachings. Fellowcitizens, now allow me to bid you good-night."... | |
| Henry Clay Fish - 1863 - 36 páginas
...and piety, hang our harps on the willows, and say : " If I forget my country or its defenders, let my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth." If one member suffer, all the other members suffer with it. Abstinence for a single day... | |
| Henry Jarvis Raymond - 1864 - 514 páginas
...All my political warfare has been in favor of the teachings that came forth from these sacred walls. May my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if ever I prove false to those teachings. Fellow-citizens, I have addressed you longer than... | |
| 1864 - 814 páginas
...All my political warfare has been in favor of the teachings that come forth from these sacred walls. May my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if ever I prove false to those teachings. Fellowcitizens, now allow me to bid you good-night."... | |
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