Recording how, inviolable, stood The bounds of Israel, by my blood secured. Nor more shall they thus celebrate myself Than laud my sire ; who, in his day of might, Swore, not in vain, unto the Lord, who gave Him victory, although he took his child ; —... Jephthah's Daughter - Page 70by Charles Heavysege - 1865 - 74 pagesFull view - About this book
| Royal Society of Canada - Humanities - 1901 - 1052 pages
...gates of the future are unlocked, and she sees herself shrined in the hearts of youth and maiden, — Recording how, inviolable, stood The bounds of Israel,...took his child : — Took her, but gave him, In her Btead. his country, With a renowned. Imperishable name.1 1 There is great art In the development of... | |
| Archibald MacMurchy - Authors, Canadian - 1906 - 252 pages
...lovers kiss with when They, parting, still repeat the sad salute." Again the Daughter finally speaks: " Recording how, inviolable, stood The bounds of Israel,...thus celebrate myself Than laud my sire, who, in his days of might, Swore, not in vain, unto the Lord, who gave Him victory, although he took his child... | |
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