Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Amos J. Cummings: (late a Representative from New York), Delivered in the House of Representatives and Senate, Fifty-Seventh Congress, First SessionU.S. Government Printing Office, 1902 - 137 էջ |
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... statesman . Conservative in his views , strong in his convictions , he stood fearlessly , boldly , for what he conceived to be right , on the field of battle , in his writings , and on the floor of this House . Be very near to those who ...
... statesman . Conservative in his views , strong in his convictions , he stood fearlessly , boldly , for what he conceived to be right , on the field of battle , in his writings , and on the floor of this House . Be very near to those who ...
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... statesmen and patriots . And we thank Thee that their colleagues and associates will hold up to the world their characters in the light of truth as examples worthy of study and emulation . And we bless Thee that this day has been ...
... statesmen and patriots . And we thank Thee that their colleagues and associates will hold up to the world their characters in the light of truth as examples worthy of study and emulation . And we bless Thee that this day has been ...
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... statesman , a captivating public speaker ; but we who knew him so well mourn him most of all as our friend and colleague , with all the wealth of meaning which those terms imply . He was a great lover of books . He roamed over the ...
... statesman , a captivating public speaker ; but we who knew him so well mourn him most of all as our friend and colleague , with all the wealth of meaning which those terms imply . He was a great lover of books . He roamed over the ...
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... statesman , and all comprehended in the word " man . ' A hundred years from now , yes , fifty years from now , as men pass back in the lobby and see the portraits of ex - Speakers and point out one after another and say , " Where did he ...
... statesman , and all comprehended in the word " man . ' A hundred years from now , yes , fifty years from now , as men pass back in the lobby and see the portraits of ex - Speakers and point out one after another and say , " Where did he ...
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... statesman , generous to a fault - a kindly , loyal , noble - hearted man upon whose like we shall not look again . His name was a household word in our land and , beyond doubt , he was one of the best - known men in our country . He ...
... statesman , generous to a fault - a kindly , loyal , noble - hearted man upon whose like we shall not look again . His name was a household word in our land and , beyond doubt , he was one of the best - known men in our country . He ...
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Էջ 49 - Life ! we've been long together Through pleasant and through cloudy weather; 'Tis hard. to part when friends are dear — Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear; — Then steal away, give little warning, Choose thine own time; Say not Good Night, — but in some brighter clime Bid me Good Morning.
Էջ 38 - ABOU BEN ADHEM (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And, with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Էջ 21 - So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.
Էջ 90 - THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord : And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.
Էջ 41 - The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two — is gone.
Էջ 102 - Nay, not so," Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still; and said, "I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow-men." The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed, And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.
Էջ 59 - Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Էջ 38 - An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, " What writest thou ? " The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." " And is mine one ? " said Abou. " Nay, not so,
Էջ 55 - tis too horrible ! The weariest and most loathed worldly life, ^ That age, ache, penury, and imprisonment Can lay on nature, is a paradise To what we fear of death.
Էջ 44 - The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept. Were toiling upward in the night.