| Theology - 1827 - 684 pages
...qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent ; then self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, out -running the deductions of logic, the high purpose, the firm...or rather it is something greater and higher than eloquence, tt is action, noble, snblune, god-like action, p. 213. — Webiter. [Arau, Of the figure... | |
| Daniel Webster - Eulogies - 1826 - 74 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent ; then, self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, out-running the deductions of...and higher than all eloquence, it is action, noble, sublime, godlike action. In July 1776, the controversy had passed the stage of argument. An appeal... | |
| 1826 - 438 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent ; then self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, out-running the deductions of...or rather it is something greater and higher than eloquence, it is action, noble, sublime, go& like action. In July 1776, the controversy had passed... | |
| Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1827 - 564 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent ; then, self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, outrunning the deductions of...and higher than all eloquence, it is action, noble, sublime, godlike action. In July, 1776, the controversy had passed the stage of argument. An appeal... | |
| American literature - 1827 - 654 pages
...on Jefferson and Adams. 67 qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent; then self-devotion is eloquent The clear conception, outrunning the deductions of...or rather it is something greater and higher than eloquence, it is action, noble, sublime, god-like action." In this passage, the speaker shows himself... | |
| John Sanderson - United States - 1827 - 362 pages
...as in the presence of higher qualities. Then patriotism is eloquent, then self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, outrunning the deductions of...or rather it is something greater and higher than eloquence, it is action, noble sublime, godlike action." While Mr. Adams was thus lending his whole... | |
| Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1827 - 540 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent; then, self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, outrunning the deductions of...and urging the whole man onward, right onward to his object—this, this is eloquence ; or rather it is something greater and higher than all eloquence,... | |
| Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1827 - 544 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent; then, self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, outrunning the deductions of...every feature, and urging the whole man onward, right otfward to his object — this, this is eloquence ; or rather it is something greater and higher than... | |
| George Merriam - Readers - 1828 - 292 pages
...in the presence of higher qualities. Then, patriotism is eloquent ; then, self-devotion is eloquent. The clear conception, out-running the deductions of...higher than all eloquence, — it is action, noble, sublime, godlike action. In July, 1776, the controversy had passed the stage of argument. An appeal... | |
| George Merriam - Readers - 1828 - 282 pages
...The clear conception, out-running the deductions of logic, the high purpose, the firm resolve, thet dauntless spirit, speaking on, the tongue, beaming...higher than all eloquence, — it is action, noble, sublime, godlike action. In July, 1776, the controversy had passed the stage of argument. An appeal... | |
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