...manner he was conducted to the place of execution. On the scaffold he uttered the memorable words, " I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." In December, 1 776, Gen. Washington crossed the Delaware river at Trenton and captured nine hundred...

...enthusiasm. His voice rang out upon the bright morning air, clear as a clarion tone. " Only this do I regret, that I have but one life to give for my country." last hours of his life. There he found the uprooted orange-tree shedding its white blossoms on the...

..." how the British hanged our brave Nathan Hale — the noble Nathan Hale, whose last words were, ' I regret that I have but one life to give for my country ' ? Have you forgotten that thoy would aot allow him to send one word to his mother, would not allow...

...impressive mien of an heroic martyr at his death, Hildegarde, ii^ man-like tones, slowly repeated, " I regret that I have but One life to give for My Country ! " The four boys gazed at her, their baby faces glowing with the burning admiration they felt for...

...all and longs for more to give. Thus Nathan Hale, when looking into the face of Death, exclaimed : "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." And I venture to think that such men as Paul and Xavier and Judson and Livingstone would willingly...

...that he was, but contrast them for a moment with the sublimity of those of Hale, when he exclaims : " I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Had Andre succeeded, he would have had the applause of his king, and one of the highest offices in...

...refused him the services of a clergyman or the use of a Bible. Hale's dying utterance is well known : " I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." While Hale was engaged in this business, Colonel Knowlton, who had sent him, was killed in the battle...

...refused him the services of a clergyman or the use of a Bible. Hale's dying utterance is well known : " I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." While Hale was engaged in this business, Colonel Knowlton, who had sent him, was killed in the battle...

...any two of the following expressions were used : a. "If that "be treason, make the most of it." b. "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." c. "We have met the enemy and they are ours." d. "Millions for defense but not a cent for tribute."...

...refused him the services of a clergyman or the use of a Bible. Hale's dying utterance is well known : " I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." REFERENCES The general histories of the United States that have been mentioned ; Elson, " Side Lights...