Memorial Services Held in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States, Together with Tributes Presented in Eulogy of Everett McKinley Dirksen, Late a Senator from IllinoisU.S. Government Printing Office, 1970 - 286 pages |
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... strength from the well springs of his wisdom . Yet , his death does not diminish the Senate . His uniqueness is the stuff of legends , and he leaves here a permanent imprint and an enduring echo . It is a time , finally , to mourn for ...
... strength from the well springs of his wisdom . Yet , his death does not diminish the Senate . His uniqueness is the stuff of legends , and he leaves here a permanent imprint and an enduring echo . It is a time , finally , to mourn for ...
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... strength and walk hence- forth in newness of life . Through Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen . " Hymn , " How Firm A Foundation " to the tune of Adeste Fideles , The United States Army Chorus : " How firm a foundation , ye saints of the ...
... strength and walk hence- forth in newness of life . Through Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen . " Hymn , " How Firm A Foundation " to the tune of Adeste Fideles , The United States Army Chorus : " How firm a foundation , ye saints of the ...
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... strength , a very present help in trouble . Therefore will not we fear , though the earth be removed , and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled , though the mountains ...
... strength , a very present help in trouble . Therefore will not we fear , though the earth be removed , and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled , though the mountains ...
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... strength of intellect and his power of speech , his devotion to duty and his support of good causes , his love of the Bible and his faith- fulness to the God of the Book , for the song in his heart and the joy of his spirit . Make us ...
... strength of intellect and his power of speech , his devotion to duty and his support of good causes , his love of the Bible and his faith- fulness to the God of the Book , for the song in his heart and the joy of his spirit . Make us ...
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... strength to the Government of the United States . He will be remembered by all of us with affection , with respect , and with esteem . ADDRESS BY HON . RALPH T. SMITH OF ILLINOIS Mr. President , my memories of EVERETT DIRKSEN are ...
... strength to the Government of the United States . He will be remembered by all of us with affection , with respect , and with esteem . ADDRESS BY HON . RALPH T. SMITH OF ILLINOIS Mr. President , my memories of EVERETT DIRKSEN are ...
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Page 14 - Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 22 - But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Page 20 - HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ! What more can he say than to you he hath said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled...
Page 21 - There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early.
Page 104 - Let Fate do her worst ; there are relics of joy, Bright dreams of the past, which she cannot destroy ! Which come in the night-time of sorrow and care, And bring back the features that joy used to wear. Long, long be my heart with such memories...
Page 59 - The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.
Page 21 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 21 - I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
Page 13 - One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Page 249 - His life was gentle, and the elements So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, 'This was a man!