 Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which if held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance, Solemn words, and these are they: "Even this shall pass away.  The Sexton's Tale: And Other Poems - Page 45by Theodore Tilton - 1867 - 173 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1875 - 556 pages
...doubtless some of your readers may not have seen : Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet-ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before...Gave him counsel, at a glance, Fit for every change and chance ; Solemn words, and these are they : " Even this shall pass away ! " Trains of camels through... | |
 | 1877 - 604 pages
...Shall preach his gospel unto thee. — Win. Denton. THE KING'S RING. Once in Persia reigned a king, • Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise. Which if held before his eyes, Gave his counsel at a glance, Fit for every change or chance; Solemn words and these are they ; " Even this... | |
 | Gus Williams - 1881 - 556 pages
...word when mother wields the shingle. THE KING-'S RING. THEODORE TILTON. Once in Persia reigned a King, Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise,...change or chance. Solemn words, and these are they : " Even this shall pass away I " Trains of camels through the sand Brought him gems from Samarcand... | |
 | Blanche Wilder Bellamy, Maud Wilder Goodwin - 1890 - 416 pages
...in the battle thou keep thy shield! THE KING'S RING. THEODORE TILTON. ONCE in Persia reigned a king, Who, upon his signet ring, Graved a maxim true and...Gave him counsel at a glance, Fit for every change and chance, Solemn words, and these are they, "Even this shall pass away." Trains of camels through... | |
 | Elsie M. Wilbor - 1890 - 362 pages
...the ground — All the trumpeters had passed! EVEN THIS SHALL PASS AWAY. in Persia reigned a king, Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before the eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance, Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are... | |
 | 1893 - 422 pages
...ground — All the trumpeters had passed! EVEN THIS SHALL PASS AWAY. /^\NCE in Persia reigned a king, Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before the eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance, Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are... | |
 | Theodore Tilton - 1897 - 884 pages
...race. . . 685 POEMS POEMS THE KING'S RING. ONCE in Persia reigned a King Who, upon his signet-ring, Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before...change or chance : Solemn words, and these are they : 'Even this shall pass away!' n. Trains of camels through the sand Brought him gems from Samarcand... | |
 | Andrew Lang, Donald Grant Mitchell - 1898 - 568 pages
...TILTON. ONCE in Persia ruled a king Who upon his signet ring 'Graved a motto true and wise, Which, when held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for any change or chance. Solemn words, and these were they : " Even this shall pass away." THEODORE TILTON... | |
 | Wilmot Brookings Mitchell - 1901 - 476 pages
...277. " Once in Persia ruled a king Who upon his signet ring 'Graved a motto true and wise, Which, when held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for any change or chance. Solemn words, and these were they: 'Even this shall pass away. ' ' ' " In the... | |
 | 1907 - 404 pages
...verdict of " Not guilty." Even This Shall Pass Away BY THEODORE TILTON. Once in Persia reigned a king, Who upon his signet ring ' 'Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before the eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance, Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are... | |
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