 GRADATIM. Heaven is not reached at a single bound, But we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round. I count this thing to be grandly true: That a noble deed is a step toward...  Thoughts that Inspire - Page 2391905Full view - About this book
 | Jacob W. Shoemaker - 1881 - 226 pages
...and Duty everywhere. I am practical, and have no hours for dreaming. I believe in earnest work, and " count this thing to be grandly true, that a noble deed is a step toward God." Night. — I am Night, sable, dark-browed. But though not as enchanting as my sisters, fresh Morning... | |
 | John P. Murphy - 1890 - 280 pages
...we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round. I count this thing to be grandly...step toward God, — Lifting the soul from the common sod To a purer air and a broader view. — JG HOLLAND. II. Insert a suitable verb in the following... | |
 | Charles Northend - 1890 - 224 pages
...we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round. I count this thing to be grandly...step toward God, Lifting the soul from the common sod To a purer air and a broader view. We rise by things that are 'neath our feet; By what we have... | |
 | Albert Kimsey Owen - 1890 - 378 pages
...when she said : Let us have truth for authority and not authority for truth." They count this to be true, that " a noble deed is a step toward God —...the common clod to a purer air and a broader view," and they believe, " that he who plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the earth,... | |
 | Blanche Wilder Bellamy, Maud Wilder Goodwin - 1890 - 410 pages
...we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round. I count this thing to be grandly true, That a noble deed is a step towards God, — Lifting the soul from the common sod We rise by things that are 'neath our feet ;... | |
 | Jonathan Rigdon - 1890 - 302 pages
...friend and benefactor. 7. A doubt that any one should challenge his right had never crossed his mind. 8. I count this thing to be grandly true, That a noble deed is a step toward God. 9. True wit is like a precious stone, Dug from the Indian mine, Which boasts two various powers in... | |
 | Blanche Wilder Bellamy, Maud Wilder Goodwin - 1890 - 416 pages
...wo build the ladder by which we rise From tho lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And wo mount to its summit round by round. I count this thing to be grandly true. That a noblo deed is a stop towards God, — lading tho soul from tho common sod We rise by things that are... | |
 | Emma J. Todd, W. B. Powell - 1890 - 522 pages
...157, 178, 459. Willis, NP, 182, 458. Winthrop, Robert C., 153. 465. Wordsworth, William, 62, 75, 454. COUNT this thing to be grandly true : That a noble deed is a step towards God — Lifting the soul from the common clod To a purer air and a broader view. — JG HOLLAND.... | |
 | 1891 - 438 pages
...single bound ; But we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, I count this thing to be grandly true : That a noble...broader view. We rise by the things that are under feet ; By what we have mastered of good and gain, By the pride deposed and passion slain, And the vanquished... | |
 | Judson Fisher - 1891 - 196 pages
...should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels noblest, acts the best. FESTUS. I COUNT this thing to be grandly true: That a noble...step toward God, Lifting the soul from the common sod To a purer air and a broader view. HOLLAND. TV ET me but think I am helping to make this -" world... | |
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