 The preacher then launched into his subject, like an eagle dallying with the wind. The sermon was upon peace and war ; upon church and state — not their alliance, but their separation — on the spirit of the world and the spirit of Christianity, not...  Studies in Poetry and Philosophy - Page 114by John Campbell Shairp - 1872 - 340 pagesFull view - About this book
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...then launched into his subject, like an eagle dallying with the wind. The sermon was upon peace and war; upon church and state — not their alliance,...made a poetical and pastoral excursion, — and to shew the fatal effects of war, drew a striking contrast between the simple shepherd boy, driving his... | |
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