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  • In the which sermoun, he maist confortablie did intreat the dignitie and utilitie of Goddis woord; the punishment that cumis for the contempt of the same; the promptitude of Goddis mercy to such as trewlye turne to him; yea, the great happynes of thame whome God tackis from this miserie, evin in his awin gentill visitatioun, which the malice of man cane neyther eak nor paire.

    The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox

  • It hath ben of great utilitie to a Capitaine, havyng his armie nere to the enemies armie, to sende his menne with the enemies ansignes to robbe, and to burne his owne countrey, whereby the enemies beleevynge those to bee menne, whiche are come in their aide, have also runne to helpe to make them the pray: and for this disorderyng them selves, hathe therby given oportunitie to the adversary to overcome them.

    Machiavelli, Volume I Niccol�� Machiavelli 1498

  • Whereof cometh the utilitie, and the dissorder of the armies that are now a daies, 93

    Machiavelli, Volume I Niccol�� Machiavelli 1498

  • New kitchen & bath, garage, basement, large yard, approved pet allowed. $950+ utilitie

    unknown title 2009

  • Word which healeth all, "He maist comfortablie did intreat [_i. e._ treat of] the dignitie and utilitie of Goddis Woord; the punishment that cumis for the contempt of the same; the promptitude of Goddis mercy to such as trewlye turne to Him; yea, the great happynes of thame whome God tackis from this miserie evin in His awin gentill visitatioun, which the malice of man cane neyther eak nor paire." [

    The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics Alexander F. Mitchell

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