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Satan here represents what might otherwise have been called, in theological language, 'the demands of justice. The answer given him is deeply instructive as to the grounds of the divine forbearance. Why, then, does not the accuser have his way? For two reasons. God has chosen Jerusalem. His great purpose, the fruit of His undeserved mercy, is not to be turned aside by man's sins.
"So, it's you, you limb of Satan!" he remarked. "I thought I had seen that damned red head of yours before. What are you doing in my house?" Spike uttered a howl in which indignation and self-pity were nicely blended. "I'll lay for that Swede!" he cried. "I'll soak it to him good! Boss, I've had a raw deal. On de level, I has.
The Abominable Thing which imperilled hundreds of thousands of souls, which invited Satan to assert his dominion in this world should fall this day and be annihilated forever!
'If I had not sold myself to Satan before, I have now, for sure; and still I did not actually tell her that I would post it, though it amounted to that, Frank thought, as he galloped through the park toward the highway which led to the town. Once he took the letter from his pocket and examined it again, wishing so much that he knew its contents.
It is for you to make the choice. If you are wise, you will not hesitate. If Christianity has worked" "Sir, what has Christianity to do with this? Satan must witness the compact that you would have us make. I cannot sell myself?" "Your new companions have taught you these fine phrases, Caleb.
But he obtained no response to this mute and threatening supplication except a stupid smile and these stammering words: "Give me something to drink, Boleslas Marinski-Graboski I believe that Satan has lighted his heating apparatus within my stomach." The persons seated near the two friends heard an angry hiss from Gerfaut's lips.
Well, this heretic sultan is my enemy whom Satan protects, for even my fedais have failed to kill him, and perhaps there will be war on account of you. But have no fear, for the price at which you shall be delivered to him is higher than Salah-ed-din himself would care to pay, even for you. So, since this castle is impregnable, here you may dwell at peace, nor shall any desire be denied you.
Here is a plea for Satan, both against the one and the other; they are both apostatized, both drawn back, and he is subtle enough to manage it. Some of them draw back from, and some in the profession of, the gospel.
Inside the doorway a French nun in blue robes tugged at a rope depending from the belfry, and above us the bells rang out from two tiny towers. She looked curiously at me and my savage companion, her pale peasant's face hard, homely, unhealthy; then she kicked at a big dog who was trying to drink the holy water from the clam-shell beside the door. "Allez, Satan!" she said.
Say the word an' I'll take the chance of pullin' it on that big skunk. Then you make a dive for the door. Maybe I can keep him back till you get on Satan." "Why should I beat it?" queried Dan, astonished. "I'm jest beginnin' to get interested in your place. That tall feller is sure a queer one, ain't he?"
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