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Example sentences for "counsels"

Lexicographically close words:
counsellors; counsellours; counsells; counselor; counselors; count; countable; countdown; counte; counted
  1. But from the middle of 1885, a conciliatory movement gained power, through the counsels of the more moderate party among the cardinals.

  2. But turn me to the valiant paladine, Who, before other aid can be received, Counsels the duke Biserta to destroy; That it no more may Christian France annoy.

  3. While I have listened to-night, there has risen before my vision the possible demolition of another edifice--a demolition which is inevitable, if such counsels are to prevail.

  4. You see my father counsels you as a true friend, having only in view your happiness and the preservation of your fortune.

  5. I only want to remind you that counsels are thrown away upon the foolhardy, and perfumes upon swine.

  6. It remains now to be seen whether these counsels of the chief pastors of the Protestant Episcopal Church are to be followed by their children who think them to be successors of the apostles and fathers in God.

  7. Trusting that better counsels would prevail, and unwilling to add by controversy a single spark to the fire already kindled, we have deferred from day to day, and from month to month, saying what we might at any time have said.

  8. Uncle Bartolo, don’t leave your counsels like foundlings in the hospital, without father or mother.

  9. So these sinners are wrapped in the flames which their fraudulent counsels had prepared for them.

  10. The Count of Casalodi, being lord of Mantua about 1276, gave ear to the treacherous counsels of Messer Pinamonte de Buonacorsi, and was driven, with his friends, from the city.

  11. I will not trouble you with politics, but will only venture to assure you, that, in the present moment, the French Counsels are seriously inclined for peace.

  12. Since you have broke loose, my cold counsels must be changed into warm wishes, and, as far as my nothingness can extend, into warm actions.

  13. But, as has been remarked, it was a question whether things were ripe as regards the divine counsels respecting Israel, for the public development of this gospel.

  14. He stayed His heart upon the eternal counsels of God.

  15. Israel, and also as the depositary of the divine counsels respecting the Church.

  16. God controls the wheels of government and the counsels of kings to bring about His own great designs.

  17. Paul gives us the great truth of man's relation with God, on the ground of accomplished redemption, together with the counsels of God as to Israel and the Church.

  18. This was His order, His place in the great procession from death into life; and between Him and His, the space, indefinite to our eyes, is fixed and determined in the counsels of God.

  19. What new flame breakes out of the firmament That turnes up counsels never knowne before?

  20. Counsels (as your entrailes) Should be unpierst and sound kept; for not those Whom you discover you neglect; but ope A ruinous passage to your owne best hope.

  21. The contest between Bolivia, Chile, and Peru has passed from the stage of strategic hostilities to that of negotiation, in which the counsels of this Government have been exercised.

  22. The boundary dispute between Mexico and Guatemala, which led this Government to proffer its friendly counsels to both parties, has been amicably settled.

  23. I cherish strong hope that in view of our relations of amity with both countries our friendly counsels may prevail.

  24. It has prompted me to proffer the earnest counsels of this Government that measures be adopted for suppressing the proscription which the Hebrew race in that country has lately suffered.

  25. It was in such scenes that the fearless daring, united with the cool, prudent, and yet efficient counsels of Daniel Boone, were peculiarly conspicuous.

  26. Besides their chiefs and some Canadians, they were aided by the counsels of the two Girtys, and McKee, renegado whites.

  27. To attain this result, Boone not only often presented him with a share of his game, but adopted the more winning deportment of always affecting to treat his opinions and counsels with deference.

  28. It is true that in Confession and in order to pacify consciences I have advised differently, but I made a mistake in allowing such counsels to be made public.

  29. The Eisenach Conference; Luther counsels the Landgrave to tell a good, lusty lie; the Landgrave’s annoyance.

  30. Asked, if she knew the counsels of the King of Kings so as to be able to say which the count should obey, she answered, that she knew nothing.

  31. Her enemy's counsels had triumphed all round and this was the result.

  32. It counsels us to throw upon him everything that threatens to oppress and worry us.

  33. The timid counsels of the high-born were to be exchanged for the bold and fiery words of reformers sprung from the people.

  34. But the very boldness of the movement secured his safety where more timid counsels might have brought him ruin.

  35. In fine, he begged Du Bellay to exhort the monarchs of Europe to concord while yet there was room left for the counsels of moderation.

  36. Direct us, my father, like children by your counsels in your absence from us, since you cannot be present with us.

  37. The King of Navarre had disregarded the counsels of Calvin and other prudent advisers, who believed that, if he presented himself with a powerful escort at the gates of Orleans, the Guises would yield without a blow.

  38. These and similar maternal counsels having been given and received, she led the way into the hall, only to pause again at the foot of the stairs.

  39. Had you not been constantly in my thoughts, and your counsels always before me as my guide, I should reproach myself for my silence.

  40. Lowell, he found a friend upon whose sympathy and wise counsels he relied in all his after years.

  41. The political success of the Turks has for centuries thrown Islam off its moral equilibrium, and their disappearance from its supreme counsels will give weight to races more worthy of representing religious interests.

  42. If it were so, monsieur le cardinal," said Louis, "I would come a last time to ask the counsels of a guide to whom I owe everything.

  43. I have meditated this journey ten years, in spite of all counsels and all obstacles--have you faith in my perseverance?

  44. Fouquet, you did not come to give me your counsels thereupon.

  45. Some philosophers have entered so far into the counsels of divine wisdom as to explain much of the great operations of nature.

  46. The most intemperate counsels were thought the most pious, and a regard to the laws, if they opposed the suggestions of these fiery zealots, was accounted irreligion.

  47. Your conversation sweetened to him all the cares of his ministry; your gaiety cheered his drooping spirits; and your counsels assisted him when he wanted advice.

  48. The advantage they had drawn from thy counsels and conduct enabled them to commit it; and thy skill saved them afterwards from the vengeance that was due to so enormous a crime.

  49. On this occasion I chose my part resolutely; and, not wishing to busy myself any longer with these pretended friendly counsels which my pride forbade me to follow, I took these two insolent letters and burned them.

  50. The text, too, is succeeded immediately by the wonderful parting consolations and counsels spoken to the disciples, through all of which there gleams the promise that they will be with Him where He is, and behold His glory.


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