This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... "Obedience, woman's duty here on earth; Severe endurance is her heavy doom; She must be purified through discipline; Who serveth here, is glorified above!" While thus she spake, she let her shepherd garb Fall from her, and as Queen of Heaven stood forth Enshrined in radiant light, while golden clouds ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... "Obedience, woman's duty here on earth; Severe endurance is her heavy doom; She must be purified through discipline; Who serveth here, is glorified above!" While thus she spake, she let her shepherd garb Fall from her, and as Queen of Heaven stood forth Enshrined in radiant light, while golden clouds Upbore her slowly to the realms of bliss. All are moved, -AGrms SonaL weeping, hides her face on the bosom of the KING. ARCHBIsHor (after a long pause). Before divine credentials such as these Each doubt of earthly prudence must subside, Her deeds attest the truth of what she speaks, For God alone such wonders can achieve. DUNoIs. I credit not her wonders, but her eyes Which beam with innocence and purity. CEAs. Am I, a sinner, worthy of such favor? Infallible, All-searching eye, thou seest Mine inmost heart, m deep humility! JoHAN. Humility shines rightly in the skies; Thou art abased, hence God exalteth thee. CHAs. Shall I indeed withstand mine enemies? JoHsN. France I will lay submissive at thy feet! CHAs. And Orleans, say'st thou, will not be surrendered? J oHAN. The Loire shall sooner roll its waters back. CuAs. Shall I in triumph enter into Rhcims? JoHAN. I through ten thousand foes will lead thee there. The knights make a noise with their lances and shields, and evince signs of courage. DUNo1s. Appoint the maiden to command the host! We follow blindly whereso'er she leads! The Holy One's prophetic eye shall guide, And this brave sword from danger shall protect her! HIRE. A universe in arms we will not fear, If she, the mighty one, precede our troops. The God of battle walketh by her side; Let her conduct us on to victory! The knights clang their arms and step forward. CHAs. Yes, holy maiden, do thou...
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