Word: sorrowful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...sorrow, shame, and scorn...
THERE is no need that I should dwell upon the aggravations of this strange providence, or call attention to the proportions of this great sorrow. Rather let me gather up that which remains to us and for our comfort: the precious memories of Arthur's earthly life the hopes and expectations respecting his immortal life that we are permitted to cherish...
...infinite wisdom to permit a sickness to fasten on him that prepared the way for death to make an easy conquest. And now the joyous song that had been singing so continuously all through his life is hushed and almost smothered by the sobs of this great sorrow, while "all that are about him bemoan him; all that know his name say now is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod." At this interruption of his earthly life we reverently pause and ask, What virtues has it made emphatic? What lessons has it taught...
...clap your hands! The wise men who make big laws around a little table have stretched out their arms to encircle you, and for this once, at least, your eyes and noses are protected; you are shielded behind the aegis of Minerva. But for us there is naught but sorrow, the sweet associations and tender memories of eyes bunged up, of noses wonderfully distended, of battered shins, the many chance blows anteriorly and posteriorly received and delivered, the rush, the struggle, the VICTORY! They call forth our deep regret and unaffected tears. The enthusiastic cheers, the singing of 'Auld Lang...
...voice with sorrow laden...