They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every... Junior High School Literature ... - Page 388by William Harris Elson, Christine M. Keck - 1919Full view - About this book
| A citizen of Pittsburgh - 1818 - 276 pages
...God of" Hosts, is all that is left us. M They tell us, Sir, that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger...disarmed ; and when a British guard shall be stationed in our house ? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction ? Shall we acquire the means of effectual... | |
| Hezekiah Niles - 1822 - 514 pages
...which I was one. "They tell us, sir," continued Mr. Henry, "that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.— But when shall we be...acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound... | |
| 1822 - 734 pages
...atui to the God of Hottt ii all that it left ut. They tell us that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger...Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction ? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in... | |
| Hezekiah Niles - 1822 - 518 pages
...have petitioned "They tell us, sir," continued Mr. Henry, "thiî we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. — But when shall we...stronger?— Will it be the next week or the next year? U'ill it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house.'... | |
| Thomas Jones Rogers - 1823 - 382 pages
...th at is left us! "They tell us, sir," continued Mr. Henry, "that vve are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger?...acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound... | |
| 1824 - 516 pages
...that is left us! '•They tell us, sir," continued Mr. Henry, "that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger...gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall wo acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive... | |
| 1827 - 540 pages
...God! I know not what course others may take: but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death ! with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger...acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound... | |
| 1827 - 544 pages
...formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger ? Will it be the next week, or the next year ? W ill it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British...acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound... | |
| 1827 - 564 pages
...the God of Hosts is all that is left us ! They tell us. sir, that we are weak: unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger ? Will it be the next week, or the next year? VVill it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house... | |
| George Merriam - 1828 - 292 pages
...God of Hosts, is all that is left us ! They tell us, Sir, that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger...acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound... | |
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