| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from The Tanach: Psalms 71: 3 Be Thou to me a sheltering rock, whereunto I may continually resort, which Thou hast appointed to save me; for Thou art my rock and my fortress.
Psalms 71: 4 O my God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, out of the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.
Psalms 71: 5 For Thou art my hope; O Lord GOD, my trust from my youth.
Psalms 71: 6 Upon Thee have I stayed myself from birth; Thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb; my praise is continually of Thee.
Psalms 71: 7 I am as a wonder unto many; but Thou art my strong refuge.
Psalms 71: 8 My mouth shall be filled with Thy praise, and with Thy glory all the day.
Psalms 71: 9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength faileth, forsake me not.
Psalms 71: 10 For mine enemies speak concerning me, and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 71: 11 Saying: 'God hath forsaken him; pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.'
Psalms 71: 12 O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.
Psalms 71: 13 Let them be ashamed and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and confusion that seek my hurt.
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from An Unsocial Socialist by George Bernard Shaw: Erskine," added Trefusis, lowering his voice, and turning to the
poet, "you are wrong to take part with hucksters and
money-hunters against your own nature, even though the attack
upon them is led by a man who prefers photography to etching."
"But I assure you--You quite mistake me," said Erskine, taken
aback. "I--"
He stopped,looked to Sir Charles for support, and then said
airily: "I don't doubt that you are quite right. I hate business
and men of business; and as to social questions, I have only one
article of belief, which is, that the sole refiner of human
nature is fine art."
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The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from Astoria by Washington Irving: welcomed with joy, for apprehensions had been felt for their
safety. Comcomly and his people were then entertained on board of
the Tonquin, and liberally rewarded for their hospitality and
services. They returned home highly satisfied, promising to
remain faithful friends and allies of the white men.
CHAPTER IX.
Point George- Founding of Astoria- Indian Visitors.- Their
Reception.- The Captain Taboos the Ship.- Departure of the
Tonquin. - Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was
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