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He sang of God—the mighty Source Of all things, the stupendous force On which all strength depends; From Whose right arm, beneath Whose eyes, All period, power, and enterprise Commences, reigns, and ends.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward

Commences on Monday, when Motion will be made to close Report Stage of Home-Rule Bill.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893 by Various

Commences the life of Sinchi Rocca, the second Inca XVI.

From History of the Incas by Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir

His fierce attack of Russian steppes Commences his decline.

From Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) by Various

Commences with light breezes from the east, and cloudy weather.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand