call upon
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Call upon Mr. Samuel Hardy, a lawyer in Lee’s Falls, and he will make over to you the custody of the money, and look upon you as the authorized guardian of Frank.
From A Cousin's Conspiracy A Boy's Struggle for an Inheritance by Alger, Horatio
Give thanks unto the Lord, Call upon his name, Declare his doings among the peoples, Make mention that his name is exalted.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
Call upon me to-morrow morning an hour before noon, and I will have letters ready for you.”
From The Children of the New Forest by Marryat, Frederick
That reminded him he had intended to perform a difficult exercise called an Afternoon Call upon the Cootes, as a preliminary to doing it in deadly earnest upon the Walshinghams.
From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me."
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
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