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 The Young Bank Messenger by Alger, Horatio
Another passage, written for the children of God in their distress, was spoken to him when he seemed nearly insensible: "Call upon me in the day of trouble."
From The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Bonar, Andrew A.
Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
From The Dog Crusoe and his Master by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The shadows of earth are immediately dispelled when we trust God, for He says, "Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify Me."
From Gathering Jewels The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries. by Young, Duncan McNeill
Call upon Millie for a great sacrifice, she would make it, she would glory in making it, just for the moment.
From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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