Deo volente
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I suppose I ought to say Deo volente.
From Uncle Max by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
Man of many snipes, I will sup with thee, Deo volente et diabolo nolente, on Monday night the 5th of January, in the new year, and crush a cup to the infant century.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
"I shall not fail, Deo volente," said he.—"I have occupied the place on her right hand at these monster tea-drinkings for the last six years," he proceeded, turning to Miss Keeldar.
From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte
I, which, Deo volente, will go to the printers forthwith.
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)
My System der Volkswirthschaft shall, Deo volente, be completed in four parts.
From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)
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