Example Sentences

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The dreams and the word we have hearkened, and the dreams and the word have been wild.

From The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs by Morris, William

Behold, We have hearkened to His call, and now fulfil His wish.

From The Kitáb-i-Aqdas by Bahá'u'lláh

Yea, and when I have hearkened carefully the words seemed cold and lifeless, and intended for another and a lesser grief than mine.

From From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

"Ruth arose in his heart;" "I have hearkened not nor heeded the words of thy fear and thy ruth."

From The Story of Sigurd the Volsung by Turner, Winifred

Because so often you have hearkened to   My selfish prayers, I ask but one thing now, That these harsh hands of mine add not unto   The crown of thorns upon your bleeding brow.

From Flint and Feather by Johnson, E. Pauline