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And to put other considerations out of sight, the mere fact in itself, that there has been this perpetual succession, this unforfeited inheritance, is sufficiently remarkable to attract our attention and excite our reverence.

From Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8) by Newman, John Henry

O ten times faster Venus' pigeons fly    To seal love's bonds new made, than they are wont    To keep obliged faith unforfeited!

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan

O! ten times faster Venus' pigeons fly To seal love's bonds new made than they are wont To keep obliged faith unforfeited!

From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare, William

O, ten times faster Venus' pigeons fly To seal love's bonds new made, than they are wont To keep obliged faith unforfeited!

From Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Kean, Charles John