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deliverance [dɪˈlɪvərəns] n
1. a formal pronouncement or expression of opinion 2. rescue from moral corruption or evil; salvation 3. another word for delivery [3-5] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
deliverance noun (Literary) release, rescue, liberation, salvation, redemption, ransom, emancipation their sudden deliverance from war Translations deliverance deliverance [dɪˈlɪv/ər/əns] n (old) → liberazione f deliverance [dɪˈlɪv/ər/əns] n (old) → liberazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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WREATHED in myrtle, my sword I'll conceal Like those champions devoted and brave, When they plunged in the tyrant their steel, And to Athens deliverance gave. As sinful men, it is a lesson to us all, because it is a story of the sin, hard-heartedness, suddenly awakened fears, the swift punishment, repentance, prayers, and finally the deliverance and joy of Jonah. This again either does not happen, or, if it does, it will not be for your security, because that deliverance is of no avail which does not depend upon yourself; those only are reliable, certain, and durable that depend on yourself and your valour. |
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