And it is obvious that the greater the mass of higher and spiritual forces, whether found in those to whom the execution of the law is assigned or in the great mass by whom the suffrage is exercised, and who direct the execution of the law, the greater will be the safety and the surer will be the happiness of the state.

His 'Boys' Life of Edison' sure is a dandy book.

Of his experience, he says in his own words, after having for years thoroughly tested the promises and faithfulness of God: "A succession of crosses was always followed with perpetual blessings, for as sure as adversity led the van, so sure prosperity brought up the rear.

It may be years before these oppressed peoples are able to throw off the yoke, but as sure as day follows night the time will come when they will make the effort.

"I won't be a fool," she said, "I'll make sure,I'll make as sure as death.

"As I wasn't present at her birth, I can't swear, but I believe her to be that same, as sure as eggs is eggs," he replied.

They'll rush us now, as sure as fate; then it will be our turn to lead.

She'll get me executed, as sure as ferrets are ferrets!

"you know the worst that is to be known, with only this to say: if ever a man sets foot upon Pig and Sow Point again after nightfall to interfere with the Devil's sport and mine, hell suffer for it as sure as fire can burn or brimstone can scorch.

"Now what I propose is," continued Jerry, "thet we just foller the trail, and we'll strike something afore many hours, ez sure's my name's Jerry Vance.

Undertakings, that I am as sure as History can make me, no Prince of ours was ever yet so prosperous and successful, so beloved, esteemed, and honoured by their Subjects and their Friends, nor near so formidable to their Enemies.

Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"

" And destroyed they will be, as sure as science.

She could not see, but as sure as sight she knew.

Here's Mr. Buxton coming along the Fell-Lane;he's coming here, as sure as sixpence; come, Edward, come.

"It's Puss as sure as thunder.

As sure as yer honour and the sarjeant is there, we did that same, and no bones broke!

The more I think of it, the surer I am it is Ada.

And yet it will be done As sure as flocks go home at night Unto the shepherd's arm!