Memorial Services Held in the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States: Together with Remarks Presented in Eulogy of John Marshall Robsion, Late a Representative from KentuckyU.S. Government Printing Office, 1950 - 97 pages |
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... Kentuckian , an illustrious American . In him death chose a shining mark . His hold upon the affections and confidence of his people was unequaled by any man who preceded him in the Congress from eastern Kentucky . By years of unselfish ...
... Kentuckian , an illustrious American . In him death chose a shining mark . His hold upon the affections and confidence of his people was unequaled by any man who preceded him in the Congress from eastern Kentucky . By years of unselfish ...
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... Kentuckian , I was proud of JOHN ROBSION the lawyer . " I was not in Washington the day Judge ROBSION's death was announced , at which time many of our Members spoke in memory of him . I want to add my tribute at this time . Another ...
... Kentuckian , I was proud of JOHN ROBSION the lawyer . " I was not in Washington the day Judge ROBSION's death was announced , at which time many of our Members spoke in memory of him . I want to add my tribute at this time . Another ...
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... Kentuckian has passed from the stage of action . He was a man on whom the ravages of time seemed to have no effect . We in Kentucky throughout the years have regarded him as an ageless institution , inasmuch as his alert intellect , his ...
... Kentuckian has passed from the stage of action . He was a man on whom the ravages of time seemed to have no effect . We in Kentucky throughout the years have regarded him as an ageless institution , inasmuch as his alert intellect , his ...
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... Kentuckian , whose death came with such surprising sudden- ness night before last . It is my privilege to represent a district adjoining the [ 77 ] JOHN MARSHALL ROBSION Mr A Sidney Camp, of Georgia---- Mr W Howes Meade, of Kentucky--
... Kentuckian , whose death came with such surprising sudden- ness night before last . It is my privilege to represent a district adjoining the [ 77 ] JOHN MARSHALL ROBSION Mr A Sidney Camp, of Georgia---- Mr W Howes Meade, of Kentucky--
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... Kentuckian , this towering oak of intellectual strength , this stalwart ex- ample of physical endurance from the mountain section of old Kentucky died like a soldier . He was cut down in the line of duty by the assassin of overwork ...
... Kentuckian , this towering oak of intellectual strength , this stalwart ex- ample of physical endurance from the mountain section of old Kentucky died like a soldier . He was cut down in the line of duty by the assassin of overwork ...
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Page 59 - When I remember all The friends so linked together, I've seen around me fall Like leaves in wintry weather; I feel like one Who treads alone Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garlands dead, And all but he departed...
Page 11 - Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place In all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.
Page 12 - Behold, we know not anything; I can but trust that good shall fall At last — far off — at last, to all, And every winter change to spring. So runs my dream ; but what am I ? An infant crying in the night; An infant crying for the light, And with no language but a cry.
Page 79 - In whose eyes a vile person is contemned ; But he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Page 87 - Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses In connection therewith be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Page 12 - That not a worm is cloven in vain ; That not a moth with vain desire Is shrivel'd in a fruitless fire, Or but subserves another's gain. Behold, we know not anything ; I can but trust that good shall fall At last — far off — at last, to all, And every winter change to spring.
Page 78 - Resolved, That, as a further mark of respect, the House do now adjourn.
Page 12 - That nothing walks with aimless feet ; That not one life shall be destroyed, Or cast as rubbish to the void, When God hath made the pile complete...
Page 88 - Res. 197) were read, considered by unanimous consent, and unanimously agreed to, as follows : Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon.
Page 79 - LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle ? who shall dwell in thy holy hill ? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.