Terrified to see him thus, the child clung to him andbesoughthim to be calm.
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Very much was true, while in his opening remarks hebesoughtus to come down from theoretical talk to practical business.
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Shebesoughtpeace and kindly death, and called to witness how hard she had fought.
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Before studying, writing, or preaching, theybesoughther to illumine their minds, guide their pens, and impart eloquence to their words.
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His ancient paths in the air are dustless and easy to traverse, on them he isbesoughtto protect his worshippers.
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Already a blessing has beenbesoughtof him in prayer, and it was not in vain.
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