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Sister Ann she sobbed and because you
"It's all because you prayed, Sister Ann," she sobbed, "and because you taught me how to pray.
— from From the Valley of the Missing by Grace Miller White

stede And sayd Syr abbot by your
Robyn toke the kyngës hors, Hastely in that stede, And sayd, ‘Syr abbot, by your leve, A whyle ye must abyde.
— from Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series by Frank Sidgwick

same age shall see and behold your
If God do not punish you, so that this same age shall see and behold your punishment, the Spirit of righteous judgment guides me not."...
— from The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland With Which Are Included Knox's Confession and The Book of Discipline by John Knox

shortening add sugar slowly add beaten yolks
Royal Cream Loaf Cake 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1/2 cup rich milk or thin cream 1 cup flour 1/2 cup corn starch 3 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder Cream shortening; add sugar slowly; add beaten yolks of eggs and flavoring; add milk a little at a time; sift flour, corn starch and baking powder together and add; fold in beaten whites of eggs.
— from New Royal Cook Book by Royal Baking Powder Company

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