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Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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THE NEW WILL.
Father Fabian came.
Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.
He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.
With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.
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May Brooke

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of May Brooke is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE NEW WILL.
/ðə nuː wɪl/
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Father Fabian came.
/ˈfɑːðər ˈfeɪbiən keɪm/
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Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.
/ˈmɪrəkəlz sʌtʃ æz ðɪs ˈnevər əˈmeɪzd hɪm/
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He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.
/hiː nuː tuː wel ðæt ðə ˈspɪrət ʌv ðə ɪˈtɜːrnəl ɡɑːd wɪtʃ əˈbaɪdz wɪð hɪz tʃɜːrtʃ fɔːr ˈevər wɑːz æz ˈpaʊərfəl ðen æz ɪt hæd bɪn ɪn ˈeɪdʒəz pæst ənd ðæt hiː stɪl ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd tuː æd ˈmɪrəkəlz tuː ðə ˈtestəmoʊni ʌv ˌrevəˈleɪʃən tuː ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ ðə feɪθ hiː ˈplæntɪd/
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With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.
/wɪð ðə ˈeɪndʒəlz hiː ˈoʊnli rɪˈdʒɔɪst ənd wɑːz ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ ɡlæd ˈɡɪvɪŋ θæŋks tuː ɡɑːd fɔːr ðɪs nuː ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən ʌv hɪz ˈklemənt lʌv/

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abides verb US /əˈbaɪdz/

third-person singular of “abide” — dwell

From this reading “He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.”

clement adjective US /ˈklemənt/

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading “With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.”

condescended verb US /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading “He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.”

exceeding adjective US /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading “With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.”

Fabian adjective US /ˈfeɪbiən/

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading “Father Fabian came.”

glorify verb US /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading “He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.”

manifestation noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading “With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.”

miracles noun US /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading “Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.”

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abidesverbUS /əˈbaɪdz/

third-person singular of “abide” — dwell

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Father Fabian came.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

clementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

EternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading Father Fabian came.

faithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father Fabian came.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

glorifyverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

MiraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW WILL.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading With the angels, he only "rejoiced, and was exceeding glad," giving thanks to God for this new manifestation of His clement love.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE NEW WILL.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Miracles such as this never amazed _him_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE NEW WILL.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew too well that the Spirit of the Eternal God, which abides with His Church for ever, was as powerful then as it had been in ages past, and that He still condescended to add miracles to the testimony of revelation, to glorify the faith He planted.

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