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Although she witnessed the destruction of seven children and the ingenious and various rackings, this noble mother disregarded all these because of faith in God.
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For as in the council chamber of her own soul she saw mighty advocates—nature, family, parental love, and the rackings of her children—
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this mother held two ballots, one bearing death and the other deliverance for her children.
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She did not approve the deliverance that would preserve the seven sons for a short time,
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but as the daughter of God-fearing Abraham she remembered his fortitude.
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