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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 which 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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O mother of the nation, vindicator of the law and champion of religion, who carried away the prize of the contest in your heart!
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.