aeonian

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With what wings   Would she come forth to greet the aeonian summer?

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 1 by MacDonald, George

Evil would not be evil, if it had that power of self-subsistence which is imputed to it in supposing its aeonian life to be co-eternal with that which crowns and glorifies the good.

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas

Being and not being came round in endless succession for all save him, into whom all being was resolved, and out of whom it emerged again, as from the vortex of some aeonian Maelstrom.

From Guide to Stoicism by Stock, St. George William Joseph

It might be very painful to renounce a long-cherished anticipation; but the necessity of doing so could not be received as a sufficient reason for adhering to the old unconditional use of the word aeonian.

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas

In memory of John Greenleaf Whittier, September 7, 1892," and this verse: "Some sweet morning, yet in God's Dim aeonian periods, Joyful I shall wake to see Those I love, who rest in Thee.

From The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) by Marvin, Frederic Rowland