Kings, priests, judges, whatever men succeed to, or
usurp1, or are thrust into power, come immediately under that eternal government which the God of the nation has established, and the order of which cannot be violated with
impunity2. Every ruler who ignores or defies it saps the national life and prosperity, and brings trouble on his country, sometimes swiftly, but always surely. There is the perpetual presence of a King, with whom rulers and people must come to a reckoning in every national crisis and convulsion, and who is no less present when the course of affairs is quiet and prosperous. The greatest and wisest men of the nation are those in whom this faith burns most strongly. Elijah’s solemn opening, “As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand;” David’s pleading, “Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”—his
confession3 that in heaven or hell, or the uttermost parts of the sea, “there also shall thy hand lead, and thy right hand shall guide me”—are[203] only well-known instances of a universal consciousness which never wholly leaves men or nations, however much they may struggle to get rid of it.
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usurp
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| vt.篡夺，霸占；vi.篡位 |
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- Their position enabled them to usurp power.他们所处的地位使其得以篡权。
- You must not allow it to usurp a disproportionate share of your interest.你不应让它过多地占据你的兴趣。
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impunity
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| n.(惩罚、损失、伤害等的)免除 |
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- You will not escape with impunity.你不可能逃脱惩罚。
- The impunity what compulsory insurance sets does not include escapement.交强险规定的免责范围不包括逃逸。
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confession
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| n.自白，供认，承认 |
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- Her confession was simply tantamount to a casual explanation.她的自白简直等于一篇即席说明。
- The police used torture to extort a confession from him.警察对他用刑逼供。
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