Statistics for occurrence #1 of “de Lord” in chapter 1.16, section c.1.16.81 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26.:
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Dr. Hoge listened patiently to the recital, and then, with a twinkle in his eye, asked: From what portion of Scripture do you get so much comfort?
You knows Marse Moses de Bible says, dem dat de Lord loveth, he chases, an' de way He has bin a chasin oa me for de las' year, I know I mus' be one oa He favorites.
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