aeonian
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What was meant by the aeonian punishments in the next world?
From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas
Among trees, in like manner, the oak, the cedar, the yew, are notoriously of very slow growth, and their aeonian period is unusually long as regards the individual.
From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas
If the days of Genesis mean indefinite periods of aeonian duration, how is the seventh day of rest to be understood?
From Creation and Its Records by Baden-Powell, Baden Henry
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
For we miss to hear the fairy tale of time, the aeonian chant radiant with light and color which the spirit prolongs.
From AE in the Irish Theosophist by Russell, George William