tentation

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The same kind of operative virtue is ascribed to the ceremony of confirmation or bishopping; for the English service book teacheth, that by it children receive strength against sin, and against tentation.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

Pour acquerir des biens mondains Vous entrez en tentation, Qui uous met es perilz soubdains, Et uous maine a perdition.

From The Dance of Death by Dobson, Austin

Alors les pauvres sollicit`erent en vain pr`es de Ketty d`epouill`ee, elle ne pouvait plus secourir leur mis`ere;-elle les abandonnait `a la tentation.

From The Countess Cathleen by Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)

Avec der materiaux si nombreux et si importants, il fallait bien du courage pour resister a la tentation de faire un systeme.

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

Here, indeed, were the flesh-pots of Egypt—la tentation de Saint Antoine.

From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma