By his word he makes his thought and feeling known, and by his word he issues commands and gives effect to his will.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
I believe I was wrong about Henderson; at least the disagreeable went no further than that he is supposed to be the channel through which Lady Dorothea occasionally issues directions, not always in agreement with Mary's notions.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Val, as frequently happens in times of stress, spoke first of a trivial matter, before her mind would grasp the greater issues.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower