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10 total sentences available.
And although we be vnworthy (through our manyfolde ſynnes) to offre vnto thee any Sacryfice: Yet we beſeche thee to accepte thys our bounden duetie and ſeruice: and commande theſe our prayers and ſupplicacions, by the Miniſtery of thy holy Angels, to be brought vp into thy holy Tabernacle before the ſyght of thy dyuine maieſtie: […]
Source: wiktionary
Your moſt bounden and devoted friend and ſervant of all men living, Fr. Bacon, C.S.
Source: wiktionary
That I wad wi' a' my heart; and mickle obliged to your honour for putting me in mind o' my bounden duty.
Source: wiktionary
Therefore, O Lord, we beseech Thee graciously to accept this oblation of our bounden service, from us and from thy whole family.
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Closest matches include beholden, bound, committed, indebted to, mandatory.
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