Conjunction
for thy
Alternative form of forthy (“because”)
For thy sake, tobacco, I would do anything but die. Charles Lamb
A servant with this clause Makes drudgery divine Who sweeps a room as for Thy laws Makes that and the action fine. George Herbert
Put up at the moment of greatest suffering a prayer, not for thy own escape, but for the enfranchisement of some being dear to thee, and the sovereign spirit will accept thy ransom. Margaret Fuller
Gracious Lord, oh bomb the Germans. Spare their women for Thy Sake, And if that is not too easy, We will pardon Thy Mistake. But, gracious Lord, whate'er shall be, Don't let anyone bomb me. John Betjeman
Slayer of the Winter, art thou here again? O welcome, thou that bring'st the Summer nigh! The bitter wind makes not thy victory vain, Nor will we mock thee for thy faint blue sky. William Morris
Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note. Confucius