Pre-existence is also asserted of Moses and of sacred institutions such as the New Jerusalem, the Temple, Paradise, the Torah, &c. (Apocal.

"I'm sure the Princess is ready to be picked," asserted Dorothy, gazing hard at the beautiful girl on the bush.

You're sure to like Billina, when you know her, asserted Dorothy.

"I won't answer such a foolish question," asserted Eureka, with a snarl.

The Messiah's preexistent state before the creation of the world is asserted in the Book of Enoch (xlviii.