Would to god

[Vietanhpham_Winter]

please help me with the expression. I'd be very grateful if someone would tell me how to use and the expression's meaning. Thank you so much.:-D
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Nothing's impossible! Never say never! They're what I've been following. Hope you to follow them too!

[OxfordBlues]

Could you use it in a sentence?
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[Kitosdad]

A PM is in your mailbox OB.
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[Vietanhpham_Winter]

If i could give an example, i wouldn't have asked. I found it in an english grammar book published about 60 years ago. But unfortunately it's not mine so i just had time to take a glance.
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[Kitosdad]

Your phrase is a plea to heaven on high that something will come about.

"Would to God that she packed her bags and left!"

"Would to God that she came back to me!"
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[Mister Micawber]

You can learn to find samples yourself by searching a reputable CORPUS.
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[Vietanhpham_Winter]

Does it have the same meaning and use as if only and i wish, mr. Kitosdad?
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Nothing's impossible! Never say never! They're what I've been following. Hope you to follow them too!

[Bala9008]

This is equivalent to "I hope (that)", definitely archaic.

[Kitosdad]

Yes, I believe so. VW.
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