holiness

Or as holiness, so far as it is embodied in law, must be the highest moral perfection, we may say, "_holiness is the purity of God manifesting itself in atonement and redemption, and correspondingly in judgment_."

Holy in Christ Thoughts on the Calling of God's Children to be Holy as He is Holy Andrew Murray 1872

This is true of matter, but yet more true of that life, superior to all others, which we call holiness; it was in prayer that Francis found the spiritual strength which he needed; he therefore sought for silence and solitude.

Life of St. Francis of Assisi Paul Sabatier 1893

Probably no one will deny that in Christian countries this higher-toned goodness, which we call holiness, has existed.

Occasional Papers Selected from the Guardian, the Times, and the Saturday Review, 1846-1890 1852

We therefore conclude him to be perfect in the exercise of all these moral attributes, and to take the most rigid estimate of any infringement of them by man: -- this is what we call the holiness of God.

The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings John Abercrombie 1812

He knew something of the beauty of the Lord, the infinite and transcendent amiableness of the divine being and perfections; his holiness is his beauty (Ps.cx. 3), his goodness is his beauty, Zech. ix.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721

With a unique blend of humor, passion, and frankness that has become his trademark style, Fr. Larry Richards explores how a Christ-centered male spirituality fosters growth in holiness, and inspires men to become loving servants of their wives, families, and the Church.

Books 2009

But there is simultaneously an ascending movement of holiness from the Christian community to the All-Holy

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

With a unique blend of humor, passion, and frankness that has become his trademark style, Fr. Larry Richards explores how a Christ-centered male spirituality fosters growth in holiness, and inspires men to become loving servants of their wives, families, and the Church.

Religion 2009

Fascism, now and always, believes in holiness and in heroism; that is to say, in actions influenced by no economic motive, direct or indirect.

Think Progress » Wall Street Republicans Form ‘Action Tank’ To Push Corporate Agenda 2010

Fascism, now and always, believes in holiness and in heroism; that is to say, in actions influenced by no economic motive, direct or indirect.

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