revivals

You want to make what you call revivals; I am content with survivals, with keeping alive the faith.

Old Kaskaskia Mary Hartwell Catherwood 1874

Has he any law governing the phenomena which we call revivals?

Tupelo John Hill 1862

The selection of Maxwell -- nominated for two Tonys last season for her work in revivals of "The Royal Family" and "Lend Me a Tenor" -- promises acting heft in a formidable part.

More casting of Kennedy Center's "Follies" Peter Marks 2010

Quantity, in English revivals of ancient metre, depends not only on position, but on accent.

Poems and Fragments 2006

Quantity, in English revivals of ancient metre, depends not only on position, but on accent.

The Poems and Fragments of Catullus Gaius Valerius Catullus

For something more than a hundred years Europe has experienced a series of linguistic and literary revivals, that is to say revivals of the folk languages and the folk cultures.

Introduction to the Science of Sociology Robert Ezra Park 1926

Winchester he took a very active part in revivals, and habitually led the Union prayer meetings.

Foreign Intelligence 1862

In the theater, recycled plays are called revivals, never remakes.

What's the Fuss About Remakes? The Truth About Charlie Is a Lark 2002

If we were to go by what is generally preached at what are called revivals of religion, we would only need to say we believe in Jesus Christ, then manifest some joy in the new experience, get up, perhaps, and tell how we feel, and we are ready to be counted in the list of new converts in full possession of eternal life.

Life and Labors of Elder John Kline the Martyr Missionary Kline, John 1900

In no other way can we reconcile the vast number of protracted meetings and so-called revivals with the general low state of practical piety in the land.

History of the First African Baptist Church, From its Organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888. Including the Centennial Celebration, Addresses, Sermons, Etc. Emanuel King 1888