lowliness
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Lowliness and meekness in reputation and outward form, are like servants, yet they account it no robbery to be equal with the highest and most princely graces.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
He often expressed an earnest Engagement that pure Wisdom should be attended to, which would lead into Lowliness of Mind and Resignation to the divine Will, in which State small Possessions here would be sufficient.
From John Woolman's Journal by Woolman, John
Lowliness of mind is the strongest bond of peace and charity.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
Lowliness of origin, and exaltation of destination, can hardly be reconciled without severe conflicts.
From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. Vol. 2 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm
In Thynne's Debate between Pride and Lowliness, the dress of a countryman is described.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse