be in the power of
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Pray that in our churches our mission interest and mission work may be in the power of the Holy Spirit and of prayer.
From The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer by Murray, Andrew
In a word, it would be in the power of such a force, or combination and opposition of forces, to turn the earth again to its original chaos.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various
It would not be in the power of the inspired to give satisfactory evidence of that fact to anybody else.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green
It was evident that Onthank must do something speedily, or he would be in the power of the bear.
From The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California by Alger, Horatio
It seems almost incredible that I should be in the power of such a small child.
From Girls of the Forest by Meade, L. T.
