godliness
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Alcuin told the first holy Roman emperor to ignore such declarations of public godliness “since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024
May godliness be their guidance, may sanctity be their strength, may peace on earth be the fruit of their labours, and their joy in heaven thine eternal gift; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2022
Fortunately for Arden, the support act, Sam Cooke, drove the audience wild; Richard’s competitive spirit overcame his godliness, and compelled him to play his hits so as not to be outshone.
From The Guardian ● May 9, 2020
Jesus was a man who became the perfect example of godliness, to the point where he identified wholly with God.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2019
“That’s right. That’s exactly right. I wish I’d said that to Mr. Miller. ‘I have faith in the godliness of humanity.’
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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