in one's power
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Mercy, mėr′si, n. tenderness and forbearance shown in sparing an offender in one's power: a forgiving disposition: clemency: an act of mercy: an undeserved blessing: compassion or benevolence.—adjs.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
I believe there is hardly a torment equal to that of being ardently drawn to retirement, and not having it in one's power to be retired.
From The Autobiography of Madame Guyon by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
One should, when one is dying, preserve one's life by any means in one's power without judging of their character.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
And, as they said, many other things may be classed as good if it is in one's power to use them either well or ill.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
To agree to pray is a hearty promise also to do all in one's power to work with the Lord.
From Health, Healing, and Faith by Russell H. Conwell
