master spirit

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The master spirit of this society is the convict Harcamone, in solitary confinement, awaiting the guillotine.

From Time Magazine Archive

Science bowed to his master spirit, the arts hailed him as a patron, the lightning obeyed his magic rod and nature was proud of her favorite son.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."

From Great Inventions and Discoveries by Piercy, Willis Duff

As it came closer, high on the poop, standing alone like its master spirit, she discovered her lover.

From Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

One to be the master spirit, one to be the slave awoke, One to shape itself obedient to the fiery words we spoke, Flame and flood and stars and mountains from the primal waters broke.

From The Divine Vision and Other Poems by A.E.