mercifulness

Example Sentences

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But the mercifulness of a thorough investigation is that, once well done, it need not be repeated, and by saving endless blundering it also saves a family from much charitable meddling.

From Friendly Visiting among the Poor A Handbook for Charity Workers by Richmond, Mary Ellen

In this also I saw His great mercifulness in that He suffers such a sinner as I am still to live.

From Santa Teresa an Appreciation: with some of the best passages of the Saint's Writings by Whyte, Alexander

It is a desperate enterprise, and would be both rash and indelicate if the mercifulness of it did not demand the sacrifice.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John

Nothing can exceed the mercifulness of this language!

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles

But to Edwin, with the vision of Hilda’s mercifulness in his mind, even the sympathy of Janet for Mr Shushions had a quality of uncomprehending, facile condescension which slightly jarred on him.

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold