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old-time religion

NOUN
apostolic faith
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As Dave Niehaus so aptly put it, after one of the few great moments in his second Seattle stint, Griffey provided that old-time religion.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2016

When Hozier’s at his best, he can translate the eerie dread of old-time religion into a modern rock setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2014

It’s a world of old-time religion and dark secrets, of towering edifices and galling poverty.

From Forbes • Apr. 3, 2013

It’s down-to-earth, not trendy; it prizes realism over artifice; it’s steeped in traditional values — old-time religion, the old folks at home, Old Glory.

From New York Times • May 14, 2011

The old-time religion was good enough for them.

From The History of the Negro Church by Woodson, Carter Godwin