old-time religion
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Though thoroughly modern, the story nods to the old-time religion — that is, literature — in which good guys were good and bad guys were bad, and virtue triumphs over evil.
From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2017
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 the old-time religion; It's the old-time religion; It's the old-time religion; And it's good enough for me.
From Soldier Silhouettes on our Front by Stidger, William L. (William Le Roy)
