spiritual-mindedness
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"Gloomy Glanvil," as critical Toby had called him in the days of his higher spiritual-mindedness, was the superstitious expounder of doctrine to whom the philosophical tailor now attached himself.
From Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) by Thomas Cooper
Far be it from me to say one word other than in favour of every kind of religious exercise and communion which tends to promote the spiritual-mindedness, brotherly love, and fervent zeal of professing Christians.
From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by J. George (John George) Hodgins
This man was remarkable for spiritual-mindedness and the gift of prophecy.
From Isaac T. Hopper by Lydia Maria Francis Child
That spiritual-mindedness which is life he scarcely possessed.
From A Hero and Some Other Folks by William A. (William Alfred) Quayle
It requires of him things that he loathes and abominates,—conversion, faith, repentance, spiritual-mindedness, Bible-reading, prayer.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle