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 Cooper, Thomas

This may do injury, in the estimation of some persons, to a means of religious edification which I regard as one of the most efficient human agencies for promoting spiritual-mindedness among religious people.

From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by Hodgins, J. George (John George)

That spiritual-mindedness which is life he scarcely possessed.

From A Hero and Some Other Folks by Quayle, William A. (William Alfred)

I have been much interested with Thomas Charles's life; such an example of spiritual-mindedness, faith, and love.

From A Brief Memoir with Portions of the Diary, Letters, and Other Remains, of Eliza Southall, Late of Birmingham, England by Southall, Eliza

This man was remarkable for spiritual-mindedness and the gift of prophecy.

From Isaac T. Hopper by Child, Lydia Maria Francis