ungodliness

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Since the days of Bartholomew Fair, and before, professional carnivals have been held up as examples of ungodliness.

From Time Magazine Archive

“The Redeemer shall come to Sion, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.”

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

The reading of the 'Book of Sports' had been interdicted, and from their pulpits they lectured their congregations on the ungodliness of the Sabbath amusements.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

"The grace of God that bringeth salvation to all men hath appeared, teaching us that, denying all ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world."

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

In the future when He appears as their Redeemer and claims the purchased possession, He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob.

From The Work Of Christ Past, Present and Future by Gaebelein, Arno Clemens