be in the power of
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The question was already raised in England whether for the future it was to be in the power of the King and his ministers, or in the authority of Parliament.
From A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) by Ranke, Leopold von
Each new time that we come in contact with the Word, it must be in the power of the Spirit for that specific occasion.
From The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit by Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer)
Believe me, Olivia, I am most anxious to secure your happiness: allow me to believe that this will be in the power of Yours sincerely, F. L——.
From Leonora by Edgeworth, Maria
Pray that in our churches our mission interest and mission work may be in the power of the Holy Spirit and of prayer.
From The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer by Murray, Andrew
This objection is valid, whether the depravity is supposed to be in the power of willing, or in the acts of the will.
From Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. by Fisk, Wilbur