compend
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Now we shall speak a word of these two cardinal graces which are the compend of all graces,—as the objects of them are the abridgment of the Scriptures,—faith and love.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
An epitome, compend, or compendium is a condensed view of a subject, whether derived from a previous publication or not.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
He further urges the diversion of turbid rills, after rains, over grass lands, and altogether makes a better compend of this branch of the subject than can be found in the Roman writers proper.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 by Various
They esteemed the reproach of it the compend of all reproaches, ingratum si dixeris, omnia dixeris.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
It is made the very sum and compend of the law, the fulfilling of it; for the truth is the most effectual and constraining principle of obedience, and withal the most sweet and pleasant.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
