hallowedness

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"His sobriety, his graveness, his hallowedness, is so foreign to our modern sensibilities — but that's the point. That is the precise point."

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022

What a thought it gives of the hallowedness and sacredness of the body, to think of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.

From The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit by Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer)

We can discern the hallowedness of a priest’s vocation, but we see no sanctity in the calling of the grocer, or of the scavenger in the street.

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry

I know there is a sacredness, a hallowedness about prayer that never or rarely enters into business matters.

From Quiet Talks with World Winners by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)

The selfish policy of the glover was exposed in his own eyes; and he felt himself contemptible as he saw the Carthusian turn from him in all the hallowedness of resignation.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir