old-time religion
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Though thoroughly modern, the story nods to the old-time religion — that is, literature — in which good guys were good and bad guys were bad, and virtue triumphs over evil.
From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2017
As Dave Niehaus so aptly put it, after one of the few great moments in his second Seattle stint, Griffey provided that old-time religion.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2016
When Hozier’s at his best, he can translate the eerie dread of old-time religion into a modern rock setting.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2014
Meanwhile, in the game world, Columbia floats above it, blending old-time religion and futuristic technology, preparing to rain fire on the fallen world.
From Forbes • Apr. 1, 2013
You see, I've got religion, and it's sure the old-time religion; it's love and you, and it's older than the oldest religion in the world.
From Burning Daylight by London, Jack
