succorer
Example Sentences
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Thus St. Vitus became the patron saint of those afflicted with the dancing plague, as St. Martin of Tours was at one time the succorer of persons in smallpox.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Rossiter Johnson
“That ye receive her in the Lord as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succorer of many, and of myself also.”
From Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America by Jane M. Bancroft (Jane Marie Bancroft) Robinson
So she passed through life; the faithful friend, the patient, wise mother, the meek, tender wife, the succorer of all in distress.
From Elizabeth Fry by Mrs. E. R. Pitman
I find no succorer except Thee, nor king, nor refuge, nor haven besides Thyself.
From Epistle to the Son of the Wolf by Bahá'u'lláh
This dear friend is a succorer of many, and, I can truly say, of me in particular.
From Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel by John Yeardley