too sacred for words
Example Sentences
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It was too sacred for words, too miraculous for aught but the beating of their living hearts, the pulse of singing blood, the secret in their brains.
From The Nine-Tenths by Oppenheim, James
A glad cry escaped her, and then— But such a moment is too sacred for words; only it must be said it was fortunate for both that Aunt Lissy was in the kitchen.
From Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast by Munn, Charles Clark
Their great vow is too sacred for words; the loss of comrades and the uncertain future are felt but not discussed.
From With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War by Sellers, William Edward
He took her in his arms and kissed her, not as he would have kissed her an hour before, with passion, but in reverence and humility, in love too sacred for words.
From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.
It were meet not to dwell upon our interview, for there are some things too sacred for words.
From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)
