universal testimony

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The novice-master was Father Othmann, and he was by universal testimony entirely competent for his place.

From Life of Father Hecker by Elliott, Walter

In favor of the doctrine of Liberty, I next appeal to the direct, deliberate, and universal testimony of consciousness.

From Doctrine of the Will by Mahan, Asa

It is the universal testimony of the press and people that, during the weary weeks which intervened between the President's injury and death, Mr. Blaine's every action and constant demeanor were absolutely faultless.

From The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 1, October, 1884 by Various

The country people as a rule, receive very few pastoral calls, according to the almost universal testimony of the country ministers themselves as well as that of other persons who live in the country.

From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis

By the universal testimony of his friends, Robert Emmet was a youth of modest character, pure motives and winning personality.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various