Its founders were a few fanatics in the ranks, who enjoyed the reputation of superior godliness.

Thy soul was like a star and dwelt apart; Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the sea Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free; So didst thou travel on life's common way In cheerful godliness: and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself did lay.

Much to the chagrin of her father, she now became an avowed Methodist; and was subjected to the petty persecution, which usually awaits the first in a family that embraces vital godliness.

She is a friendly girl, possessing the advantage of a polite education, but wants the main accomplishmentvital godliness: she wept while I talked with her.

Here, for a few years, Mr Clayton continued; his character improved, his fame more triumphant, his godliness more spiritual and pure than it had been even before he committed the crime of forgery.

"Costly and gaudy attire, unbecoming godliness.

Here he came in contact with Cromwell; and saw very clearly those great qualities of sagacity, determination, courage, statesmanship, insight and genuine godliness, which made him, next to Alfred the Great, the first monarch who ever sat on the English throne.

This arrangement was overruled, providentially as it would seem; for Mr. S., although strictly moral and religious in his way, was a stranger to experimental godliness, and only obtained the knowledge of the truth in his last moments.

I should have despaired, had I not perceived and idolized both in you, gracious Madonna, and you and your gentle godliness in myself.