Godliness, or piety, is elevation of the mind towards the Supreme Being, and extension of the thoughts to another life.

Bartering his venal wit for sums of gold, He cast himself into the saint-like mould; Groan'd, sigh'd, and pray'd, while godliness was gain The loudest bagpipe of the squeaking train.

I told them they were on trial, and the success or failure of the experiment must be determined by themselves alone; that godliness, moral character, prompt and implicit obedience, as well as bravery and unflinching courage, were necessary attributes of the true soldier.

Godliness is great Gain, and to exchange earth for heaven is a satisfying and unregretted Trade.