It will be observed here that the spirit, or soul, of God descended not only in the manner, but in "bodily shape like a dove.
To the objection that the statements about bodily shape contained in the clauses, 'With a beard bright as gold,' &c.
But it is stated (Luke 3:22) that the "Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape as a dove upon Him.
And therefore the Holy Ghost descended visibly, under a bodily shape, on Christ at His baptism, in order that we may believe Him to descend invisibly on all those who are baptized.
Such an event would have been regretted by all those who are interested in the early history of the East, for, in spite of the treasures found by M.
The worshippers of Odin believed that at certain times the gracious powers showed themselves in bodily shape, passing through the land, and bringing blessings with them.
The ceremony being gone through three times, all the parties present, except the devil in bodily shape, returned home.
St. Maurus had an encounter with Satan and a whole squadron of his monsters in bodily shape.
St. Anthony had serious conflicts with the Devil in bodily shape, when victory was generally declared in favour of the good man.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "bodily shape" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
