And he who had abandoned ease and wealth, And friends and dearest ties, and kingly power, Found his devotions broken by the love He had bestowed upon a little hind Thrown in his way by chance.
It may have once been more raised than now, and four small plugged holes in the masonry of the wall opposite suggest the existence of some arrangement in connection with the devotions here.
When, their devotions were ended, the sultan presented a purse of a thousand deenars to the youngest sister, and said, "Expend this upon your necessary occasions.
Madame de Pompadour's books were of all sorts, from the inevitable works of devotions to devotions of another sort, and the 'Hours' of Erycina Ridens.
Here is an example of the devotions which Jarry admired, a prayer to Saint Louis.
In a fairly brief space of time, he and his companions arrived at Rome, and performed their devotions and their pilgrimage as well as they knew how.
I do not say that he does not love his devotions but that he is not attached to them.
Should it happen that you are unable to perform all your usual devotions conveniently, omit a portion of them so that the remainder may be done with greater tranquillity.
Reproaches fell from the lips of the failing widow because of Almira's tacit acceptance of the devotions of young Mr. Powlett, son of the resident physician of the sanitarium that was now bringing so many patients to Urbana.
These devotions we should be careful not to confound with a thing very differently known as devotion--to God Himself.
And it is a poor Catholic that leaves devotions entirely alone, and a rare one.
Objectively speaking, these devotions find their justification in the dogma of the Communion of Saints, according to which we believe that the blessed in heaven are able and disposed to help the unfortunate here below.
The authenticity of these facts is not guaranteed by the doctrinal authority of the Church, but she may, and does, approve the devotionsthat spring therefrom.
But devotions have not the dignity of entering into the essence of God-worship.
Devotions are not based on historical facts, although in certain facts, events or happenings, real or alleged, they may have been furnished with occasions for coming into existence.
If they are fortunate enough to make this discovery, they then, like nearly all converts, become enthusiastic devotees, finding in their devotions new beauties, and new advantages every day.
No one finds devotions repugnant but those who are ignorant of their real character and meaning.
Devotions differ in pertaining, not directly, but indirectly through the creature to God.
According to the Egyptian tradition, although a priest of Heliopolis, he always performed hisdevotions outside the walls of the city, in the open air, turned towards the sunrising.
She showed me the wild track up into the mountains where the Pilgrims go to pay their devotions at the Great God's shrine in the awful heights, regretting that we were too early for that most wonderful sight.
Both were assiduous in their devotions before the spirit tablet of the departed lady, and in recommending her example of reserve and humility to every damsel whom it might concern.
So prizes are offered in the social gambling "to lend devotions to the game.
Said he: "We just put up a few dollars, you know, to lend devotions to the game.
The Purgatorian Manual; or, a Selection of Prayers and Devotionswith appropriate reflections for the use of the members of the Purgatorian Society in the Diocese of New York, and adapted for general use.
He has delicacies and devotions towards his friends, so subtle and so noble that they make every man his friend.
And his devotions to her are exquisite, appealing to what is most responsive in woman, beyond those of tenderer poets.
For I was just coming from the belfry yonder, where I had been to ring Compline; and the padre was at the same time coming out of the church, where he had been as usual with him at that hour, at his devotions before the altar of the Saint.
Wend on your way, in the name of God and Saint Dunstan, and disturb not the devotions of me and my holy brother.
He sent her his first printed sermon and his Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, &c.
On this occasion, they went either to the Capitol, or to some temple, to pay their devotions to the Gods.
Canterbury by appearing at their gates, followed by nineteen armed knights, each with a drawn sword in his hand, to pay his devotions at the shrine of St. Thomas.
He has public devotions twice a day, and assists at them in person with exemplary devotion; and there is nothing pleasanter than the remarks of some pious ladies on the conversion of such a sinner.
