Inward Light

noun

Origin of Inward Light

First recorded in 1700–10

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We trace them obscurely under the denomination of "Seekers," their distinguishing principle being the doctrine of an Inward Light.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John Noake
And how can the life of nations be understood without the Inward Light of poetry—that is, of emotion blending with thought?
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3) | George Eliot
Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an Inward Light was quenched.
A Son of Perdition | Fergus Hume
Every man should be true to himself—true to the Inward Light.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
They have an Inward Light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
Revisiting the Earth | James Langdon Hill

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