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In that time a distinct advance was made in the acceptableness of the communion service, and probably in the number of those willing to join in its observance.

From Unitarianism in America by Cooke, George Willis

They have been deluded into a notion that present palpable usefulness, produceable results, acceptableness to your flocks—that these and such-like are the tests of your Divine commission.

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph

Yet this costliness was generally a condition of the acceptableness of the sacrifice.

From The Seven Lamps of Architecture by Ruskin, John

And for the true acceptableness of Christian service, that motive of thankful love must be actually present in each deed.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Maclaren, Alexander

If the perspiration has a disagreeable odor, no effort should be spared to free oneself from what is a serious drawback to the acceptableness of a nurse.

From Making Good on Private Duty by Lounsbery, Harriet Camp