backslidden
- past participle of backslide.
Example Sentences
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Adolf Hitler is an extremely backslidden Roman Catholic, but no fool.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, from a frigate's crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
From White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War by Melville, Herman
At this time her uncle was in a backslidden state, and in all probability would insist on the marriage.
From Riches of Grace A Compilation of Experiences in the Christian Life by Byrum, E. E.
One day about the middle of the meeting this young man came to the altar, and when asked what was the trouble he said that he had backslidden.
From Heart Talks by Naylor, Charles Wesley
But after her uncle had backslidden, she began to receive more or less persecution from her people.
From Riches of Grace A Compilation of Experiences in the Christian Life by Byrum, E. E.
