doxology
noun
a hymn or form of words containing an ascription of praise to God.
doxologies
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pluralof doxology.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Query, Is this the origin of our own doxologies?
From Notes and Queries, Number 210, November 5, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
The most familiar doxologies in use in our Church are the "Gloria Patri," the "Gloria in Excelsis," and the well-known verse, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," &c.
From The Church Handy Dictionary by Anonymous
Choral meeting solo, and overture meeting antiphon, and strophe joining dithyramb, as they roll into the ocean of doxologies.
From New Tabernacle Sermons by T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) Talmage
This is especially seen when the various prayers, thanksgivings, doxologies, and personal testimonies are considered.
From The Prayers of St. Paul by W. H. Griffith (William Henry Griffith) Thomas
The doxologies are for the most part set to noble chorals of such strong, straightforward character that they cannot fail to become friends and intimates at once.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 by Various
