natural virtues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Although we maintain that such natural union with God is not enough for man, yet we insist that the part the natural virtues play in man's sanctification be recognized.
From Life of Father Hecker by Walter Elliott
He may indeed practise some natural virtues, but these virtues are in general only exterior.
From Public School Education by Michael Müller
It gave her something like the natural virtues of mountain coolness and ocean air.
From Fate Knocks at the Door A Novel by Will Levington Comfort
Having laid down in broad terms the fundamental doctrine of the supernatural life, it is proper to say a word of the natural virtues and of their relation to the supernatural.
From Life of Father Hecker by Walter Elliott
In fact, natural virtues had suddenly waxed luxuriant, and supernatural virtues were despised.
From Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson
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