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spir-

  • a variation of spiro-.
    spiro-
    a combining form meaning “respiration,” used in the formation of compound words.

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Imperfect mortals grasp the ultimate of spir-         itual perfection slowly; but to begin aright and to con-         tinue the strife of demonstrating the great problem of 254:15 being, is doing much.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

Irreconciliable differences 356:9 Jesus reasoned on this subject practically, and con-         trolled sickness, sin, and death on the basis of his spir-         ituality.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

The darkest hours of all         Love will finally mark the hour of harmony, and spir-         itualization will follow, for Love is Spirit.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

Sorrow         is turned into joy when the body is controlled by spir- 14:18 itual Life, Truth, and Love.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

They should be wise spir- 235:21 itual guides to health and hope.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

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