A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.    From LearnThat.org.  [William Penn (1644-1718), English Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania.]

The simplest meaning of the word sanctify is to separate or to devote to sacred uses.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Theology of Holiness] Reference

When Israel under Joshua arrived at the Jordan River, they were commanded by the Lord to "sanctify" themselves and prepare to cross over.    From Wordnik.com.  [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference

sanctify unto me all the first-born -- To "sanctify" means to.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference

The word "sanctify" means to set apart, or appoint to service.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.] Reference

She said she believes the church's pledge last year not to "sanctify" underage marriage also was a positive outcome.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

So even if our churches are willing to "sanctify" our unions they have no legal standing in the eyes of the Government.    From Wordnik.com.  [365 Gay News] Reference

She also said she believes that the church's pledge last year not to "sanctify" underage marriage was also a positive outcome.    From Wordnik.com.  [chron.com Chronicle] Reference

Then we sanctify our work and our work sanctifies us.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sister Joan Chittister, OSB: Labor Day: A Spirituality of Work] Reference

Shall not sanctify the people with their vestments.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 31: Ezechiel The Challoner Revision] Reference

Observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it, as the Lord thy.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 05: Deuteronomy The Challoner Revision] Reference

And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 31: Ezechiel The Challoner Revision] Reference

Blow the trumpet in Sion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 34: Joel The Challoner Revision] Reference

It did not sanctify marriage but regarded it as a civil ceremony instead.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph. D.: Prop 8, Judge Walker and the Biblical View of Marriage Equality] Reference

In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 26: Ecclesiasticus The Challoner Revision] Reference

And for them do I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 50: John The Challoner Revision] Reference

He can now take exclusive possession of the dedicated temple, and sanctify it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sanctification] Reference

"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Sanctification] Reference

And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 27: Isaias The Challoner Revision] Reference

That he might sanctify it, cleansing it by the laver of water in the word of life.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 56: Ephesians The Challoner Revision] Reference

First, that you have been brought to a knowledge of God's will to sanctify you wholly.    From Wordnik.com.  [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference

Mother Diana: As Earl Spencer said in Westminster Abbey, it is not right to sanctify Diana.    From Wordnik.com.  [Diana's Real Legacy] Reference

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sanctification] Reference

Sinai: for thou didst charge, and command, saying: Set limits about the mount, and sanctify it.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference

They that fear the Lord, will prepare their hearts, and in his sight will sanctify their souls.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 26: Ecclesiasticus The Challoner Revision] Reference

Receive the sacrifice for all thy people Israel, and preserve thy own portion, and sanctify it.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 46: 2 Machabees The Challoner Revision] Reference

Take these and sanctify thyself with them: and bestow on them, that they may shave their heads.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 51: Acts The Challoner Revision] Reference

It is a time to sanctify a shared experience, not listen to a stranger speak of a completely alien life.    From Wordnik.com.  [Feed the Right Wolf] Reference

This command to "sanctify yourselves" points to the perfect consecration that must be made before the sanctifying power falls upon us.    From Wordnik.com.  [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference