We bought two boxes of unction during our trip last weekend. From LearnThat.org.
This sacred chrism, or divine unction, is commended on these accounts: -- (1.). From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
As man, however, he has his fellows, and as an anointed person; but his unction is beyond all theirs. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
The word unction was a term of reproach, and the rich, invaluable treasure for which it stood was an offence. From Wordnik.com. [Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story] Reference
Romish extreme unction is administered to those whose life is despaired of, to heal the soul, whereas James 'unction was to heal the body. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Friends call unction; that made the most radical utterances from her lips acceptable. From Wordnik.com. [History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I] Reference
The unction is mentioned by Theophanes, (p. 399,) the oath by Sigonius, (from the Ordo. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
The captcha word is "unction", which is maybe poignant. From Wordnik.com. [Neoliberal Poetry?] Reference
And such is that of this "unction," which "is truth, and is no lie.". From Wordnik.com. [Pneumatologia] Reference
First, Some think that by this "unction" the doctrine of the gospel, or the truth itself, is intended. From Wordnik.com. [Pneumatologia] Reference
Even the Cameronians agreed that there was "unction" in the Doctor. From Wordnik.com. [The Dew of Their Youth] Reference
Here there is a distinction made between the "unction", i.e. grace, and the. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux] Reference
To it we may trace that all-pervading unction which is their peculiar characteristic. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne] Reference
Every one of Lesueur's church-pictures is worth examining and admiring; they are full of "unction" and pious mystical grace. From Wordnik.com. [The Paris Sketch Book] Reference
"I trust we are spared for another day of usefulness," says the night editor, with an unction which is famous in the office. From Wordnik.com. [David Lockwin—The People's Idol] Reference
Oh, He provides such power and unction and sweetness!. From Wordnik.com. [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference
Healers, Chapter V-- and exorcism, 110. by unction, 114 ff. From Wordnik.com. [Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing] Reference
Take Aaron with his sons, their vestments, and the oil of unction. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 03: Leviticus The Challoner Revision] Reference
"Ah! do not lay that flattering unction to your immortal soul, my son.". From Wordnik.com. [The Boy Nihilist or, Young America in Russia] Reference
And as for you, let the unction, which you have received from him abide in you. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 69: 1 John The Challoner Revision] Reference
Her Friend -- Oh! yes, he has unction, and his looks -- those sweetly softened looks!. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
His white hair is such an admirable frame for his pale face, which is so full of unction. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
And thou shalt pour the oil of unction upon his head: and by this rite shall he be consecrated. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference
The pulpit is crowded with goodish "nobodies" -- men who have no power -- no unction -- no mission. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
Gelon, who is somewhat pale from Lenten fasting, but striking, as he always is, in dignity, elegance, and unction. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
An admiring neighbor replied with more zeal and justice than elegance, "Don't you apply that unction to your soul.". From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
It will be much appreciated if you can teach me how to feel unction in prayer, and how to pray the fervent prayer of the righteous. From Wordnik.com. [Adventures in the Land of Canaan] Reference
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