| 单词 | lukewarmness |
| 例句 | No one will accuse the Apostle Paul of any indifference or lukewarmness where true religion was concerned. One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z But it was with heavy hearts that two of us fell to the discussion which followed, counting over weapons and assigning posts, and debating this one's fidelity and that one's lukewarmness. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Already, in the councils of Constance and Basle, the Italian prelates were in general remarked for the lukewarmness of their zeal in the reformation of ecclesiastical irregularities. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z But to my surprise he showed signs of lukewarmness. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Have the Cantabs made up their minds not to be cabinet men in opposition to Oxford? or is the fact due to the lukewarmness of the Cambridge photographers themselves? The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z His friend Wolfe upbraided him constantly for too openly opposing Government; whilst, on the other hand, anonymous letters arrived by dozens, abusing him for lukewarmness in the cause. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Later on the reason of his lukewarmness and air of depression had come out, not without pressure on Aunt Laura's part. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z The weakness of our souls is often attributable to lukewarmness in regard to the Christian virtue of hope. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z There, for want of an enemy to fight, their army was forced to be idle, and Cromwell and the ever-growing Independent element quickly came to suspect their commander of lukewarmness in the cause. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Secretary Seward had entered the Cabinet under strong suspicions of lukewarmness toward the war policy of the President, which suspicions were shared by the Republican Senators generally. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z To neglect this is not charity, but apathy; not humility, but lukewarmness; not liberality of opinion, but infidelity to Christ. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z In England the dissenters and Methodists provided a healthy protest against the lukewarmness of the State church. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z Moreover, Count Muravieff tactfully hinted at the lukewarmness of France towards Russia. My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z Oh! for an earnest heart in this day of lukewarmness! The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III 2011-09-01T02:00:17.707Z Indeed, one has but to read the religious journals of Prussia, to understand the lukewarmness of that people. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z The spirit of Fuller’s preaching, always characterized by calmness and moderation, gave offence to the high royalists, who charged him with lukewarmness in their cause. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z She heard him describe the distracted state of Scotland—the impossibility of ever prevailing on all parties to submit again to her sway—the virulence of her enemies, and the apparent lukewarmness of her friends. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z In that letter, which was published on October 31st, 1908, I mentioned the lukewarmness and lethargy of those in charge of the case, and solemnly asserted my intention of continuing investigations, and avenging the dead. My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z Would her courage—or her obstinacy—break down under these assaults, this lukewarmness, these desertions? Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z There was no lukewarmness or indifference as to his Protestantism. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4, September 1893 2011-07-21T02:00:22.737Z For a moment he looked at me rather angrily, as though suspecting that some lukewarmness on my part had deprived the prayer of its due effect. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z His heart was heavy on account of the disorders in the Church, the falsehood and bitterness of the enemies of the gospel, and the impetuosity or lukewarmness of too many of its friends. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z No place is made for lukewarmness, indifference, or formality. Jesus Fulfils the Law 2011-06-15T02:00:17.640Z Each one rivaled his neighbor in cursing the victims, fearful lest lukewarmness in the ceremony should expose him to a like fate. Lost in the Jungle Narrated for Young People 2011-06-07T02:00:11.183Z The rather expensive preparations, costing almost 15,000 francs, had been much protracted, owing to the lukewarmness of the engineer and the continual efforts to suborn the workmen. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z A more real argument is that disestablishment would break up the parochial system; but those who use it impute a discreditable lukewarmness to their own community. Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day 2011-04-19T02:00:17.257Z Though I know you will attribute this delay not to any lukewarmness of mine, yet am I not the less provoked. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Although Erasmus took no direct part in the Reformation, and was reproached by Luther for lukewarmness, he attacked the disorders of monasticism and superstition, and everywhere promoted the cause of truth. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z We need that communion of heart with God by the power of the Holy Ghost, which needs no proof, and which is the only remedy for our lukewarmness, our worldliness, and our joylessness. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z The reason of his lukewarmness was that he found himself deeply involved in debts whereof his father knew nothing. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z Despite my lukewarmness in the cause in which we had become engaged, I could not contemplate this result without uneasiness. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z The sin of carelessness about the service of God is also known as tepidity or lukewarmness. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z It is probable that Elyot was suspected, as Vaughan certainly was, of lukewarmness in carrying out the king’s wishes, but this has not prevented his being much abused by Protestant writers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z How much power does the spirit of unbelief, of lukewarmness, of corrupted Christianity, exercise upon us? Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z The blame might in part, indeed, be fairly imputed to the lukewarmness of the Christian labourers employed in the work of conversion. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies It was Pauline's nature to love deeply and passionately if she loved at all; there was no lukewarmness about her. Love Works Wonders A Novel Relieved from the danger of instant subjugation by the victory of Blenheim, and the retreat of the French army across the Rhine, the German powers relapsed into their usual state of supineness, lukewarmness, and indifference. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 O God, do not permit that lukewarmness or an uncontrolled passion will ever make me waver in my vocation. Fraternal Charity But Kobo silenced them by threatening to report their lukewarmness to the chief. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa Warned by the negligence and lukewarmness of many of the older monks, they adopted for themselves and for their followers greater precaution against the artifices of the Evil One. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" Only here and there can we distinguish a good man like Las Casas, who did his very best for the Indians against the opposition of the settlers and the lukewarmness of the Spanish Court. The West Indies and the Spanish Main The victory of Ramilies produced no less effect on the northern courts, where jealousies and lukewarmness had hitherto proved so pernicious to the common cause. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 A blind man might have seen that Archie was not well pleased with my sudden lukewarmness in the matter of raising a company. The Minute Boys of Boston He reproached him with his lukewarmness, and pulled his ear, calling him a bad lot. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels I've seen nothing but lukewarmness or downright opposition since I landed! Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune In the province governed by Constantius, however, the edict was carried out with great lukewarmness; and soon the son of Constantius sat on the throne of Diocletian, and by his side was the Christian Helena. Roman Women I will detail the whole events of this morning, and he shall see that my failure has not come of lukewarmness. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Some persons even think the present state of things traceable to that same toleration, leading, as it did in many cases, to lukewarmness and indifferentism in religion. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. We are not blaming his lukewarmness; but simply stating a fact. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Whence is it that there is so much apathy, lukewarmness, and indifference to a brother’s eternal welfare. The Church of England Magazine - Volume 10, No. 263, January 9, 1841 If they support a Republican candidate satisfactory to themselves, will not the lukewarmness or disaffection of large sections of the party ensure his defeat? Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880. Suddenly, a voice is heard, apparently proceeding from the roof of the choir, lamenting the situation of the deceased in purgatory, and reproaching the brotherhood with their lukewarmness and want of zeal on his account. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed The cause of the Pope was for me identified with the spiritual cause of the world, and the lukewarmness of so-called Liberal Catholics enraged me. Stories by American Authors, Volume 2 Equally he had to take into account the lukewarmness or hostility of Quebec. The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier A Chronicle of Our Own Time He instanced three cases of lukewarmness and indifference. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III A letter had reached him from his native place, complaining that a certain lukewarmness was beginning to manifest itself among the Brethren thereabouts. Skipper Worse Mrs. Trent’s interests must be forwarded to the utmost, and no possible chance of her realizing a fortune lost through any lukewarmness of his own. Jessica, the Heiress It was by unaccountable blunders of this sort, that he and others of the Christino generals drew upon themselves imputations of lukewarmness, and even of treachery. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Whatever there was of lukewarmness or indifference in me in regard to humanity was licked up, as it were, by a fiery flame of love. A California Girl The whole of that day was calm; and being on a cruise of much novelty and anticipated sport, this lukewarmness of the wind touched our patience very severely. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition She spoke of the great lukewarmness that prevailed amongst them, of the sordid desire for worldly gain, and of the sinful servility with which they sought the approval of men. Skipper Worse He continued to follow in her footsteps through the sentiment of devotedness that still lingered in his heart, but without conviction, and with a lukewarmness which deeply wounded Cond�’s high-souled sister. Political Women, Vol. 2 Some inkling of the national movement he must have had, for Schwarzenberg's lukewarmness had awakened suspicions of Austria, and Prussia's new strength could not be entirely concealed. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) Canning, however, though suspected of lukewarmness, did not let the question rest in 1822. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) As the real story is to be told by me alone, these names will prevent any suspicion the public, particularly Wall Street, would have that there was any lukewarmness or dodging. Frenzied Finance Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated She was shrewd enough to recognise that the man who boasts of lukewarmness is generally something less than tepid. Grey Town An Australian Story But this had arisen from two causes, and lukewarmness in his love had not been either of them. The Bertrams It was with jealous eyes that Napoleon saw Russia's growing lukewarmness and marked her evasions of her pact. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) Therefore I hope that you will not allow yourself to worry over any seeming lukewarmness on his part.” The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise In noticing such lukewarmness as this, surely the writer were to be pardoned, if he were to be betrayed into some warmth of condemnation. A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. Slowly its great beauty unfolded itself to him; he found it so wonderful in its perfection, so satisfying that he marvelled at his previous lukewarmness. Grey Town An Australian Story If he postponed the interview till to-morrow, it would create the appearance of lukewarmness. The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel Possibly a growing lukewarmness about the war, manifested on both sides, prevented more aggressive action. A History of Sea Power When I compare the unwearied labours, and severe sufferings of that brave soldier of the Cross, with my little efforts and sufferings, I blush for my lukewarmness, and am ashamed of my fearfulness. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Accusations of sloth and lukewarmness might not unjustly be preferred against her. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance He is not a fiction of hieratic imagination, whom priests regale with hyperbolic flattery qualified only by the lukewarmness of their belief in their own words. Hindu Gods And Heroes Studies in the History of the Religion of India And Francis thought himself compelled to clear himself from the charge of lukewarmness in the faith, if not of actual heretical bias, by exercising fresh severities upon the devoted Protestants of his own dominions. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 Aristotle taught us long ago that true moderation was as far from the too-much of blind passion on the one hand as from that of equally blind lukewarmness on the other. The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V Political Essays Almost, from the troubled expression of his face as he looks at the girl, one might imagine him trying to combat her apparent lukewarmness more then her brother's objections. Molly Bawn "We'll call it lukewarmness, then," he went on in yet more biting tones. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales Shall we, by lukewarmness or neglect, give the enemies of our institutions the triumph of reproaching us with indifference.... The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 What prejudices, what indifference, what neglect, what lukewarmness have the true servants of Christ to encounter as they earnestly toil in transplanting souls into the vineyard of the Lord. Gathering Jewels The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries. Rebellion, he declared, must come, as the spirit of insurrection had been thoroughly aroused; and he upbraided his interlocutors for their lukewarmness in the cause of the people. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion And so they helped wonderfully to keep up the enthusiasm, or to rebuke the lukewarmness, or to check the despondency and apathy which at times settled over the people. Woman's Work in the Civil War A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience Neither he nor any one can well accuse them of lukewarmness in any other matter affecting the interests either of religion or of liberty. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 It must not, however, be supposed that such language was used to cover any lukewarmness, or irresolution, or tendency towards halfway or temporizing measures. Benjamin Franklin The open rupture of Jefferson with Hamilton was the first great break in the Federal administration; the lukewarmness of Madison, whose leanings were always towards Jefferson, followed. Albert Gallatin American Statesmen Series, Vol. XIII What astonished me most was, that studies so foreign to the supernatural objects of piety, shed over his soul neither aridity nor lukewarmness. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March It was, I suppose, only natural that she should suspect me of lukewarmness in a search which, if successful, would inevitably militate to my own discomfiture. Dross It is matter of course that tenets thus acquired should be held by a tenure so far removed from fanaticism as to seem to more zealous souls much like lukewarmness. A History of American Christianity Such was his gusto that he did not seem to notice the lukewarmness of the father's and son's greeting. Around the World in Ten Days Nor is the omission due to any lukewarmness in a cause for which I am constantly speaking and writing. Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles I must," said Baumann, looking down; "I have had letters from my English brethren; they blame my lukewarmness. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Was this—this the man whom they had secretly accused of lukewarmness? The Long Night But gloomy and discouraging as was the prospect, with lukewarmness within and bitter opposition without, our ancient brethren persevered. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry He had no mercy on inefficiency or lukewarmness. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer Such lukewarmness and untimely peace sentiments, widely diffused through the loyal States, would be truly alarming. The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The missionary zeal of Daniel Nash was so intense that he was unable to comprehend lukewarmness in such a cause. The Story of Cooperstown Thou knowest, oh Lord! that I am very weak in body; but, oh! grant that I may not make that a cover for indolence and lukewarmness. The Annual Monitor for 1851 or, Obituary of the members of the Society of Friends in Great Britain and Ireland, for the year 1850 They began to doubt the intentions of Napoleon; the zeal of some was cooled; the lukewarmness of others confirmed; all were intimidated. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 The gun in the redan had been unspiked, and the summit strongly entrenched, but as Scott's men betrayed strange lukewarmness, orders were given "to shoot any man leaving his post." The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 In modern language we commonly speak of enthusiasm in contrast, if not with lukewarmness and indifference, at all events with a dull prosaic level of commonplace thought or action. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century We cannot but contrast the inertness of Northumbria and the lukewarmness of Mercia with the stubborn resistance finally made by Ælfred in Wessex. Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain Assist us, most gracious God, in subduing our passions, covetousness by liberality, anger by mildness, and lukewarmness by zeal and fervency. A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861 That he failed to do this must be ascribed to the lukewarmness of his allies, the poverty of his exchequer, and, above all, to the still active diplomacy of Benedict XII. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Bassett had spoken for ten minutes at this rally, urging support of the ticket and in crisp phrases giving the lie to reports of his lukewarmness. A Hoosier Chronicle Hot party feeling is no doubt a mischief; but exemption from it is dearly bought by the levelling influences of indifference, or of the lukewarmness which approaches to it. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century Judging from the night we were present, that support has been extended with a degree of lukewarmness which is exactly proportionate to the effect produced by the appeals of actors when misfortune overtakes them. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 The worldly wisdom and lukewarmness of the clergy kindled a righteous indignation within his freedom-loving soul. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist That reluctance, that lukewarmness, he had attributed to a natural habit of discouragement; but the evasiveness of Cardinal Origo seemed to propose a different explanation. Clementina On account of their lukewarmness a severe threat was uttered—"I will spue thee out of my mouth." The Revelation Explained It was indifference, they said, lukewarmness, neutrality; it was involving the orthodox in the guilt of heresy; it was a self-proclaimed confession of the sin of needless schism. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century In everything he displayed his usual lukewarmness, and upon calling a council of war, it was agreed to strike camp and retire to his fort. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century So far the German official explanation, but the impression of Italian lukewarmness as a member of the Triplice has lost none of its universality thereby. William of Germany Within the Church what lukewarmness, what worldliness, what disobedience, what sin! The Master's Indwelling The weariness of the way, which is so obvious a phenomenon in the Christian life, is the infallible sign of lukewarmness. Our Lady Saint Mary At the second battle of Newbury, Lord Manchester showed some hesitation in following up his success, and Cromwell accused him of lukewarmness in the cause from his place in the House of Commons. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 But from this fact there followed much lukewarmness and inertia in certain sections. George Washington Before our arrival the Rebels plundered all men suspected of lukewarmness in the cause. Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field Southern Adventure in Time of War. Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation She constantly deplored her lukewarmness, and regarded herself as standing on the edge of a precipice from which she had no power to withdraw. The Grimké Sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké: the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights For two centuries the French Reformation had not experienced for a single day the formidable dangers of indifference and lukewarmness. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The priests had sunk into an ignorance as perilous as their lukewarmness. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "The fourth sin of our daies is lukewarmness." The Grammar of English Grammars As a rebuke to her heart's obstinate lukewarmness she forced herself to lay her hand in his. The Second Generation He asked her if she could not do something to remove the lukewarmness from the Episcopal Church, and if a real evangelical minister was sent there would she not return to it. The Grimké Sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké: the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights Endowments are a cause of lukewarmness and weakness. Letters of a Traveller Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America There was then a lukewarmness; but matters were put in good train again by means of some billets that I had put into the houses of the most obstinate. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 All he did was sure to be virulently attacked as ultra by one side; all that he left undone, to be stigmatized as proof of lukewarmness and backsliding by the other. Abraham Lincoln He imagined, apparently, that the mind of Europe was still bent on the recovery of Palestine, and that the zeal of these children implied a sort of reproach upon his own lukewarmness. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 Towards him there was no lukewarmness, for one half of the audience cheered wildly when he rose, and the other half hissed and groaned. Mr. Standfast There were some who accused him of lukewarmness in his adopted religion, and others who put it down to greed of wealth and reluctance to incur expense. A Study in Scarlet Mr. Gladstone, who was the most distinguished Peelite in the Cabinet, certainly could not, up to this period, be suspected of lukewarmness in the prosecution of the war. The Grand Old Man This plan failed from the lukewarmness and indecision of our good friend of Little Lilliput, who, between ourselves, was prevented from joining the alliance by the intrigues of Beckendorff. Vivian Grey In this respect we have daily reason, at the footstool of mercy, to deplore our deficiency, our lanquor, our lukewarmness of spirit, our unprofitableness and vileness. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II A few such broken wrecks as I are left, with the fire of our youth all burned out and nought left but the ashes of lethargy and lukewarmness.' Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 London was warm and exhausted after the hot day, but this peculiar lukewarmness was not unpleasant to him. The Trespasser It is said that he was unjust even to Atticus, accusing even Atticus of lukewarmness. The Life of Cicero Volume One At the time of the outbreak, between seventy and eighty thousand sterling was owing to firms in Potchefstroom by neighbouring Boers, a sum amply sufficient to account for their lukewarmness in the English cause. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal "The idea of a child paddling about alone in a boat during that horrible storm," continued the Commodore, more impatient, if the truth were known, with his daughter's lukewarmness than with the waifs recklessness. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada Mr. Gladstone had written to Morley to insist on his speaking about Armenia and to complain of his lukewarmness. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 A scientific laziness, lukewarmness, and compromise, is a cheery theory for the young men of the day, and they will take to it con amore. Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet An Autobiography Laberius replied, alluding to Cicero's lukewarmness as a political partisan: "I am astonished that you should be crowded, as you generally sit on two stools." Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities This lukewarmness proceeds from ingratitude, which comes from a faint light that does not let us see the agonizing and utter love of Christ crucified, and the infinite benefits received from Him. Letters of Catherine Benincasa One of the sure signs that it is losing its hold on the public is the defection of the press or its growing lukewarmness. Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 He was much rejoiced at the turn matters were taking on the Continent, and deplored the lukewarmness of English Anarchists. A Girl Among the Anarchists In the greatest passions there are always moments of lukewarmness, which astonish the hearts that feel the sensation. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century The inactivity of the Italian sovereigns may be explained by their imputed treachery or lukewarmness in the cause. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 I will now tell you of a few of the symptoms of lukewarmness, so you may know whether such is your state. How to Live a Holy Life All aristocrats, all persons suspected of lukewarmness in the cause of liberty, were ordered to the guillotine. General History for Colleges and High Schools France was viewing the Scots Queen's pretensions with increasing lukewarmness, and Philip was regarding her with corresponding favour. England under the Tudors Oh, if Christians in Boston could only see the earnestness of feeling with which Christians here regard slavery, and their surprise and horror at the lukewarmness, to say the least, of our American church! Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe When a man receives no dowry with his wife, but beauty only, repentance follows soon after wedlock; and the handsomest woman in the world can hardly defend herself against a lukewarmness caused by possession. The Blunderer Any neglect of spiritual devotion must result in lukewarmness. How to Live a Holy Life In this way, the natural bloc of Social-Revolutionists and Mensheviki was created, which gave simultaneous expression to the political lukewarmness of the middle-class intellectuals and its relation of vassal to imperialistic liberalism. From October to Brest-Litovsk An Army Captain listened to them, and was greatly moved by their fervour, their burning appeals, their religious ecstasy, and their denunciations of the lukewarmness of other Christians, including The Army. When the Holy Ghost is Come But the lukewarmness in this instance arose, not from lack of conviction, but rather from the conviction that things can really happen only in the fulness of time. Essays on Russian Novelists If only it were possible to deprive them of their faint heart and lukewarmness! Thoughts out of Season Part I Thank God, there is an unfailing remedy for lukewarmness. How to Live a Holy Life "I don't understand the lukewarmness of the party papers," he said. Half a Rogue The lukewarmness or the swelling words of some tribes are reproved, the energetic public spirit and warlike courage of others praised. Prolegomena He who has received this lively zeal from God is removed far from the fifth deadly sin—lukewarmness and gloominess towards the virtues necessary for salvation. Light, Life, and Love : selections from the German mystics of the middle ages For which reasons the Mosque was much respected by Omar, who, once finding it empty, swept it himself with a broom of thorns, and expressed his wonder at the lukewarmness of Moslem piety. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 I have so much to pardon that I can well forgive the lukewarmness and precision that are so bred in your nature that you cannot help them. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland More than half his class fell from lukewarmness to patent indifference; they would probably present themselves until the end of the course, but it was little likely that they would recommence with him after Christmas. Thyrza Mr. Hale was disappointed in his pupil's lukewarmness about Greek literature, which had but a short time ago so great an interest for him. North and South Unfortunately I have nothing but very timid hopes; still they are hopes, and all timidity and lukewarmness must be far from me in my endeavour to gain you back for yourself. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1 Believe me, lukewarmness and timidity will characterize every act of his administration. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times The name "linen and cotton" applied to them is expressive of their lukewarmness and time-serving, their religious professions fluctuating according to the dictates not of conscience, but personal interest. Cyprus, as I Saw It in 1879 The Earl of Seaforth soon after this was suspected of lukewarmness for the Covenant. History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name "I hope you do not think I stand in need of a rebuke for lukewarmness, Morcard," he said gravely. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest If you accuse me of negligence and lukewarmness, you are unjust to me, but I can forgive you. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1 No one around them moves in that direction; hence their apathy and consequent lukewarmness in the practice and outward profession of their faith. Irish Race in the Past and the Present The situation was distinctly awkward—seeing his helplessness and the lukewarmness of the Board behind him. Five Tales Soon the committee heard a rumour that the Representative intended to depose it and to appoint a new one, whereupon many of its members, who were conscious of lukewarmness, began to grow uneasy. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series It is true that the clergy did not like to have them empty, since that implied lukewarmness in believers, and that lepers were put into them when there were no penitents on hand. Notre-Dame De Paris Nevertheless, in spite of Stacy's abrupt disclaimer, he left a few minutes later, half convinced that Stacy's lukewarmness was due to some adverse influence. The Three Partners Regardless of popular lukewarmness at the start, and of persistent official thwarting throughout, he roused the conscience of the nation to a sense of its duty and of its honor. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography No complaint, however, is made of any lukewarmness, or want of zeal, on the part of the Phoenicians, who seem to have been beaten in fair fight by an enemy whom they had perhaps despised. History of Phoenicia But this took place in such a manner, that unbridled, self-willed penitence, degenerated into lukewarmness, renounced obedience to the hierarchy, and prepared a fearful opposition to the Church, paralysed as it was by antiquated forms. The Black Death The Dancing Mania O the coldness and negligence of our times, that we so quickly decline from the former love, and it is become a weariness to live, because of sloth and lukewarmness. The Imitation of Christ Their wrath had been heated to such a temperature that what everybody else would have called boiling zeal seemed to them Laodicean lukewarmness. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 "A defect in our love towards God, or lukewarmness in piety, is here removed." v. Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Complete |
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