| 单词 | profanation |
| 例句 | Like Holmes, Geological Survey geologist W J. McGee believed it was his duty to protect the temple of Science from profanation by incompetent and overimaginative amateurs. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It seems like a profanation of the word to write it in connection with such a monster, so asked him point-blank:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z This “profanation” of the Nuremberg rallying grounds aimed to keep them available to history while denying them the dignity and sacredness that the Nazis had longed to create. The Meaning of Names at Princeton and Yale 2015-11-26T05:00:00Z Since its founding in the mid-1970s, the Wooster Group has been performing acts of blessed profanation on sacred texts, including Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” Eugene O’Neill’s “The Emperor Jones” and Racine’s “Phèdre.” Review: ‘Cry, Trojans!’ Is the Wooster Group’s Take on ‘Troilus and Cressida’ 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z "Down with Dagon," he screams at the puppets, "tis I, will no longer endure your profanation." Ben Jonson, like Charb of Charlie Hebdo, sought to reduce zealots 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z All of the governmental action is thus, in the eyes of the Native Americans, a profanation. Why we must respect the sacred at Standing Rock 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z Police officers were sent to the Protestant Cemetery on Jerusalem’s Mount Zion to investigate the profanation. Christian graves desecrated in historic Jerusalem cemetery 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z “This is a profanation, an imitation of shooting, an imitation of exercises, an imitation of a formation,” Leshkov raged. Angry families say Russian conscripts thrown to front line unprepared 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco urged Catholics after the vote to “remember the eucharistic martyrs who died to protect the Most Blessed Sacrament from profanation.” In Rift With Biden, a Dramatic Show of Force by a Conservative Catholic Movement 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z “The position of the Catholic Church on the right to life is unchanged; obscenities, violence and disrupting services as well as profanation are not the right method of action,” Gadecki said in a statement. Poles protest abortion ban in churches and on streets 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z Nobody pretends the volunteers will prevent the next “profanation,” as these recurring episodes are referred to by locals. Jewish Cemeteries Are Threatened. These People Are Guarding Them. 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z The same pattern, the same enrichment of the rich, the same profanation of domestic leagues, the same shift to a quasi-franchise model is happening everywhere. Behind every noble-sounding idea is the global elite’s desire for more money | Jonathan Wilson 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z “I consider the exhumation a profanation,” he told Reuters late on Wednesday from his home in Madrid’s embassy district. Franco exhumation a political game that debases his legacy, grandson says 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z What I am talking about is the appropriation — really, the profanation — of religious ideas to serve ideological purposes. Opinion | Politics is religion, and the right is getting ready for the end times 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Donald Trump won the presidency by validating “the ancient and venerable prejudices and opinions” of his supporters and by promising to resist the profanation of what they considered holy. Opinion | What Angela Merkel could tell Republicans about the midterms 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Kennedy added: “I don’t know if he thought it was a profanation of the code or of the game.” How many Harvard law school grads does it take to make a Supreme Court? 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z So the point of Cattelan’s facility is not its profanation of the art museum with base human functions. The Guggenheim's monstrous golden toilet sums up the obscene art world 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Her Confessions tour in 2006 was described as a “blasphemous challenge to the faith and a profanation of the cross” by Cardinal Ersilio Tonini, speaking with the approval of the then pope, Benedict XVI. Madonna is 'highly offensive to Christianity', says New Zealand bishop 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z “Our goal,” the fundraiser continues, “is to protect this sacred relic from desecration and profanation.” Catholics crowdsource in hopes of rescuing alleged St. Kateri relic 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z I would like to think that selective enforcement of the policy is not conscious, but I do wonder how those particular, gratuitous instances of profanation were deemed to pass muster. Committing spiritual offense 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Citing a "new law protecting the rights of believers", they described the musical as a "profanation" and said any such production should be submitted to the Russian Orthodox Church for approval. Russia row over Jesus rock opera 2012-09-29T11:12:35Z To him it appeared a profanation of the very idea of Mariquita, to speak of her as indulging in surmises and calculations concerning her own matrimonial chances. Mariquita A Novel 2012-04-24T02:00:19.737Z What remains of their hallowed ruins should be guarded with jealous care, and saved from any further uprooting or profanation. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z Of course the liquid was much more subject to these accidents, and to decomposition, than the solid, and the ministering priests were sorely tried to avert such profanation and its consequences to themselves. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z It seemed to her as if her tears would be a profanation of her grief, too deep to be washed away by weeping. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z "The Christian religion was with him such a certain and established truth that he considered it as a kind of profanation to hold any argument about its truth." Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z They were no doubt removed, as most were, in the eighth century, to save them from Saracenic profanation, and translated to the basilica of St. Mark in Rome. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z A modern church on the Hill of Tara is bad enough, but a new building on the Rock of Cashel is little else than a profanation. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z None shall know that any but my wicked, light-minded self had a hand in this profanation of——. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z The ilex-trees, so ancient and time-honoured are they, seem to have lived for ages undisturbed, and to feel no dread of profanation by the axe anymore than overthrow by the thunder-stroke. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The interruption taking place there, in that place, seemed to him a double profanation. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z They could not as yet continue their interrupted conversation, and to speak of something else would have seemed profanation. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Some products, like the "Paradise Lost," "Thanatopsis," and "Hamlet," show such a perfect fitness of form to thought that every effort to change or modify is profanation. Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics In the Grades of the Common School 2012-03-17T02:01:04.053Z Who does not with deep regret feel that such gross neglect amounts almost to profanation of the works of the great master? Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z This was done in a Christian land, and no protesting voice was raised against the horrid profanation!! Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History 2012-02-29T03:00:24.937Z He issued an address to his people setting forth the evils arising from the profanation of the Lord's day, and from neglecting to educate children in the principles and practice of religion. Fletcher of Madeley 2012-02-23T03:00:39.877Z That would be a fence, making for protection—a sturdy fence, which to break down or to leap over would be plain trespassing, a profanation, open offence. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z To him that which is called progress is, in fact, a profanation, and property is a something that the organized few have stolen from the unorganized many. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z To hear her name in such company, was to me profanation. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z His impatience with argument on the whole aesthetic claim was equally great, whether it was argument in defence of the sanctuary or in profanation of it. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z This accounts for their profanation of their Sabbath, their proneness to theft, etc. The Life of George Borrow 2012-01-26T03:00:14.707Z If something be not speedily done at the west to prevent the profanation of the Lord's day, there will soon be no Sabbath. Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z The torpid sensibility of Christendom had at this time been aroused by the intelligence of the fall of Jerusalem, and of the profanation of the holy places by the conquering infidels. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z He would never think of writing a letter to an equal or superior officer except in longhand; to use a typewriter for such a purpose would have been profanation in his eyes. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z The profanation—the fracas—all so shocking and so public—the funeral, you know.” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z No, that would be a mere carnal passion, an animal propensity, and a profanation to call it love. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z The faithful gathered around the funeral car determined to resent the profanations of the savage mob. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z Back of all the gorgeousness and the glitter and the music and the sacrament waited the hideous profanation, the grossness, the violation of all that was precious and secret and holy. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z "Can they put up that for sale!" she murmured; she shrank from the profanation, and would gladly have gone away. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z In France, such a profanation would be followed by an exchange of shots, and here, under other circumstances, I should exact the same chance of retaliation. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z The Sailor put in half a sovereign; anything but gold seemed a profanation of a most solemn rite. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z As though it were not profanation to link you with such an animal.' A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z She was already lost when some last impulse of horror cried out against the irreparable profanation. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The sensation excited among the savages by an act which was considered as the highest indignity, and a profanation of the sacred person of majesty, may be easily conceived. The Adventures of John Jewitt Only Survivor of the Crew of the Ship Boston During a Captivity of Nearly Three Years Among the Indians of Nootka Sound in Vancouver Island 2011-11-15T03:00:19.650Z Water in such wine as this? why, it would be downright profanation! San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z They offered to capitulate if they were allowed to destroy their principal mosque to save it from profanation. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z It cannot be regarded as a good sign to find men introducing measures for the public profanation of the Lord's day. Notes on the Book of Genesis 2011-11-05T02:00:10.317Z At length these profanations ceased in P�re la Chaise, but it was not long before they were renewed in another quarter. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z “The fury of women when once excited,” says the French historian, “soon rises to profanation and excess.” Martyria or Andersonville Prison 2011-10-22T02:00:28.563Z Another example of it, not, I believe, before noticed, is where Elbow describes his "two notorious benefactors" as "precise villains," "void of all profanation that good Christians ought to have." Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-10-19T02:00:23.307Z Their adorable possessions teach them there is profanation in having more wonderful things than they can enter into personal relation with. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z And history will say of Protestant Americans,—Base people, to tolerate such profanations among you! Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z I can understand an instant of aberration, a sudden and unforeseen fall; but I have no sympathy with the profanation of conscience by a designing woman. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z You cannot now pretend with any hope that sane men will believe you, that you desire “to prevent the profanation of the oath.” The True Story of my Parliamentary Struggle 2011-09-12T02:00:28.837Z You who are closed in here know not what is passing in the whole country, what oppression has come, what deeds of violent are done,—murdering of priests, profanation of sanctuaries, contempt of all law. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z If it be not a profanation to say so, since the example is from Bach, the rest in Fig. 12 would have been better placed at the beginning of the measure. How to Write Music Musical Orthography 2011-09-01T02:00:19.133Z I can assure your excellency that no profanation will come to the sacred place. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z If not, it must be a dreadful profanation of the name of God, to be commanded to speak to him, and yet not to pray. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z If you had really believed the oath profaned by me, you would have been one of the first to aid in removing the possible profanation by substituting the right of affirmation. The True Story of my Parliamentary Struggle 2011-09-12T02:00:28.837Z Wilt thou?—O no—forbid th' unhallow'd song, Such profanations to Rome's bard belong. The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; 2011-08-14T02:00:22.973Z In this summons we have the same profanation of the Queen's name as we have already seen. Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:20.507Z I trembled within myself as though I were about to commit a profanation. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z She then replaced herself with much solemnity; and Helen knelt too, while breathing a silent prayer to be forgiven for what she felt to be profanation. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z The humour of the conception is undeniable, but the whole effect is cruel; and, though greatly amused, the reader feels almost as if he were abetting a profanation. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z It seemed a profanation to contrast her—to place her on the same level with this other girl—this girl with her middle-class ideas, vile orthography, and exuberant gush. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z "Oh, sacrilege! the very comparison is profanation!" exclaimed Alphonse, raising his hands and eyes to heaven. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z When the French overran the Netherlands in 1667, to prevent profanation of the holy relics, they were carried to a place of greater safety in Brussels; they were restored again in 1670. A Mediaeval Mystic A Short Account of the Life and Writings of Blessed John Ruysbroeck, Canon Regular of Groenendael A.D. 1293-1381 2011-06-14T02:00:22.820Z They were neither consecrated nor kept up by the priests, and their profanation incurred no punishment. Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite 2011-06-13T02:00:23.863Z In the six lines which tell of the scene’s profanation the style sinks with the theme into flat triviality:— Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z From the perversion and profanation of holy things; from the abuse of the knowledge of correspondence, which is the secret bond between spirit and matter, and for that reason is now concealed from mankind. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z The men of Bethshemesh approached the ark in order to look at it; which liberty was punished yet more severely than the profanation by the Phoenicians had been. The Bible: what it is 2011-05-31T02:00:29.687Z A solemn service will be held on Friday, the 24th inst., to avert the wrath of Almighty God and to deprecate His righteous judgments in consequence of the profanation of His sanctuary on Monday last . Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z It is almost a profanation to connect such cold-blooded business matters with a relation which is supposed to involve, and which should involve, the highest, the purest, the fairest traits of human life. A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z The celebrant cried to God to protect the sacred host from profanation. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z These were considerations quite sufficient to rouse the lion of the Revolution from his lair to defend its choicest fruit from further profanation. Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States 2011-04-24T02:00:09.423Z War occasions a great profanation of the Sabbath. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z Methinks, to tint Thy glorious features with our pencil's point, Or woo thee with the tablet of a song, Were profanation. The Falls of Niagara and Other Famous Cataracts 2011-03-26T02:00:15.717Z Great care is always taken that the bones may be burned, as it would be considered a profanation were the dogs permitted to touch them. Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 Vol. I 2011-03-24T02:00:11.430Z There is a kind of profanation in such a discussion. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z Even the name of God is not once mentioned, perhaps from a dread of its profanation during the Saturnalia of Purim. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Injury is done to the holiness of the place by desecration or profanation. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z Even his reverend gaze seemed a profanation of the holiness of that quiet, shadowed old room, whence the soul of a saint was so near taking its flight from the earth. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z A spell, like a mantle of heavenly texture, seems thrown over all; to break which, by the light notes of merry music, or the sounds of gay discourse, would seem like profanation. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 2 2011-02-05T03:00:13.817Z The assertion that— “In nature there’s no blemish but the mind, None can be call’d deform’d but the unkind,” would have sounded in Romeo’s ears profanation. Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z They keep the deathless secret of the word Hid behind Nature’s lips, who, grave, remote, Guard this from profanation till the last. Sonnets and Songs 2011-01-29T03:00:22.093Z The recital of such sacrilegious profanation—doubly abominable in the eyes of a Protestant people, who religiously guard their dead—caused the popular fury to boil over. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z The latter contains the same kind of wood that was burned in the time of Washington, my boy, and twenty men were appointed to guard it from the profanation of our troops. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z A sense of profanation shuts the door, and we "wake" our dead alone. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z The limbs and members of the slain Christ were made the vehicle of revolting profanation. A Cursory History of Swearing Now, he felt that to speak of the child's quiet, pathetic death to the mother, would be profanation. The Undying Past Finally, the consecrated bread and mingled water and wine, which were only offered to the higher grades, may well have seemed the last and worst profanation of the most solemn Christian rite. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius They will not permit the profanation of the trust which their ancestors confided to their charge. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 1 The First Twelve Months of War To turn loose that mob of half-drunken men in such a place seemed profanation. The Window at the White Cat He slipped back into the water to examine further; a sense of profanation, not to be shaken off, subdued his spirit, and constrained him to diffident movement through the exceeding beauty of those jewelled aisles. The Unknown Sea Although there was not the faintest sign of consciousness, he had carefully refrained from even touching her unnecessarily in the slightest degree: it seemed to him profanation. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches "I can well imagine all the horror these profanations must have caused you." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 Michael wondered why he did not feel a greater resentment at the profanation of these rooms. Sinister Street, vol. 2 The ears of the Superior are sacred, and it is unworthy profanation to pour into them false or exaggerated reports. Fraternal Charity Such a profanation was deemed a deadly insult to the surviving relatives. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II Nay, more, you heard me swear as solemnly, that while I regarded the act as one of deep profanation, I felt in nowise bound by it. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) The least profanation of that sacred place would be visited with a more terrible vengeance than an affront to the living. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 At the first celebration, with a hasty exodus impending, this would have involved exposure to profanation. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus It is one of the best known of Latin poems; and before its sorrow, its simplicity, its piteous tenderness, the astonishing cadence of its rhythms, praise itself seems almost profanation. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII Up the broad walk they went slowly, and every yard was bringing them dreadfully nearer to Wychford High Street and the profanation of this snowy silence. Plashers Mead A Novel Yet although many must have lamented this, no one had been bold enough to rebuke and abolish the glaring profanation. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I It seemed as if the armies of the dead, the mighty warriors of the past, had risen from their graves, to fight for their desecrated altars, and to defend those very graves from profanation. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 Much sensational teaching, many popular books and hymns, suggest rather an irreverent use of the Holy Name, which is profanation, than a filial approach to a Father equally revered and loved. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus It seemed a profanation to expose my treasures to his gaze. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Cemeteries for sepulture of the dead of whatever nativity or nationality shall be held in respect and free from disturbance or profanation. The Treaty With China, its Provisions Explained New York Tribune, Tuesday, August 28, 1868 Then he explained that he had been "much pleased" at Agra; "much pleased" at Delhi; and, last profanation, "very much pleased" at the Taj. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel "Oh, Mr. O'Shea, what profanation!" interposed Mrs. Morris; "walls immortalized by Giotto and Cimabue!" One Of Them For if we be taken so, all Judea shall lie waste, and our sanctuary shall be spoiled; and of our blood shall he require the profanation thereof. The Bible Story It came to signify the obligation of the entire priest-people to consecrate the name of God by the sacrifice of their lives, and also their duty to guard against its profanation by any offensive act. Jewish Theology And in this devoutness, too, a thing more significant still, she manifested a diffidence, a desire to withdraw herself and her prayers from the profanation of vulgar and inquisitive eyes. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) What profanation! anything would be good enough for ague. That Boy Of Norcott's The nation revolted at this profanation of their hallowed relic, and the highest official authorities throughout the land protested against a measure which, while it created such widespread ill-feeling, was not justified by any necessity. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 Bitter as such ingratitude was, it counted as nothing in comparison with the profanation of using the holiest things of religion, the sacred ornaments of the Church, to carry out these impious rites. Black Diamonds Altogether it was a scene of disorder and profanation which it is impossible to describe. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant She was found guilty of sacrilege, profanation, disobedience to the church, pride and idolatry, and her heavenly visions were said to be illusions of the devil. Ten Girls from History And such profanation goes on, as it were, under his eyes, in that very Villa Albani which he so loved, where he first grew intimate with the antique! Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions Repetition would be profanation in her eyes and he understood her refusal. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 "This will be an awfully expensive business, I'm afraid," Heron said, in an embarrassed tone, for he felt that it was a sort of profanation to talk of money matters with a young poet. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. I couldn't think of such profanation," replied she; "there is really something very pretty in the attitude and expression. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "What would the old counts of your ancestry have said to such a profanation?" cried the Chevalier. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas The word "tragedy" seemed to her almost like a profanation. A Life Sentence A Novel Somehow, the mere act of examining such a list struck him with a sense of profanation. The Bartlett Mystery The very fact of its profanation may have been the cause which hastened the restoration of the edifice. The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine "Is the leetle old man to go too?" asked Gregoire, with an insolent grin, and not touching the profanation of either cheese or basket. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life They swaggered along, pushing back the crowds on each side as though it were a profanation to press too closely upon me. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Then, too, stronger than this was the feeling that such an invasion of the house would be a profanation. Checkers A Hard-luck Story Consciously nursing his melancholy, Il Penseroso deems the wood that hides him a sacred place, and resents intrusion as a profanation. Minor Poems by Milton What! is it no profanation of the name of your Maker to use it lightly, irreverently and familiarly as you have done? The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales It was never intended for mere carnal pleasure; as such, it is the profanation and perversion of a great boon to the human race. Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects That the dear eyes of his Luce should have to apply themselves to reproducing and her hands to tracing the pictures of these mugs seemed to him a profanation. Pierre and Luce ‘Marriage is to me apostasy, profanation of the sanctuary of my soul, violation of my manhood, sale of my birthright, shameful surrender, ignominious capitulation, acceptance of defeat.’—Man and Superman. Modern marriage and how to bear it The portico was intended for a Paul's Walk, to drain off the profanation from within. Old and New London Volume I I am sure in her own mind she resented as a profanation her daughter's work about the church. An Isle in the Water The main reason of the Church's action herein is the danger of profanation of the Lord's Table by the presence of unworthy Communicants. Ritual Conformity Interpretations of the Rubrics of the Prayer-Book Any ornamentation would have been a profanation of the natural dignity and stateliness of Li-Hung-Chang. Across Asia on a Bicycle The count was horrified at such a manœuvre; all his religious scruples revolted at the idea; he was terrified at the possibility of the discovery of the intrigue and the profanation of the sanctuary. The Grandee With the penetrating of the tropics come days of languor and nights of inactivity so delicious it seems profanation to move. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... Under this latter head he dwelt on the possible abuse of the Holy Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, and the irreligious profanation of the Lord’s Day. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations It would have been a profanation, a sacrilege too dreadful to be thought of, to compare that ethereal creature with the other things of her age with which he was so familiar. Sir Tom I hope it is not profanation to say, "These should ye have done, and not have left the others undone." Records of Later Life This, as there were many spectators by, gave great offence to the puritanical landsmen, and was considered as an act of indecency and a flagrant profanation of the Sabbath. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes Destruction and profanation are, in their view, inseparably connected. Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 There were seen thefts, conflagrations, profanations of the temples, persecutions, scorn, and the evangelical ministers killed sacrilegiously; the Catholic religion abandoned in great part; and the door opened to apostasy and infidelity. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 41 of 55, 1691-1700 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. The turbid outflow of the vulgar world seems a profanation of these august haunts. The Thread of Gold To leave her under the same roof with Mart Haney seemed like exposing her to profanation and despair. Money Magic A Novel I did all I could to guard these sacred treasures against such profanation. My Autobiography A Fragment Even if he had known that Lady Macbeth was the personification of crime, it would still have seemed to him a profanation to bring her into contact with the plebeian commonness around him. Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland He could not do so without some implied mention of his sister, and to allude to his sister in connection with such a man was a profanation. Marion Fay Even to think of him, as he is spoken of in the Old Testament, with fierce and vindictive schemes, with flagrant partialities, seemed to me nothing but a dreadful profanation. The Thread of Gold "Leave thy blasphemy; tremble for the profanation of thy sacred calling; tremble for the punishment which awaits thy crime." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The Brahmans were furious at this profanation, and when the gentleman died soon after, they looked upon his premature death as the vengeance of the offended gods. My Autobiography A Fragment Inscriptions warning against profanation of this sacred gate, and also promising eternal life and glory to the true initiate, inspire the intrepid and deter the doubtful. Sex--The Unknown Quantity The Spiritual Function of Sex This desperate profanation was emulated in the provinces. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 What would the dear old woman say to this profanation? Dreamers of the Ghetto The things that had been in his mind to say rose and choked his throat; the thought of the ring in his pocket seemed like profanation. The Harbor of Doubt To have pulled her to pieces, even with a view to reconstruction, would have been a profanation of her and of his love. Audrey Craven Their profanation of God's holy name and their sacrilegious oaths are regretted, but they will never do much harm in Ireland, where the people laugh at their "fantastic tomfoolery." Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule To what horrible profanation and outrage was I to be subjected! Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 To class him with painters of genre seems almost a profanation of the exquisite sense of beauty with which, almost alone among the Dutch painters, he seems to have been endowed. Six Centuries of Painting Would English Churchmen permit, far less originate and insist in doggedly maintaining, so palpable a profanation, did they really believe their cathedrals to be holy? Leading Articles on Various Subjects And to hear them chanted without any soul is somehow a pitiful thing, a sort of profanation, like the singing of sacred words for pay. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India The land was wrapped in the intensest quiet; the very crunch of his snowshoes seemed a profanation, though he trod lightly. Murder Point A Tale of Keewatin Small talk seemed to them profanation, and of that which was uppermost in each man’s mind, none cared first to speak. A Breath of Prairie and other stories He beseeched our blessed Lord, whose humble servant and representative he was, to turn aside the wrath of heaven, to prevent the profanation of the holy places, to save his people. Pius IX. And His Time “Surely,” said he, “the Lord of the Sabbath will not hold ye guiltless for this profanation of his holy day.” Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI Hence proceeds that species of indifference with which the people regard that spectacle, an indifference which degenerates into profanation and levity. Roman Catholicism in Spain It is your duty, Mr. Gabriel, to put a stop to this profanation.' Ghetto Comedies It is the climax of profanation of the moral government of God. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 7, July, 1880 I protest, in the name of common decency and European law, against this profanation of all that is most august, against the brutal passions which have inspired acts of inconceivable cowardice. Pius IX. And His Time Mrs. Dennistoun was more fastidious even than most mothers, and to her this embrace was a sort of profanation. The Marriage of Elinor Their spirit of profanation and impiety arrived at the extreme pitch. Roman Catholicism in Spain It seemed like profanation to see her exquisite work tortured and murdered. Good Luck Sugar would be a totally unheard of profanation. All About Coffee Evil beasts come into the world on account of false swearing, and the profanation of God's name. Hebrew Literature Care is always taken that the bones are burned, as it would be considered a profanation, if the dogs were to touch them. Travels in North America, From Modern Writers With Remarks and Observations; Exhibiting a Connected View of the Geography and Present State of that Quarter of the Globe The result was, as the reader may readily suppose, a great outcry among the clergy against such profanation and sacrilege; but the man who was guilty of this delinquency being high and powerful, escaped punishment. Roman Catholicism in Spain An example is the historic trial of Alcibiades for profanation of the Mysteries. Atheism in Pagan Antiquity In England matters were but little better: a declaration was emitted for using sports and gaming on the Lord's day after sermon, which profanations continue there to this day. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies Rabbi Johanan, son of Beroka, said, “whosoever profanes God's name in secret will be punished publicly, whether it be done ignorantly or presumptuously, it is all one in the profanation of God's name.” Hebrew Literature "Yet you resented the profanation of her name this afternoon under the oak—dost remember that?" The Buccaneer A Tale It was against this general “confession” that the opponents of “elders” protested, maintaining that it was a profanation of the sacrament of confession, almost a sacrilege, though this was quite a different thing. The Brothers Karamazov What profanation of the very powers of thought is that! History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II She ceased as though to attempt to describe it would be profanation. Otherwise Phyllis A sort of religious horror filled him, although there was nothing sinister about the place, as he violated this palace of death so carefully protected against profanation. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt Two of his officers who complained of this profanation were put to death—not for their religion, Julian hastened to explain, but for their insolence. Saint Athanasius The Father of Orthodoxy To utter a word here would be profanation. The Vanishing Race Then he experienced a feeling of tenderness, and, at the same time, as it were, the scandal of a profanation. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man My very soul revolted against this profanation of the ancient royal dead. The Orchard of Tears In our larger churches, where communion is distributed every Sunday to hundreds, there would be great danger of spilling a portion of the consecrated chalice and of thus exposing it to profanation. The Faith of Our Fathers I am no different from other Gods in that I seem to have endowed you with the instinct of profanation. Fantazius Mallare A Mysterious Oath He may have had a hint from the glowing sunsets that in that western land fill earth and sky with a glory so transcendent that mere rhetoric is a profanation. The Vanishing Race The popularity of this play may be ascribed to the continual allusions of the Spanish patriotic writers to the seizure and supposed profanation of sacramental vessels by the French. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 At first, they were mistaken for gods, so venerable and calm their appearance; but the profanation of the sacred person of Papirius dissolved the charm, and they were massacred. Ancient States and Empires If we forbid profane hands to touch the ark of the covenant, it is because we are anxious to guard from profanation the Lord of the ark. The Faith of Our Fathers The five tribes of Mallare rage and curse beneath me, fill the air with profanations, weep and gibber in the night. Fantazius Mallare A Mysterious Oath Mead states that Plato intellectualised it, in order to protect it from an increasing profanation, and the Eleusinian rites preserved some of its forms, having lost its substance. Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries Whenever any religion fails to do this it becomes indeed a profanation of holy things. The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology And whereas they can digest the common profanation of the Lord's day, and not challenge it, they cannot away with the not observing of their festivities. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) As I said, they hold the place sacred, and consider the approach of a white man a kind of profanation. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians It was distinguished by a more audacious spirit of scoffing and profanation than the former. A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse Loud talking, laughing, pushing before others who are examining a picture or statue, moving seats noisily, or any rude or discourteous conduct, seems like profanation in such a place. How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies From first to last, the whole fabric is claimed to be “sacred and divine,” and to question it, “sacrilege” and “profanation of holy things.” The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology What shall I say of the book of sports, and other profanations of the Lord's day? The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) Fines, auto-da-f�s, condemnation to the galleys, seizures of women and girls, and profanation of the dead, were tolerable punishments, but there was nothing like hanging a preacher. The Huguenots in France For the classes who came next to him were all the sensuous delights of a most luxurious civilization, and high intellectual pleasures which the mysteries of the temple hid from vulgar profanation. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Indulgence in solitary vice is self-destructive of all that youth most values—a profanation of his own body. The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources Married people, therefore, and consequently "the Believers," could not repeat it without profanation. The Inquisition A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church That any book which told, however mildly, the truth about life should have entered their daughter's bedroom would have seemed little short of profanation to both the rector and Mrs. Pendleton. Virginia Oh! what ruin—what profanation—what an irreparable havoc of all his treasure! The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Phœbe was only distressed at what she thought the profanation of quoting from such a source in compliment to her. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster Great men may jest with saints, 'tis wit in them; But in the less, foul profanation. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical Venus! the idea were profanation—chaste Dian with her merciless arrows—Pallas, terrible to her enemies? no! Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History I felt it would be a profanation of friendship even to be seen to feel in such a crowd. Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage “Oh, just think of it—the insult to love, the profanation of the sacrament of marriage—the—the—the insult to womanhood—” “You said insult before.” Eve to the Rescue ‘I suppose it is;’ but he sighed heavily, with a sense that it was almost profanation to have set such a profession in the balance against the sacred ministry. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster Turn where he would, in the place of sanctity he found profanation. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan These poor creatures, having no suspicion of the King's intentions, shrunk with terror from a profanation punishable with death. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 They assured him that a continuation of the journey would be a profanation of the Sabbath, a crime for which they would be hanged, should it come to the knowledge of the Missionaries. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 Papirius was a minister of the gods, and looked on this touch of a barbarian hand as profanation. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He gazed and then he did not gaze at all—it seemed like a profanation. The Varmint The profanation of the sacred building he could not stop: buying, selling, and promenading in the nave continued the order of the day. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul An Account of the Old and New Buildings with a Short Historical Sketch And he has another direful mark which stamps him at once; namely, that "profanation to ears polite," his brogue! Facts for the Kind-Hearted of England! As to the Wretchedness of the Irish Peasantry, and the Means for their Regeneration She thinks it would be a profanation to put them upon a person so covered with mud and defilement. Spiritual Torrents They disgraced the most solemn festivals by open profanations. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges They were more eager to maintain the national honor than the zealots to rescue Jerusalem from the profanation of infidels. History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States Indeed, they thought it nothing less than profanation to apply the words "genius" and "glory" to dramas which they considered as crude as they were coarse. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I What profanation to develop the seamy side of her nature! The Tyranny of the Dark Neal laughed, but he felt that to use Una's hair as a wrap for the red pulp of a crab's back or the soft, black belly of a limpet was a kind of profanation. The Northern Iron An argument only one degree less absurd had done well enough as a reason for the enslavement and profanation of the South a year or two before. A History of the United States But what self-respecting violinist could endure 67 such profanation without striking a blow for his fanes? Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and Compositions It is a profanation of marriage to take for your husband a man whom you don't love with your whole heart. A True Friend A Novel The girl's brows were now set in sullen lines which seemed a profanation of her fair young face. The Tyranny of the Dark In the end conscience, long dormant, came as Alecto, and he was not; and the temple of Justice, on whose threshold he stood, escaped profanation. Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War And douce Cameronians coming over Eden Valley hill stood still and wondered at the profanation of the holy day, not knowing. The Dew of Their Youth On the other hand judges of assize and magistrates had issued orders against Sunday "wakes" and "profanation of God's Sabbath." History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 No," replied Ranulph; "such profanation of the dead shall not be endured, were he ten times my brother. Rookwood The Sack of Rome was a great national calamity, and it was something more: it was a profanation and a sacrilege. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry The profanation of those glorious stretches of corn and rye were to me some of the most melancholy episodes of the war. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Is not the temple as much ruined when this profanation has been accomplished, as if the walls had fallen? The Education of American Girls Tradition informs them that curiosity induced three different persons to examine the mysterious shell, who were immediately punished for their profanation by instant blindness.” Diary in America, Series Two It was an unrivalled feat of art even in these last chapters neither to lose the light comical touch, nor to lapse into undisguised profanation. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation He complained of the deficiency of religious principle: of the neglect and profanation of the sabbath: on which day the worst actions were planned and perpetrated. The History of Tasmania , Volume II Maulear reproached himself as with a crime, for the mental profanation of his divinity. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 The human code is mingled with the divine, and the ideas of change and profanation are inseparable. History of the Moors of Spain Mere abstinence from profanation is a negative duty. Mysticism and its Results Being an Inquiry into the Uses and Abuses of Secrecy It almost seemed that viewless influences were interposing to save the stranger's treasures from profanation. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 His father, from whom he inherited his love for books and the better class of spoken drama, had always regarded motion pictures as almost a profanation of art. Spring Street A Story of Los Angeles Some jealous souls think this a robbery of friendship, and a profanation of their idol. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 To his free soul it was a performance, professional and sectarian, and in consequence, something of a profanation. Morality as a Religion An exposition of some first principles The conqueror caused the body to be dragged out of the royal tomb, then flogged and otherwise insulted, and finally burnt, the maximum of profanation, from an Egyptian point of view. Pagan and Christian Rome I shall therefore feel obliged to any of your readers who will specify a few instances of the profanation of churchyards at different periods, or refer me to works where such may be found. Notes and Queries, Number 34, June 22, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Liberty in their mouths is a profanation of the sacred name. Aurelian or, Rome in the Third Century Brandish not thy dagger, Melpomene, at this profanation! Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 449 Volume 18, New Series, August 7, 1852 But seeing it made the object of a public appeal for commiseration, I feel as if everything that was sacred in my position had undergone a profanation. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 103, May, 1866 The legend says that the profanation was prevented by an outburst of flames which killed two of the men. Pagan and Christian Rome It was his duty to use all the means which Christ has given the Church to prevent the profanation of the Basilica. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity But the crowning profanation, for which humanity will never forgive him, was the sign by which he had agreed to make his Master known to His enemies. The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion Here, Ralph,” she continued, giving me the violated hand, “cleanse it from that fellow’s profanation.” Rattlin the Reefer My hot water for dressing is always brought by two inseparables, whom it seems profanation to call housemaids.' Gryll Grange Again, that woman always had the distaff in her hand from morning till night, and if the house-keeper was indignant, the spinster could have wept as at a profanation. The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) As dissection was considered a profanation of the body, anatomical knowledge was exceedingly meagre. Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine The intention of the robbery is therefore to possess the hosts, and their future profanation is the only possible object. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer Lately, I had not shuddered at this habitual profanation. Rattlin the Reefer It would be profanation to take persons in such a mood to make vows, and kneel to receive God’s grace, which they evidently make light of. The Carbonels My son declares that it is profanation to allow ordinary, commonplace mortals to walk up those steps! The Independence of Claire This feeling, with some young men, is so deep, that they shun the mention of any thing closely connected with their home as a sort of profanation, a desecration of things sacred. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew Surely the negligence which makes such profanations possible is the offer of opportunity to Deicide, and great carelessness is cousin to condonation. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer Then she clung to him, sobbing, laughing, breathing quick; and the rest it were profanation to report. Little Novels of Italy Rarely, if ever, has there been a more ghastly profanation of the Holy Sacrament of Regeneration! South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure At first to speak of it as having qualifications was a profanation, and to find them out came as a disillusionment. Friendship As it would have been profanation for Story to do this in a cathedral or church, the ceremony was performed in a tavern called the Nag’s Head, corner of Friday Street, Cheapside. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 If the Eucharist be liable to profanation, why reserve the Eucharist? Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer The sacred fire represented the ancestors, and therefore was revered and kept carefully from profanation by the presence of a stranger.—A. India: What can it teach us? A Course of Lectures Delivered before the University Of Cambridge It seemed like profanation that any one but God should listen to this outcry of a quivering, writhing soul. Other Main-Travelled Roads And all the more if the profanation is made real by the moral irregularities or the social shortcomings which give some colour of justification to the appellation "degenerate"! The Story of the Mind Every enormity, every profanation, every atrocious crime, which zeal, revenge, and cruel policy are capable of influencing mankind to commit, stain the dreadful registers of this unhappy period. A Trip to Paris in July and August 1792 I have stated already that the grade of Templar-Mistress is concerned partly with profanations of the Eucharist. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer Some other outlines of this work were imparted to me at Paris, but the pen turns with disgust and detestation, from such low and nauseous profanation. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. He pondered over the mental conditions which could make him capable of such a profanation. Captain Mansana and Mother's Hands It seemed like profanation that any one but the woman's God should hear this outcry of a quivering, writhing soul. Wayside Courtships When you assume that name with me, Mr. Shuffleton, for myself I laugh; for you I blush; but for sacred friendship's profanation I grieve. John Bull The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy, in Five Acts A séance for initiation was held accordingly, but Miss Vaughan would have none of profanation, and refused blankly to stultify her liberal intelligence by the stabbing of a wheaten wafer. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer In the gloom of its groves, all sorts of horrible profanations were practised by this monster and his midnight crew, at the head of whom was Legendre the Butcher. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. It will be a profanation to lodge her in that house in the Rue St. Claude; but it is important that no one should see her, and there no one will. The Queen's Necklace Spoke to you—touched you—looked at you—blasphemy, profanation and sacrilege! Ambrotox and Limping Dick They felt it to be a profanation thus to expose the secluded domestic and religious life of the children of Israel. Essays on Scandinavian Literature I will say nothing about the very profanation of democracy in the dark realm of the Hapsburgs. Serbia in Light and Darkness With Preface by the Archbishop of Canterbury, (1916) The magnanimity of Pompey, in respecting the Treasures of the Temple, could not obliterate the deeper impression of Jewish hatred excited by his profanation of the sacred precincts. With the British Army in The Holy Land We start back in horror, as if in the act of profanation. Henrietta Temple A Love Story This accounts for their profanation of their Sabbath, their proneness to theft, etc. George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends But in this quiet place, upon this quiet night, and in the colonel's mood, it seemed like profanation. The Colonel's Dream Is it right that these sacred things, coeval with the city, some of them more ancient than the origin of the city, should be abandoned to profanation? The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 His accosting Calais, and Zethus, tells them, that it would be a profanation to offer any injury to those personages. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) Every feeling of heart and soul revolted at the thought of that loveless marriage—the profanation of herself seemed more than she could bear. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel The Continental opinion which at that time often reckoned the American novelist as equal, if not superior to his British contemporary, seemed to men here like a profanation. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters Several citizens objected to the profanation, and laid their protest before the mayor, who quietly called a meeting of the board of cemetery trustees, of which he was the chairman. The Colonel's Dream Paul felt as though he would like to have one of the little fellows and raised his carbine to shoot; but it seemed profanation to disturb the grand serenity and beauty of the scene. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World To divulge the traditions relative to this altar would, it seems, be an high profanation. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) Under color of keeping the sacraments from profanation, the clergy of all Christian sects had assumed what they call the power of the keys, or the right of fulminating excommunication. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell It is a profanation to judge of the natural effect of intimacy with the innocent or the wise and virtuous from the effects of intimacy with the depraved and guileful. The Friendships of Women But I am shaken with that suggested profanation, that camphor bottle, and I'm afraid that I might spill a drop. An Arkansas Planter "Bwoooo!" the spokesman screamed in horror, clutching his staff as though to shield it from profanation. Naudsonce In the presence of their beloved dead, this man's unsympathetic attitude seemed almost a profanation. The Substitute Prisoner He contrasted the morning with the night; and saw himself the inmate of a guard-house, herding with men whose very breath seemed crime and profanation, and whose every word was blackened with oaths or curses. The Brother Clerks A Tale of New-Orleans He was religious in his own way; incapable of any profanation, by act or thought, although his original living and thinking detached him from the social religious forms. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Which of us does not feel that patriotism is a sacred thing, and that a violation of national dignity is in a manner a profanation and a sacrilege? The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 A laugh in the midst of the study would have been a profanation; a grave look in the midst of the merriment would have been an insult to the good sense of the company. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 Volume 17, New Series, May 22, 1852 To true piety as well as to profound love, the formula is a sort of profanation. Life of St. Francis of Assisi What can be said to the wretched person capable of this daring profanation. Early Reviews of English Poets Above all, he shrunk from the thought of his daughter's marriage as from a profanation. The Mayor of Warwick There remain to-day traces of these popular devotions, which among more educated peoples would be taken for profanations. Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary At another time, Kitty would have enjoyed the care with which he smoothed it about his person, but this profanation of her dearest ideals made the moment serious. A Chance Acquaintance At this height of mysticism any regulation is not only useless, it is almost a profanation; at the very least it is the symptom of a doubt. Life of St. Francis of Assisi Of course, when the salt-caravan returns, an effort will be made to avenge this insult on the holy city of Aheer—this profanation of the abode of marabouts! Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Their habitual deference for every thing white, no doubt, held their hands from what they regarded as a profanation. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 To keep a person from premature spiritual experience, nn. 221-233, is obviously a law of providence, guarding against relapse and consequent profanation of what had become sacred to him. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence It is a belittling, a profanation, that, in spite of myself, I have separated and differentiated among them. Fighting France If the answer is affirmative, then the work is liberal, and as such it is not forbidden on Sunday, it is not considered a profanation of the Lord's day. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals I am too fully persuaded of this to believe that the Philanthus commits her profanation of corpses merely to satisfy her appetite. Social Life in the Insect World The noise of your footstep seems like a profanation of holy ground. Some Winter Days in Iowa Still this union with the will varies and the profanation is according to the measure of it in living contrary to acknowledged truths. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence You cannot take Pickwick to the window and read it by the dying light; that is profanation. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country Irreverence or disrespect is a profanation, a sacrilege. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals A statue of the Virgin worshipped by the people in the church of the Cordeliers had blushed at the profanations of her temple. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution To what a pitch, thought I, must the love of white-washing and masquerading be carried in this strange city, where the Deity himself is burlesqued, and bad taste is carried to profanation! The Diary of an Ennuyée This is the worst kind of profanation because holy things are mixed by them with profane to the point where they cannot be separated. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence The girl was morally so far above him as to make his very touch a profanation, and at the unbidden thought of it, the soldier vowed to oppose such an unholy consummation. Bob Hampton of Placer To such a home the crude and the bizarre are a profanation. The Vitalized School His levity shocked her; even his gaiety seemed to her a profanation of the grave ideas of which he was the organ. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution There has been lately, in some of the Boston papers, a discussion of the question, whether the sailing of a steam boat on the Sabbath is not a profanation. The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday Gleanings Chiefly From Old Newspapers Of Boston And Salem, Massachusetts There are several kinds of profanation which are not of this character, however; of them in a later section. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence He declared it to be a disgrace, a horror, a perfect profanation, and inquired by what right Crescentini was entitled to such a distinction. Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag Musicians, indeed, carried their profanation so far as to take secular melodies as the themes for masses and motetts. Great Italian and French Composers But by what state of religion is the profanation of the Lord’s Day, and of images and crucifixes in churches, permitted? A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. If it crumbled, it must be rebuilt on the same spot, and the least change made, even should it be to enlarge it, would be regarded as a profanation. The Wonders of Pompeii For instance, when they profaned the sanctities of the church by foul idolatries they were punished by the Assyrians and Chaldeans because Assyria and Chaldea signify the profanation of what is holy. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence This transference, being carried out to the accompaniment of all sorts of reverential gestures and utterances, secures such a profanation of the sacred substance as is without the evil consequences that would otherwise be entailed. Anthropology "But nothing went so close to His heart as the profanation of this kiss." A Life of St. John for the Young But remember, if you ever feel tempted to disclose a single word of these hidden matters, there are Unseen Powers who will amply avenge the profanation. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 It was a sharp surprise, and the girl, in horror at the profanation, was turning in all haste to leave. The Half-Hearted Therefore what now follows is said of the former, not of the latter; by the former many kinds of profanation, lighter and graver, are committed, but they may be summed up in the seven following. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence It seems almost profanation to compare it with the Hindu teaching regarding the Avataras, or descents of Vishnu. Two Old Faiths Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans Twice He had cleansed it from the profanation of unholy worshipers. A Life of St. John for the Young In every really great city there is one place which is, in a sense, sacred from the profanation of too utilitarian progress. Greenwich Village The enraged monk, running towards his countrymen, cried out, "To arms, Christians! to arms! the word of God is insulted—avenge the profanation of these impious dogs!" Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia A first kind of profanation on their part is making jokes from the Word or about the Word, or of and about the divine things of the church. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence Blackstone, in his Commentaries on the Laws of England, remarks that "a corruption of morals usually follows a profanation of the Sabbath." McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader His mother Helena made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to visit the spots where our blessed Lord lived and died, and to clear them from profanation. Young Folks' History of Rome You ever thought a man in woman's disguise a profanation—a woman in man's a horror. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 He did as he was bidden, but his profanation was punished with death. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine This manner of profanation is also described by the Lord in Matthew: When the unclean spirit goes out from a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest but finds none. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence Braybrooke was a vigorous reformer of abuses, and denounced the profanation of the church by traffickers, shooting at birds inside, and playing at ball. Old St. Paul's Cathedral This ignorance leads oftentimes to the most shocking profanation; and from mere lack of vision we ridicule much that should call forth our reverence. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 Looking back from the standpoint she had now gained, it seemed so pitifully mean and paltry, a profanation of the whole inner, hidden meaning of love. The Splendid Folly Imagination, Knowledge, and science, helpless fall; They are irreverent profanation, And thou, O God! art all in all. Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850 There are many kinds of profanation of what is holy, of which in the following section, but this is the gravest of all. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence Indignant at this profanation of a tomb, the Khoja took a stout stick and made up his mind to chastise the intruder. Miscellanea God preserve me from tempting you with ambition; that would be profanation. At Home And Abroad Or, Things And Thoughts In America and Europe It would be a profanation of the word to say that he loved her at first sight. The Bread-winners A Social Study She had acquired that knowledge, which is the only valuable kind of chastity worth having, that night when she had been forced to commit that profanation. The Judge Thus good is receded from and evil is returned to, which is the worst kind of profanation. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence They yelled, of course; they shouted about profanation and realism, when, after all, the realism was only in the subject. His Masterpiece Amos was indignant at the profanation of art, and thought it best used in the service of God. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII With dismay and horror this profanation was witnessed. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 The awful profanation of the holy Sabbath which we witnessed on the streets of Paris, called forth the following appeal, in a letter to Mr. Macdonald of Blairgowrie. The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne The Lord does this lest man fall into that most serious kind of profanation of which we have treated in this chapter. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence The fate that awaited it would have justified the profanation. Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) Great men may jest with saints; 'tis wit in them; But, in the less, foul profanation. Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations The glassy, horrible eyes of the figure ran over that angelic form with a hideous satisfaction—horrible profanation. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood It seemed like a profanation of his memory. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue There are many kinds of profanation, but this kind is the worst of all. iv. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence It was blown by a bare-legged country boy who seemed to take delight in this profanation. The Redemption of David Corson To secure the body from all profanation, it was concealed in a pit, carefully hidden in the solid masonry. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology It seemed to be almost a profanation for me to admire the sweet oval of her face. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall It seemed to her a profanation of a noble character, yet she was annoyed because she could not understand. Unleavened Bread These commit profanation for the reason that holiness from the Word is in them and with them, and this which is in them, part of their understanding and will, they profane. Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence Never before had Johnny felt so keenly the profanation of Cliff's immaculate, gloved hands on his beloved Thunder Bird. The Thunder Bird The profanation of the holy city,—the church nominal, and the testimony of the witnesses against that conduct, is the same contest which in this chapter is represented under other symbols. Notes on the Apocalypse With his political steadfastness he has preserved his intellectual integrity from profanation. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 They are profanation without purpose—impiety without provocation—blasphemy without excuse. Thrift These precautions came probably from a fear of profanation of the dead, perhaps of their being eaten by a victorious enemy. White Shadows in the South Seas They were to take charge of the public morals, and see the laws put in force against drunkenness, blasphemy, plays and interludes, profanation of the Lord's Day, and disorderliness generally. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 Belfast was determined that the son should not unsay what the father had said in this consecrated building; it would be, as an Ulster member put it in the House of Commons, "a profanation." John Redmond's Last Years It seems to me, that when seated in front of the riches of the north, it would be a profanation to pour out a libation in a foreign beverage. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 We avoid each other's eyes, and one's subdued "please pass that sirup pitcher!" is but tolerated like some boorish profanation of a church service. Ma Pettengill No thought of profanation had entered their minds; it was convenient to lay the pig over the imposing monument, with a man on either side holding the beast and the butcher free-handed. White Shadows in the South Seas But this second kind of profanation of the holy things of the church is not like the former kind of the profanation of them. Spiritual Life and the Word of God He had never subjected her to that, not even in thought; for he felt that the comparison, cruel to one woman, was profanation to the other. The Divine Fire No tenderness will reproach me; no family will accuse me of profanation in naming it. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 He is precipitated from the proudest elevation of respect and honor to a bottomless abyss of contempt,—from glory to infamy,—from purity to pollution,—from sanctity to profanation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) Have they power to keep the whole lump of the Church from being leavened, and purely to preserve the ordinances of Christ, from pollution and profanation, &c.? The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London From this it is clear that this kind of profanation is a hypocritical kind. Spiritual Life and the Word of God It was in vain that the Muftis interposed, reprobating so great a profanation, and uttering warnings as to its consequences. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 Animated with her new resolve, she thought little of the profanation, and crowned herself with flowers from the nearest grave. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 Another serious objection to secret associations is the profanation by them of the oath of God. Secret Societies But to guard against the possibility of any visual profanation, Donjalolo had authorized an edict, forever tabooing that rock to foot of man or pinion of fowl. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I The fifth kind of profanation is not like the others that have been treated of, for it consists in jesting from the Word and about the Word. Spiritual Life and the Word of God But, had she attempted it, perhaps the old recollections, the long-repressed feelings of childhood, youth and womanhood, might have gushed from her heart in words that it would have been profanation to utter there. Twice Told Tales As to the profanation, if your English scruples made you sensitive on such points, I can assure you that you might have seen some things much more calculated to excite your sensibilities. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 We regard such profanation as the natural result of their secrecy. Secret Societies And the old priest gave us to know, that it would be profanation to enter it. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I From all this it is clear what a profanation it is to falsify the truths and adulterate the goods of the Word, and how infernal it is to deny or to weaken its holiness. Spiritual Life and the Word of God Truly, fathers, there is a great difference between laughing at religion, and laughing at those whose extravagant opinions are its profanation. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy He had, however, no thought of profanation and no wish to give offense. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy The Odd-fellows in profanation of holy things go about as far as the Masons. Secret Societies To preach our doubts, to preach our own opinions, to preach poor platitudes, to talk about politics and morals and taste and literature and the like in the pulpit, is profanation and blasphemy. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Inner profanation is wrought by the life, outer by the speech. Spiritual Life and the Word of God It was a desperate desecration, comparable only, in his vague analogies, to the Mecca pilgrimage and profanation of a Holy Tomb. The Fortieth Door By Hercules, such profanation is unheard of—he compares himself with me! Best Russian Short Stories To make an appeal to the God of heaven on some trifling occasion is a profanation of his oath and name. Secret Societies It is no profanation of the sun to gather its rays into a burning glass to light a kitchen fire with. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Inner profanation, which is wrought by the life, becomes outer also, or of the speech, after death. Spiritual Life and the Word of God Every bumpkin had his favourite solo, and oh! the murder, the profanation! The Parish Clerk Will you traverse it, you insignificant worm, who crawl in the dust of your pitiful profanation of the gods? Best Russian Short Stories In regard to the profanation of holy things, the difference between most of the secret associations in our land is one merely of degree. Secret Societies The crowd of uncircumcised Gentiles and their profanation of the city of God for twelve hundred and sixty years correspond to the beast-power of chapter 13. The Last Reformation This is why it has been said that there can be a profanation that is inner and not at the same time outer. Spiritual Life and the Word of God If an islander was impious enough to cultivate the meadow of Paao, the people believe that a terrible punishment would be the inevitable consequence of that profanation. Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands It seemed a profanation to turn from these aspirations to the enjoyment of material love, and Evelyn looked at Ulick questioningly. Evelyn Innes This profanation of the word, name, and titles of God is certainly sinful in itself, and very injurious in its effects. Secret Societies As also, the unnecessary oaths of customhouse, trade, &c., as a reiterated and fearful profanation of the name of God. Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive Antonyms: inviolability, keeping, obedience. violator, n. trespasser, infringer, transgressor, infractor. violence, n. force, impetuosity, vehemence, intensity, severity, wildness, fury; injury, violation, profanation, outrage, assault. violent, a. passionate, vehement, impetuous, fierce, impotent, ungovernable, outrageous, poignant, severe. Putnam's Word Book It would have been profanation to have lighted a cigar, so I went out on the Queen's Terrace and walked under the whispering lime trees, thinking of all that had passed in those few days. Coralie Everyday Life Library No. 2 "It is a profanation for us to be here," said one. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 It is mainly to their secrecy, oaths, and promises, their profanation of holy things, their exclusiveness and their setting up of false claims, to which we object. Secret Societies Their failure in duty is a profanation of her name. The Art of the Moving Picture Associated words: acetic, acetification, acetify, mother, guile, wort, gyle, insolation, cruet. vinegary, a. acetous, sour, unamiable. violate, v. break, disobey, transgress, contravene, profane, desecrate. violation, n. transgression, infringement, breach, infraction, contravention, profanation, desecration. Putnam's Word Book Happy would he have been who had met Madame de Warens before her profanation! Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty Your eyes shall by and bye be blest with the sight of her: your ears with hearing her speak: and then you'll call all you have said, profanation."—"What is it I hear? Pamela, Volume II If it be obstinate in resistance, Judea is not defiled, but if it be taken the whole land shall lie waste and God will require the profanation of it at our mouth. Judith, a play in three acts Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith You are a profanation of the uniform of the United States. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis I have more than once been tempted to include it in this volume, but on second thoughts I have felt that to do so would be an act of profanation. Recollections of My Youth "What ingratitude and what profanation of yourself and of our happiness!" Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty Mother of Mercy! pardon the profanation of the word! The Vale of Cedars "To aim to convert a man by miracles is a profanation of the soul." Ralph Waldo Emerson A courteous Hebrew explains to him that the joyful festival commemorates the cleansing of the Temple after its profanation by Antiochus Epiphanes, two hundred years before. An Easter Disciple The Chronicle of Quintus, the Roman Knight It is an impious profanation of our flag of freedom to make it the symbol of absolutism on any soil. Recollections of a Long Life An Autobiography The discipline and character of the national forces should not suffer nor the cause they defend be imperiled by the profanation of the day or name of the Most High. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 1: Abraham Lincoln "Work!" he exclaimed, looking down at me as if I were something so exquisite and so precious, that the very thought was profanation. Richard Vandermarck "Palmyre," he suddenly said, with a slight, dissuasive smile, "it would be a profanation for me to read this." The Grandissimes But should he commit this profanation of the grave--as he regarded it? Round the Block I tried to tell him it couldn't be a profanation to serve art; but, Kate, he didn't seem to know what I meant. The Precipice It seemed like a profanation of Jack's last wish, like hurling a gift into the face of the dead, to do as Dicky wished. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon If we could administer an oath to a native, the profanation of which would fill him with equal horror, we should find that he would speak the truth. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay I can scarcely believe it; these madmen don't read; and certainly no philosopher would have counselled profanation. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 "For long," Tommy said, musing, "I resented other women in white bonnets; it seemed profanation." Tommy and Grizel The voice, human speech, that sacred organ, whose whole worth lies in sincerity, has in all ages been the victim of odious profanations. The World's Great Sermons, Volume 10 Drummond to Jowett, and General Index It seemed to me cruel, almost a profanation. Without Dogma And to rescue the Virgin from profanation he brought her to Alcira, and built this sanctuary for her. The Torrent Entre Naranjos The lady shivered and almost trembled at this profanation of her child's name. John Caldigate I have not looked at it, for to take it out of its wrapping would have been profanation. Tommy and Grizel The prediction of Anna the prophetess is mentioned in the New Testament without a word of censure on the unwomanliness of her conduct, or her profanation of the temple by it. Woman: Man's Equal For this grace which we despise is the price of the blood of Jesus Christ, and the sin that we commit is an actual profanation of this very blood. The World's Great Sermons, Volume 02 Hooker to South I do not know any "proof-text" that can be quoted, yet it were profanation to think otherwise. The Teaching of Jesus It would be unjust to accuse the Neapolitans of culpable indifference towards this or any other monument of antiquity; but it is incumbent on the proprietor or the public, to secure them against such profanation. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 406, December 26, 1829 After prayer had been offered, they proceeded to the ballot, and we left the meeting, deeply impressed with the profanation of employing the most solemn act of devotion to serve the exigencies of controversy. A Visit to the United States in 1841 A wall of stones was built around this vast ossuary to preserve it from profanation. A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians No strangers are admitted, and it is profanation in a man to enter; but as a tweeb, I am privileged, and enjoy a liberty, never granted before. Travels through the Empire of Morocco But George Eliot has higher aims than ordinary novelists, and to her the transfer which we have suggested would appear as a profanation. Famous Reviews The Arab quarter of Rabat was already irreparably disfigured when General Lyautey came to Morocco; but ferocious old Salé, Phenician counting-house and breeder of Barbary pirates, had been saved from profanation by its Moslem fanaticism. In Morocco Once she had caught the apprentice with her spectacles, her sacred spectacles, perched on his nose, and the profanation had left a kind of religious horror in her mind. The Aspirations of Jean Servien This is what Sunday might be made, and what it might be made without impiety or profanation. Sunday under Three Heads These sacred animals, destined for the service of the palace and the Imperial games, were protected by the laws from the profanation of a vulgar master. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The mad attempt of Caligula to place his own statue in the temple of Jerusalem was defeated by the unanimous resolution of a people who dreaded death much less than such an idolatrous profanation. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 "Nay, we will have no profanation, mad Priest," said Locksley; "let us rather hear where you found this prisoner of thine." Ivanhoe The noise of our passing split the silence like a profanation, and from the ancient bastions came murmurs—forbidding, strangely sinister. The Moon Pool They seemed profanation, and I did not need them. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies This prudent and even pious measure was represented as a wicked profanation by the whole party which adhered to the Homoousian doctrine. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 It is humiliating enough to know that there are among men brutes so obscene and worthless, that they can delight in laying their miserable profanations upon the very steps of Nature's greatest altar. American Notes Any description, however sublime it might be, could be but a profanation of the unspeakable truth. Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature If that is not profanation, I should like to know what is!' Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant There was some lurking insult beneath them, of which I was wholly ignorant, but which had left the mark of its profanation so plainly on her face that even a stranger might have seen it. The Woman in White He, the very man who a fortnight before had reverently bent over this unique relic, and who had impressed its antiquity and its sanctity upon us, was now engaged in this outrageous profanation. Tales of Terror and Mystery The gentle eye of Mrs. Bullfrog scarcely rebuked me for the profanation. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories But, had she attempted it, perhaps the old recollections, the long-repressed feelings of childhood, youth, and womanhood, might have gushed from her heart, in words that it would have been profanation to utter there. From Twice Told Tales To mention a negro woman in the same room where he was thinking of Rena seemed little short of profanation. The House Behind the Cedars We had a rubber at whist, a mere profanation, so far as play was concerned, of that noble game. The Woman in White There was tragedy, not profanation in his voice. Fanny Herself It seems like a profanation of the word to write it in connection with such a monster, so I asked him point-blank, "Why may I not go tonight?" Dracula To put this story, this idyl, into words, would, for me, be a profanation. The Octopus : A story of California A new work might thus be enshrined in a sort of holy of holies, which, if the collector so desired, could be forever sacred from the profanation of any vulgar or unappreciative eye. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue Calvinists allowed these to communicate in the species of bread only, touching the cup with their lip; a course which was deemed a profanation by the Lutherans. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Roderick declared that he would go nowhere else; that, after the Juno, it was a profanation to look at anything but sky and trees. Roderick Hudson She was determined to assert her independence, and if she stooped to fib about the Hepburn picnic it was chiefly from the secretive instinct that made her dread the profanation of her happiness. Summer His voice sounded thin and futile after the other's, and to Jurgis it seemed a profanation. The Jungle Jdt 4:3 For they were newly returned from the captivity, and all the people of Judea were lately gathered together: and the vessels, and the altar, and the house, were sanctified after the profanation. Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha It is true, the fault is not his, so much as theirs who have consented to this profanation, but that is the way of the world. Stories by Foreign Authors: Spanish As for Mrs. Levitt's handling of their theme they resented it as an abominable profanation. Mr. Waddington of Wyck It is profanation to compare with this patience and glory the insurrection begun by South Carolina. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 His eyes were studiously preserved from the profanation of meeting the ground, and his well-supported neck seldom condescended to move from its perpendicular position. Vivian Grey |
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