Definition of Devotions

1. Noun. (plural of devotion) ¹

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Definition of Devotions

1. devotion [n] - See also: devotion

Lexicographical Neighbors of Devotions

devotednesses
devotee
devotees
devotement
devotements
devoter
devoters
devotes
devoting
devotion
devotional
devotionalities
devotionality
devotionally
devotionals
devotions
devotor
devotors
devots
devour
devourable
devoured
devourer
devourers
devouress
devouresses
devoureth
devouring
devouring(a)
devouringly

Literary usage of Devotions

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Most of the principal devotions are dealt with ... Several of the more familiar popular devotions have been treated historically by the present writer in ..."

2. A Companion for the Festivals and Fasts of the Protestant Episcopal Church by John Henry Hobart, Robert Nelson (1851)
"Devotions to be added on Ash Wednesday to the other Devotions for the Season of Lent COME, let us fast and mourn and pray, for our Lord is merciful and just ..."

3. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life: Adapted to the State and Condition by William Law, Charles Bigg (1899)
"How early you are to begin your prayers, and what is to be the subject of your Jirst devotions in the morning. There is one thing still remaining, ..."

4. The History of the Popes, from the Close of the Middle Ages: Drawn from the by Ludwig Pastor, Ralph Francis Kerr, Frederick Ignatius Antrobus (1902)
"Here and in the probably Umbrian " devotions " for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday,-f we see a marked advance. Both plays certainly belong to the I4th ..."

5. The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor: With a Life of the Author by Jeremy Taylor, Reginald Heber (1828)
"A Prayer against wandering Thoughts, to be said at the Beginning of our Devotions. ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast commanded us to pray unto thee without ceasing, ..."

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