Forgiveness Sentence Examples

Even now, as his eyes sought her forgiveness, his chin stayed up proudly.

I knew craved forgiveness from the others, but lacked the capability to attain it.

It was an austere religion, inculcating self-restraint, courage and honesty; it secured peace of conscience through forgiveness of sins, and abated for those who were initiated in its mysteries the superstitious terrors of death and the world to come.

Could Bordeaux resist temptation - and if not, would he expect forgiveness from her?

Once again he asked for forgiveness.

Forgiveness of injuries was as alien from her fierce and loyal spirit as forgetfulness of benefits; the destruction of England and its liberties by Spanish invasion and conquest was the strongest aspiration of her parting soul.

Meanwhile the constant repetition of confession and reconciliation, together with the fact that the most tender consciences would be the most anxious for the assurance of forgiveness, led to the practice being considered a normal part of the Christian life.

The benefits of the atonement are appropriated by " the acceptance of God's forgiveness in Christ, our self-identification with Christ's atoning attitude, and then working out, by the power of the life bestowed upon us, all the (moral and spiritual) consequence of forgiveness."

We all profess the Christian law of forgiveness of injuries and love of our neighbors, the law in honor of which we have built in Moscow forty times forty churches--but yesterday a deserter was knouted to death and a minister of that same law of love and forgiveness, a priest, gave the soldier a cross to kiss before his execution.

The fact that he didn't think of those things was indication enough that he took her forgiveness for granted.

These numbers are valuable as an exhibition not so much of events as of the feelings of the Parisian people; they are adorned, moreover, by the erudition, the wit and the genius of the author, but they are disfigured, not only by the most biting personalities and the defence and even advocacy of the excesses of the mob, but by the entire absence of the forgiveness and pity for which the writer was afterwards so eloquently to plead.

But the intellectual activity of the Reformation also developed other views; the Socinians, with their humanitarian theory of the Person of Christ, taught that He died Only to assure men of God's forgiving love and to afford them an example of obedience - " Forgiveness is granted upon the ground of repentance and obedience."

Touched that this statuesque princess could so change, Pierre took her hand and begged her forgiveness, without knowing what for.

I did, Carmen — even though the need for forgiveness only existed in my mind.

He presupposes a nation of Yahweh-worshippers, whose religion has its centre in the temple and priesthood of Zion, which is indeed conscious of sin, and needs forgiveness and an outpouring of the Spirit, but is not visibly divided, as the kingdom of Judah was.

In some cases there is no suggestion of any forgiveness; sinners are " cut off " from the chosen people; individuals and nations perish in their iniquity.

Then the fairies thanked him for his forgiveness, and promised to work very hard to please him; and the good-natured king took them all up in his arms, and carried them safely home to his palace.

Of in Jesus Christ the Saviour, who delivers from the bondage of sin by his life, doctrine and death; in the operation of the Holy Ghost; in a holy, universal, Christian church; in forgiveness of sins and the life everlasting.

In the medieval Church there were seven "corporal" and seven "spiritual works of mercy" (opera misericordiae); these were (a) the giving of food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty, the clothing of the naked, the visitation of the sick and of prisoners, the receiving of strangers, and the burial of the dead; (b) the conversion of sinners, teaching of the ignorant, giving of counsel to the doubtful, forgiveness of injuries, patience under wrong, prayer for the living and for the dead.

Voltaire's strong point was not forgiveness, and, though Rousseau no doubt exaggerated the efforts of his "enemies," he was certainly henceforward as obnoxious to the philosophe coterie as to the orthodox party.

The idea thus became general that baptism, which had been almost from the beginning the rite of entrance into the Church, and which was regarded as securing the forgiveness of all pre-baptismal sins, should be given but once to any individual.

Thus there grew up the sacrament of penance, which secured for those already baptized the forgiveness of post-baptismal sins.

This bond was doubtless preserved by Christian Hellenists, and must have tended to continue their reliance on the Temple services for the forgiveness of their recurring "sins of ignorance" - subsequent to the great initial Messianic forgiveness coming with faith in Jesus.

His exile gave rise to a schism in the church, and the Johannists (as they were called) did not return to communion with the archbishop of Constantinople till the relics of the saint were, 30 years after, brought back to the Eastern metropolis with great pomp and the emperor publicly implored forgiveness from Heaven for the guilt of his ancestors.

He liked books and quiet corners all his days, he says; and so, when conviction of sin and visions of God's grace came to him in the medieval fashion of a dream of the anger and forgiveness of the Virgin, Florentius told him that a monk's life would suit him best, advised him to join the Augustinian order, and sent him to Zwolle to the new convent of Mount St Agnes, where his brother John was prior.

In his first letter which came soon after he had left home, Prince Andrew had dutifully asked his father's forgiveness for what he had allowed himself to say and begged to be restored to his favor.

When the medical attendant declares the case hopeless a priest advances to the bed of the dying man, repeats sundry texts of the Zend-Avesta, the substance of which tends to afford him consolation, and breathes a prayer for the forgiveness of his sins.

The independence of his conduct as a judge, though not unmixed with the baser elements of prejudice and vulgar love of authority, has partly earned forgiveness for the harshness which was so prominent in his sturdy character.

Driven inwards upon themselves, they employed their energy in severe self-examination, or they cultivated resignation to the will of the universe, and towards their fellow men forbearance and forgiveness and humility, the virtues of the philanthropic disposition.

He edited his father's incomplete History of the Work of Redemption, wrote in answer to Stephen West, A Dissertation Concerning Liberty and Necessity (1797), which defended his father's work on the Will by a rather strained interpretation, and in answer to Chauncy on universal salvation formulated what is known as the " Edwardean," New England or Governmental theory of the atonement in The Necessity of the Atonement and its Consistency with Free Grace in Forgiveness (1785).

He sought to show that even in the New Testament there are essential contradictions, and instances the unconditional forgiveness preached by Christ in the gospels as compared with Paul's doctrine of forgiveness by the mediation of Christ.

Accordingly many of them, while placing their hope for the future upon Messiah and His eagerly expected return in power, might seek assurance of present forgiveness of daily offences and cleansing of conscience in the old mediatorial system.

Baptism conveys the forgiveness of sins, and therefore ought to result in freedom from all wilful sin.

I have preached forgiveness for all of my adult life.

How can I go and apologize like a little boy asking forgiveness?

He died in the attitude of blessing and uttering words of forgiveness.

Thus the Apostles' Creed, " I believe in the forgiveness of sins "; the Nicene Creed, " I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ.

It then was the duty of the latter to supplicate for his forgiveness, and administer to him the Eucharist.

Maybe he didn't deserve forgiveness - but he needed it all the same.

You practice forgiveness so that you can stop ruminating about the past and put your energy into the present moment.

He 's not denying that he 's a sinner in need of forgiveness.

Surely the theology of forgiveness was known to Philemon.

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In the same way, there are unwritten laws in the church about forgiveness.

Thus, atonement for Paul is not merely the forgiveness of sins through a vicarious blood sacrifice.

I assure you, I have managed to contact all but three and if I located them I would get down on my knees before them and beg forgiveness, just like I've done with the others .

No doubt, he expected her to come back - begging his forgiveness.

The thought of divine forgiveness, as set forth in the teaching of Jesus and manifested in His own attitude towards, and power over, the hearts of the outcasts among the people, is peculiarly prominent in this Gospel.

Thus the latter seemed to them simply to bring forgiveness of past sins for Christ's sake, and then an enhanced moral responsibility to the New Law revealed in Him.

On the other hand, other passages protest against the ascription of great importance to sacrifice; or regard the rite as a consequence rather than a cause of forgiveness.

Far more important consequences, however, resulted from the fact that the medieval mind associated the pilgrimage with the forgiveness of sins.

He heals a paralysed man, but not until He has come into touch, as we say, with him also, by reaching his deepest need and declaring the forgiveness of his sins.

Then followed the tremendous warning, that to assign His work to Satan, and so to call good evil, was to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit - the one sin which admitted of no forgiveness.

Thus religion is ethical through and through, as God's inner nature, expressed in forgiveness, mercy, righteousness and truth, is not something transcendental, but belongs to the realm of daily life.

With this clearly understood, man is to live in implicit trust in the divine love, power, knowledge and forgiveness.

One of these is the so-called governmental theory, wherein the death of Christ is set forth as for the sake of good government, so that the forgiveness of sins shall not be thought a sign of laxity.

The suspicious nobles were solemnly adjured to trust themselves to hIs keeping, under promise of forgiveness.

Forgiveness was easy to a man of Temple's elevation and temperament, and he not only despatched the necessary recommendation but added a personal request which obtained for Swift the small prebend of Kilroot near Belfast (January 1695), where the new incumbent carried on a premature flirtation with a Miss Jane Waring, whom he called "Varina."

Whatever be the truth in the assertion that death rather than sin is the enemy dreaded by Eastern Christianity, and immortality rather than forgiveness the blessing craved, it is difficult to take the talk about deification as anything more than rhetoric. Did they not start from belief in one God ?

Not even the acceptance of forgiveness as the central religious blessing is exclusively Ritschlian; still, it is a challenge alike to the 18th century, to the Church of Rome and to the modern mind.

As they deny the natural religion of the 18th century - the religion which works its way into harmony with God by virtue - so, still more emphatically, they refuse to bid the sinner merit forgiveness.

Here English and American thought strikes in sympathetically, offering moral theories of Atonement, though not looking so exclusively towards forgiveness.

Its eschatology and doctrine of "divine forgiveness" may point to an earlier date.

But, being forewarned, Paul received him with great ceremony, and surrounded by cardinals prepared for defence; whereupon Sigismondo changed his mind, fell on his knees and implored forgiveness.

Perhaps some unhappiness, too, and tragedy, but even those emotions seemed wrapped in forgiveness.

I don't give a shit about your forgiveness, Kris.  Think about it.  What do I have to gain by telling you about Lilith now?

I did, Carmen — even though the need for forgiveness only existed in my mind.

It is called the sacrament of forgiveness, since by the priest's sacramental absolution God grants the penitent ' pardon and peace.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

The comedy of forgiveness has no such luxurious certitude.

Grace is free unmerited favor for sinners giving them full forgiveness in Jesus Christ forever.

The alternative was, to faith, forgiveness through divine forbearance; to unbelief, a warning of judgment to come.

But the King fell ill and died quickly, begging forgiveness for his sins.

No the disciples did not provide forgiveness; they proclaimed forgiveness on the basis of the message of the gospel.

When we withhold forgiveness, we are often trying to make things the same as they were before we were really badly hurt.

Dot urges him to seek forgiveness for the past.

Is is just simply a question of asking forgiveness?

One is the recipient of a sense of restoration, the other the object of loving forgiveness.

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Oh Lord, grant us thy forgiveness; unto Thee we return.

Generous giving was the net natural result of the thrill of complete forgiveness.

The new buzz words are " debt forgiveness " .

Ms. Bergren has written a heart-wrenching yet glorious testament to the power of forgiveness and the healing balm of love.

His great-great grandson, Michael Rutledge, reported his experiences in Forgiveness in the Age of Forgetfulness.

A deaf mute, being asked, " What is forgiveness?

Don't you find yourself eminently worthy of forgiveness?

Redemption, justification, regeneration, adoption, forgiveness, reconciliation all mean the same thing - the restoration of the broken family relationship. All depends on the Mediation of Christ, who maintained the filial relationship even to His death, and communicates it to the brotherhood of believers.

They are a novum salutis genus - a new path to Heaven, to tread which counted "for full and complete satisfaction" pro omni poenitentia and gave "forgiveness of sins" (peccaminum remissio) 1; they are, again, the "foreign policy" of the papacy, directing its faithful subjects to the great war of Christianity against the infidel.

Overwhelmed with remorse, he went to Tours to implore forgiveness at the tomb of St Martin, and died shortly afterwards.

When the fairies heard this, they were greatly relieved and came forth from their hiding-places, confessed their fault, and asked their master's forgiveness.

Never, he repeated in a trembling voice like a boy asking for forgiveness.

Do n't you find yourself eminently worthy of forgiveness?

Would an alternative to offering forgiveness be to disown?

Have you tried asking for forgiveness to assuage your guilty conscience?

Have you tried asking for forgiveness to assuage your guiltyconscience?

In fact, many sects of different faiths exist because of the value for personal choice in one's beliefs, and they seek to preserve that value by allowing members their own personal liberties and forgiveness for transgressions.

If we don't, there can be no forgiveness, and thus no peace of mind.

Anger management programs teach respect, manners, compassion, forgiveness, responsibility, and foster positive character development.

This incident of hugs and forgiveness between the sworn archenemies could all be just a bunch of hearsay as there were no cameras to record the momentous event for posterity.

While the federal government can cancel or reduce the debts you owe via student loans, the circumstances under which they will offer debt forgiveness is specified by the types of forgiveness programs.

Different programs offer different levels of forgiveness or will repay your college debts.

Each branch's forgiveness program is slightly different, so it's best to speak with a recruiter for specific information.

After the coffin is closed, the chevra kadisha may read a psalm and asks the departed for forgiveness if they have done anything to offend him.

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I wrote her a letter apologizing and saying I didn't expect another chance or forgiveness.

They are also a way to let someone know how you feel, to ask for forgiveness, or to let a person know you miss him or her.

Forgiveness is not one of Scorpio's better qualities.

However, the more ominous side of Scorpio is revealed through his jealousy and lack of forgiveness.

Join hands and offer a prayer of forgiveness and one of thanks, invoking God in whatever form you believe Him or Her to take in order to surround yourselves with the force and power of light and good.

Sinners would find in his heart an unlimited source of mercy and forgiveness.

And then in a combination, Irish Catholics will explain to you that the circle surrounding the upper part of the cross is a symbol of eternity and the endlessness of God's love and forgiveness.

The old adage, "It's easier to say sorry than to ask forgiveness," seems true when discussing Eiffel Tower history facts.

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They also offer a personalized discount and accident forgiveness.

Still other lyrics refer to Biblical events or forgiveness.

I begged her to tell me, but she just bawled and said it was good that I became a priest so I could ask for forgiveness.

Lest her captivity should have been held to invalidate the late legal proceedings in her name, proclamation was made of forgiveness accorded by the queen to her captor in consideration of his past and future services, and her intention was announced to reward them by further promotion; and on the same day (May 12), he was duly created duke of Orkney and Shetland.

Natasha looked at her with eyes full of tears and in her look there was nothing but love and an entreaty for forgiveness.

Scorpio's jealousy may rattle him to the core; hence, as a protective measure, forgiveness is often out of the question.

On the other hand, there are those who speak as if auricular confession were a necessary element in every Christian life, and hold that post-baptismal sin of a grave sort can receive forgiveness in no other way.

He also published Sermons for the New Life (1858); Christ and his Salvation (1864); Work and Play (1864); Moral Uses of Dark Things (1868); Women's Suffrage, the Reform against Nature (1869); Sermons on Living Subjects (1872); and Forgiveness and Law (1874).