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ic, when thus applied, raises in the mind of the hearer great conceptions; it strengthens devotion, and advances praise into rapture. Addison. You grow correct that once with rapture writ. Pope.

Loyalty; devotion. [Obs.] To express our reality to the emperor. Fuller.

. it expressed the outer form and embodiment which the inward spirit of a true or a false devotion assumed. Trench. Religions, by which are meant the modes of sdivine worship proper to different tribes, nations, or communities, and based on the belief held in common by the members of them severally . . . There is no li…

The practice of, or devotion to, religion.

The portion of the sacramental elements reserved for purposes of devotion and for the communion of the absent and sick.

of withdrawal from society to a religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as, to appoint or observe a retreat.

Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. Joye.

The system, style, spirit, or character, of a priesthood, or sacerdotal order; devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order.

Destruction or surrender of anything for the sake of something else; devotion of some desirable object in behalf of a higher object, or to a claim deemed more pressing; hence, also, the thing so devoted or given up; as, the sacrifice of interest to pleasure, or of pleasure to interest.

n to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. Addis & Arnold.

The quality or character of a sectarian; devotion to the interests of a party; excess of partisan or denominational zeal; adherence to a separate church organization.

Devotion to a sect. [R.]

Self-devotion. [R.]

The act of sacrificing one's self, or one's interest, for others; self-devotion.

Office of devotion; official religious duty performed; religious rites appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as, a burial service. The outward service of ancient religion, the rites, ceremonies, and ceremonial vestments of the old law. Coleridge.

nd or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber. Shackled by her devotion to the king, she seldom could pursue that object. Walpole.

forbid! [Obs.] God shield that it should so befall. Chaucer. God shield I should disturb devotion! Shak.

Specifically, a lay association for devotion or for charitable purposes.

solace. Chaucer. The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion. Rambler.

Devotion to a particular and restricted part or branch of knowledge, art, or science; as, medical specialism.