Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

highly skilled

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

the act of waking

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

having the physical appearance of death

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

remove the dust from

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

divisible by two

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

excessive intolerance of opposing views

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

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From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

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From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

immediately past

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

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From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

plural of “revival” — bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

in the near future

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

plural of “tenet” — a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

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From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE WAITING-TIME The Cane Ridge revival of the August before had been followed by many others of a similar nature throughout the country.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although there was much that was fanatical and grotesque in these meetings, much good was undoubtedly accomplished.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Better than this, the revivals were a bond of union between the different religious sects; for, in the prevalence of enthusiasm, even such rigid upholders of creed as Gilcrest and Landrum felt more concern about the salvation of their children than about the tenets of their church.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With all the fanaticism, there was in them the wholesome leaven of gospel truth which did much to arouse the churches from their deathlike indifference.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In fact, from the beginning of the awakening, Books of Discipline and Confessions of Faith had been gathering dust, and soon would have been completely lost to view, had not the more strenuous churchmen at last in alarm put forth their hands to stay their tottering ark of creed, mistaking it for the ark of God.