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sanctifier|ˈsæŋktɪfaɪə(r)|
[f. next + -er1.]
1. Theol. One who sanctifies or makes holy; spec. the Holy Spirit.
1548Cranmer Catech. 140 God the holy gost, is the commen sanctifier or halower, of all theim that haue a true faithe in God. 1612R. Sheldon Serm. St. Martin's 50 God the Dignifier, the Sanctifier, and Beautifier of the sacrifice. a1768Secker Serm. iii. (1770) I. 53 The Duties..which we owe to God, as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; to his Son, as our Redeemer; to his blessed Spirit, as our Sanctifier. 1875Manning Mission Holy Ghost i. 2 God the Holy Ghost is the Sanctifier.
2. occas. Something that sanctifies.
1753Richardson Grandison (1754) III. i. 1 Self..is a very wicked thing; a sanctifier..of actions, which, in others, we should have no doubt to condemn. 1829E. Bather Serm. II. 147 A great sweetener and a great sanctifier of your toil it shall be to you. |