mystics

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Hence his resemblance to the mystics, which is a resemblance of psychical temperament and not of spiritual attitude In the eighteenth century the names of William Law and William Blake shine out like stars against a dark firmament of "rationalism" and unbelief.

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  1. adjective Of or relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and practices.
  2. adjective Of or relating to mysticism or mystics.
  3. adjective Inspiring a sense of mystery and wonder.
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  • He read much in the literature of the mystics, and was laughingly said to prefer paganism to Christianity. —  Early Letters of George Wm. Curtis
  • My character started in league with the mystics, and we were telling the story of humanity together for a long time. —  SCI FI Wire
  • We are the reverent mystics, and we say: "Atlantis is rising under Mordor!" —  Witchvox - RSS Feed - New Articles This Week
  • However, in a perfect demonstration of double-mindedness these same wannabe Christian mystics are then certain that they know this verse is in fact teaching their spurious spirituality. —  Apprising Ministries
  • In modern times, the immortal longings of the mystics are expressed in a cult of incessant activity. —  Still Point
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