dalmatic
liturgical vestment of the deacon of a church
firmament
the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing
responsory
(in the Christian Church) an anthem said or sung by a soloist and choir after a lesson.
regime
a system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above
sway
rule or control
divine
of, from, or like God or a god
strife
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues
abhorred
regarded with disgust and hatred
shun
avoid or reject someone
spurned
rejected with contempt
fruitless
unproductive or useless.
thistles
plants with prickly leaves
wretched
in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
comply
act in accordance with a wish or command
citadel
a fortress of protection
preside
be in the position of authority
plough
turn up the earth before sowing
salvation
preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
prophecy
a prediction or foretelling
ordain
confer holy orders on
