The clergy and choir were robed; the choirboys carrying all the flowers: a picturesque appearance of reverential sorrow.
I believe that for far too long the subject of mental illness has been swept under the carpet or, if talked about at all, in hushed, reverential tones.
I merely ask in the name of these splendid young people—not only nurses but all kinds of young people—that the figures should not be referred to in reverential tones.
The matter will be treated in a most considerate and reverential mood, but it may be quite a long time before it is possible.
One might almost say that in some places the attitude towards it becomes almost reverential.
Therefore, my tribute to them need not he especially reverential.
We all believe it is right to cultivate in the mind of a child the habit of reverential prayer.
There is no reason why, when we are discussing these matters, we should adopt this reverential tone.
