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Continency (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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is that moral virtue by which we restrain concupiscence. There is this distinction between chastity and continence: chastity requires no effort, because it may result from constitution; whereas continency appears to be the consequence of a victory gained over ourselves. The term is usually applied to men, as chastity is to women. (See CHASTITY).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Continency (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/continency-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Continency (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/continency-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
