sanctifier
(ˈsæŋktɪfaɪə(r))
[f. next + -er1.]
1. Theol. One who sanctifies or makes holy; spec. the Holy Spirit.
| 1548 Cranmer Catech. 140 God the holy gost, is the commen sanctifier or halower, of all theim that haue a true faithe in God. 1612 R. Sheldon Serm. St. Martin's 50 God the Dignifier, the Sanctifier, and Beautifier of the sacrifice. a 1768 Secker 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. 1875 Manning Mission Holy Ghost i. 2 God the Holy Ghost is the Sanctifier. |
2. occas. Something that sanctifies.
| 1753 Richardson 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. 1829 E. Bather Serm. II. 147 A great sweetener and a great sanctifier of your toil it shall be to you. |