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Vivification, n. [e.m.E. viuification (a1548), vivification (1589), F. vivification, L. vīvificātio.] The process of being given life in a spiritual sense. — 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 361.
As the other part [sc. of repentance] is called mortification, so is this called vivification, in respect the Spirit of God maketh a new creation in us
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