It was used in sacrifice merely as a telling way of saying that sin was acknowledged and pardon desired, but always with the idea of substitution more or less explicitly in the mind.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He and Richard both acknowledged a certain duty to the neighbourhood.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
But though the speech was meant to cheer, none felt or acknowledged the encouragement.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever