The abbot and monks resisted: they gave proof that the abbey of Bernay was really founded by the duchess; and therefore the king, after a full and impartial hearing, decided against the count, and declared that the Advocation of the monastery was thenceforth to belong to himself and his successors in the dukedom for ever.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
There is no dispensation for sin, and from the perfection of holiness, and yet there is an Advocation for the sinner, who aims and studies after it.
"The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning"
Hugh Binning
Then Christ comes in with his Advocation for poor sinners, and sustains their persons, and maintains their cause, even from the principles of justice.
"The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning"
Hugh Binning