The first words of Jehovah teach something more than ceremonial reverence.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Mary heard this announcement with evident impatience; her head was, indeed, too full of other cares to wish to occupy her attention with a ceremonial visit.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
When the crinoline went out the train came in; so that though woman had allowed herself more freedom, man could only walk behind her at a respectful distance with a ceremonial measure of pace.
"George Du Maurier, the Satirist of the Victorians"
T. Martin Wood