From the earliest tales of the over-sea Otherworld type, like those of Bran, Maelduin, and Connla, all of which may go back to the early eighth century as compositions, the Christianizing influence is already clearly begun; and in the Voyage of Snedgus and of Mac Riagla, of the late ninth century, this influence predominates.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
In proof of the importance of Christianizing the negroes, even in a political point of view, it is not unworthy of notice, that soon after the commencement of the war between England and France during the last quarter of the last century, the governor of Tortola received information, that the French inhabitants of Guadaloupe meditated a descent on the island.
"Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country"
William Swan Plumer
If all who profess the religion of the Cross discarded sectarianism and honored unsophisticated practical religion as much as did Thomas Jefferson, the prospect of Christianizing the world would burst upon us with refulgent brightness.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson