The Spirit is spoken of rather as Conferring a gift here and a power there than as dwelling wholly and permanently in men.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
M'Casky only suggested that it might be advisable to see O'Connell on the subject, not, as it were, to pass him over in Conferring the appointment.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"Signor Rastelli," said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were Conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole