Theoretically they have no doubt of the efficacy of Christian grace; practically they have no expectation that they shall ever be strong, vigorous useful men in His Kingdom.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Even these, however, owed much of their efficacy to the prestige of her station.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
He will try the efficacy of the mystic Jacob's staff.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr