This Declaration, which from its not being printed in red ink is known to those who dislike it under the name of "the black rubric," was undoubtedly intended to ease the consciences of those who Scrupled to kneel at the altar-rail for fear of seeming to countenance that superstitious adoration of the elements known to and stigmatized by the Reformers as "host-worship."
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington
Week after week, month after month, had he lingered on in companionship with the Martins, till such had become the intimacy between them that they Scrupled not to discuss before him the most confidential circumstances, and ask his counsel on the most private concerns.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
It was odd that I should have Scrupled to deceive, on one small point, a girl already so hugely cheated; perhaps it was the completeness of her delusion that gave it the sanctity of a religious belief.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton