But He begets this consciousness that we may trust Him when He gives us assurance that a new character awaits us and a serviceable place in His kingdom.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Among these articles was a well made and still serviceable small-boat constructed by his own hands, and in which he was accustomed to row himself about the Neva.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Throughout the entire days they sat in their snow and stone houses, masses of ill-smelling furs before them, cutting the skins and sewing them into serviceable garments.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook