Here was testimony of a clergyman against the testimony of mere worldlings-interestedones, too.

It is exceedingly difficult for mere worldlings-suchas most of us are-notto eat, if it is possible, when we are hungry.

A good return is never now-a-days tendered for a benefit received by mere worldlings, as I can bear witness by my own sufferings.

Mere worldlings call him "Tom Paine," in a tone which combines derision and contempt.

" Mere worldlings, those Shiptons, Robert!"