EN'ERGY, noun [Gr. work.] 1. Internal or inherent power; the power of operating, whether exerted or not; as men possessing energies sometimes suffer them to lie inactive. Danger will rouse the dormant energies of our natures into action. 2. Power exerted; vigorous operation; force; vigor. God, by his Almighty energy called the universe into existence. The administration of the laws requires energy in the magistrate. 3. Effectual operation; efficacy; strength or force producing the effect. Beg the blessed Jesus to give an energy to your imperfect prayers, by his most powerful intercession. 4. Strength of expression; force of utterance; life; spirit; emphasis. The language of Lord Chatham is remarkable for its energy
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