It differs from
teaching (see _Teaching_) in that the look of authority is not wanting
in arguing.

_Dismissing_, with approbation, is done with a kind aspect and tone of
voice; the right hand open, gently waved toward the person. With
displeasure, besides the look and tone of voice which suits displeasure,
the hand is hastily thrown out toward the person dismissed, the back
part toward him, the countenance at the same time turned away from him.

_Refusing_, when accompanied with displeasure, is expressed nearly in
the same way. Without displeasure, it is done with a visible reluctance,
which occasions the bringing out the words slowly, with such a shake of
the head, and shrug of the shoulders, as is natural upon hearing of
somewhat which gives us concern.

_Granting_, when done with unreserved good-will, is accompanied with a
benevolent aspect and tone of voice; the right hand pressed to the left
breast, to signify how heartily the favour is granted, and the
benefactor's joy in conferring it.

_Dependence_. See _Modesty_.

_Veneration_, or _Worshipping_, comprehends several articles, as
ascription, confession, remorse, intercession, thanksgiving,
deprecation, petition, &c. Ascription of honour and praise to the
peerless, supreme Majesty of Heaven, and confession and deprecation, are
to be uttered with all that humility of looks and gesture, which can
exhibit the most profound self-abasement, and annihilation, before One;
whose superiority is infinite. The head is a little raised, but with
the most apparent timidity and dread; the eye is lifted, but immediately
cast down again, or closed for a moment; the eyebrows are drawn down in
the most respectful manner; the features, and the whole body and limbs,
are all composed to the most profound gravity; one posture continuing,
without considerable change, during the whole performance of the duty.
The knees bended, or the whole body prostrate, or if the posture be
standing, which scripture does not disallow, bending forward, as ready
to prostrate itself. The arms spread out, but modestly, as high as the
breast; the hands open. The tone of the voice will be submissive, timid,
equal trembling, weak, suppliant. The words will be brought out with a
visible anxiety and diffidence, approaching to hesitation; few and slow;
nothing of vain repetition, haranguing, flowers of rhetoric, or affected
figures of speech; all simplicity, humility, and lowliness, such as
becomes a rept