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1642 J. Goodwin Imputatio Fidei ii. ii. 17 The whole weight of the Redemption and salvation of the world by Christ, depended upon the merit and satisfactorinesse of that obedience of his by which it was procured.

1659 R. Boyle Some Motives & Incentives to Love of God 42 'Tis a good sign..when the Incompleatnesse of our Seraphick Lover's happinesse in his fruitions, proceeds not from their want of Satisfactorinesse.

1671 R. Baxter How Far Holinesse xliii. 12 The satisfactoriness and meritoriousness of the Death or Sacrifice of Christ.

1717 J. Owen Phronema tou Pneumatos iii. 39 A gracious Repose of Mind and great Satisfactoriness doth ensue.

1751 W. Smith (title) The Absurdity of an unworking faith and satisfactoriness of a faith like Abrahams which wrought with his works.

1834 Caledonian Mercury 18 Oct. The Honourable Member must value this tribute..as a triumphant proof of the satisfactoriness of his conduct.

1891 Spectator 14 Mar. Much of the satisfactoriness of the arrangement will depend upon their perfect trustworthiness.

1932 Jrnl. Educ. Res. 25 217 The goodness, the satisfactoriness and the effectiveness of educational practices.

1969 Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida) 31 Dec. 6/1 In any structure the apparent flaw may command more interest than the quiet satisfactoriness of the whole.

2003 Church Times 9 May 16/2 Opinions will vary about the satisfactoriness of this line of explanation.