RITES, customary.—There are customary rites which are merely formal, and there are others which, at the same time, are also essential, [306].
RIVALSHIP or emulation between married parties respecting right and power, [291]. Emulation of prominence between married partners is one of the external causes of cold, [248].
RULES of life concerning marriages, [77]. Universal rule, [147], [313].
SABBATH, the.—The life of heaven from the worship of God, is called a perpetual Sabbath, [9]. Celebration of the Sabbath in a heavenly society, [23], [24].
SACRILEGE.—See [Sacrimony].
SACRIMONY.—In heaven, marriage with one wife is called sacrimony, but if it took place with more than one it would be called sacrilege, [76].
SAGACITY is one of the principles constituent of natural wisdom, [163].
SANCTITIES.—The marriage of the Lord and the church, and the marriage of good and truth, are essential sanctities, [64]. Sanctity of the Holy Scriptures, [24].
SANCTUARY of the tabernacle of worship amongst the most ancient in heaven, [75].