The disciples of St
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Simon were so called also, because they maintained the perfectibility of human nature without the aid of grace.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The disciples of St” mean?
Simon were so called also, because they maintained the perfectibility of human nature without the aid of grace.
Is “The disciples of St” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.