imperative
imperativus
The mood of direct request to a “thou”: give, forgive, deliver. In prayer it is a bold mood — it speaks straight to God and the saints.
in the texts
give.
forgive.
pray.
an imperative as a greeting: hail.
imperativus
The mood of direct request to a “thou”: give, forgive, deliver. In prayer it is a bold mood — it speaks straight to God and the saints.
give.
forgive.
pray.
an imperative as a greeting: hail.