Man`i*fes*ta"tion (?), n. [L.
manifestatio: cf. F. manifestation.] The act of
manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested;
discovery to the eye or to the understanding; also, that which
manifests; exhibition; display; revelation; as, the
manifestation of God's power in creation.
The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be
performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the
great day.
Atterbury.