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It is also to discover whether this spirit found expression in forms other than
poetry , whether it was more predominant at one time than another , and to
account , if possible , for its existence . These questions , and others suggested
by them ...
It is also to discover whether this spirit found expression in forms other than
poetry , whether it was more predominant at one time than another , and to
account , if possible , for its existence . These questions , and others suggested
by them ...
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But he chose the cross , which is expressed by an easy movement of the hand ,
and with which we may be protected against the wiles of the enemy . ' : It was first
of all a defense against the assaults of the devil . Bede , in his letter to Bishop ...
But he chose the cross , which is expressed by an easy movement of the hand ,
and with which we may be protected against the wiles of the enemy . ' : It was first
of all a defense against the assaults of the devil . Bede , in his letter to Bishop ...
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These expressions of themselves suggest the commanding position held by the
cross in the church of this period . On the other hand , nobles who were
witnesses were , as a rule , quite content to sign themselves simply by the cross .
These expressions of themselves suggest the commanding position held by the
cross in the church of this period . On the other hand , nobles who were
witnesses were , as a rule , quite content to sign themselves simply by the cross .
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This is an adoration of the cross that is not ceremonial or conventional , but
evidently a genuine expression of personal devotion . It is of especial interest for
our purpose , because it expresses and emphasizes ideas found in many stray ...
This is an adoration of the cross that is not ceremonial or conventional , but
evidently a genuine expression of personal devotion . It is of especial interest for
our purpose , because it expresses and emphasizes ideas found in many stray ...
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... to the cross found expression in matters of every day - in curing sickness , in
blessing the tools of trade , in restoring fertility to barren fields , as a charm
against misfortune , a solemn form of oath , an inviolable boundary - mark and
place of ...
... to the cross found expression in matters of every day - in curing sickness , in
blessing the tools of trade , in restoring fertility to barren fields , as a charm
against misfortune , a solemn form of oath , an inviolable boundary - mark and
place of ...
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According acrostic adoration Ælfric Alcuin already ancient Anglo-Saxon appear bearing became Bede beginning belong Bishop body called carved Celtic charter Christ Christian church Constantine cross crucifix crucifixion crucis Crux custom death developed devotion documents Dream early earth eighth Elene England erected event evidence example expression faith figure follows four frequently gives hand Hist holy homily honor Ibid iconoclastic idea images important inscription interlaced interlaced crosses Ireland Irish King known land later legend lines literature Lord manuscript mark means memory mentioned monuments natural ninth century Old English original ornament pagan period person picture poem pray prayer probably quoted reading references remains representations represented Rome Rood saint Saxon says seems seen seventh side significance sometimes stand Stephens stone stone crosses story symbol tenth tion tradition translation tree victory wood worship
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Page 13 - He said that about midday, when the sun was beginning to decline, he saw with his own eyes the trophy of a cross of light in the heavens, above the sun, and bearing the inscription : ' IN HOC SIGNO VINCES ! ' ' Under this sign t/tou tfhalt conquer.
Page 13 - He said that about noon, when the day was already beginning to decline, he saw with his own eyes the trophy of a cross of light in the heavens, above the sun, and bearing the inscription,
Page 80 - THE place is shown to this day, and held in much veneration, where Oswald, being about to engage, erected the sign of the holy cross, and on his knees prayed to God that he would assist his worshippers in their great distress. It is further reported, that the cross being made in haste, and the hole dug in which it was to be fixed, the king himself, full of faith, laid hold of it and held it with both his hands, till it was set fast by throwing in the earth...
Page 10 - The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of Thy feet glorious.
Page 80 - In that place of prayer very many miraculous cures are known to have been performed, as a token and memorial of the king's faith ; for even to this day, many are wont to cut off small chips from the wood of the holy cross, which being put into water, men or cattle drinking thereof, or sprinkled with that water, are immediately restored to health.
Page 80 - Let us all kneel, and jointly beseech the true and living God Almighty, in his mercy, to defend us from the haughty and fierce enemy; for He knows that we have undertaken a just war for the safety of our nation.
Page 90 - ... out. Meanwhile the venom dropped on Loki, who shrank from it so violently that the whole earth trembled.
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| Title | The Cross in the Life and Literature of the Anglo-Saxons, Issues 23-26 The Cross in the Life and Literature of the Anglo-Saxons, William Oliver Stevens Volume 23 of Yale studies in English, Yale University |
| Author | William Oliver Stevens |
| Publisher | H. Holt, 1904 |
| Length | 105 pages |
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