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Page 17
The figure of Christ was frequently of the purest gold , a masterpiece of
workmanship , and fastened by four nails to a cross of wood overlaid with plates
of gold in which were set precious stones . ' ' Now it is noteworthy that in the long
prayer ...
The figure of Christ was frequently of the purest gold , a masterpiece of
workmanship , and fastened by four nails to a cross of wood overlaid with plates
of gold in which were set precious stones . ' ' Now it is noteworthy that in the long
prayer ...
Page 18
In the same Pontifical is an adoration - ceremony , containing a prayer to be said
when the cross is adored , and this might seem at first glance to indicate that
there was a figure of the Savior upon the altar - cross : Domine Jesu Christe ,
adoro ...
In the same Pontifical is an adoration - ceremony , containing a prayer to be said
when the cross is adored , and this might seem at first glance to indicate that
there was a figure of the Savior upon the altar - cross : Domine Jesu Christe ,
adoro ...
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a mere cross without any kind of image upon it , still we have good reasons for
believing that not unoften it bore on each of its two sides a figure of our Lord
hanging “ nailed to the rood . " " 1 But the ' good reasons ' that he adduces are a ...
a mere cross without any kind of image upon it , still we have good reasons for
believing that not unoften it bore on each of its two sides a figure of our Lord
hanging “ nailed to the rood . " " 1 But the ' good reasons ' that he adduces are a ...
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The transition from this ideal portrait of Christ over the cross to the entire figure
outstretched and nailed thereon is a short one . The earliest picture of the
crucifixion comes from the Orient ; it is in a Syrian manuscript of the Gospels ,
dating from ...
The transition from this ideal portrait of Christ over the cross to the entire figure
outstretched and nailed thereon is a short one . The earliest picture of the
crucifixion comes from the Orient ; it is in a Syrian manuscript of the Gospels ,
dating from ...
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In these signatures the clerk inserted the name after the cross was made , and
often worked up the cross - mark afterward into a symmetrical figure . In many
cases it is evident that the cross was drawn beforehand by the clerk , and the
donor or ...
In these signatures the clerk inserted the name after the cross was made , and
often worked up the cross - mark afterward into a symmetrical figure . In many
cases it is evident that the cross was drawn beforehand by the clerk , and the
donor or ...
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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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