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... ancient parochial church architecture is time ; after three centuries of demolition and neglect , the solemn structures raised by our Catholic ancestors are being gradually restored to somewhat of their original appearance , * and ...
... ancient parochial church architecture is time ; after three centuries of demolition and neglect , the solemn structures raised by our Catholic ancestors are being gradually restored to somewhat of their original appearance , * and ...
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... ancient piety left among the people . Are not village spires , the church bells , the old porches , the venerable yew trees , the old grey towers , subjects on which writers and poets love to dwell ? and Catholic feeling has never been ...
... ancient piety left among the people . Are not village spires , the church bells , the old porches , the venerable yew trees , the old grey towers , subjects on which writers and poets love to dwell ? and Catholic feeling has never been ...
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... ancient faithful of this land ; and it is lamentable that few among us appear to feel the truth of these observations . Modern Catho- lics have frequently abandoned Catholic architecture for the Genevan , and even make light of this ...
... ancient faithful of this land ; and it is lamentable that few among us appear to feel the truth of these observations . Modern Catho- lics have frequently abandoned Catholic architecture for the Genevan , and even make light of this ...
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... ancient tradition in these matters , is sufficient to draw forth ridicule , and even censure . It is lamentable to hear the sen- timents which are expressed on ecclesiastical architecture by many who should be most ardent in reviving it ...
... ancient tradition in these matters , is sufficient to draw forth ridicule , and even censure . It is lamentable to hear the sen- timents which are expressed on ecclesiastical architecture by many who should be most ardent in reviving it ...
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... ancient walls ; yet , in spite of these memorable disadvantages , it still tells its tale , it is Catholic from foundation to tower top . Melancholy is it to think that this venerable pile should have been alienated from the ancient ...
... ancient walls ; yet , in spite of these memorable disadvantages , it still tells its tale , it is Catholic from foundation to tower top . Melancholy is it to think that this venerable pile should have been alienated from the ancient ...
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Page 126 - ... be set up in some convenient part of the chancel within every such church or chapel, to serve for the ministration of the blessed communion. And, to the intent the same may be done without the offence of such of our loving subjects as be not yet so well persuaded in that behalf as we could wish, we send unto you herewith certain considerations, gathered and collected, that make for the purpose.
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