 They shall hold their stedfast sway. Devotees around them wait, To exalt their lordly state : See them sit in chancels proud, High above the vulgar crowd ; See them, when the prayers they say, From the people turn away, Muttering hidden words of prayer,...  The Citizen - Page 31Full view - About this book
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...away They shall hold their stedfast sway. Devotees around them wait, To exalt their lordly state : See them sit in chancels proud, High above the vulgar...morn the matins sing ; Faldstool and sedilia place ; Hang upon the altar lace ; There the dying figure fix, Knelt before by Catholics ; Then dispense... | |
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...away, They shall hold their stedfast sway. Devotees around them wait, To exalt their lordly state. See them sit in chancels proud, High above the vulgar crowd ; See them, when the prayers they sny, From the people turn iiway, Muttering hidden words of prayer, That the vulgar may not shate :... | |
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...away, They shall hold their steadfast sway. Devotees around them wait, To exalt their lordly state ; See them sit in chancels proud, High above the vulgar...hidden words of prayer That the vulgar may not share. 123 Tben at Altars, rich and bigb, Bow and cross, we know not why. What is wanting ? Increase bring... | |
 | 1884 - 896 pages
...away They shall hold their steadfast sway. Devotees around them wait To exalt their lordly state : See them sit in chancels proud, High above the vulgar crowd ; See them, when their prayers they say,. From the people turn away, Muttering hidden words of prayer That the vulgar... | |
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