An Explanation of the Common Service; With Appendices on Christian Hymnody and Liturgical Colors and a Glossary of Liturgical Terms (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... Inner anti oBloeearp Where the reference is to a page, it is indicated by the letter, p.; otherwise, the number of the question is meant. L. stands for Latin; G. for Greek. Absolution, The divinely authorized declaration of the forgiveness of sin, pronounced by a minister, upon the confession of a penitent. 39, 40. Advent, L. adventus, a coming. The season from the fourth Sunday before Christmas, to Christmas Eve. A penitential season. Also applied to our Lord's Second Coming at the last day. Adiaphora, 6. "things indifferent." Applied to all those matters of Church government and worship, which are not absolutely binding, since neither commanded nor forbidden by God. This principle is abused by those who ignore the requirements of expediency, unity and good order. Administration of Communion, 148 to 172. Agenda, L. "things to be done." A book containing directions and formularies for Church worship, and Ministerial Acts. The word has been so used since the fourth century. Agnus Dei, 163 to 166. Aisle, L. ala, a wing. A passage way in a church, giving access to the pews. Properly, a lateral subdivision of a church, parallel to the nave. Alb, L. albus, white. A liturgical vestment of white linen, enveloping the person. and reaching to the feet. Probably came from the old Greek and Roman under-tunic. The significance is seen In the priest's prayer before putting it on, "Make me white O Lord," etc. It is worn in some parts of the Lutheran Church. Alms, G. eleemosune, mercy. Material gifts, bestowed upon the poor. Alms-basin, a vessel into which the minister receives the plates with the offerings. Alms-chest, a box placed at the entrance of a church to receive gifts for benevolent purposes. Altar, L. Alta ara, high altar. In the Lutheran...