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...side of the altar and then on the other. The Bishop's ring was kissed. The Bishop and sacred ministers were censed. The sacred host and chalice were raised high at the sound of the sacring bell. Before the altar the ministers were prostrate, while kneeling acolytes elevated waxen tapers that flamed. Then followed the kiss of peace received from the celebrant by the Bishop's chaplain and by him transmitted to the Bishop, subdeacon and all other priests...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Whiskers | 3/24/1924 | See Source »

...butter or daisies? Are we to dine upon sun-flowers cooked with cat-tails, and be invited to sup upon golden rod and dandelions, with a lily or two to complete the inspiration? Are English beef and ale to be consigned to oblivion? Must everybody become wizen and waxen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 2/24/1882 | See Source »

...waxen candle, through which runs the wick

Author: By J. M., | Title: LIFE. | 3/7/1879 | See Source »

...waxen candles upon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE LORD'S CATHEDRAL. | 1/15/1875 | See Source »

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