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Proper Preface
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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The Preface is that portion of the Communion Office, beginning with the words "Lift up your hearts," immediately preceding the TER SANCTUS (which see), and the Proper Preface contains the additional words set forth to emphasize the great Truths commemorated on certain High Festivals, namely, Christmas Day, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitsun Day and Trinity Sunday.
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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Proper Preface'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​p/proper-preface.html. 1901.
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Proper Preface'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​p/proper-preface.html. 1901.