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The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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Bason
(see alms bason).
Common Prayer
Bishop Whitehead has given the following explanation of this term: "Common Prayer is so called in distinction from private or special prayer. It comprehends
Dedication, Feast of
The annual commemoration of the consecration of a Church building is so called. From ancient authors we learn that when Christianity became prosperous
Offertory, the
That portion of the Communion service during which the alms of the people, and the Bread and the Wine are received and solemnly presented on the Altar.
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