Bible Encyclopedias
Preces

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(i.e. prayers) are the verses and responses said in the Roman Catholic, English, and other churches at the beginning of matins and even-song.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Preces'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/preces.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.