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Table, Credence

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a small side-table, commonly placed on the south side of the altar, for the altar breads, cruets of wine and water, offertory dish, service-books, lavabo dish, and other things necessary for the solemn or low celebration of the holy eucharist. (See CREDENCE-TABLE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Table, Credence'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/table-credence.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.