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Page 109
... handfuls of purpose for them and leave them , that they may glean them , and rebuke them 66 ― ... not . ' " And the prayer of many a Naomi went up in answer , thee ; " Blessed be he that did THE CHRISTMAS SEASON . 109.
... handfuls of purpose for them and leave them , that they may glean them , and rebuke them 66 ― ... not . ' " And the prayer of many a Naomi went up in answer , thee ; " Blessed be he that did THE CHRISTMAS SEASON . 109.
Page 110
Thomas Kibble Hervey. answer , thee ; " Blessed be he that did take knowledge of " " blessed be he of the Lord ! " In a word , the blaze of royal and noble celebra- tion was as a great beacon to the land , seen afar off by those who ...
Thomas Kibble Hervey. answer , thee ; " Blessed be he that did take knowledge of " " blessed be he of the Lord ! " In a word , the blaze of royal and noble celebra- tion was as a great beacon to the land , seen afar off by those who ...
Page 127
... thee more spic'd ale . " On the return of the royal family to England , the court celebrations of Christmas were revived both there and at the Inns of Court ; and the Lord of Misrule came again into office . We have allusions to the one ...
... thee more spic'd ale . " On the return of the royal family to England , the court celebrations of Christmas were revived both there and at the Inns of Court ; and the Lord of Misrule came again into office . We have allusions to the one ...
Page 151
... thee shadowy bowers ! " While on the subject of the natural beauties of this season , we must introduce our readers to some admirable verses which have been furnished to us by our friend Mr. Stoddart , the author of that fine poem the ...
... thee shadowy bowers ! " While on the subject of the natural beauties of this season , we must introduce our readers to some admirable verses which have been furnished to us by our friend Mr. Stoddart , the author of that fine poem the ...
Page 174
... thee , the fir tree , the pine tree , and the box together , to beautify the place of my sanc- tuary ; and I will make the place of my feet glori- ous . " And Nehemiah , on an occasion of rejoicing , orders the people , after the law of ...
... thee , the fir tree , the pine tree , and the box together , to beautify the place of my sanc- tuary ; and I will make the place of my feet glori- ous . " And Nehemiah , on an occasion of rejoicing , orders the people , after the law of ...
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50 cents amid amongst amusements ancestors ancient appears ballads beautiful birds called carols celebration ceremonies character cheer Christ Christian Christmas day Christmas Eve Church court curious customs daie dancing districts of England domum door dulce domum England Father Christmas feast feelings festival forms furnish gentleman George Ferrers give Gray's Inn hall hath heart Illustrated joyous king lady land laugh light London look Lord of Misrule masque Master memory ment mention merry mingled mirth monarch moral morning mysterious never night observances occasion old Christmas pantomime performed period play pleasant Polydore Virgil Portrait practice present Puritans queen readers reign revels rich rosemary round Saint George Sandys Saturnalia says season sing solemn song speak spirit Stephen's Day superstitions sweet thee things Thomas Cawarden thou tion turkeys Twelfth-night verses voices wassail wassail-bowl winter young courtier Yule