holy table

Example Sentences

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How gladly would we hope the best things of all those whom we saw this morning at Christ's holy table!

From The Christian Life Its Course, Its Hindrances, And Its Helps by Arnold, Thomas

The seven brothers went forth from the holy table, according to the expression of St. Chrysostom, "as roaring lions, breathing fire and flames," and they could not restrain the zeal which animated them.

From The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi by Chalippe, Father Candide

When the singing had ceased the Chaplain went up to the holy table.

From In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry by Dupont, Marcel

Then came the elders to the holy table.

From The Golden House by Baker, Sarah S. (Sarah Schoonmaker)

This is your blessed right and privilege—the right and the privilege of every one of you—to come freely and boldly to that holy table, and there to remember your Saviour. 

From Twenty-Five Village Sermons by Kingsley, Charles