| 单词 | precentor |
| 例句 | "He did in Gib.; and Addis; and at matins over the precentor." Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z In talks with the dean and the precentor, the priest responsible for liturgical planning, the persistent watchword was dignity: a factor not as prominent in historic royal occasions as you might expect. Westminster Abbey, Scaling Up 2011-04-24T00:49:23Z A cathedral precentor who received online abuse for having tattoos has revealed a new inking of a feather to represent God's protection. Canterbury Cathedral cleric reveals new tattoo after online trolling 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "People always need role models," said Rev Cannon Emma Davies, 55, the cathedral's canon precentor. 'We won't apologise for being an all-female clergy' 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z To the west is the round choir, a wooden desk for singers and precentors. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z When he had nothing special to do, he sat indifferently in his chair, with the face of a precentor after the sermon has begun. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z On the Restoration, he was appointed precentor of St. David’s, and rector of Llanbedr, in Pembrokeshire, and subsequently dean of Worcester. A Biographical Sketch of some of the Most Eminent Individuals which the Principality of Wales has produced since the Reformation 2012-03-17T02:01:03.693Z Below the main pulpit a second desk or sub-pulpit is built, where the precentor used to stand.... Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z In former times the parish schoolmasters did not receive so much as they now do; but then they were clerks of the parish, frequently precentors in the church, and received a multitude of little perquisites. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z There Hamilton attained such influence that he was permitted to conduct as precentor a musical mass of his own composition in the cathedral. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z Then he was not the precentor; he was a minister in one of the pews. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z Then to the precentor, or whoever is responsible for the time you keep. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z Of John, the precentor of the Apostolic see, who came into Britain to teach. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z A precentor, as he is called, sitting in a sort of desk under the pulpit, strikes the tune, and all, young and old, rich and poor, immediately accompany him. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z First he intoned a hymn of the Church with the voice of a precentor. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z Canon, precentor, and choir have departed, with the very slender lay attendance. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z Her mother-in-law, Queen Anne, chose Frenchmen as precentors in the Chapel Royal. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z And when he put Samson the precentor in his place, a person approved by us, and above all objection, everything was quiet again. The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson 2011-10-18T02:00:19.523Z Joseph, H. S., was precentor in the synagogue at Bedford, where he heard the Gospel. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z Being attached to the principles of the Reformation, Bishop Ridley made him his chaplain, and precentor of St. Pauls. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z The greatest master during the transition stage was John Crüger, precentor in the church of St. Nicholas in Berlin, died a.d. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z It owes its escape at the time of the Civil War to the vigilance of William Higgins, Archdeacon of Derby, who was precentor of the cathedral. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See 2011-08-14T02:00:26.307Z On hearing the name of Herbert, the abbot stopped speaking, and turning to the precentor, said, "I have no objection to receive Herbert if you will." The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson 2011-10-18T02:00:19.523Z At the age of eighteen Frey became a teacher and a precentor in small congregations. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z The chapter consists of a dean, three archdeacons, two precentors, two vicars choral, six minor canons, six lay clerks, and eight choristers, with an income of £2,000. per annum. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Their head became precentor, and the brethren performed the duties of vicars in the choir. The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, June 1865 2011-08-13T02:00:20.940Z That was his crime; the priest denounced him, and the unfortunate precentor was sent to prison, finding himself a beggar when his two years had expired. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z As you can read and write, I meant to make a precentor of you, good boy; but if you wish to join the Black Legion instead, no matter. King Matthias and the Beggar Boy 2011-07-24T02:00:11.047Z Brother Candidus, the precentor, cut him out sweetly tuned pipes and was never tired of admiring the boy's good ear. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z But the whole congregation were rustling their hymn books and the precentor was taking his desk. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z He then, after the manner of old precentors I have heard of in the Highlands, when the people could not read, sang an hymn line by line, the people singing every line after him. John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir 2011-04-18T02:00:10.453Z Behind came the precentor, distributing before he sat down slips with the psalms and hymns of the morning service, round the choir. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z Having described the reader’s and precentor’s service, there remains the service that specially devolved on the minister. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z Inspired by the subject, he was by no means sparing of his oratory, and the hour-glass was disregarded, although repeatedly warned by the precentor; who, in common with Lord Airly, thought the discourse rather lengthy. Notes and Queries, Number 229, March 18, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Two of the elders went up to the pulpit, and led him to the manse; and the precentor, of his own accord, giving out a psalm, the congregation sang it and dispersed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 On Saturday they all sang the Litany, repeating every clause after the precentors. John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir 2011-04-18T02:00:10.453Z Thirty years ago, there dwelt an old man named Simon Cockburn, who followed the avocations of parish teacher and precentor. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 The reader was usually also precentor, and it will be a natural transition, therefore, to pass on now to an account of that part of the Sunday service which the precentor conducted. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z I pushed open the precentor’s door in the school wynd, but there was no one in the house. The Little Minister They are usually said as a "silent prayer" by the congregation, and then recited aloud by the cantor, or precentor. Yiddish Tales This post of honour was originally much sought after and some precentors were famous over the islands for their special rendering of certain ballads, some of which were family possessions in the old days. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes He frequently united this office to that of precentor or leader of the choir, for at first the service-books were his chief care. The Story of Books First the precentor, about half an hour before the preacher comes, reads two or three chapters to the congregation of what part of Scripture he pleases, or as the minister gives him directions. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z “Joseph Cruickshanks,” cried the precentor, passionately, “none o’ your d——d blasphemy!” The Little Minister At the desk before the ark there stands, not as usual the precentor and two householders, but the Rabbi and his two Dayonim. Yiddish Tales The precentor must have a strong voice and great powers of endurance as the ballads are often very long. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes In the absence of the dean and precentor he is president of the chapter. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" As soon as the preacher gets into the pulpit the precentor leaves reading, and sets a psalm-singing with the people, till the minister by some sign orders him to give over. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z “And let this be my last words to you,” replied the precentor, furiously; “that rather than see a U. P. preaching in the Auld Licht kirk I would burn in hell fire for ever!” The Little Minister The precentor stood up to his knees in water on what had once been the bank, and wrung his hands. International Short Stories English The time and character of the dance are indicated at the beginning of the ballad by the precentor. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes Five or six minor dignitaries, deacons, precentors, or something of that sort, were droning out monotonous recitations like the buzzing of so many humble-bees in the warm summer air. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses The minister then repeated the first two lines of the verses to be sung, and the precentor struck his tuning-fork on the desk. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z I couldna see the look, being in the precentor’s box, but as sure as death I felt it boring through me. The Little Minister The support of the precentor's lay semi-equality taken from him, he began to regret that he had come, and silently and ruefully plunged along after the minister through the waterlogged meadows. International Short Stories English The dean sat on one side of him, the precentor on the other, and the rest in due order from the archdeacons and officers down to those in minor orders. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Many an ill word did we speak o' the Kirk, and many a glint did we cast at the sandglass in the pulpit as the precentor gied her another turn. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway The precentor of a cathedral writes to me on an important branch of our subject. The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. “A minister with a gypsy wife——” “Would have knocked them about with a flail,” Gavin interposed, showing his teeth at the thought of the precentor, “until they did her reverence.” The Little Minister Sam was the tall, imperious precentor of the Mill Row meeting-house. My Lady of the Chimney Corner A woman played precentor, starting with a longish note; the catechist joined in upon the second bar; and then the faithful in a body. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Before the rising precentor could give out his hymn Uncle Jimmie Rankin had sprung to his feet and started "Rock of Ages" in one of the wildest minors of the early pioneers. John March, Southerner The precentor has forwarded your note to me. The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. “He’s an unfaithful shepherd,” cried the precentor, while Hendry again went out. The Little Minister Here sat long rows of men and women apart, each with their book before them, and after the precentor had set the tune, all the congregation joined in unison. Timar's Two Worlds In almost all Cathedrals of old foundation in England, and very generally on the Continent, the precentor was the first dignitary in the chapter, ranking next to the dean. The Church Handy Dictionary Cantoris.—Derived from cantor, meaning a singer, and is used to designate the north side of the choir, where the precentor sits. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia Fines are imposed by the precentor for misbehaviour or mischievous tricks in church or precincts, but not for mistakes in singing. The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. “Gie her a name, I say,” the precentor ordered, “or, as chief elder of this kirk, supported by mair than half o’ the Session, I command you to lift your hat and go.” The Little Minister He could not be contented with the Roman empire, unless he were too his own precentor; and lamented only the detriment that mankind must sustain at his death, in losing so considerable a fiddler.” Calamities and Quarrels of Authors In all new foundations the precentor is a minor canon, holding a rank totally different from, and inferior to that of his namesake of the older foundation. The Church Handy Dictionary When the stalls occupied both sides of the choir, return seats were placed at the ends for the prior, dean, precentor, and other of the officiating clergy. Our Homeland Churches and How to Study Them At St. Paul’s, in 1450, there were: The bishop, Four archdeacons, The treasurer, The precentor, The chancellor, Thirty greater canons, Twelve lesser canons, Fifty chaplains, and Thirty vicars. John and Betty's History Visit “And now,” said the precentor, “I call upon the three o’ you to come wi’ me. The Little Minister A minister one Sunday had occasion to be highly displeased with the precentor, who broke down twice in quite a simple psalm-tune. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland The people stood crowding the steps to watch him pass up the hill accompanied by the precentor. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro A traditional anecdote is current of an old Presbyterian clergyman, unusually full of matter, who, having preached out his hour-glass, was accustomed to pause, and addressing the precentor, "Another glass and then," recommenced his sermon. Notes and Queries, Number 195, July 23, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Right in front of the Speaker's chair, on a lower level, is placed the tribune, which much resembles the precentor's desk in a Scottish church. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge “Ay, and there’s another quirk in that,” responded the suspicious precentor. The Little Minister He has also, in all likelihood, the little pickings of officialdom in the district, and is registrar, session-clerk, and precentor. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland He was of the episcopal persuasion at first; for, after he had passed his course of learning, he was some time schoolmaster and precentor to the curate of Falkland. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies From midnight on, we hear the clear, rhythmical, melancholy intonation of the precentor, the congregation responding in a monotonous recitative. Jewish Literature and Other Essays In 1875 he was precentor and director of music at Eton, and in 1892 became principal of the Guildhall School of Music, receiving the honour of knighthood in July of that year. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" “It’s no rain we’re here to look for,” said the precentor. The Little Minister James had at one time been precentor in one of the regular churches, but owing to some cantankerous criticism of his melody, he seceded to the Brethren, who fearlessly accepted his services gratis. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland For twenty years the Condercs, father and son, had been zealous worshippers in the Desert—Salomon having acted by turns as Bible-reader, precentor, preacher, and prophet. The Huguenots in France The precentor cannot sell, or give away, or pledge any books; nor can he lend any except on deposit of a pledge, of equal or greater value than the book itself. The Care of Books The Churches of Trinity-Gask and Kinkell are on opposite sides of the Earn, and the precentor is supposed to have been drowned in crossing between them. Chronicles of Strathearn “There’s no water in hell,” the precentor said grimly. The Little Minister The prayers were read by one of the soldiers, who officiated as precentor to a congregation of three hundred of his companions. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 Old Walter Mapes, the jovial canon of Salisbury, precentor of Lincoln, and arch-deacon of Oxford, in the eleventh century, considered water as fit only for heretics. On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening, with Biographical Notices of Them, 2nd edition, with considerable additions These regulations were adopted by the Benedictines, with fuller rules for the librarian, who is still precentor also. The Care of Books In imitation of the Jews, the new adherents employed it to mark the assent of the multitude to the words of the prophet or the precentor. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 “I never heard that Nanny needed a candle to licht her to her bed,” the precentor muttered. The Little Minister The highest was for the minister; the next below was for what in America would be called the leader of the choir; though in Scotland, Mr. George said he believed he was called the precentor. Rollo in Scotland The other, with Our Lord’s Resurrection was given by the Rev. T. T. Griffith, precentor, in memory of Thos. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See The sleet or something else had kept the usual precentor at home, and Saunners Crombie filled the office for the time. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not The precentor died, and my virtue died with him. The Green Carnation “You forget that the precentor was on the hill and saw everything.” The Little Minister The men, now thoroughly cowed, dragged down the pulpit and the precentor's pew. The Northern Iron Oh, that precentor's look, When the sopranos took Their own time and hook From the Old Hundred! The Book of Humorous Verse His father, a well-meaning soul, officiated there in the multiple capacity of schoolmaster, precentor, and curate; dignities which, with various mutations and improvements, he subsequently held in several successive villages of the same district. The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works I think it was the music, or the painted windows, or the precentor. The Green Carnation Hendry’s was usually a blank face, but it must have looked troubled now, for Tosh was about to say, “Hendry, you’re keeping something back,” when the precentor said it before him. The Little Minister A high, octangular wooden pulpit with a precentor's pew in front of it stood at the far end. The Northern Iron Into an awful ditch Choir and precentor hitch, Into a mess of pitch, They led the Old Hundred. The Book of Humorous Verse The precentor was assassinated last night in the library of Saint Christopher's Chapel, and only a week ago, old Ulmet Elias, the sacrificer, was similarly murdered in the Rue des Juifs. The Dean's Watch The hymn is accompanied by organ throughout, and is followed by the "Pater Noster," also with organ,--a fervent, almost passionate, offering of prayer by the precentors and congregation, closing with a mighty "Amen." The Standard Oratorios Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers Then the precentor’s fingers relaxed their grip, and he tottered into the middle of the room. The Little Minister Improving his musical predilections, he was found qualified, while still a young man, to officiate as precentor, or leader of the psalmody, in the church of his native parish. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century It may have been fancy, yet I am sure I heard the old precentor's voice, and Issie's holy strain was clearer still; but it was the new song, and these two blended wondrous well. St. Cuthbert's The origin of this book was my attempt, when precentor of a village choir, to provide better settings of the hymns than those in use. A Practical Discourse on Some Principles of Hymn-Singing "It is worth notice," says Stevenson, "that in the course of a few years, about the middle of the 14th century, the precentor purchased upwards of seventy dozen parchment and thirty dozen vellum." Bibliomania in the Middle Ages “Ay, lay them down,” the precentor whispered, “but keep your feet on them.” The Little Minister As the precentor in a choir leads the masses with his baton, and under correct leadership they rarely miss a note, so does the great tactician issue his commands, and his wishes are supreme. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) We stood as close to the old precentor as we might, but we were in the shadow still. St. Cuthbert's Amongst Teresa's acquaintances was a dapper little man who was generally known, not by his real name, but by his official title—the precentor. A Hungarian Nabob However, I have always been of opinion that the thought of the precentor in his box gave Cree a fleeting sense of humour. Auld Licht Idylls “Hands off,” said the precentor, retreating from him. The Little Minister On the other hand, when Leeby visited Tibbie, she knocked as politely as if she were collecting for the precentor's present. A Window in Thrums And the old precentor hurried on to join the choir invisible. St. Cuthbert's One communion Sabbath, the precentor observed the noble family of —— approaching the tables, and likely to be kept out by those pressing in before them. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Before beginning his trial sermon he handed down the big Bible to the precentor, to give his arms freer swing. Auld Licht Idylls The responsories are similar in form to the antiphons, but come at the end of the psalm, being originally the reply of the choir or congregation to the precentor who recited the psalm. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" There was no choir singing, but congregational song with a precentor who stood in the middle aisle and led the people, with the large organ at one side of the church, J.C.D. Sixty Years of California Song Sober enough now are the faces from which all merriment has fled, forgetting the precentor's discomfiture, and looking only to their own deliverance from the guns now turned against themselves. St. Cuthbert's The prior's and sub-prior's stalls on either side the doorway in the screen looking east are canopied, as also is the precentor's at the east end of the south side. Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings He, as well as Apollo, was precentor of the Muses and source of inspiration. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry In 1499 he was made precentor, and held that office till his death. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See In place of the dean and chapter, the precentor, and chancellor—all removed—four city preachers were chosen by the Assembly of Divines, and paid out of the revenues of the minster. The Cathedral Church of York Bell's Cathedrals: A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See Since then the precentor's box had preserved its lonely splendour. St. Cuthbert's Then the precentor and the others took part in the discussion, and began to treat him as he deserved. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 25 of 55 1635-36 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Beaumont, the bank manager, acted as precentor, reading aloud the words of the hymns to be sung and the notices of coming religious events. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men He, too, had been a professor of canon law at Oxford, was a chaplain to the Pope and precentor of the cathedral church of Exeter. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See He appointed a dean, treasurer, precentor, and chancellor. The Cathedral Church of York Bell's Cathedrals: A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See Archie, although he held solemnly on his way through the benediction, as became a precentor, yet chuckled exultantly all the homeward road. St. Cuthbert's The office of precentor was held for your Majesty by an honored secular ecclesiastic named Santiago de Castro, who died a number of years ago. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 25 of 55 1635-36 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century At length the precentor, George Macwha, who had for some time been turning over the leaves of his psalm-book, came to the rescue. Alec Forbes of Howglen He was for thirty years precentor of the cathedral, and was consecrated bishop by Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, "preacher and pilgrim of the Crusade," and a native of Exeter. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Black-capped precentor of the avian choir, the chickadee sounds two sweet tones, clear and musical, like keynotes blown from a silver pipe. Some Summer Days in Iowa I have well learned since then that by so much as one values one's peace, by that much must one reverence the precentor. St. Cuthbert's At present he has been precentor for about a year and a half, all the time ad interim, until this year the confirmation of the prebend which he held arrived. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 25 of 55 1635-36 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century I have consulted with him in regard to the appointments for the prebends that have become vacant by the death of the archdean and precentor. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 24 of 55 1630-34 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Then Laurence stood up and sang, even as the choir had done, the lamentation of Rachel according to the setting of the Roman precentor. The Black Douglas Now in the execution of any action there are beginners and leaders; as in singing, the precentors; and in war, generals and officers; this belongs to the "Principalities." Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition For some months past, my old precentor had been failing fast. St. Cuthbert's ‘Ma faither was a precentor,’ said Merton, and so, in fact, Mr. Merton père had, for a short time, been—of Salisbury Cathedral. The Disentanglers He has also served this cathedral more than nine years in the prebends of canon and precentor, the latter of which he holds at present. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 24 of 55 1630-34 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century So, much rejoiced in heart that matters had thus fallen out, Laurence MacKim betook himself to the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, and was duly locked in by the irate precentor. The Black Douglas James Cowie, his precentor, and beadle, and body-servant, also saw his master suffer, and, like Bishop Burnet, he used to tell the impression that his old master’s last days made upon him. Samuel Rutherford and some of his correspondents He merely glanced at me, as if to say that all irrelevant conversation was out of place, and then continued— "And I'm no' the precentor; I'm no' the man, ye ken, that lifts the tune." St. Cuthbert's The Dean and Chapter wanted a precentor, and among a score of candidates had selected Romley and two others for further trial. Hetty Wesley From 8:00 to 8:15 followed the popular Singing School, in which five thousand persons heartily joined, aided by an enthusiastic precentor, and orchestra, in singing national hymns and other music. The Harris-Ingram Experiment The angels of the Seven Churches were neither moderators, nor diocesans, nor precentors, but messengers sent on an errand of love to an apostle in tribulation. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The music of a cathedral is always in the hands of the precentor, assisted by the organist. Charles Dickens and Music I nodded sympathetically, trying to convey my sense of the mistake the congregation had made in its choice of both elders and precentor. St. Cuthbert's But she must keep up her heart: your father will come round when he sees me precentor. Hetty Wesley A special form was provided for the two officers who attended, and another for Mr. Pearce, who acted as my precentor, and myself. From Aldershot to Pretoria A Story of Christian Work among Our Troops in South Africa There was a precentor of fools, who was shaved in public, during which he entertained the populace with all the balderdash his genius could invent. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 It is Edwin Drood himself who says that Jasper was lay precentor or lay clerk at the cathedral. Charles Dickens and Music The still, earnest men and women, the droning of the precentor, the antiquated singing pleased and soothed him. Winter Evening Tales The precentor, with his choristers, "Satan's clerks," as he used to call them when he was annoyed, begun to intone a psalm. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel Henry of Coblenz combined the offices of precentor, master of the robes, gardener, glazier and barber; and also unofficial counsellor to the young, who frequently turned to him for sympathy. The Age of Erasmus Lectures Delivered in the Universities of Oxford and London On his return to Scotland, he found his cause somewhat damaged in his absence, by the attempt of precentors to teach his system in congregational classes. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 424 Volume 17, New Series, February 14, 1852 He was the lay precentor or lay clerk, and he was also a good choirmaster. Charles Dickens and Music When it ended a word it had, if short, the sound of a short i, as in pro lege, rege, grege, as also in unstressed syllables in such words as precentor and regalia. Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin At a short distance behind the musicians, came the precentor with his choristers. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel Is there no way of having the organist dismissed, and a clean sweep made of the precentor and the teachers in the choir-school, of packing off the basses with their vinous voices to the taverns? The Cathedral Unlike the church-organists of England, the Scotch precentors are not educated musicians—a naturally good voice and ear is their only pre-requisite. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 424 Volume 17, New Series, February 14, 1852 Singing Cupids are thy choristers and thy precentors; and instead of the crozier, the mystical arrow is borne before thee.' Prose Fancies Effi desired to become a painter, in spite of the precentor's daughter from Polzin, whose conceit as an artist she still remembered as exceedingly disagreeable. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 During the singing of this, all the people remained seated except the precentor, who stood near the pulpit. From John O'Groats to Land's End Yet another conducts the services of the holy week known as the Voice of Our Lady of Chartres, and acts as precentor; and some find employment as the Bishop's officials. The Cathedral Afterward four complimentary cups were added, one in honor of the precentors, one in honor of the municipal authorities, another in remembrance of the Temple, and the fourth in the memory of Rabbon Gamliel. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala They were "Occasional Prayers" composed by the precentor for a special occasion. Chapters on Jewish Literature After these visits at the parsonage and the home of the precentor, which together had not consumed half an hour, Effi returned to the garden veranda, where coffee was about to be served. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 Cracky Carlisle went in to look at the new platform pulpit, and it is said that he wept when he saw that the old precentor's desk had departed and all the glory of it. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 Crosse, who was precentor and canon of the cathedral. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Chichester (1901) A Short History & Description Of Its Fabric With An Account Of The Diocese And See In response to the precentor's call, they all join their voices in one vast melody. Quiet Talks with World Winners The music consisted of an organ, simply but well played; and to Mary, unaccustomed to any sacred sounds save those twanged through the nose of a Highland precentor, it seemed the music of the spheres. Marriage He states that he remembers an old beadle of the church which was called "Haddo's Hole," and sometimes the "Little Kirk," in Edinburgh, whose son occasionally officiated as precentor. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character The minister was his own precentor, as, according to the law and regulation of the kirks of Scotland, he always is in the last resort, however he may choose to delegate his authority. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 At one of the country kirks the congregation was reduced to the minister and precentor. The Long White Cloud He consulted the precentor, who, to put the matter in a right point of view, cried out, "Let the girls have a chair; it is only three-pence a piece." The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 388, September 5, 1829 As the choir were coming out he pointed out the precentor, an obese prebendary with his face covered with red spots. The Shadow of the Cathedral An obliging anonymous correspondent has sent me a story of a functionary of this class whose pride was centred not so much in the performance of the minister as of the precentor. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character The company inside the school wanted him to get the allowance doubled, because he was precentor in the parish kirk, till they heard that it was to come out of the rates. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 Nothing abashed, Mr. Slope then noticed the precentor, and descended to the grade of the lower clergy. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction "Thou hadst mine oath before I even saw the boy," said the precentor, haughtily. Master Skylark The precentor is by right the chief of the singers, and the precentor is a canon named by Rome without competition, probably not knowing a note of the pentagramma. The Shadow of the Cathedral The precentor Damoteles, Bacchus, exalts Your tripod, and, sweetest of deities, you. Theocritus, translated into English Verse The very pulpit floor gaed down wi' me, the kirk wa's gaed round about, and I thought the very crown o' my head wad pitch on the top o' the precentor. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII He, moreover, willed that the precentor of the cathedral should have the option of being also warden of the alms-house, if the bishop approved. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction The old precentor stood with his hands still clasped against his breast. Master Skylark "Oh! it's nothing," said the precentor, shutting up the book and then opening it again as he saw the delightfully imploring look of his old friend Bunce. The Warden On festival days and Sundays four mother precentors intone the offices before a large reading-desk with four places. Les Misérables I remember there was little Hudson, the immortal precentor of St. Paul's, to teach us our quavers: but, to the best of my recollection, there was no master of motions when we were at Christ's. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 The stipend of the precentor was £80 a year. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction "Take him?" cried the old precentor, catching the master-player by the hand. Master Skylark Bold's heart was in his mouth, as the precentor made some ordinary but kind remark as to the friendliness of the visit. The Warden After the precentor had given minute instructions with regard to the reading and singing of the services for the day, the abbot said: “Speak of your own order.” English Villages There is no need to describe this precentor; one knows exactly what a man must be who calls things "fishy." The Heavenly Twins The precentor remarked on the friendliness of the visit. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction "Into the wherries, every one!" cried the old precentor. Master Skylark But warden he was no longer, and the name of precentor, though the office was to him so dear, confers in itself no sufficient distinction; our friend, therefore, again became Mr Harding. The Warden However, I have always been of opinion that the thought of the precentor in his box gave Cree a fleeting sense of humor. Auld Licht Idyls He found the Tenor with his hat in his hand on the point of leaving the house; but the precentor was not delicate about detaining him. The Heavenly Twins It was settled that Mr. Harding should still be the precentor of the cathedral, and a small living within the walls of the city was given to him. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction "Good lads, good lads!" said the old precentor to himself, as he turned back into his little room. Master Skylark At the age of forty a small living in the close vicinity of the town increased both his work and his income, and at the age of fifty he became precentor of the cathedral. The Warden Before beginning his trial sermon he handed down the big Bible to the precentor, to give his arms free swing. Auld Licht Idyls The Tenor meantime had remained standing with his hat in his hand patiently waiting, and he still stood, but the precentor did not take the hint. The Heavenly Twins Mr. Harding had been precentor of Barchester for ten years when the murmurs respecting the proceeds of Hiram's estate again became audible. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction It was a very simple tune, too; yet, as he sang, the old precentor started from his chair and pressed his wrinkled hands together against his breast. Master Skylark He, moreover, willed, having had a soul alive to harmony, that the precentor of the cathedral should have the option of being also warden of the almshouses, if the bishop in each case approved. The Warden And what would a precentor of the sixteenth century say if he could see the fine coat of yellow wash with which our Vandal archbishops have smeared their cathedral? Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 3 France and the Netherlands, Part 1 The fame of this apartment having been noised abroad, the precentor came one day to inspect it. The Heavenly Twins The archdeacon was now ready to depart, and he and the precentor, after bowing low to the lady and shaking hands with my lord, made their escape from Mr. Slope as best they could. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction The rush-strewn floor was filled with oaken benches, and there were paintings hanging upon the wall, portraits of old head-masters and precentors. Master Skylark The stipend of the precentor of Barchester was eighty pounds a year. The Warden Tell the bishop and the precentor that you are needed elsewhere. Bertram Cope's Year "It was not the music halls, of course?" the precentor persuasively insinuated. The Heavenly Twins Bold had often expressed his indignation at the misappropriation of church funds in general, in the hearing of his friend the precentor, but the conversation had never referred to anything at Barchester. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Another was precentor at the Kirk, and, besides leading the psalmody on Sunday, taught the lads and lasses of the neighborhood dancing on week days, in the winter time, when out-of-door labor was scarce. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey The precentor sat thoughtfully gazing at the fire, and listening to the good-natured reasoning of his friend. The Warden Similarly the scholasticus in the cathedral school and the precentor in the song school were both responsible to the Bishop, and again through Archbishop and Cardinal to the Pope. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization The precentor, who had assisted at the interview up to this point, now watched them depart, and as he did so he pursed up his lips significantly. The Heavenly Twins "The Sexton with the cardinal's hat shall be the precentor!" cried one of the youths from the provinces, pointing toward a rosy-cheeked companion. O. T. a Danish Romance "Flora Cammil's in the kirk the day," and the precentor looked at Carmichael with expectation. Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush "No, no," he always says when so addressed, "not warden now, only precentor." The Warden As the cathedral and song schools increased assistant teachers were needed, and the scholasticus and precentor gradually withdrew from instruction and became the supervisors of instruction, or rather the principals of their respective schools. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization The precentor found the music, the organist retired to his instrument, the dean took a seat, and the stranger sang. The Heavenly Twins I hope Saint Patrick sung better than Blattergowl's precentor, or it would be hang—choice between the poet and psalmist. The Antiquary — Volume 02 The precentor and the dignitaries of the order, decorated with the glittering insignia of their ecclesiastical vanities, came and went among the clouds of incense like planets revolving in the firmament. International Short Stories: French The work of teaching had been one of the main objects of the cathedral; the school and its chancellor were as essential parts of the foundation as dean or precentor. Henry the Second The precentor, in a similar manner, claimed and often secured supervision of all elementary, and especially all song-school instruction. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization Singing Cupids are thy choristers and thy precentors; and instead of the crosier, the mystical arrow is borne before thee. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia They had precentors and janitors as in the Jewish rites. The Divine Office Hardly was he thus at ease when a precentor, fat, and clad in a long gown, stepped out of the grove to the clear lighted pavement in front of the Chapel. The Prince of India — Volume 01 The precentor had to find all the ink used, and all colour required for illumination, the materials for book-binding, and the keeping the organ in repair. The Coming of the Friars Written prayers for the recovery of the first Emperor's health are mentioned, but here again we are ignorant of the material on which the prayers were written by the precentor. Ancient China Simplified Long ago they didn't have any choir in the Carlisle church—just a precentor you know. The Story Girl The choir sat in the back gallery, and we had a precentor, a fine fellow—he lost an arm at Ridgway in the Fenian raid. The Imperialist The precentor failed to inspire them with his fury of song. The Prince of India — Volume 01 "Ay, lay them down," the precentor whispered, "but keep your feet on them." The Little Minister At that moment the door opened, and the rabbi in his black robe, a skull-cap on his head, appeared on the threshold, followed by the precentor and sexton. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times The bishop knew more about cathedrals and deans and precentors and church services than his wife did, and also more of a bishop's powers. Barchester Towers The only other elder was Roderick McCuiag, who sat, not in the elders' pew, but in the precentor's box, for he was the Leader of Psalmody. The Man from Glengarry; a tale of the Ottawa The ceremony was performed by the archdeacon, without assistance, although the dean, and the precentor, and two other clergymen, were at the ceremony. Framley Parsonage "Joseph Cruickshanks," cried the precentor, passionately, "none o' your d——d blasphemy!" The Little Minister To the cathedral of St. Paul belongs a dean, three residentiaries, a treasurer, chancellor, precentor, and thirty prebendaries. London in 1731 There was nothing said as to the wardenship being held by the precentor of the cathedral, nor a word as to Mr. Harding's right to the situation. Barchester Towers The clerk and precentor of the parish enjoyed at a little distance his Saturday night's pipe, and aided its bland fumigation by an occasional sip of brandy-and-water. Guy Mannering He was an old clergyman, plain and simple in his manners, and not occupying a very prominent position, seeing that he was only precentor to the chapter. Framley Parsonage "A minister with a gypsy wife—" "Would have knocked them about with a flail," Gavin interposed, showing his teeth at the thought of the precentor, "until they did her reverence." The Little Minister The archdeacon shook hands with the bishop and named Mr Harding, who received such an amount of greeting as was due from a bishop to a precentor. Barchester Towers The archdeacon shook hands with the bishop, and named Mr. Harding, who received such an amount of greeting as was due from a bishop to a precentor. Barchester Towers "Weel, but," said the precentor, waving his hand, as if eager to retrieve the command of the discourse, he waited on the young Laird by night and day. Guy Mannering As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:— The Ayrshire Legatees, or, the Pringle family I pushed open the precentor's door in the school wynd, but there was no one in the house. The Little Minister Nothing abashed, Mr Slope then noticed the precentor, and descended to the grade of the lower clergy. Barchester Towers And so the archdeacon and the precentor took their departure, bowing low to the lady, shaking hands with the lord, and escaping from Mr. Slope in the best manner each could. Barchester Towers He acted as precentor in the old stone "Meeting House." The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers It was usually sung to a psalm tune; the singers imitating the style and manner of a precentor at a Presbyterian church. Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 "And they are as sure o' Mr. Dishart," rejoined Spens, with spirit, though he feared the precentor on Sabbaths and at prayer- meetings. The Little Minister There was nothing said as to the wardenship being held by the precentor of the cathedral, nor a word as to Mr Harding's right to the situation. Barchester Towers Nothing abashed, Mr. Slope then noticed the precentor and descended to the grade of the lower clergy. Barchester Towers "There's no water in hell," the precentor said grimly. The Little Minister "If my right eye were to offend me," answered the precentor. The Little Minister Then the precentor's fingers relaxed their grip, and he tottered into the middle of the room. The Little Minister This bishop knew more about cathedrals and deans, and precentors and church services than his wife did, and also more of the bishop's powers. Barchester Towers Hendry's was usually a blank face, but it must have looked troubled now, for Tosh was about to say, "Hendry, you're keeping something back," when the precentor said it before him. The Little Minister "Ay, and there's another quirk in that," responded the suspicious precentor. The Little Minister "You forget that the precentor was on the hill and saw everything." The Little Minister "I never heard that Nanny needed a candle to licht her to her bed," the precentor muttered. The Little Minister And so the archdeacon and the precentor took their departure, bowing low to the lady, shaking hands with the lord, and escaping from Mr Slope in the best manner each could. Barchester Towers "Gie her a name, I say," the precentor ordered, "or, as chief elder of this kirk, supported by mair than half o' the Session, I command you to lift your hat and go." The Little Minister "It's no rain we're here to look for," said the precentor. The Little Minister And would a psalm sung wi' sic an object," retorted the precentor, "mount higher, think you, than a bairn's kite? The Little Minister "Hands off," said the precentor, retreating from him. The Little Minister Don't you think so, Mr Harding?' and she turned to the precentor, who was sitting mute and unhappy. Barchester Towers "He's an unfaithful shepherd," cried the precentor, while Hendry again went out. The Little Minister And now," said the precentor, "I call upon the three o' you to come wi' me. The Little Minister I couldna see the look, being in the precentor's box, but as sure as death I felt it boring through me. The Little Minister Go hame," replied the precentor, "and deliver up the machine you stole, and leave this Session to do its duty. The Little Minister "And let this be my last words to you," replied the precentor, furiously; "that rather than see a U. P. preaching in the Auld Licht kirk I would burn in hell fire for ever!" The Little Minister |
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