 They considered the oak as the emblem or rather the peculiar residence of the Almighty; and accordingly chaplets of it were worn both by the Druids and people in their religious ceremonies ; the altars were strewed with its leaves, and encircled with...  Second Book of History for Children and Youth - Seite 12von Samuel Griswold Goodrich - 1832 - 180 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Britain - 1845 - 64 Seiten
...ceremonies ; the altars were strewed with its leaves, and encircled with its branches ; the fruit of it, especially the misletoe, was thought to contain a...therefore sought for on the sixth day of the moon with the greatest earnestness and anxiety ; and when found, was hailed with such raptures of joy as almost... | |
 | William Martin - 1847 - 252 Seiten
...the altars were strewed with its leaves, and covered with its branches. Their fruit, but particularly the misletoe, was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be the peculiar gift of heaven. 42. The ceremony of taking the misletoe is exceedingly curious, and worthy recital. Every thing was... | |
 | William Cowper - 1856 - 464 Seiten
...strewed with its leaves, and encircled with its branches. The fruit of it, especially the mistletoe, was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be the peculiar gift of Heaven. f The meed of blood divine ; The meritorious blood of the Son of God. " Ye were not redeemed with corruptible... | |
 | Tysilio (st.) - 1862 - 272 Seiten
...strewed with its leaves and encircled with its branches. The fruit of it, especially the mistletoe, was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be the peculiar gift of hearen. It was therefore sought for on the sixth day of the moon with the greatest earnestness and... | |
 | 1863 - 662 Seiten
...ceremonies, whilst the altars were strewed with its leaves and encircled with its branches. The fruit of it, especially the misletoe, was thought to contain a...therefore sought for on the sixth day of the moon, with the greatest earnestness and anxiety ; and when found, it was nailed with raptures of joy. As soon... | |
 | Wisconsin State Horticultural Society - 1886 - 318 Seiten
...were strewn with its leaves and encircles by its branches. The fruit of it, especially the mistletoe was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be...the peculiar gift of heaven. It was therefore sought after on the sixth day of the moon with the greater earnestness and perseverance, and when found was... | |
 | Louisiana State University. Board of Supervisors - 1871 - 526 Seiten
...residence of the Almigh y. The fruit of the misletoe, a parasite of the oak, was thought to contain divine virtue, and to be the peculiar gift of heaven. It was sought for on the sixth day of the moon with the greatest earnestness and anxiety, and when found it... | |
 | John Morris (author of The new nation.) - 1880 - 556 Seiten
...encircled with its branches ; the " fruit of it, especially the mistletoe, was thought to be the pe" culiar gift of heaven. It was therefore sought for on the sixth " day of the moon with the greatest earnestness . . . the arch" druid ascended the tree, and with the consecrated knife "... | |
 | Wisconsin State Agricultural Society - 1886 - 1260 Seiten
...were strewn with its leaves and encircles by its branches. The fruit of it, especially the mistletoe was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be...the peculiar gift of heaven. It was therefore sought after on the sixth day of the moon with the greater earnestness and perseverance, and when found was... | |
 | Wisconsin State Horticultural Society - 1886 - 318 Seiten
...were strewn with its leaves and encircles by its branches. The fruit of it, especially the mistletoe was thought to contain a divine virtue, and to be...the peculiar gift of heaven. It was therefore sought after on the sixth day of the moon with the greater earnestness and perseverance, and when found was... | |
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