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"Chrism" Quotes from Famous Books

... had no chrism of gold; And his feathers felt withered and worn and old; And he sank, and quivered, and dropped like a stone. And there on his nest, where he left her, alone, Sat his little wife on her little eggs, Keeping them warm ...

— Adela Cathcart, Vol. 3 • George MacDonald

... having known her In a dream of fabled lands, Gently stooped, and laid upon her Mystic chrism of holy hands; ...

— The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV • Elizabeth Barrett Browning

... (for that is the meaning of the words which the English Bible renders "of a beautiful countenance"), large and liquid as become a poet. So he stood before the old prophet, and with swelling heart and reverent awe received the holy chrism. In silence, as it would seem, Samuel anointed him. Whether the secret of his high destiny was imparted to him then, or left to be disclosed in future years, is not told. But at all events, whether with full understanding of what was before him or no, he ...

— The Life of David - As Reflected in His Psalms • Alexander Maclaren

... in their white robes, the baptismal chrism still wet and glistening on their foreheads, were taken captive with the sword by these murderers. The next day I sent letters begging them to liberate the baptized captives, but they answered my prayer with mocking laughter. I know not which I should mourn for more,—those ...

— Ireland, Historic and Picturesque • Charles Johnston

Words linked to "Chrism" : unction, holy oil, chrisom, sacramental oil, balm, ointment, salve