holy table

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Aunt Edith,” said Lettice, “pray you, why be those candlesticks on the holy table, with never a candle in them?”

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

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

I go all through Paradise without ever meeting a single one of those Christians whom formerly I admitted to the holy table in the basilica of the blessed Modestus.

From Penguin Island by France, Anatole

Charles X. kneels on a cushion before the holy table, which is supported by the Dauphin and the Duke of Orleans.

From The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron

Come to yonder holy table this day, and there claim your share in Christ, who is absent from you in the body, but ever present in the spirit. 

From Discipline and Other Sermons by Kingsley, Charles