Rite/christian

Famous quotes containing the words rite and/or christian:

    “No doubt they rose up early to observe
    The rite of May.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “I’ve almost gained my heav’nly home; My spirit loudly sings;
    The holy ones behold they come, I hear the noise of wings.
    O come, angel band, Come and around me stand.
    O bear me away on your snowy wings, To my immortal home.”
    —T. Haskell, minister and hymn-writer. Published in Christian Harmony. “Angel Band,” l. 5-8.