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Murmuring (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Murner, Thomas
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"as a sign of disapproval or pleasure," says Walcott, "was once common in British churches." Bishop Burnet and bishop Spratt were both hummed when preaching at St. Margaret's, Westminster. Burnet sat down and enjoyed it, rubbing his face with his handkerchief; but Spratt, stretching out his hand, cried, "Peace, peace; I pray you, peace." At Cambridge a witty preacher, in the time of queen Anne, addressed his congregation at St. Mary's as "Hum et hissimi auditores." At Hereford this unseemly practice, which greeted every person arriving late in the choir, was prohibited (Sacred Archaceology, page 394).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Murmuring (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/murmuring-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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