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Reproaches, the
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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In the ancient observance of Good Friday there was used a service called "The Reproaches." This consisted of certain striking passages read from Micah 3:3 and 4, as well as other Scriptures, with the respond, "Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy upon us."
They are called "Reproaches" from the character of the first passage read, namely, "O my people what have I done unto thee, and wherein have I wearied thee? Answer me;" this being read also as a respond to the other passages. The Reproaches are now frequently used in many churches on Good Friday as a separate service and are very solemn and impressive.
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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Reproaches, the'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/acd/r/reproaches-the.html. 1901.
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Reproaches, the'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/acd/r/reproaches-the.html. 1901.
