Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Rule the Choir

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Rule of Faith.
Next Entry
Rule, Gilbert
Resource Toolbox

the duty of the precentor as director of the musical services on greater doubles, and of the hebdomadary on simple feasts. The choir was ruled for the invitatory on Sundays, doubles, feasts of nine lections, and other principal feasts. Canons present at the service were said to keep choir.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Rule the Choir'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/rule-the-choir.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile