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Madhulk Posted 17 years ago
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And so sanctify Thy servant...

'Bless, we beseech Thee, this crown, and so sanctify Thy servant...'
Does anyone know what part of the Bible is this quote from?
  

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I doubt that it is a quote from the Bible. It was used in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and it may well be a standard prayer in all of England's coronation services.

— Philip

  • I doubt that it is a quote from the Bible.
  • It was used in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and it may well be a standard prayer in all of England's coronation services.
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I doubt that it is a quote from the Bible. It was used in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and it may well be a standard prayer in all of England's coronation services.
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So the source is not so widely known, uh?
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The actual "source" is probably the Book of Common Prayer.
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