Mass of the Vigil of Pentecost (cont.). Offertory "Emitte Spiritum tuum" (cont.). Rubrics state that the Agnus Dei is said and the peace is given. Communion "Ultimo festivitatis die". Versal: large initial "V".
Sunday in the Octave of the Ascension (cont.). Communion "Pater cum essem" (cont.). Rubrics at bottom of page indicate the various Tracts and the Alleluia to be used for the Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost. Red "off" indicates Offertory on...
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Gradual from Maundy Thursday to the vigil of Pentecost. Illuminated manuscript on parchment. Five lines of text and music: text in Latin and music in plainsong notation, red, four-line staves with black neumes. Many pages contain decorated initials...
Good Friday (cont.). Hymn "Pange lingua" (cont.) Verse "Lustra sex qui jam peregit" (cont.). Rubrics indicate repetition of "Dulce". Red "v" indicates Verse "Hic acetum". Versal: large initial "H".
Maundy Thursday. Introit "Nos autem gloriari oportet". Historiated initial "n" with miniature scene of Last Supper. Illuminated border of brushed gold with flowers, insects, and birds.
