The Myroure of Oure Ladye Containing a Devotional Treatise on Divine Service with a Translation of the Offices Used by the Sisters of the Brigittine M

""The Myroure of Oure Ladye"" is a devotional treatise on divine service that includes a translation of the offices used by the Sisters of the Brigittine Monastery of Sion at Isleworth during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The book is written by John Henry Blunt, and it provides readers with an in-depth look at the religious practices and beliefs of the Brigittine order. The text is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of Christianity, particularly in England during the medieval period. The book contains a detailed analysis of the various prayers, hymns, and rituals used by the Sisters of the Brigittine Monastery, and it offers insights into their spiritual practices and beliefs. Overall, ""The Myroure of Oure Ladye"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the religious practices of medieval England.1873. This rare work was written for the Sisters of Sion, a religious community which existed at Isleworth on the banks of the Thames from the year 1415 until the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which was revived in its old quarters during the short reign of Queen Mary and which still exists as a distinctively English community of ladies at Lisbon. The Mirror of our Lady consists of a Rationale of Divine Service in general, with a translation and explanation of the Hours and Masses of our Lady, as they were used at Sion. Based on his research Blunt is inclined to believe that the author of this MS. was Dr. Thomas Gascoign of Merton College, Oxford. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.