[51] A cushion to lay the altar book upon. Such cushions were often very rich and handsome, and in the days of large books and fine bindings were almost necessary. They were much more general than desks.
[52] I.e., a frontal; the same word is used in the Canon of 1603, which orders a frontal.
[53] Four great standard candlesticks to stand on the pavement before the altar. Large churches often had more than two standard lights. The pair of small standards (the next entry) were probably for one of the lesser altars.
[54] Probably included under "Latten" by mistake or carelessness.
[55] Ibid.
[56] Ibid.
[57] This ornament was used in one or two processions when the Holy Eucharist was carried. The "burrall" is the glass in the middle wherein the Sacrament was placed. Only rich churches possessed this ornament, which was of very late introduction. It is needless to add that the still more modern service of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was never in use in England.
[58] Probably to stand on the high altar.
[59] Perhaps held a relic.
[60] To stand on the high altar for ornament.