[2]. Author of “The History of the Christian Church, to the Pontificate of Gregory the Great: for general readers as well as for Students in Theology.” 8vo, 12s.
[3]. The Confession which was subscribed at Halyrud-house the 25th of February, 1587–8, by the King, Lennox, Huntly, the Chancellor, and about ninety-five other persons, hath here added, “Agreeing to the word.” Sir John Maxwell of Pollock hath the original parchment. If the clerk nominated shall have been ordained a less time than three years, the testimonial may be from the time of ordination.
[4]. It is recommended that the clergyman nominating be not a subscriber to the testimonial.
[5]. This notice must be dated on a day subsequent to the date of the bishop’s permission.
[6]. Here the infirm persons are presented to the king on their knees, and the king layeth his hands upon them.
[7]. Here they are again presented unto the king upon their knees, and the king putteth gold about their necks.
[8]. Sancti Bonaventuræ Opera, tom. vi. part ii., from p. 466 to 473. Fol. Moguntiæ, 1609.
[9]. “The Glories of Mary, Mother of God; translated from the Italian of blessed Alphonsus Liguori, and carefully revised by a Catholic Priest.” John Coyne, Dublin, 1833.
[10]. As the practice may not be alike in every diocese, application should be made by a candidate to the bishop’s secretary for instructions.
[11]. It is to be observed that the proper address to an archbishop is, “To the Most Reverend ——, by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of ——;” and the style “Grace” is to be used instead of “Lordship.” The proper address to the bishop of Durham is, “To the Right Reverend ——, by Divine Providence ——.”