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triumphAncient Roman ritual procession honouring a general who had won a major battle and killed at least 5,000 of the enemy. Senators and magistrates were followed by sacrificial animals, captured loot, and captives in chains. The general, in a purple-and-gold tunic, rode in a chariot, holding a laurel branch in his right hand and an ivory sceptre in his left, while a slave held a golden crown over his head. Lastly came the soldiers, who sang songs. Under the empire only the emperor and members of his family celebrated triumphs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In that country church, Scruton discovered the old language of the Book of Common Prayer, and that magnificent Psalm, the Jubilate Deo, that calls us to joy and praise. Jubilate (Jazz Motet), by Johannes Matthias Michel. The main event - what the play is really about - is when Jesus descended into hell, accompanied by Saint Michael the Archangel and a joyous company of children singing Jubilate Deo - "Sing Joyfully to God. |
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