Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1756.01.09

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Index Entry Bell, in Lisbon, not rung during Good Friday rites 
Location Lisbon 
Citation
VGW(HU.756.001
9 Jan 1756:11, 12 (260[=261]) 
[Letters, written by Rev. George Whitfield on his travels
abroad]
[Ship stopped in Lisbon, he observed religious processions]
. . . Letter IV.
[Description of religious processions.]
Now, all was hushed and shut up in the most awful and
profound silence. No Clock or Bell had been heard since
yesterday noon, . . . [Description of Procession]
It was the Crucifixion of the Son of God, represented partly
by dumb images, and partly by living persons, to a large
church. . . [Description of a religious ceremony in the
church]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1756.01.09 
Publisher Hunter, William 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1756 
Bibliography B0048255
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