Religious Ceremonies

PLATE I. No. 1. The Laying on of Hands performed for a Lutheran Candidate, received as a Minister in the Church of St. Anne in Augsburg, in the presence of 14 Ministers and the Magistrates, who hold Episcopal Jurisdiction. No. 2. Reception of a new Lutheran Minister in the Church of St. James in Augsburg. No. 3. The Children’s Catechism in the Church of the Minorites The Minorites refers to the Franciscan "Barefoot" Church, which was used by the Lutherans in Augsburg. in Augsburg. No. 4. Confession. No. 5. Absolution in the Choir of the Church of St. Anne in Augsburg.

PLATE II. No. 1. Custom observed at Schermerhorn during Pentecost. No. 2. Pentecost custom at The Hague. No. 3. The Star of the Kings The "Star of the Kings" refers to Epiphany or Three Kings' Day celebrations. paraded through Amsterdam.

PLATE III. The Lutheran Communion in the Church of the Minorites in Augsburg.

PLATE IV. No. 1. Lutheran Baptism in Augsburg. No. 2. The Blessing of a Lutheran Marriage. No. 3. Lutheran Funerals in Augsburg.

PLATE V. No. 1. Congratulations, as they are offered to the Betrothed in Amsterdam. A. The Groom and the Bride under a mirror. B. The Mother and female relatives of the Bride. C. The Mother and female relatives of the Groom. D. Paranymphs original: "Paranimphes"; these are wedding attendants or groomsmen/bridesmaids., who go to meet the Ladies and present them to the Betrothed. E. Those who, after having paid their compliments, take their places on either side of the room. F. Apartment where the Men go to congratulate the Parents, after having complimented the Betrothed. G. Confections original: "Confitures"; likely candied fruits or sweets., which are presented from time to time to the Ladies. H. A man appointed during the nuptial ceremonies to serve the confections, the Wine, and the Hypocras Hypocras is a traditional spiced wine, often served at formal occasions.. No. 2. A ceremony called by the Dutch Palmknoopen original: "Palmknoopen"; literally "palm-knotting," a folk tradition of making decorative greenery for weddings., which consists of tying and arranging flowers and leaves of Knotgrass original: "Trainafle"; specifically Polygonum, used for decorative garlands., which are thrown at the Married Couple on their wedding day. Young people of both sexes, invited to this ceremony, make this arrangement two days before the marriage. They also mix in gold and silver leaves, and apply the same to the leaves of the Knotgrass.

PLATE VI. No. 1. The Betrothed going to the Church to be married. A. The Groom and the Bride. B. A Maidservant throwing flowers for them. C. The Sledge in which the Betrothed will enter. D. Carriage for the Paranymphs and Friends who accompany them to the Church. E. The one who throws Dragées Sugar-coated nuts or candies. to the People. FF. Sergeants who accompany the Sledge to push back the crowd. No. 2. The Blessing of a Marriage among the Reformed in Amsterdam. A. The Groom and the Bride. B. The Paranymphs and Friends. C. The Minister. D. The Deacon with the purse, to receive the Alms of the Newly Married and the Guests.

PLATE VII. No. 1. Funeral Ceremonies as they are performed in Amsterdam and in several other Cities of Holland. No. 2. Funeral Ceremonies as they are performed at The Hague and in some other Cities of Holland.

PLATE VIII. No. 1. Mourning dress of the Ladies of Zurich. No. 2. Mourning dress of the Ladies of Augsburg. No. 3. Mourning dress of the Frisians. No. 4. Mourning dress of the women of Zaandam original: "Sardam"..

PLATE IX. No. 1. A Synod held in the Choir of the New Church at Amsterdam in 1730. A. The President of the Synod. B. The Assessor. C. The Secretary. D. The Commissioner. E. The Deputy of the Magistrate of Amsterdam. F. The Deputies of the Classes A "Classis" is a regional governing body in the Reformed Church, similar to a presbytery., namely: G. Those of Alkmaar. H. Those of Haarlem. I. Those of Amsterdam. K. Those of Hoorn. L. Those of Enkhuizen. M. Those of Edam. The Correspondents of the Synods, namely, 1. Those of Guelders. 2. Those of South Holland. 3. Those of Utrecht. 4. Of Friesland. 5. Of Overijssel. 6. Of Groningen. 7. Various Pastors and Elders. No. 2. The Laying on of Hands performed for a Proponent original: "Propofant"; a candidate for the ministry who has passed his exams but is not yet settled in a parish., when he is received as a Minister in a Walloon and French Church in Holland.

PLATE X. No. 1. Reformed Baptism in Amsterdam. No. 2. Reformed Communion in Amsterdam.

SECTION II.

The Plate which serves as the Title for the first Section, bearing as a Motto at the bottom . . . . . . . Nothing is not mortal original Latin: "Nil non mortale &c." etc.

The German Inscription of this Plate reads: Sacred and Religious Ceremonies of the Christians of all the Earth, engraved according to the invention of the famous Picart, by David Herrliberger, and accompanied by a historical Explanation. Second Section, containing the Ceremonies of the Church of England, the Quakers, the Anabaptists, the Adamites, the Flagellants, the Freemasons, and the Rhinsburgers, etc.

PLATE I. The Anglican Communion at St. Paul's.

PLATE II. No. 1. The Ceremony observed in England when a pregnant Girl takes an Oath on the Bible before the Judge, that the Man whom she denounces (and whom perhaps she had never seen nor known) is the true Father of the Child she carries. No. 2. Domestic Baptism as practiced in England. No. 3. English Funeral Procession.