The sacerdotal and liturgical character of his worship, with its striking symbolism, using to the full the emotional effects of lights and music and sacred pomp, offered to souls, who were ripe for a diviner faith, some of that magical charm which was to be exerted over so many ages by the Catholic Church.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Because of their exalted character and Scriptural language they have found an imperishable place in the liturgical forms of the Christian Church.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
I've read every book in the house except the silly liturgical and legal things he's always having from the London Library-and I've read even some of those.
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett