Hymnal
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Hymnal. Hymn book.
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Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon)
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). Also known as the Song of Simeon, this passage from Luke 2:29 – 32 is used as a canticle (hymn or chant) in some church services, especially those held in the evening. Its Latin name comes from the opening words, meaning “Now you dismiss”.
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Protestant
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Protestant. Any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church.
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Afraid / Scared / Fear
Version 1
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Afraid / Scared / Fear. To be fearful or greatly concerned. As the shepherds were when the angels appeared to when to tell them of the birth of Jesus, or when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when they went to see his tomb.
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Biblical references include: Genesis 3:10, 1 Samuel 18:12, Matthew 28:5, and Luke 2:10
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Fasting – RCS
Roman Catholic sign
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Fasting. A Roman Catholic sign for Fasting. To abstain from food for a period of time. A form of penance, abstaining from food and drink, in order to spend time in personal prayer and meditation to deepen the relationship with God. Biblically, it is almost always used in the phrase ‘prayer and fasting’, which emphasises the purpose of reducing bodily and domestic distractions and concentrating on prayer and Bible Study.
Biblical references include: Nehemiah 9:1, Esther 4:3, Isaiah 58:1-6, Matthew 4:2, Matthew 6:16, Mark 2:14
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Introit
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Introit. Chant or hymn sung as clergy and choir enter at the beginning of some church services.
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