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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Sur"sum cor"da\ [L. sursum upward + corda hearts.] (Eccl.) In the Eucharist, the versicles immediately before the preface, inviting the people to join in the service by ``lifting up the heart'' to God.
| Pronunciation: | 'sûrsûm 'kowrdâ | ||
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| Definition: | [n] (Roman Catholic Church) a Latin versicle meaning"lift up your hearts" | ||
| See Also: | versicle | ||
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| Definition: | \Sur"sum cor"da\ [L. sursum upward + corda hearts.] (Eccl.) In the Eucharist, the versicles immediately before the preface, inviting the people to join in the service by ``lifting up the heart'' to God. | ||
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