The blasphemous oath of the King of England :
I, King Edward VII, do solemnly and sincerely, in the presence of God, profess, testify, and declare, that...
| Summary: | Handbill published during canvas for the municipal elections in Dublin, January 1902. From main body of text: 'The foregoing is the exact text of the heinous declaration which the King of England made recently...he is to visit Dublin next April and Mr. James Cummins and Mr. John Keogh, in the full knowledge of this abominable crime, are determined to offer Edward VII a loyal address, if by any unfortunate mishap they should be returned on the 15th January'. Part of the quoted text continues: '...I do believe , that in the sacrament of the Lord's supper there is not any transubstantiation of the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of christ, at or after the consecration thereof, by any person whatever...'. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Dublin :
Irish Wheelman Printing Works ,
1902.
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| Notes: | This item is held in the Ephemera Department. Hand-written pencil entry on item reads: 'They were seeking election for membership of the Dublin Corporation'. Bottom right-hand corner of handbill reads: 'Irish made paper'. Physical description: 1 handbill ; 27 cm x 21 cm. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EPH C122 |
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Ephemera |
Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
