Initial U with the Ascension, and a roundel with Ezekiel's parable of the cedar-tree and eagles This initial begins the Introit for the feast of the Ascension,'Viri galilei quid admiramini aspicientes in celum ...' (Men of Galilee, what are you wondering at, looking heavenwards). This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true recto, contains the Communion for the Lesser Litanies on the Rogation Days. Initial S with the Pentecost, and two roundels with Moses preaching to the Israelites and striking the rock This initial begins the Introit for the feast of Pentecost, 'Spiritus domini repleuit orbem terrarum ...' (The Spirit of the Lord fills the whole world). This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true verso, continues the Introit for the feast of Pentecost, which begins on the front. Initial D with King David in prayer This initial begins the Introit for Ember Wednesday within the Octave of Pentecost, 'Deus cum egredereris coram populo tuo ...' (O God, when thou didst go forth at the head of thy people). This image shows the reverse of a leaf from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true verso, continues the Introit for Ember Wednesday within the Octave of Pentecost, which begins on the front. It also contains the beginning of the Introit for Ember Friday within the Octave of Pentecost, 'Repleatur os meum laude tua ...' (Fill my mouth with thy praise), marked by the initial in which David... Initial D with King David praying to Christ This initial begins the Introit for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 'Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea ...' (The Lord is my light and my salvation). This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true recto, contains part of the liturgy for the third Sunday after Pentecost. Lewis E M 69:2-5 are from the same manuscript. These cuttings can be dated to ca. 1270-80. Script: Rotunda
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