Californian trails, intimate guide to the old missions; the story of the California missions . ^Ms^^i^WCIk^w. .^iWf ??MUIHIII. CALIFORNIAN TRAILS, INTIMATE GUIDE TO THE OLD MISSIONS 31 preparing for service in the choir loft above the entrancedoor, are privileged to have a bench upon which to sit. A few moments of waiting, and four Indian acolytesappear at the sacristy door. Approaching with devoutgenuflexions, they commence to light the altar, and asthe flames flicker into steady glow, the nine statues, setin the nine niches of the reredos, seem to step out fromtheir shadowed recesses and ble
Californian trails, intimate guide to the old missions; the story of the California missions . ^Ms^^i^WCIk^w. .^iWf ??MUIHIII. CALIFORNIAN TRAILS, INTIMATE GUIDE TO THE OLD MISSIONS 31 preparing for service in the choir loft above the entrancedoor, are privileged to have a bench upon which to sit. A few moments of waiting, and four Indian acolytesappear at the sacristy door. Approaching with devoutgenuflexions, they commence to light the altar, and asthe flames flicker into steady glow, the nine statues, setin the nine niches of the reredos, seem to step out fromtheir shadowed recesses and bless the kneeling is Mary Magdalene, whose shining face endearsher to all penitent women; Dominic, who, as founderof the Dominicians, fought for the conversion of heretics,and fights here again to-day; Antony, who was foreverrailing against covetousness and miserliness; Saint John,the patron saint; Madonnna with the child, and Mary,the Blessed Virgin; all seemed to be interceding, praying,and by their presence bringing comfort to contrite hearts. The candle light, reflected by the heavy silver candle-sticks ad
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