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Throughout history, man has been performing rituals at the launch of a new ship to seek supernatural or divine protection for his ship and those who will sail in her. The form of the ritual varies according to local custom and religion: from the breaking of a coconut, to the release of doves, to the role of astrologers in choosing an auspicious day for the launch. But the sentiment that lies behind all launching ceremonies is fear. At the mome...

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Excerpt from The Workman That Needeth Not to Be Ashamed: A Sermon, Preached in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, at the General Ordination, Held by the Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Worcester, on Sunday, Dec, 24, 1843This sermon is printed precisely as it was preached. It may thus, it is hoped, be no unpleasing memento to my late fellow candidates for the sacred office of the ministry, and to myself, of a most eventful day in our lives. Porti...

Excerpt from The Workman That Needeth Not to Be Ashamed: A Sermon, Preached in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, at the General Ordination, Held by the Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Worcester, on Sunday, Dec, 24, 1843 This sermon is printed precisely as it was preached. It may thus, it is hoped, be no unpleasing memento to my late fellow candidates for the sacred office of the ministry, and to myself, of a most eventful day in our lives. Por...