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Paternoster

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'.

A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor.

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"Paternoster" Quotes from Famous Books

... people to learn these things; he should refuse them food unless, etc. If the servants complain, slam the door on them. If you have children, accustom them to learn the Ten Commandments, the Symbol, the Paternoster, etc. If you will diligently urge them, they will learn much in one year. When they have learned these things, there are everywhere in the Scriptures fine passages which they may learn next; if not all, at least some. For this reason God has ...

— Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church • Friedrich Bente

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