Note 66 — Chapter V · ORDINATION AND FIRST CURACY
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An old friend relates that, when he was going to be ordained Deacon at Ely, Edward Hoare, with whom he was not then acquainted, was to receive Priest’s Orders at the same time, and as they passed into the Cathedral he heard young Hoare say with great solemnity, “Now may the Holy Ghost fill this place!” The words and tone made a profound impression upon the younger man.—Ed.