Editorial note — Chapter VII · OF THE CONSECRATION OF AN ALTAR

[Footnote 415: The word horn appears to be used simply for corner, evidently with reference to the altar of the temple, which had raised projections, or horns at its angles.] [Footnote 416: We shall use the word table to denote the mensa or upper surface of the altar, on which the chief part of the ceremonies of consecration were performed.] [Footnote 417: This passage is obscure, and receives no light from other ritualists who have not spoken much on the consecration of altars. From the 25 of the chapter we apprehend that this slab, or cover of the sepulchre, was marked with a cross of chrism before it was fitted on to the cavity.]