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Wheeler (Or Wheler), Sir George, D.D an English clergyman and traveler, was born at Breda, Holland, of English parentage, in 1650. He removed to Kent, England, in childhood; was educated at Lincoln College, Oxford; traveled on the Continent and in the East with Dr. James Spon, of Lyons, in 1675-76; presented a collection of MSS. … Continue reading “Wheeler (Or Wheler), Sir George, D.D”

Wheel of Bells an instrument consisting of a broad wooden wheel to which from eight to twelve silver bells are affixed, rung by a rope at the elevation of the host in certain foreign churches, remarkable examples of which exist at Manresa and Gerona, Spain. The specimen at the former town, placed against the wall … Continue reading “Wheel of Bells”

WHEEL Psa 83:13, translated “rolling thing” in Isa 17:13 . Mr. Thomson, for many years a missionary in Syria, thinks the wild artichoke may here be referred to. This plant sends out numerous stalks or branches of equal length in all directions, forming a globe a foot in diameter. These globes become rigid and light … Continue reading “Wheel”

Whedon, Daniel Denison, D.D., LL.D an eminent Methodist Episcopal divine, was born at Onondaga, N.Y., March 20, 1808. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1828; studied law in Rochester for a year, and then became teacher in Cazenovia Seminary; in 1831 tutor in his alnza mater; in 1833 professor of languages in Wesleyan University, Connecticut; … Continue reading “Whedon, Daniel Denison., D.D., LL.D”

Wheaton, Nathaniel Sheldon, D.D a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born at Washington, Conn., Aug. 20, 1792. His preparatory education was acquired at’ the Episcopal Academy of Cheshire, Conn., he graduated at Yale College in 1814; was ordained deacon and priest in 1817; was pastor in Anne Arundel, Prince George, and Montgomery counties, … Continue reading “Wheaton, Nathaniel Sheldon, D.D”

WHEAT Is the principal and most valuable kind of grain for the service of man, and is produced in almost every part of the world, Gen 30:14 Deu 8:8 Jdg 6:11 Mat 13:25 1Co 15:37 . It is often intended where the word corn is used. See CORN.The Egyptian wheat, Triticum Compositum, has six or … Continue reading “Wheat”

Whatsoever * Note: For this see Notes on words under WHAT. Frequently by the addition of the particle an, or the conjunction ean, “if,” the phrase has the more general idea of “whatsoever,” e.g., with hos, Mat 10:11; with hosos, Mat 17:12; with hostis, neuter form, Luk 10:35. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Whately, Richard, D.D an eminent Anglican prelate and writer, was born in Cavendish Square, London, Feb. 1, 1787. His father was the Rev. J. Whately, D.D., prebendary of Bristol Cathedral, and proprietor of Nonsuch Park, Suffolk, whose brother, Thomas Whately, the private secretary to lord Suffolk, was the author of Observations on Modern Gardening, and … Continue reading “Whately, Richard, D.D”

Whatcoat, Richard a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Quinton, Gloucestershire, England, Feb. 23, 1736. He enjoyed the influences of an early religious education; was converted Sept. 3, 1758; and was immediately placed in official positions: by the society at Wednesbury, where he resided. In 1769 he entered as a probationer into … Continue reading “Whatcoat, Richard”

What a Sea of Tears and Sorrow Hymn for Matins on 15 September . Feast of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady. It is attributed to Callisto Palumbella who lived in the 18th century. Six translations are in existence; the English title given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary