I will wash my hands among the innocent; and will compass thy altar, O Lord: That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works. I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth. Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men: In whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts.
But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me. My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.
In Roman Catholic tradition, the Christmas season begins liturgically on Christmas Eve, though it is forbidden to celebrate the Christmas Mass before midnight. The most devout attend Midnight Mass, celebrating both the Eucharist and the drama of the Nativity.
This perfume is a traditional Roman Catholic sacramental incense, most often used during a Solemn Mass. Traditionally, five tears of this incense, each encased individually in wax that has been fashioned into the shape of a nail, are inserted into the paschal candle. This is, of course, represents the Five Wounds of Our Risen Savior. Symbolically, the burning of the incense signifies spiritual fervor, the fragrance itself inspires virtue, and the rising smoke carries our prayers to God.
Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium.
Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri; per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines et propter nostram salutem descendit de caelis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est, et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas, et ascendit in caelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cuius regni non erit finis.
Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas. Et unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen.
painted_reality –
Smells a bit like an incense or metaphysical shop with a hint of resin and dust, a bit warm too. It’s quite nice, and comes off as a true unisex to me. It’s very light smelling in the imp but on the skin dries down to a deeper, perhaps golden smell if that makes sense at all.
suzy_darling –
I got this as a free imp. I’ve always been interested in Ancient Egypt so I knew right away who Anubis was. When I first tried it on I didn’t have a clue what the scent notes were. My first overall impression was that it smelled nice, very comforting and warm. When it’s dried down it’s lovely it smells like incense/herbs that fell onto lovely warm sand. A warm and velvety scent reminds me of incense even though the scent description only says herbs. I’m not the best at describing scents and am new to BPAL but it does smell very golden, warm, incensey/herbal and velvety warm and soft. I would consider purchasing a big bottle.
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The notes in this scent stir up deep rooted memories – one I cannot put my finger on. With this ancient blend, who knows how old those memories are. Incense rooted in honey and cedar wafts from the skin. It is truly lovely and a bit disturbing. The only drawback with this scent is due to its potent nature, you might not wish to work out with it on because it does not blend well with sweat. However, if you keep cool, this fragrance will last all day, wafting up like a golden offering.
Velvet Lilly –
I love this scent. It’s so unique and warm. To me, it really brings a sense of history and brings the ancient to life in a “you are there” kind of living scent.
I get the warmth from the Myrrh and almost a light lemony feel, maybe the storax, then the dried herbs…. I think I get a whisper of honey as well, but everything blends so well, I’m not sure. It’s a beautiful, regal, yet inviting scent that makes me happy.
Jenna –
I got this as a free imp in my order. At first I thought I did not like it, out of the bottle it smelled like dirt and honey to me. I finally put some on and love it. A little sweet mixed with earth and something sharp like pine or herbs. It mellows to a nice sweet scent on me with the earth grounding it from being too sweet. A new favorite I believe.