Church sand glass used for timing sermons

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This church sand glass is from Bathgate Church in West Lothian. The wrought iron stand is from St. Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh and dates from the late 17th century.

Church sand-glass, from Bathgate Church

The preaching of God's word was central to Presbyterian worship. During the course of a Sunday the minister might preach three separate sermons, at great length and without notes, timing himself with an hour glass.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-404-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 40
• Date: 18th - 19th century
  Late 17th century
  Sand glass: Between 17th and 19th century; Stand: Late 17th century
  
• Material: Wrought iron
  Sand glass, church
  Stand, sand glass
  
• Dimensions: 180 mm H x 88 mm Dia
  435 mm H x 220 mm W
  
• What: Sand glass, church
  Stand, sand glass
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, St Cuthbert's Church
  Scotland, West Lothian, Bathgate Church
  
• Event:
• Description: Wrought iron stand for the hour glass from St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh, late 17th century
  
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