Book Title: The book of common-prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Church of England : together with the psalter or psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.

Author: Church of England.

Image Title: Baptism of Jesus

Scripture Reference:

• Matthew 3 (further images / scripture text)

Description: After John the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit descends on Jesus in the form of a dove. In his left hand John the Baptist holds a cross, one of his saintly attributes.

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