Ch 6 · Lesson 31Latin · Chapter 6 · Lesson 31 · Phrase session
Mottoes and inscriptions
The Latin carved over doors, on seals and on gravestones. Eight lines, and every word in them is now yours.
Why these go together
Latin is still the language of things meant to last. is Genesis 1:3 in the Vulgate; is the Latin form of the sign Constantine is said to have seen before battle in 312; is the Jesuit motto; is Yale's; closes Roman epitaphs so often it was cut to S. T. T. L.
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Let there be light.
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In this sign you will conquer.
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For the greater glory of God.
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May the earth lie light on you.
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Not to us, Lord.
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Light and truth.
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Peace and all good (the Franciscan greeting).
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God wills it.
Matching
0/8Match each phrase to what it means.
Fill in the blank
0/8Put the missing word back.
Fiat . (Let there be light.)
In hoc vinces. (In this sign you will conquer.)
Ad maiorem Dei . (For the greater glory of God.)
Sit tibi terra . (May the earth lie light on you.)
Non , Domine. (Not to us, Lord.)
Lux et . (Light and truth.)
Pax et . (Peace and all good (the Franciscan greeting).)
Deus . (God wills it.)
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