FASTS

were regularly observed by the Hebrews, Egyptians, and other nations of early ages. The Romish Church distinguishes between fasting and abstinence, but the English Church does not. The chief Romish fasts are the forty days of Lent, the ember days, and certain eves of saints’ days. The chief Greek Church fasts are in Lent, after Whit sun tide, before the A umption, and before Christmas, the latter for forty days. The chief Anglican fasts are Lent and the ember days.