Journals

Religious Broadcasting - Friend or Foe?

Ronald Falconer

As well as providing a record of the development of religious broadcasting in Scotland and some of the personalities involved, this paper, by the celebrated former Director of Religious Broadcasting at BBC Scotland, gives a spirited account of the evangelical opportunities that it offers.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p16

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The Church Hymnary: Third Edition

Thomas H Keir

The Convener of the Revision Committee looks at some points of special interest in the forthcoming publication of the new book, drawing attention to the liturgical pattern of its contents, the placing of the psalms through the book, the policy regarding modern hymns, the more objective character of Baptismal hymns, the great increase in the provision of Communion hymns, prose settings of the psalms, and the commissioning of new tunes from some 30 contemporary Scottish-based composers.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p26

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The Church Hymnary: Third Edition	3.5 MB

Luther and the Canon of the Mass

Bryan D Spinks

Rather than taking a pruning knife to the Canon of the Mass, the author shows that the Canon or 'Office' as in Formula Missae and the Deutsche Messe is an expression of the conviction regarding justification by faith and an avoidance of any sense of sacrifice which suggests that salvation can be achieved through human agency. This is developed by reference to Luther's own analysis of the existing Canon and the author's commentary on the new Canon which replaced it, albeit with some of the original elements. He concludes, 'In doing this, Luther believed that he had replaced the Canon with the Gospel; the Canon had given up its place to Christ as its master. Far from being a conservative and unimaginative liturgiologist, Luther was in fact giving positive liturgical expression to Justification.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01, May 1973, p34

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Luther and the Canon of the Mass	5.8 MB

The Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling

C B Edie

The minister gives an account of this mediaeval burgh church and sketches its place in the community and the alterations to its building through the centuries.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p47

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The Church of the Holy Rude	4.56 MB

Ancillary Accommodation - Comments by a Glasgow Churchman

Robert W K C Rogerson

An architect discusses the nature and use of ancillary rooms and spaces surrounding the worship area of churches in the context of contemporary needs and social developments.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p52

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Ancillary Accommodation - Comments by a Glasgow Churchman	1.39 MB

A People’s Service Book

R Stuart Louden

A review of the new Presbyterian Church USA Worshipbook.

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p56

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Recent Liturgical Literature

John A Lamb

A round up of new books of and about worship, including A Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship (SCM Press).

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p58

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Recent Liturgical Literature	1.16 MB

The Church Service Society - Notes

No Author Specified

The autumn conference in Jordanvale where Stewart Todd spoke of the new Church Hymnary. The Centenary Lecture (printed in this issue).

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973, p61

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List of Plates

Illustrations in this volume

Fig. 1 The Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling
Fig. 2 Nave - looking west
Fig. 3 Nave - looking east
Fig. 4 One section of choir stalls with organ console

Reference: Volume 03, Number 01 May 1973

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illustrations	2.35 MB

The Psychology of Prayer and Worship: A Survey

Alastair V Campbell

Understandings of prayer on the part of James, Freud, and contemporary writers like Lee and the Wiemans, and of worship by Sargant, Pratt, Freud again, Reik and Jung. It is to be regretted that the study of prayer and worship has become detached from the main body of academic psychology, being mainly left in the domain of psychoanalysts. The distinction between objective and subjective aspects of prayer and worship has been too often overlooked. There is too great a bias towards Western Christian practice and not enough study of other religions and their experience.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p1

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The Churches of Frederick Pilkington

Hugh Dixon

The article focuses on the period following the Disruption, when the Free Church began to find that its first accommodation was inadequate, and finds Pilkington, albeit ignored and misunderstood, the most original designer of churches in the nineteenth century. The origins of his style are found in the Gothic revival movement but mixed with northern mediaeval style to which Ruskin was drawing attention. The following buildings are discussed: Moray Free (back of Canongate), Penicuik South, Irvine Trinity, Barclay, Auchengray, UPC Morebattle, St John's Kelso, Innerleithen Free, (Cardiff), Dundee St Mark's, Dundee McCheyne, Viewforth (St Oswald's), Lamlash, UPC Dudhope Cres Dundee, Moffat. By the time he returned to London (1884) his designs had gone out of favour but are now being appreciated afresh.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p8

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Pentecostal Worship in the Church of Scotland - Pt. I

C Gordon Strachan

It is claimed that this movement began in Scotland. Edward Irving is described, and the Catholic Apostolic Church. Speaking in tongues was not in the manner of earlier manifestations, like the Jansenists but were related to faithful response to the study and teaching of the Scriptures. John McLeod Campbell is mentioned in this connection. Irving emphasised and created an expectation that the day of the gifts of the Spirit were not over. The trial of Edward Irving by the Presbytery of London. The renewed speaking in tongues in Kansas and the Irving experience is revisited in that context. Now the phenomenon is more positively received as bringing a necessary vitality to the worship of the church. This development in more recent years is surveyed in the Church of Scotland. The writer welcomes it as a sign of renewal at a time of declinging membership.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p16

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Hogg’s 'Confessions of a Justified Sinner'

Ian Campbell

This was not a satire on the church, as often thought, but a satire on human weakness and the imperfections of the human intellect, especially labouring under the sin of pride, living as a saint in public but a hypocrite in private – a double standard. The paper, from a lecturer in the department of English in the University of Edinburgh, examines this premise in a detailed and engrossing account of the unfolding narrative.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p28

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The Language of Worship: Introductions and Formulae

John B Logan

A detailed analysis of the announcements such as calls to worship or prayer, introducing hymns, use of Scripture Sentences, including unnecessary circumlocutions. People need to be helped to pray, hearing something for the first time; how biddings can help. Announcing Scripture and following its reading, when introduction to the content is helpful. Intimations are discussed. Ending the service.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p34

Prayer and Nurture

James H McDonald

A lecturer in religious education offers advice on conducting assemblies in schools and how, in language and theme, to help the occasion to be meaningful and relevant to young people. He concludes with a review of several books designed to assist.

Reference: Volume 02, Number 02 Nov 1972, p38

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Prayer and Nurture	3.85 MB