Editorial
A discussion of the relationship of an Established Church to the national interest and the extent to which it should be prepared to reflect national culture. The theological issue at stake is seen to be Catholicity.
Volume 02 Autumn 1982
Roll of Members
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Centenary Lecture
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Obituary
Dr Isobel Hutchison LLD FRSGS JP, former member.
Presidential Address: The Study of Liturgies – Ancient and Modern – of the Christian Church
Begins with a critique of the Society, which he says is not articulating its aims and objects. Nevertheless much done, but the study of the ancient liturgies has been neglected, without which we lose contact with reality. Recent research has advanced understanding; now perceptions, motifs and sequences of thought may be quarried for the benefit… Read More
Review
‘What Happens in Worship’ by Jamie Wallace
Children at Communion
Drawing on St Paul and on Calvin, the author argues for the presence of children at communion. The collapse of the life of spirituality, and of family prayers underlines this, namely the presence of the whole family together at Communion. A Melbourne example is cited, where the result was the largest confirmation class in the… Read More
God’s Covenant of Preservation: Noah
A service outline for the Seventh Sunday before Christmas from the JLG Lectionary. A list of hymns, anthems, a selection of prayers old and new, a children’s talk, and the outline of a sermon are provided.
Worship Books
A reflection on the books on one minister’s shelves and the use he makes of them directly and indirectly. In the course of describing particular publications, he discusses language, the use made of prayers of the past, the material that may be found in more general books of poetry, drama, factual information, and the need… Read More
“Your God is Too Small”
The editor, in a postscript, reflects on the way everyday usage of language can make liturgical usage seem isolated.