Richard Roberts, of the newly United Church of Canada, describes retreats planned with the constituent parts of the Church [Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregationalist] and a proportion of immigrant eastern Europeans in mind. These were a reaction against the decay of reverence (“God as primus inter pares”) and, he believes, the decline in the quality of preaching. … Read More
W Neil Sutherland reports on progress on a protracted work of restoration. Principally, he dwells on the rebuilding of the tower, utilising Dalmeny stone earlier transported to Edinburgh for the construction of the old Calton jail, later demolished, and recycled for a higher use back once morein Dalmeny.
D H Hislop quotes Karl Adam: “The eternal light of revelation is differently reflected in the prism of each age with different angles of refraction.” He takes seriously the insights of psychology in respect of (a) the people at worship and their interaction; (b) method of worship; and (c) the Being to whom worship is offered. … Read More
James Tindall Soutter gives the geographical and topographical background of Whitekirk (or Hamer) and its church, with reference to the role of David I and the visit in 1435 of Aeneas Silvius, later Pope Pius II. He then describes the restoration undertaken in modern times under the guidance of Sir Robert Lorimer. Soutter himself, before becoming… Read More
John Wilson Baird refers to Ethiopia as a “pathetic island in the sea of Paganism and Islam which surrounds it” (the Italo-Abyssinian war was then in progress). Its Christian history, as he unfolds, renders it much less “pathetic”. Its isolation accounted for many features peculiar to itself (e.g. circumcision, ritual dancing). The Ethiopic Liturgy is distinctive,… Read More
James W Runciman begins with a penetrating analysis of the passivity of the Hindu approach to worship and the ancient power of its metaphysic. Both are quite inimical to the tenets of Christianity. Judaism could be seen as a preparation for the Gospel; Hinduism only as outright opposition with no common ground. Christian missionary strategy is… Read More
Our Heritage in Public Worship (1933 Kerr Lectures) by D H Hislop; Edinburgh, T & T Clark: reviewed by Thomas MarjoribanksVital Elements in Public Worship by J Ernest Rattenbury, Epworth Press; reviewed by Millar PatrickDivine Worship, Epworth Press; reviewed by Millar PatrickThe Cathedrals of England by Harry Batsford and Charles Fry, London: B T Batsford LtdThe English Abbey by F… Read More
Handbook to the Church Hymnary (Supplement)The Scottish Service Book, for the Use of His Majesty’s ForcesOccasional Papers: ‘A Year’s Praise’ and ‘Musical Services’
Dalmeny Church, from the South – FrontispieceDalmeny Church, Interior – Facing page 11St Mary’s, Whitekirk, from the South – Facing page 28St Mary’s, Whitekirk, Interior – Facing page 30St Mary’s, Whitekirk, The Holy Table – Facing page 32St Mary’s, Whitekirk, The Tithe Barn – Facing page 32
