Volume 13 Spring 1986

A discussion of the word ‘catholic’ in the Creed and which causes some congregations to be uneasy about using it.

Finds that the book is within the tradition of Calvin, being characterised by dignity and quality. It has been criticised but it is an advantage that it does not go to extremes. That hymns require ‘two arts’ has its difficulties, and mutual enhancement of word and melody is not always achieved. Hymn book editors can… Read More

People’s reaction to a quotation from a reformer (horror) and to a heretic (applause).

A short meditation on ‘We plough the fields and scatter’, and a Preamble, prayers and an act of remembrance for Remembrance Sunday

‘A voice from the pew’. An appeal for one service a week with the 99 lost sheep in mind. Traditional services assume too much, about state of preparation and knowledge. Discussed is the entering of the church, the welcome card in the pew; for organ music, hymn tunes are better than voluntaries. Without a choir… Read More

From the Lord and The Best Reformed Churches, Bryan D Spinks, Bibliotheca ‘Ephemerides Liturgicae’ Edizioni Liturgiche, Rome, 1984, reviewed by D F Wright Independence and Nationhood, Scotland 1306 – 1469, Alexander Grant, Edward Arnold, London, reviewed by Rev William G Young Intercessions at the Parish Communion for use at the Alternative Services, William C Collins, Mowbray, reviewed by Rev William G… Read More