The past twenty-five years have seen a tremendous increase of interest in the entire question of worship. The liturgical revival has begun to show us the basis of a common form of Christian worship. Four areas of common agreement have emerged: liturgy concerns only what the congregation says and does in its act of worship;… Read More
The article expresses surprise that little if any place is given to the Creed today, either in religious instruction or public worship. The early Reformers recommended that the Apostles’ Creed should be used in public worship (Gude and Godlie Ballads 1567). It was regularly used for the instruction of catechumens and for those seeking ‘the… Read More
The author gives a history of the derivation of the name of the parish, the history of the building and its significant architectural features. Brief mention is also made of ministers of the parish.
The author looks at the history of the use of the cassock, scarf and bands in Scotland. The cassock was for many centuries the outdoor dress of all men and the Reformers continued to wear the garment. James VI ordered the wearing of ‘cassikins’ or short cassocks, to which there appears to have been no… Read More
The author describes the musical education of Divinity students as a mere ‘hasty reference’, yet modern worship must include a careful consideration of the part to be played by the organ. It has three functions: to create or intensify a favourable ‘atmosphere’ for worship; to lead the singing of the congregation; and to accompany the… Read More
The Rev William McMillan, MA, Ph D, DD, by the Rev J F Leishman, MA, Linton
Four Centuries of Scottish Psalmody by Miller Patrick DD. The Presbyterian Service Book for use in the Presbyterian Churches of England and Wales (Presbyterian Church of England). English Art, 1307 – 1461 by Joan Evans. The Lutheran Liturgy by Luther T. Reed.
Bowden Kirk – Facing page 24Bowden Kirk, Interior, looking eastward – Facing page 25
