Any understanding of this subject must begin with Baptism. The matter is developed against the acceptance of the centrality of Holy Communion, which involved faith and understanding. The practice of catechising, seeming to emphasize knowledge, left understanding out. Hearing the Word is not exclusively an intellectual exercise; Communion is a means of grace not an… Read More
The article is dedicated to Nevile Davidson Kelly. It constitutes a review of the work of the Committee on Public Worship and Aids to Devotion 1963-77 and of the Church Hymnary Revision Committee 1963-73 (of both of which he was Secretary). The work of the period is examined – work on Baptism, Confirmation, on the… Read More
The history of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church is outlined, and the origins of its liturgical practice. The uniqueness of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and of the second order of 1973 is noted. The article offers a full account of the ways by which members of this local congregation took their part in the review of… Read More
This is the transcript of a talk given to a group of Anglicans and Presbyterians. It first tackles the matter of the way in which Christ is present to the partaker at Communion, noting that ‘presence to faith’ (as in the Westminster Confession etc.) does not mean conjuring up the divine presence. Presbyterian observance has… Read More
Public prayers are harder to prepare than they used to be. Fresh analogies and images are needed. People are also more ignorant of what is in the Bible. Other aspects of life in society today are also surveyed. Nevertheless, public prayer is a point of opportunity. A number of prayers follow: morning service including Baptism,… Read More
This is a personal memoir by the Head of Religious Broadcasting at BBC Scotland.
Details of 53 volumes or articles by George W Sprott or which reflect his work.
The process of liturgical revision is described. Services produced since 1965 are listed. Work currently being undertaken by the Standing Commission on Liturgy is outlined.
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Colin Buchanan, Inflation Deployment and the Job Prospects of the Clergy (Grove Books) reviewed by Robin Hill, New College, Edinburgh. Peter J Jagger, Bishop Henry de Candole – His Life and Times, 1895-1971 (Faith Press, 1975) reviewed by Frank Weston, Edinburgh.
