The article encompasses the origins of the lectern, the history of their use in Scotland, detailed information on the acquisition and design of a comprehensive list of lecterns in local churches, table lecterns, lectern cloths, and how they should be used today.
An account of the foundation, ruin and restoration of the building and a detailed description of its interior, furnishings and inscriptions, with photographs.
William McMillan - short note on
The Ministry of the Word by F D Coggan, MA, DD
The Book of Common Prayer by D E Harrison, MA
Strange Victory by M A C Warren
(All Canterbury Press)
The most common positions and a discussion of the best locations for the instrument and for the choir.
The origins of both garments, the distinction between them, and suggestions as to how they most properly should be used in the Church of Scotland.
The Lectern, St Leonard’s Parish Church, Dunfermline - Facing page 14
St Fillan’s Parish Church, Aberdour (before restoration) - Facing page 15
St Fillan’s Parish Church, Aberdour (after restoration) - Facing page 16
St Fillan’s Parish Church, Aberdour (Interior) - Facing page 17