The Doctrine of the Church of England on the Holy Communion : Restated as a Guide at the Present Time

In this book Frederick Meyrick reviews and restates what has historically been the teaching of the Church of England on the Holy Communion. As in the case of the two previous books to which I have posted links, it is recommended reading for those preparing for the ordained ministry in the Anglican Church. Others who wish to learn more about the doctrine of the Church of England on this important subject would also benefit from reading Meyrick's work.

"We particularly welcome this issue, as it is distinctly necessary for all Church people to read for themselves a sound and positive exposition of the actual doctrine of the Church on the Lord's Supper, when there is so much agitation over matters closely allied to it. ... Canon Meyrick does not write in a controversial spirit he gives many interesting quotations from authorities clearly showing the usage in the Primitive Church and the influence of this on the minds of the Reformers. The work is one which will interest and instruct the average Churchman as well as the clergy and the scholar. The present price of the work, which was for some time used as a text-book at Trinity College, Dublin, will, we hope, ensure for it a large circulation. Dr. Harold Browne, late Bishop of Winchester, states in his Preface to the First Edition: ' A clear exposition of primitive doctrine, and of the doctrine of that Church which glorifies in reverting to and taking hold of primitive faith, must be useful to puzzled consciences, and may assure those who are in doubt. ... I venture to commend the treatise which has gathered into a small compass and expressed in simple language the results of intelligent study, of patient thought, and of extensive learning.'" Record.

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