The Form Of Consecration Of A Church Or Chapel: And Of The Place Of Christian Burial (1675)

The Form of Consecration of a Church or Chapel: And of the Place of Christian Burial is a religious text written by Lancelot Andrews in 1675. The book provides a detailed guide for the consecration of churches and chapels, as well as the proper procedures for Christian burials. It is a valuable resource for those involved in the construction and dedication of religious buildings, as well as for those involved in funeral services. The text is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of religious knowledge. It is a fascinating insight into the practices and beliefs of the Anglican Church in the seventeenth century, and a valuable historical document for scholars and researchers. Overall, The Form of Consecration of a Church or Chapel: And of the Place of Christian Burial is an important work in the history of Christian liturgy and practice, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lancelot Andrewes was born the son of a sailor at Allhallows Barking, London, in 1555 - nine years before Shakespeare. He was a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I and died Bishop of Winchester at Southwark in 1626.