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Illustrations of the Liturgy and Ritual of the United Church of England and Ireland, Vol. III gathers 17th‑century sermons and discourses on Anglican worship and church practice in a single, accessible edition.
This volume presents a careful selection of sermons and sermons-inspired essays from eminent divines of the era. It explores core rites, confirmations, and other sacred duties, offering historical insight into how clergy interpreted and preached about liturgy, baptism, confirmation, confession, and the care of souls. The texts foreground the century’s religious thought while remaining grounded in the practical concerns of worship and pastoral life.
Readers will encounter thoughtful discussions on how liturgical acts express faith, how pastors guided congregations, and what those ancient sermons reveal about spiritual life in a time of deep ecclesiastical change.
- Contents include reflections on Confirmation and related rites.
- Explores the Christian life through sermons on sanctification, sin, and grace.
- Offers discussions on burial, visitation of the sick, and other devotional practices.
- Draws from notable 17th‑century churchmen to illuminate historical liturgy.
Ideal for readers of Anglican history, religious scholarship, and anyone interested in the heritage of church rituals.