Publisher's Synopsis
The Prayer For The Church Militant: And The Surplice, In Reply To The Quarterly Review, No. 143 (1843) is a book written by C. I. H. The book is a response to the Quarterly Review, No. 143, which criticized the use of the surplice in the Anglican Church. The surplice is a white garment worn by clergy during religious services. The book defends the use of the surplice and argues that it is a symbol of the purity and holiness of the Church. The author also discusses the importance of prayer for the Church Militant, which refers to the believers on earth who are still fighting against sin and temptation. The book is a theological treatise that explores the role of ritual and tradition in the Anglican Church, and it provides a thoughtful defense of the use of the surplice in religious services.Also Contains Notes On The Use Of The Surplice In The Pulpit; The Injunctions As To Vestments; The Word Ministration; The Union Of The Services; The Private Judgment Of The Preacher.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.
