free expression to what he believes to be the truth; while in reference to the latter, as might naturally be expected, he makes no effort to conceal his prepossessions for the doctrine and ritual of the Church of England. A pleasing duty now remains, to thank those friends of the Author who have given him the benefit of their suggestions, and examined for him such references as lay beyond the compass of his own library. He would especially mention the Rev. C. Hardwick, and the Rev. J. S. Purton, Fellows of St. Catharine's Hall, whose kindness in this matter is accepted as an evidence of true friendship, worthy of the members of their ancient brotherhood. WITTON VICARAGE, PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. THE rapid sale of the first Edition may, it is hoped without presumption, be taken as a proof that the Author's labours have been found useful to students, and not without interest to general readers. The thought has encouraged him in the work of revision, which has also been facilitated by many kind suggestions. For these the Author takes this opportunity of thanking the Lord Bishop of Manchester, the Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the Venerable Archdeacon Churton, the Rev. Henry J. Rose, and the Rev. C. A. Swainson. Some new matter, introduced into this edition, is due to the Rev. Philip Freeman, whose work' will rank among our authorities on questions relating to the Ritual of the Western Church, and the true understanding of our own Reformed Service. One other book has appeared, which claims more notice than a passing reference, but of which commendation is felt to be indecorous,-the Lectures on the 1 The Principles of Divine Service. An Inquiry concerning the true manner of understanding and using the Order for Morning and Evening Prayer, and for the Administration of the Holy Com munion in the English Church. Vol. i. 1855. Duties of the Parish Priest,' by the late Lady Margaret Professor; by which 'he, being dead, yet speaketh,' and which may be regarded as a legacy bequeathed to that Church which in life he loved and served. 1 The Acquirements and principal Obligations and Duties of the Parish Priest. A course of Lec WITTON VICARAGE, 1856. tures, by the Rev. J. J. Blunt: Lond. 1856. |