THE PRAYER BOOK

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1928, Page 3

THE PRAYER BOOK

‘ THE CllUlK'il DIVISION. (Australian A N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received tins day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, I'd). 6. At tlio Prayer Hook Convention land Cecil was greeted with cheers when he said the substantial change in the measure would turn me and many supporters into violent opponents, because it was not anticipated the revision would provide benefits lor balancing the extreme mischief of accepting iroin Parliament a substantial change rojgardiug the ministry of the Word, and the Sacrament toleration should be extended to those feeling passionately. The Church and not Parliament must, determine on strictly spirtual things in, relation to the Sacrament. The State was not a Minister hy the Divine purpose for tliis.

Voices: Why not? Lord Cecil: Because it has not been {fire them from on High. Lord Cecil said an important modi ft cation of the measure would render the whole enterprise futile. 'Hie amendment could not he enforced by appealing to the people’s conscience to obey the church. If they were asked to obey the House of Commons, what high churchmen would obey the House of Commons if the position ot the upholders of the old prayer book was untouched. Voices —“No.” Lord Cecil—“ The clergy, at any rate are unaffected.” Renewed noes. Lord Cecil "We can only carry our opinions with us if the Bishops. Clergy and Laity are seen to be acting ireely and independently.” Tlio discussion was adjourned.

The three Houses are sitting separately' to-morrow and "ill consider approving the proposals.