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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH.

The abort account of the address delivered by Bishop Julias at the opening of the Dioeesian Synod at Christchurch on Tuesday, will be read with interest by all ‘Anglicans. He admitted the weakness of. this great church in the colonies, and gave three reasons. The'first, the shortness men,- is, we think, the most important of all. This cry has always been beard in New Zealand ; colonial born young men will not take up the work of the Churbh and’ become ministers of the Gospel.'" Much as iitis to be regretted it is nevertheless a fact thatthechprch is not retaining Its bold v upon .itA members, and tbe seoret of want of actlfol W many of the clergy. Men- are wanted, an^ ;

men in more than name, men what will break down the barrieis at present existing between clergymen and their people, and get close to the inner life of the latter. Mere formal visits are useless, and until a pastor becomes

a real friend to his flock such complaints as those of Bishop Julius will ever be heard. Men of tact, sound judgment and learning are wanted to teach the people, men who command

respect, and from whom people will be willing to accept teaching. One great reason why the church p. is not more successful is that it is not up-to-date. It may sound strange to say this, but nevertheless the tendency of the age is to have everything up-to-date, and •this.tendency is carried into the churches. The Book of Common Prayer was compiled in the reign ■pf Edward VI, ‘in the middle of the sixteenth ..century,' and it is only-reasonable to expect that it requires alteration at the present day. There are many beautiful passages in- the book which would be a loss were they cut out but Bishop Julius mentions its revision as a necessary work. It is to be hoped that the Bishop’s remarks will ba taken to heart and that they will be followed by renewed vigour in the life of the Anglican Church.

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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 119, 24 October 1901, Page 2

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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 119, 24 October 1901, Page 2

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 119, 24 October 1901, Page 2

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