“Every deviation from the rules of charity and brotherly love, of gentleness and forbearance, of meekness and patience, which our Lord prescribes to his disciples, however it may appear to be founded on an attachment to Him and zeal for His service, is in truth a departure from the religion of Him, "the Son of Man," who "came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them.”
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Biographical Notices of the Apostles, Evangelists and Other Saints: With Reflexions and Collects : Adapted to the Minor Festivals of the United Church of England and Ireland
This volume presents concise biographical information about the apostles, evangelists, and various saints commemorated in the liturgical calendar of the United Church of England and Ireland. The work pairs these biographical notices with reflective passages and collects, which are short liturgical prayers suitable for use during minor festivals throughout the church year. Designed as a practical resource for clergy and lay readers, the book organizes its content around the lesser feast days rather than major celebrations, offering appropriate spiritual readings for each observance. The compilation serves both devotional and informational purposes, combining historical accounts of saintly figures with corresponding prayers for corporate or personal worship during these minor festival occasions. more
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