1 NOVEMBER 1957, Page 18

SIR,—The Rev. J. G. Grant Fleming's letter invites many questions—such

as Were not Hosea and his wife 'joined together by God'?

The Church of England's position is clear. By canon law (reaffirmed in Convocation) her ministers should not remarry divorced persons in church.• In- deed, her marriage service is not relevant.

On the other hand, the Church of England as the Established Church must not repudiate the law of the State. Her ministers should recognise those legally remarried. This can best be done by a loving and pastoral after-care of these people.—Yours faith- fully,