22 JANUARY 1960, Page 12

SIR,—Many thanks for Monica Furlong's stimulat- ing and right-up-to-date article.

Things are really happening these days. Next year's retranslation of the New Testament' will, we hope, give a real impetus to the retranslation of the Book of Common Prayer into contemporary vernacular. The whole ser- vice (liturgy) of the Church must be understanded of the people. Active Churchpeople are really alive these days, and this needs constant mention in the press.—Yours faithfully,

V. W. S. LEATHPROALE

Cottisford Rectory, Brackley, Northants - *