In a leading article headed " Occasional Conformity " the
Times, of Thursday, strongly supports the action of the Bishop of Hereford in inviting Nonconformists to the cele- bration of Holy Communion in Hereford Cathedral a few days after the Coronation. We rejoice to find that the Times is "thankful for the Bishop's action," which it vindi- cates as in accordance with the views of Archbishop Tait, expressed in a letter written to Canon Carter in 1870, and that it hopes he will persist in his determination to welcome such of his Nonconformist friends and neighbours as may feel minded to attend the service. We trust that the Times may see its way to support the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Ritual of 1870, that a new rubric should be added to the Communion Service to the follow- ing effect: "But Note, the foregoing directions are not to be held to authorize the refusal of the Holy Communion to those who humbly and devoutly desire to partake thereof."
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