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8nt,--.-Whether the particular idea of a National Church Which is maintained by the Spectator is or is not a desirable idea is no doubt a matter of opinion. But that the idea corresponds to present facts would seem to be an untenable Position, since it can be maintained only by interpreting the words it desirous to be confirmed" (which, by your leave, are not in the least "obscure ") as including those who, like your Correspondent f' E. K L.,P are ex hypothosi desirous not to be otlefirmed. It would be interesting to know how many Churchmen would agree with you that "there is nothing sacramental in the process of Confirmation It is a recogiaition'of sufficient knowledge of religious things in the Young." But if that were all, why trouble the Bishops with it? They have enough work of other kinds on their hands, "A. reeognition of sufficient knowledge in the young " is what v. so tioeustomed 1,9 arrive at ip these days by examinations. If YOU am right as to the meaning of Confirmation, why not do away with the " laying on of hands," and let the village school- matter set an DxaiuiWatiqu-papar instead P—I am, Sir, dm.,
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