The Bishop of Gloucester's charge to his clergy relative to
The New Prayer Book (Murray, 2s. 6d.) should be read by all English Christians and especially by those of the Church of England who doubt the wisdom of the changes proposed. Dr.. Ileadlam combines erudition with simplicity to a sur- prising degree, and worldly wisdom with Christian charity. His argument marches forward with a balanced step, never missing a point yet never deviating from the main issue— in this instance to preserve the merit while removing the defects of the old Prayer Book and to secure that uniformity within the Church which is at present so necessary and so lacking. The Bishop does not use or desire to use the Eucharistic vestments himself, considering that the simple white surplice is more in keeping with the solemnity of the Eucharist, but, he adds, "it is reasonable to feel that colour and light and warmth in our services are what is needed."
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