A Legal Guide for the Clergy; With Appendix of Statutes, and the Judgment of the Final Court on the Appeal of Mr. Ridsdale (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1878. Excerpt: ... THE FOLKESTONE RITUAL CASE. Clifton and Others v. Rev. C. J. Ridsdale, in the Court of Arches; and on Appeal before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Ridsdale v. Clifton and Others. The Representation under the Public Worship Regulation Act, addressed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, ioth of August, 1875, was signed by Messrs. Clifton, Miller, and Harris, all described as of the parish of St. Peter, Folkestone, who duly declared themselves to be members of the Church of England. This Representation set out in 14 paragraphs the matters complained of, which may be briefly summarised as follows: --The use of lighted candles when not required for light. The wearing of the alb and chasuble. The mixing of water with the sacramental wine. The use of wafer-bread or wafers in the Holy Communion. The standing of the celebrant in a position eastward, and away from the people, during the Prayer of Consecration; and--Kneeling during that prayer; and--The singing of the " Agnus " after that prayer. Communicating with only one person to communicate with the celebrant. A procession, with acolytes and banners, between the Morning Prayer and the Communion Service; and--A procession round the Church at Evening Service, as connected with the service. The placing of a Crucifix (with candles) on the screen separating the Chancel from the Nave of the Church. The setting up, without lawful authority, of pictures or figures known as " Stations of the Cross." The answer of the Respondent, inter alia, admitted the kneeling during the Prayer of Consecration, but stated that this had been discontinued: otherwise it required the charges to be proved. It alleged reasons why the practices complained of should be admitted as not contrary to law; and, in particular, referred to ...