nochie. The Committee draw a distinction between the observance of outward ritual in the public service and the publication of private opinion on the part of the Priest-between the authorised doctrine for which the Church is responsible and the opinion of the individual, for which he alone is responsible. The former is. the common property of the whole congregation, and all are expected to share in it. The latter no one need accept any further than he pleases. Mr. Bennett may therefore continue to assert his opinions with the same freedom as the truth of them is denied by members of the same Church, but he must not use the ritual or ceremonies of the Church as instruments for inculcating his opinions. For the law, though unequal to a contest with the subtle and incomprehensible refinements of theological doctrine, is competent to deal with overt acts, about which there can be no mistake. Sacerdotalism, repudiated again and again by the Court, is not the teaching of the Church, but a private view tolerated within it. It asserts its claims among a crowd of teachers, who openly deny it and condemn it. It is, like the doctrine of the non-eternity of future punishment, among the permitted theories of the clerical function.

With reference to the ornaments of the Church, and of the Ministers thereof in relation to the administration of the Lord's Supper, the following summarised statement of points ruled by the Court may prove useful:—

The Church of England has no altar of sacrifice (pp. 69-73, 238, 255, 256, 257). The Lord's Table must be of wood and movable (pp. 73, 253-257). A stone altar is illegal (pp. 73, 257). A cross attached to the Lord's Table is illegal (p. 73). Lighted candles on the Lord's Table during the celebration of the Lord's Supper, when not wanted for the purposes of light, are unlawful (pp. 122-129). The use of incense during the administration of the Holy Communion is unlawful (p. 108). The use of embroidered linen and lace on the Holy Table during the administration of the Holy Communion is unlawful (p. 76). The mixed chalice is unlawful (pp. 108, 185-187). Wafer bread is illegal (pp. 187-191).

The use of the Chasuble, Albe, and Tunicle while officiating in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper is illegal (p. 184).

The following points in connection with the Rubrics governing the administration of the Lord's Supper have been ruled :— The celebrating Priest, during the Prayer of Consecration, must

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stand and not kneel, or prostrate himself, before the Consecrated Elements (pp. 118, 122); bowing with the knee is kneeling and unlawful (pp. 142-146); bowing the head down towards the Table, and remaining some seconds in that position, is prostration, and unlawful (pp. 156, 158).

The north side of the Table, where the chancel faces the east, is the proper place for the celebrating Priest during the Communion Service, and also during the Prayer of Consecration (pp. 191-196). To stand at the north end of the west side, or with back to the people, is unlawful (pp. 193–198).

To elevate the cup, paten, or bread more than is necessary to take it into the hand of the Priest during the administration of the Holy Communion is unlawful (p. 140, 157).

The following points in relation to the doctrine of the Church on the Lord's Supper have been ruled :—

The Church of England has no sacrificial altar (p. 238), nor any propitiatory offering on the Lord's Table (p. 239). To teach that the sacrifice, or offering, of Christ can be repeated is illegal (p. 239).

The Church of England does not affirm any presence in the Lord's Supper except a presence to the soul of the faithful receiver (p. 234). To adore the Consecrated Elements is illegal (p. 242).

INDEX.

ADORATION:

of elements not charged against Mr. Mackonochie, 120.
as held and taught by Mr. Bennett, 216, 220.

if paid to the Consecrated Elements, is unlawful, 243.
or to any corporal presence of Christ therein, 242.

ADVERTISEMENTS (of Elizabeth, 1564):

provide for the vesture of the Minister, 169.
are of legal obligation, 171, 176.

view of the Dean of Arches as to, 177.

rejected by Judicial Committee, 177.

(See INJUNCTIONS, PROCLAMATION.')

ALBE:

(See 'VESTMENTS.')

ALTAR:

at St. Paul's and St. Barnabas', 46-48.

difference essential between Communion Table and, 66, 126.
nature of Roman Catholic, 67, 193.

in 1552, called Lord's Table, 69.

Ridley's and the King's injunctions as to (1550), 70, 71.

is a word not known to the Prayer Book, 72.

of stone, as erected at St. Barnabas', illegal, 72.

a term used habitually by Mr. Bennett, 214-223.
of sacrifice unknown in the Church of England, 238.
judgment of Sir H. J. Fust as to, 252.

ARTICLES OF RELIGION:

to be interpreted by the established rules of construction of written

instruments, 22, 95.

the final result of discussion, 23, 246.
they do not decide all questions, 24.
of 1536 and 1562 distinguished, 27, 28.
baptismal points left open by, 28.

they are the code of faith, 29.

of 1562 distinguish the Lord's Supper from the Mass, 69.

the 11th has no mention of any transfer of merit, 98.

they do not use the word 'inspiration,' 99.

right of Church to ordain ceremonies asserted by, 159.

bearing of the 42nd of 1552 on the question of eternal punish-

ment, 101.

bearing of, on question of real presence, etc., 233–235.

bearing of, on question of a sacrificial altar, 238.

bearing of, on question of adoration, 240-243.

ARTICLES OF CHARGE:

must distinctly state opinions impugned, and doctrines contro-
verted, 94.

the accused is confined to the charges in, 94.

ARTICLES OF VISITATION:

of Edward VI. as to images, 58.

of Elizabeth as to the same, and vestments, 64, 170.

from time of Charles II., as to bread,' 190.

as to position of celebrating Priest, 194.

(See 'INJUNCTION,' 'PROCLAMATION,' ADVERTISEMENT.')

AUTHORITY OF PARLIAMENT :'

in Ornaments Rubric applies to 2 and 3 Edward VI., c. 1, 54, 127,
128, 168, 184.

BAPTISM:

Mr. Gorham's doctrine of sacrament of, 4-14, 22.

as distinguished by Dean of Arches, 16.

variety of opinion as to sacrament of, 23, 26, 28.

consideration of forms of public and private, 31, 32.

opinions of English Divines not distinguishable from those of Mr.
Gorham, 35-37.

decision of Privy Council as to Mr. Gorham's doctrine of sacra-

ment of, 38.

note on unconditional regeneration in, 249.

'BEFORE THE PEOPLE:'

rubrical meaning of, considered, 195.

'BEFORE THE TABLE:'

rubrical meaning of, considered, 195–197.

BIBLE:

(See 'INSPIRATION.')

BIRETTA:

ruling as to lawfulness of, 184.

BLACK RUBRIC:

(See 'DECLARATION OF KNEELING.')

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER:
tripartite nature of, 29.

devotional exercises in, are not evidence of doctrine, 29.

expressions in services of, must be construed charitably, 34.

private judgment may be exercised on points undetermined by, 34.
principle to be applied in dealing with alterations in, 231.

BREAD:

(See ELEVATION,'' WAFER BREAD.')

CANDLES:

(See LIGHTED CANDLES.')

CANONS:

of Henry VIII., validity of, 54, 127.

82nd of 1604, as to Communion Table, 71, 73, 79, 255.

of 1571, as to Lord's Table, 73, 255.

of 1604 provide for vesture of Minister, 173, 176.

of 1604, their bearing on the vestment question when read with
Prayer Book, 179, 181.

20th of 1604, as to description of bread, 190.

CHASUBLE:

(See 'VESTMENTS.')

CATECHISM:

bearing of, on baptismal question, 33.

bearing of, on the Lord's Supper, 234.

COMMANDMENTS (Ten):

ordered to be set up at east end of church, 49.

set up on a screen held to be a compliance with the order, 80.