JOAN SELBY-LOWNDES AND THE REVD. D. H. PALMER - Your Book About Confirmation

London England, Faber & Faber, 1968. First Edition, Binding: Decorative Boards, Ann Lewis Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback This is a clear and straighforward account of what is meant by and involved in the sacrament of confirmation, written with a full sense of the importance of the subject but without sentimentality or exaggerated solemnity. After a brief outline of the history of confirmation the authors go on to consider the meaning of baptism; the course of instruction which confirmation candidates will follow; public and private prayer; the sacraments; the confirmation service and its meaning; the service of Holy Communion; and the right conduct for the confirmed Christian as regards both religious duties and daily life. It is mainly concerned with confirmation as practised in the Anglican Church, but it is quite free from sectarianism and will be of interest to members of other Christian churches as well. Drawings and B/W photos. Very slight foxing to end pages otherwise fine copy.