The Parson's Handbook

The object of this Handbook is to help, in however humble a way, towards remedying the lamentable confusion, lawlessness, and vulgarity which are conspicuous in the Church at this time. 


This classic includes the following chapters: 


Introduction 


Chapter I. The Choir, Nave, and Their Furniture 


Chapter II. The Altar and Its Furniture 


Chapter III. Colours, Vestments, and Ornaments 


Chapter IV. Vestries 


Chapter V. Mattins, Evensong, and Litany 


Chapter VI. The Holy Communion 


Chapter VI. Other Services 

Holy Baptism 

The Catechism 

The Solemnisation of Matrimony 

The Visitation of the Sick 

The Burial of the Dead 

The Churching of Women 


Processions 


Sermons 


Chapter VIII. Notes on the Seasons