The Charges Of Samuel Horsley, Late Lord Bishop Of St. Asaph: Delivered At His Several Visitations Of The Dioceses Of St. David's, Rochester, And St.

The Charges of Samuel Horsley, Late Lord Bishop of St. Asaph is a book that contains a collection of speeches delivered by Samuel Horsley during his tenure as the Bishop of St. David's, Rochester, and St. Asaph. The speeches were given at various visitations of the dioceses, and cover a wide range of topics related to the Church of England, including the role of bishops, the importance of education, and the need for religious tolerance.Horsley was known for his conservative views and his strong defense of the Anglican Church, and these charges reflect his unwavering commitment to the traditional values and practices of the Church. He argues for the importance of maintaining the authority of bishops and the need for strict adherence to the doctrines of the Church.Despite his conservative views, however, Horsley also emphasizes the importance of education and the need for the Church to adapt to changing social and cultural conditions. He argues that the Church must be willing to engage with the wider world and to address the needs and concerns of the people it serves.Overall, The Charges of Samuel Horsley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the role of bishops in shaping its development. It provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential figures in the Anglican Church during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.