Of Visitations Parochial And General: Being The Charges, Delivered To The Clergy Of The Archdeaconry Of Surrey (1717)

Of Visitations Parochial And General: Being The Charges, Delivered To The Clergy Of The Archdeaconry Of Surrey (1717) is a book written by Edmund Gibson. The book is a collection of charges delivered to the clergy of the Archdeaconry of Surrey during visitations made by the author. The visitations were made in order to ensure that the clergy were fulfilling their duties and to provide guidance and instruction to them.The book contains a number of topics that were covered during the visitations, including the importance of preaching, the administration of the sacraments, the proper conduct of the clergy, and the maintenance of church buildings and property. The author also discusses the role of the laity in the church and the importance of their participation in religious life.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both clergy and laypeople. It provides valuable insights into the practices and beliefs of the Church of England during the 18th century and is an important historical document for scholars of religious history. Overall, Of Visitations Parochial And General is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the role of the clergy in society.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.