Plain Tracts on Holy Seasons - Softcover

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1858. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CALENDAB OF THE SAINTS' DAYS TO BE OBSERVED IN THE EEFOEMED CHURCH IN ENGLAND. S. Andrew. Apostle and Martyr. S. Thomas. Apostle and Martyr. S. Stephen. Deacon and First Martyr. 8. John. Apostle, Evangelist, and Martyr. The Holy Innocents. Martyrs. Conversion of 8. Paul. Apostle and Martyr. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple. S. Matthias. Apostle and Martyr. The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. S. Mark. Evangelist and Martyr. S. Philip and 8. James. Apostles and Martyrs. S. Barnabas. Apostle and Martyr. S. John the Baptist. Forerunner and Martyr. S. Peter. Apostle and Martyr. S. James (the Great). Apostle and Martyr. S. Bartholomew. Apostle and Martyr. S. Matthew. Apostle, Evangelist, and Martyr. S. Michael and All Angels. S. Luke. Evangelist and Martyr. S. Simon and S. Jude. Apostles and Martyrs. All Saints. "Martyr" means "witness,"--one who laid down his life as a witness for Christ's gospel.' Note.--This little Manual is only intended as a companion to the Prayer-book on Saints' Days, for the help of those who have not time to read a larger book; and I do earnestly beg all you who have the opportunity, to attend the public worship of God on these days; or, if you cannot do this, let me beg you to read, in your own home, the Lessons, and Epistle, and Gospel, and use the Collect, so beautifully chosen for every Saints' Day; and thus, with the Bible and Prayer-book, you can join, in spirit, with all who seek to worship God, to " set forth His most worthy praise, and to hear His most holy word." THE SAINTS' DAYS. The Church of Christ is a large Christian family, some members of which are still worshipping and serving God on earth, whilst others are "gone before," are entered into their rest, and now worship and serve Him. above. In our own families we tre...