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Title: The Parish Clerk
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Parish Clerk" by P.H. Ditchfield is a historical account first published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1907. This work delves into the history and significance of the parish clerk, a role that has gradually diminished over time. It aims to preserve the anecdotes, customs, and duties associated with parish clerks, highlighting both the quaintness and the essential functions they served in their communities. The opening of "The Parish Clerk" introduces the reader to the nostalgic world of ecclesiastical services, painting a vivid picture of the past where parish clerks were integral to church rituals. Ditchfield contrasts the contemporary ecclesiastical practices with those of yore, noting the unique quirks and eccentricities of clerks in earlier times, such as their roles in conducting choirs and the peculiarities of church furnishings. We see the whimsical charm in how clerks would announce hymns and organize congregational singing, alongside amusing anecdotes about their interactions with parishioners and clergy. Through this exploration, readers are invited to appreciate the rich tapestry of history surrounding the parish clerk's office, setting the stage for a detailed examination of its evolution throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930
EBook No.: 13363
Published: Sep 3, 2004
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Church of England -- Government
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Parish Clerk
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Parish Clerk" by P.H. Ditchfield is a historical account first published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1907. This work delves into the history and significance of the parish clerk, a role that has gradually diminished over time. It aims to preserve the anecdotes, customs, and duties associated with parish clerks, highlighting both the quaintness and the essential functions they served in their communities. The opening of "The Parish Clerk" introduces the reader to the nostalgic world of ecclesiastical services, painting a vivid picture of the past where parish clerks were integral to church rituals. Ditchfield contrasts the contemporary ecclesiastical practices with those of yore, noting the unique quirks and eccentricities of clerks in earlier times, such as their roles in conducting choirs and the peculiarities of church furnishings. We see the whimsical charm in how clerks would announce hymns and organize congregational singing, alongside amusing anecdotes about their interactions with parishioners and clergy. Through this exploration, readers are invited to appreciate the rich tapestry of history surrounding the parish clerk's office, setting the stage for a detailed examination of its evolution throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930
EBook No.: 13363
Published: Sep 3, 2004
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Church of England -- Government
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.