The worship of the Church, and the beauty of holiness

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The worship of the Church, and the beauty of holiness

by J. A. (Jacob Asbury) Regester

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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This work offers a measured, scholarly look at why worship matters, drawing on centuries‑old Christian thought while speaking in a language that still feels immediate. The author frames worship as humanity’s unique response to the divine, contrasting the instinct of “the brute” with the conscious devotion that sets man apart as nature’s priest. From the opening pages, readers are invited to consider the moral weight of public praise, prayer, and the sacraments as duties that shape both soul and society.

The book then turns its focus to the church itself, describing the building as a tangible reminder that worship belongs in a sacred space. It explains how the Prayer‑Book supplies the structure for reverent, inclusive worship, emphasizing that every person—regardless of status—has a role in the liturgy. By linking worship to art, beauty, and daily life, the text encourages believers to lift the finest of their talents as offerings to the Almighty.

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Full title

The worship of the Church, and the beauty of holiness and The Beauty of Holiness

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (129K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-07-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. A. (Jacob Asbury) Regester

J. A. (Jacob Asbury) Regester

1892–1914

A thoughtful Episcopal clergyman whose writing turns church worship into something vivid, practical, and deeply human. His best-known book explores how ritual, beauty, and reverence can shape everyday faith.

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