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Arthur Edward Burgett
1869–1942
Remembered as an Anglican bishop in western Canada, he also wrote plainspoken devotional works meant to help ordinary readers approach prayer and Holy Communion with confidence. His best-known surviving book has the gentle, practical tone of someone writing for young people and church newcomers alike.
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The Door of Heaven: A Manual for Holy Communion
by Arthur Edward Burgett
About the author
Born in Calcutta on December 14, 1869, Arthur Edward Burgett was educated at Radley and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and later prepared for the Anglican ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon. After military service, he was ordained in 1898 and went on to serve in several church posts in Canada, eventually becoming Bishop of Edmonton.
Burgett is remembered not only as a clergyman but also as a religious writer. His The Door of Heaven: A Manual for Holy Communion was written as a short, simple guide for young people and for those preparing for confirmation, with an emphasis on everyday devotion and clear spiritual instruction.
He died on December 13, 1942. The surviving record suggests a life shaped by pastoral work, church leadership, and a desire to make Christian practice feel accessible rather than intimidating.