Addresses on the Revised Version of Holy Scripture

A series of formal addresses delivered at the 1901 visitation of the Archdeaconry of Cirencester, this work invites clergy and laypeople alike to consider a pressing question: should the Revised Version of Holy Scripture become the norm on the church lectern? The speaker frames the discussion as a charge, urging the gathered community to weigh the merits of a newer translation against long‑standing tradition.

The addresses trace the scholarly journey that produced the Revised Version, beginning with an 1822 Greek grammar that challenged lax nineteenth‑century exegesis and leading through successive editions that shaped modern biblical scholarship. Milestones such as the 1881 presentation of the New Testament revision, the 1885 Old Testament publication, and the 1896 Apocrypha release are outlined, showing how decades of careful work have prepared the text for broader use.

Concluding with a clear call for informed choice, the author stresses that understanding the revision’s history is essential before adopting it in public worship. By presenting both the academic foundations and the practical implications, the work equips listeners to engage thoughtfully with the evolving language of the sacred text.