Friday, November 4, 2011

J C Ryle: an Anglican bishop of the old school « Churchmouse Campanologist

J C Ryle: an Anglican bishop of the old school « Churchmouse Campanologist:




As an antidote to the recent Church of England debacle involving St Paul’s Cathedral and Occupy, it seems apposite to examine a bishop who did much for the Church: J C Ryle.
John Charles Ryle was born in 1816 to a wealthy banker.  Having attended Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, his family expected him to pursue a career in politics.  However, Ryle felt called to the priesthood and was ordained in 1842.

Read more at the link. The quotations are especially worthwhile.

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