RITUAL.--Law of the English Church about it, how ascertainable-- Vestments--An alternative recognised--The Vestment Rubric preserved--The Surplice permitted--Ritual advance at the present day--Choral Festivals--Church Decoration--History and rationale of the Eucharistic Vestments, and of the ordinary ones--Position of the Celebrant--Two lights on the Altar--Incense--The "Mixed Chalice"--The Crucifix--Minute ceremonial disallowed by the English Church--Suggestions as to the present controversy--Hopeful circumstances, and grounds of union. 1.--APPENDIX A. Opinions of the BISHOP OF EXETER on certain points of Doctrine Page 101 2.--APPENDIX B. Former judgment of the BISHOP OF EXETER on Vestments 103 3.--APPENDIX C. On Saying and Singing, by the Rev. J. B. DYKES. 105 [Illustration: cover] [Illustration: titlepage] RITES AND RITUAL, ETC. The position of affairs in the English Church, at the present moment, is such as may well call forth from her children such counsel as their affection may prompt, or their experience justify. And, whatever be the intrinsic value, if any, of the suggestions about to be offered here, the writer can at least testify that, though called forth by a particular conjuncture of circumstances, they are not the hasty or immature thoughts of the moment, but rather an outpouring of the anxious musing of years over the condition and prospects of a beloved and honoured Mother.