Publisher's Synopsis
Church Patronage: A Letter To Robert Peel (1828) is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""A Son of the Church."" The book is a letter addressed to Robert Peel, a British politician who served as Prime Minister twice during the mid-19th century. The letter is a critique of the system of church patronage, which allowed wealthy individuals to purchase the right to appoint clergy to certain positions within the Church of England.The author argues that the practice of church patronage is corrupt and undermines the integrity of the Church. They contend that the appointment of clergy should be based on merit and qualifications rather than on the ability to pay for the privilege. The author also suggests that the system of church patronage has led to a decline in the quality of clergy, as many of those appointed through patronage are not well-suited to their positions.Throughout the letter, the author draws on examples from history and from contemporary society to support their arguments. They also make recommendations for how the system of church patronage could be reformed to better serve the needs of the Church and its congregants.Overall, Church Patronage: A Letter To Robert Peel (1828) is a thought-provoking work that raises important questions about the role of money and power in the Church of England. Its arguments remain relevant today, as debates about church governance and the appointment of clergy continue to be topics of discussion within the Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.