Untitled - Rore Sanctifica

Ixxx Introductory Essay.
Christendom." Truth and true charitv alike
t,
forbid us to disguise the fact, that both Lutheran
and Calvinistic confessions have errors, of which
we dare not partake ; which while they retain,
we dare not cast in our lot with them ; but
therefore pray the more earnestly,
that they
all who profess and call themselves
and "
Christians may be led into the way of truth,
and hold the faith in unity of
Spirit, the
bond of peace and in righteousness of life."
O Good Shepherd, Who didst lay down Thy life
for Thy sheep, to Thee we plead Thine own
prayer ; make us all, in what way Thou wiliest
and knowest, visibly too, one fold under Thyself,
the One Shepherd. What Thou hast given us
to will, do Thou in Thy goodness perform!
Christ Church, Feast of St. Mark, 1867.
E. B. PUSEY.