1692. An Act to Make Parishioners of The Church United Contributors to The Repairs and Ornaments of The Church to whom The Union is made.
London: Charles Bill & Thomas Newcomb, 1692. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). Good Condition. Item #346837
When two churches became one under ecclesiastical unification, the resulting practicalities weren't just spiritual, they were financial. This Act ensured that parishioners from a demolished church did not slip away from their responsibility to maintain the surviving house of worship. Whether guided by episcopal instruction or settled at a set one-third share, the former congregants were compelled to contribute to the upkeep and proper ornamentation of their new spiritual home. It's a striking example of Restoration-era pragmatism: tradition met utility, and the sacred was sustained by statute. The legislation not only safeguarded liturgical dignity but echoed the social contract of a parochial community that transcended walls of stone and mortar. A complete original printed act, removed from the annual volume for the year. An authentic standalone act, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 17 x 27 cms. Category: Parliamentary Acts::William 3rd; Printed before 1700;.
Keywords: BZDB395 Parliamentary Acts::William 3rd; Printed before 1700; King William III & Mary 1692 : United Parish Contributions Act 1692. An Act to Make Parishioners of The Church United Contributors to The Repairs and Ornaments of The Church to whom Th
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