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. An article printed in 1692, written by King William III & Mary 1692 : United Parish Contributions Act.
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;.
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