The Henson Journals
Thu 5 May 1910 to Sat 7 May 1910
Volume 17, Page 71
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Ascension Day, May 5th, 1910.
A gusty day, cold & with frequent rain–showers. I celebrated at 8 a.m. in St Margaret's: there were 25 communicants. A very small congregation assembled at 11 a.m. – We read the Athanasian Creed, laying the too–costly oblation of our self–respect on the altar of legality. I preached a little old sermon on Acts I.1–3. Compston celebrated at midday. There were but 12 communicants.
Dr Llwyd, late of Seattle now of Toronto, came to lunch: and then I took 'Logic' round the Green Park.
Raleigh had tea with me.
We dined with Mr Griffiths, the American Consul General. There were present the American naval attaché, Commander Simpson & his wife, Lord Fairfax, & a lady whose name escapes me. We had much & interesting discussion about Peary.
We lunched with Miss Markham on Friday, May 6th. At 11.45 p.m. the King died.
On Saturday, I telegraphed to Glasgow cancelling my engagement to preach in the Cathedral: & then set to the melancholy task of preparing an 'obituary sermon'.
Issues and controversies: prayer book revision; Athanasian Creed