The Henson Journals

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Friday, September 7th, 1928.

"It is indeed a singular and characteristic fact that the laws of Elizabeth making it a criminal offence not to attend public worship in England were not repealed until 1844 and 1846 . . . . . . It is impossible to write the history of English religious liberty with any accuracy from the statute book, for its different stages had often been attained in manners or practice long before they received the sanction of the law."

Lecky. England in the XVİİİth century. vi ii

I frittered away another day in writing letters and making fruitless attempts at writing the Congress Paper. Nairne Clerk & some quaint old lady with him came to lunch. The afternoon turned out fine so that Ella's party was able to play lawn–tennis. Kenneth came & a good many others.

Mrs Rolt & her two boys, John & David, both at Lancing, arrived on a short visit.

Gore sent a contribution of £5 to the Castle Fund with a kind letter.

I received several more acknowledgements of my 'Reflections', all friendly.

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