It is surprising to find how many Churchmen are unaware of the true principles of the Church of England, and the true position of the Book of Common Prayer.

They are so accustomed to the fallacy that a Church which professes its belief in the Holy Catholic Church cannot possibly be Protestant, that they generally dismiss the subject without examination.

But the word Protestant is not contradictory to Catholic but to Popish or Romanist, and this work is sent forth in the earnest and confident hope that it will strengthen and confirm all true churchmen in their love for the grand old Catholic and Apostolic Church of England.