Presbyterian Worship: Its Spirit, Method and History

"Presbyterian Worship: Its Spirit, Method and History" by Robert Johnston is a study of the core beliefs and actions related to public religious ceremonies in the Presbyterian Church, with a focus on its development since the Reformation. Written in the early 1900s, the book talks about how different theological ideas, cultures, and historical events have shaped Presbyterian worship, mostly in Scotland. The book probably covers important parts like the importance of the Bible, the part that prayer and music play, and the effect of important people like John Knox. The book starts by highlighting the current discussions in the Presbyterian Church about what worship really means and how it should be done. Johnston explains the religious values that define Presbyterian worship, mainly focusing on keeping a truthful, Bible-based approach that avoids strict liturgical rules, and focuses on the Church providing meaningful worship experiences, balancing freedom with structure. By looking at past examples and ways of doing things, Johnston aims to highlight how worship practices and the Church's main rules have changed, pointing out both the problems and the chances that have come up over time.