Rites and Ritual: A Plea for Apostolic Doctrine and Worship

"Rites and Ritual: A Plea for Apostolic Doctrine and Worship" by Philip Freeman is a discourse from the 1800s that grapples with how much the Church of England strayed from early Christian practices. The book shines a light on the importance of the Eucharist ceremony, and argues that modern rituals should harmonize with ancient beliefs and customs. Freeman voices his worries about today's worship losing touch with the core teachings of Christ and the apostles, focusing on how less frequent celebrations of the Eucharist are hurting the church's soul showing what he believes to be a decline from the meaningful old rituals, pressing for a comeback of the old ways. This is a plea to fix the church's spirit and strength by going back to its roots.