Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions A sermon preached in St. Paul's Cathedral at the special evening service, on Sunday, March 13, 1870

"Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions" by Henry Alford is a late 1800s discussion of the crucial role of the Christian Church in safeguarding and updating the Bible to keep it reliable and understandable. Delivered as a sermon in St. Paul's Cathedral, it deals with the Bible's journey through history and the problems of translating and explaining it to modern people. Alford stresses that the Church has a huge job as the guardian of the Holy Scriptures, and that updating the text based on new research is as essential as keeping its original meaning. He talks about disagreements among different versions and how these affect religious beliefs, pushing for careful examination of the texts used in religious services. The sermon supports taking a fair approach to changing the Bible, respecting traditional wording while making sure the divine truth it contains is clear and correct. Alford argues for never-ending work to reveal both the past and present significance of Scripture, aiming to make its message inclusive for everyone.