"English Churchmen are often unduly apologetic for their Church. With our national habit of self-depreciation they see more easily its defects than its strength. Persistent and carping criticism of the Church of England by those who are either its commissioned officers or its communicant members injures it more than any attacks by its open foes. No thoughtful Churchmen will deny the existence of anomalies and defects which should be dealt with as soon as possible. But recognition of the necessity of reform should not lead to forgetfulness of the true greatness of our Church, both Catholic and Reformed, and of the special contribution which God has called it to make to the Church throughout the world. Uncompromisingly the Church of England is the Catholic Church in this land, set free from subjection to the Church of Rome."
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