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98 On what grounds does the Church in the United States receive this Article?

Because it considers the Book of Homilies " to be an explication of Christian doctrine and instruction in piety and morals."

What parts of the Homilies are considered as inapplicable to the circumstances of the Church in America?

All those which have " references to the constitution and laws of England."

What is said of the order for reading the Homilies in Churches?

It is suspended.

Until when?

"Until a revision of them may be conveniently made."

Why is a revision necessary?

In order to clear them from obsolete words and phrases and from local references.

What is the subject of the thirty-sixth Article?

"The Consecration of Bishops and Ministers."

Whom do you understand under the name of bishops?

Archbishops likewise.

And whom under the name of ministers? Priests and deacons.