Written in 1868 by Edward Lewes Cutts, a prominent Anglican clergyman and historian, this essay provides a thoughtful reflection on the role of church furniture and decoration in Christian worship. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of art history and theology, Cutts argues that the beauty of a church is essential to its spiritual significance, and offers practical guidance for the proper arrangement and decoration of ecclesiastical spaces. This book remains an important contribution to the history of church architecture and design. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.