In this collection of essays and sketches, Robert Smith Candlish argues for the sovereignty of the Christian people and the headship of Christ over the Church. He draws on historical and scriptural evidence to show that the true power of Christianity lies not in the hands of the clergy but in the hearts of the faithful. Candlish's eloquent prose and profound insights make this a timeless classic of Christian literature. 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.