Preserving. Proclaiming. Transmitting
The Anglican Catholic Heritage
“Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever:
for they are the very joy of my heart.”
— Psalm 119:111
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My Anglican Heritage began from a simple desire to preserve and share the rich Christian inheritance received through a lifelong journey in the Anglican tradition. Shaped by the High Church tradition and continuing in the Anglican Catholic faith, this ministry brings together Holy Scripture, Anglican worship, the Book of Common Prayer, prayers, hymns, teachings, history and devotional traditions that have nourished generations of Christians. What began as a personal appreciation of this sacred inheritance has grown into an online resource for all who wish to discover, understand and cherish the richness of Anglican Christianity. Its purpose is to preserve what has been received, explain what has been handed down and make this heritage accessible to future generations, while encouraging faith, prayer, reverence, worship and devotion. Above all, may these resources lead us beyond the traditions themselves to Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in whom our faith is founded and through whom we are called to worship God in spirit and in truth.
A journey of faith shaped by the High Church tradition and continued in the Anglican Catholic faith.
Baptism at St. Mary’s, Fort St. George — Madras
Baptized at the historic St. Mary’s Church in Fort St. George, Madras, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith and spiritual devotion.
Altar Boy — Cathedral Church of the Redemption — New Delhi
Served as an Altar Boy at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, nurturing an early commitment to Christian faith, worship, and service.
Confirmation — Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity — Karachi
Anglican Catholic Faith
A continuing journey of faith, preserving and sharing the Scripture, worship, traditions and heritage that have shaped a lifetime.
“This ministry has been created from a desire to gather and share the treasures of Anglican Christianity with those who cherish its inheritance and with those who are discovering it for the first time. It seeks to preserve the Faith, worship, traditions, writings, prayers, and sacred music handed down through generations, while helping
readers understand their meaning and place within the life of the Church.
Above all, these resources are offered to encourage a deeper knowledge of Holy Scripture, a more reverent participation in Divine Worship, and a faithful walk with Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
For Daily Use
The sayings of Christ set out plainly, with the passage and its setting, for reading a little at a time.
Explore the people, places, worship, traditions and events that have shaped Anglican Christianity through the centuries.
The history behind the hymns of the English tradition: who wrote them, the Scripture that shaped them, and the meaning carried in their verses.
Eight standing collections, each added to as the work continues. Begin wherever your reading leads you.
Scripture Theme: 1 Kings 19:11–13; Matthew 11:28–30 (AKJV 1611) The Author Written1872 John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) was an American Quaker poet, journalist, and abolitionist. Born in Massachusetts, he became one of the most respected literary figures of nineteenth-century America and devoted much of his life to the campaign against slavery.
(also known as Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah) Scripture Theme: Exodus 13–17; Joshua 3; John 6:31–35 (AKJV 1611) The Author Written1762 (original Welsh) William Williams Pantycelyn (1717–1791) was one of the foremost leaders of the Welsh Methodist Revival, an evangelist, preacher, and hymn writer. Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, he
The Author Scripture Theme: 1 John 4:8–12; Ephesians 3:17–19 (AKJV 1611) Written1747 Charles Wesley (1707–1788) was an English Anglican priest, evangelist, and one of the founders of the Methodist Revival. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, he worked closely with his brother, John Wesley, in preaching the Gospel throughout Britain. Charles
The Author Scripture Theme: Psalm 23 (AKJV 1611) Written1868 Sir Henry Williams Baker (1821–1877) was an English Anglican priest and hymn writer who served as Vicar of Monkland, Herefordshire, for over thirty years. A man of deep devotion and pastoral care, he is best remembered as the editor of the
The Author Scripture Theme: Psalm 104 (AKJV 1611) Written1821–1822 First Published: 1824 Sir Robert Grant (1780–1838) was a British lawyer, Member of Parliament, statesman, and Christian hymn writer. Born in Bengal, India, where his father served with the East India Company, he was educated in England and became a distinguished
The Author Scripture Theme: Psalm 103 (AKJV 1611) Written1834 Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847) was an English Anglican priest, poet, and hymn writer. Born in Scotland and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he served as Curate in County Wexford before becoming Vicar of Lower Brixham, Devon, where he faithfully ministered for
Traditional Christian hymns give voice to the Church’s praise, prayer, thanksgiving, repentance, and confession of faith, bringing together Holy Scripture, Christian doctrine, and sacred music. This resource seeks to share the hymns, stories, writers, tunes, and devotional treasures that have enriched Anglican worship and helped generations of Christians sing the Faith with heart and voice.
Every hymn has a story. This collection explores the lives of hymn writers, the circumstances in which their hymns were written, the Scripture and Christian truths that inspired their words, and the melodies that carried them into worship. From treasured hymns of earlier generations to newer expressions of Christian praise, discover how Anglican hymnody has helped the Church proclaim the Gospel, teach the Faith, offer prayer, and give praise to Almighty God through the generations.
A Hymn of Praise