A dazzling theatre for God’s glory
by Dr Sharon James
Features
Wisdom for dark days from the founder of The Spectator
Gifted Latin scholar, lawyer, successful journalist, poet, playwright and politician – Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was one of the most recognisable and popular figures of his day.
The Coronavirus Act is necessary but must not be in force for a second longer than it’s needed
The extensive legal powers within the Coronavirus Act would normally be totally unacceptable in a democracy. But we are in a time of national emergency.
Back to work defending free speech
Having recently recovered from an unpleasant bout of what I assume was COVID-19, I am now working from home like millions of others.
Now thank we all our God
We live in anxious times. As coronavirus spreads across the world, we may have many reasons to worry; concern for elderly relatives, financial uncertainty, the emptying of supermarket shelves. And this is hardly helped by a 24/7 news cycle providing minute-by-minute updates.
Coronavirus response: Some reasons to give thanks
In this whole crisis we thank God that the Government’s clear aim is to save lives. That’s not always true in every time and place. But with COVID-19, everything is being done with that intent. All politicians agree. Measures to fight the epidemic are clearing Parliament without a vote.