In Canon Raven's charmingly-phrased exposition of his life (A Wanderer's
Way, Martin Hopkinson, 7s. 6d.) we learn that he is not an Anglo-Catholic, nor an Evangelical of the old :type, though, of course, he shares many orthodox beliefs. Out of the latter fact grew his rift with his College, Emmanuel, or rather with its late Master, and we are put in passession of the facts of the case. Then we learn (it is very movingly and simply told) how Dr. Raven found at the Front and in the trenches the hidden reality and Presence of his Lord. He wants now, very much as Mr. Sheppard wants, a re- valuation and restatement of the Church's. creed, worship and life. There must be many of the Canon's friends who will welcome and derive strength from his experience, even if it is not, and cannot be, the experience of everyone. And
we would note, in conclusion, that there are many shrewd and wise observations on the normal life of a boy at school.
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