O God, who dost raise up scholars for thy church in every generation; we praise thee for the wisdom and insight granted to thy bishop and theologian Joseph Butler, and pray that thy church may never be destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Joseph Butler, Bishop of Durham, Philosopher, 1752 is also commemorated today https://t.co/mAKHIneDIS
A theologian and Christian apologist, Butler influenced many philosophers, including David Hume, Thomas Reid & Adam Smith
Image: Portrait in National Portrait Gallery pic.twitter.com/eCJ17Zz9HA
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) June 16, 2020