This posthumously-published collection of essays by the renowned Victorian author, William Makepeace Thackeray, reflect on the themes of church and religion. The essays offer an insightful and often humorous commentary on the role of religion in society, as well as the challenges faced by believers and non-believers alike. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or the history of religion. 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.