The mirror of simple souls (1927) - Page 8

NOTHING STANDS IN THE WAY original: "NIHIL OBSTAT". This is an official declaration by a Church censor that a book contains nothing contrary to faith or morals. :

GEORGE D. SMITH, S.T.D.,

Deputy Censor. original: "Censor deputatus". S.T.D. stands for "Sacrae Theologiae Doctor" or Doctor of Sacred Theology.

LET IT BE PRINTED original: "IMPRIMATUR". This is the final authorization from a Bishop or his representative allowing the book to be published. :

EDMUND, CANON SURMONT,

Vicar General. original: "Vicarius generalis". The Vicar General is a high-ranking official who assists the Bishop in the administration of a diocese.

WESTMINSTER, original: "WESTMONASTERII". This refers to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster in London.

The 31st day of October, 1927.

First printed in 1927

Made and Printed in Great Britain