THIS afternoon in Blackburn we celebrate the 400th anniversary of an event that transformed our world, saving us from the dark ages of humanity and from superstition.

And if only we’d again take it seriously, we would certainly be rescued from our crises of cuts, corruption and the criminal extermination of our civilisation.

Following this event in 1611, and as a result of the knowledge it gave us, Britain slowly blossomed into prosperity and greatness.

It began to unravel relationship problems, helping families stick together while giving humans a higher status, reducing the times we were used and abused in slavery, sex and industry.

This nation-changing event was the publication of a magnificent manifesto from the Maker of Everything – our first common-to-all translation of God’s Word, the King James Authorised Version of the Bible, and it’s celebrated in our cathedral from 3.30pm.

The fruit of this event was savoured by every facet of society.

It reminded all about a God of design, increasing our search for order in the world and society, which led to the blessings of modern science.

The revival of God and his Word would today save us from the sterile religion of political correctness.

It would reduce debt, six-year-olds getting drunk as happened this week, and topple us from the top of Europe’s teen-mum league.

Crime and the prison population would plummet. Our struggling society would know more happiness and peace and we’d enjoy a restored sense of our high calling as God’s special creation.

Action required? Just dust off the bible and start reading.