Critics clash over Wesleyan Conference conduct and authority
An 1835 letter questions the Wesleyan Methodist Conference for expulsion of Warren and the conduct of its ministers. It contrasts Warren's defense with alleged party triumphalism, denounces attempts to publish old Rules, and argues for constitutional limits on preacher power within Methodism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Warren
Aivarr
John Gaulter
Connexion
Christ
W. M. Banting
St. Stephen's
Lanse
Thomas Rowland
Lessey
Henry Moore
Joshua Marsden
Joshua Fielden
Robert Neston
Emmett
Ae Pealur
Johnson
Newton
Isao
Alus
Wades of Conference
Jacobus
Conference
Tos
The Christianity of Friends And The Bible as Fountain Source
The piece outlines a critical view of Friends doctrine asserting scripture as streams from a personal fountain. It claims their view questions translations and emphasizes personal revelation over the written text. It argues believers should test scripture by internal promptings rather than external translation authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.T. R
Christian Advocate
Barclay
Gal
Christ
God
Apostle
Noan
Jesus Christ
Barelay
Prculiar
Guid
Doctrinal Tests of Wesleyan Methodism and Halley’s Comet Notices
A letter questions clerical power under Wesleyan rules and reports a Liverpool Monthly Meeting debate on preaching authority. The page also includes a long reader note defending press reports, and a detailed astronomy update about Halley’s Comet with observations from James South and Herschel, plus ephemerides for late August to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James South
Kensington
Contention Over Yearly Meeting Leaks and Publications
A Liverpool letter from August 24 1836 details friction over Yearly Meeting reports in Manchester and local secrecy. The writer vows to publish disclosed proceedings while condemning anonymous attacks and noting a leak exposing whispers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yearly Meeting
Manchester
Freemimson
John Haruison
Liverpool
George Crosfield
Crewdson
Bishop Martins Charge Reflects Tensions in Methodism
A Plymouth letter from August 27, 1835, criticizes Bishop Martin's Conference stance. The writer accuses him of wielding Conference authority, threatening discipline, and favoring the wealthy while urging faithful adherence to strict Conferential rules. Veritas signs the treatise as Tow darst Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Martin
Martin
Conference
Lis
Jabez
Devonport
Plymouth
Veritas
Martin Say
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D. O
Society OF Friends
Isaac Hapwen
Hardwen
Founders
Ma Ronart Benson
Flounders
Grong Crosrenp
Repent Cooke
George Crostfurd
Gan
Crossiell
Comet
Amisetovensieamedde
Clairart
Saturn
Jupiter
Messrs. Damoiseau
Pontécoulant
Ts Montreat
Fou
Tunaul
Lovelacke
Tam
Greenwich
Rogerson
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