23 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Church Herald
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 23, 1871
Page
1
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A reflection on loyalty as a religious principle, contrasting British devotion to monarchy with France's eroded religion. The piece lauds the Prince of Wales, condemns Irish indifference, and argues loyalty strengthens the nation, urging moral courage and political wisdom to heed the lesson for Britain and the world.
A Catholic reflection celebrating Advent and the Nativity, urging unity in the true church against schism and atheism. It links feast days, martyrdom, and Christmas garlands to duty, renewal, and defense of the faith, noting growth of Catholic observance in England and criticism of Protestant labels.
Canon Liddon delivers the third St Paul’s lecture for young businessmen, tracing Christianity’s resilience through history. He argues faith as the vital principle, reviews early conflicts with Judaism and paganism, then the Renaissance and 18th century deism, praising evangelical reformers and modern evidences supporting Christian truth.
Impassioned call to Catholics and Christians to trust in God and rally around Jesus as the Church faces the new year. The speaker recalls past persecutions and transformations, urging renewed zeal and unity to advance the Church's mission with strength and devotion.
The excerpt argues no necessary clash between evolution theory and Creation doctrine, urging physicists to admit limits of natural inquiry. It defends Christianity's resilience through medieval scepticism, Renaissance disintegration, and modern doubts, noting future lectures by Dr Liddon and Bishop Claughton on Christianity and intellect.
A memorial to the Archbishop of Canterbury from Oxford clergy and laity urges maintaining the Creed in full in the Book of Common Prayer. It argues against reducing use, making it optional, or omitting the explanatory clauses, warning against weakening doctrinal unity and fidelity. The signatories include university leaders and wardens, with over 1,150 other clergy and laity.
At Manchester the National Education Union issued a resolute stance on the Elementary Education Act, seeking equal footing for denominational schools with Board schools, plus religious instruction safeguarded by inspectors. Leaders urged legal review to navigate Act contradictions, defend religious liberty, and back School Board battles nationwide. A Glasgow gathering echoed calls for Scotland to retain control of schools and ensure proper teacher status and training within a national education system.
German and Austrian Liberals debate adding a penal clause to curb clerical political influence. A murder in Stainz by a religious fanatic is used by sensational press to stoke fear, while critics warn such measures risk martyrdom and may backfire if Bavarian results differ.
A poem by A Penorvat Graves celebrates the prince emerging from danger with nationwide cheers and tributes across Britain and Ireland. It traces how English and Welsh voices unite from St David’s to St Asaph’s and across Erin, ringing joy bells as the heir heals.
The Treasury report for the current financial year values resources at 46,587,222 on Saturday, up from 44,184,053, listing customs 14,528,000 excise 15,356,000 stamps 6,878,000 taxes 425,000 income tax 1,896,000 post office 3,192,000 telegraph 52,000 Crown lands 245,000 miscellaneous 3,547,297. Payments total 49,274,802 versus 46,215,455. Bank of England reserve 5,059,739 and Ireland 1,006,762.
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