27 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Church Herald
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1871
Page
1
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A defense of a Christian state role arguing Christianity as central to law and monarchy, condemning religious tolerance that includes other faiths or irreligions. It warns against democracy that erodes doctrinal truth, cites India Privy Council case, and laments the drift toward Judaism, Islam, and pluralism weakening national church authority.
A essay notes the Anglo American Church visit of the Bishop of Lichfield and praises intercommunion with the American church, while urging English bishops to extend fraternal respect to the Church of Scotland and its role in supporting Anglican unity across oceans. It laments limited English episcopal engagement with Scotland and urges habitual, charitable visits at home before broader outward outreach.
A review of Bishop Joseph Hall's Contemplations in a Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge edition. It lauds Hall's piety and Scriptural range, notes Wordsworth's memoir, and highlights the work's practical doctrinal instruction for clergy and lay readers alike.
Correspondent dismisses an attack on the Rector of Sandringham over a sermon to the Royal Family mentioning heathen prayers for the Prince of Wales recovery. The writer defends Mr Onslow, questions the critic's education, and likens the affair to an Oxford undergraduate tale, noting an editorial note in the lead columns.
A Catholic critique accuses Spurgeon of blasphemy in remarks about Victor Emmanuel and prayer to a mortal. It argues heresy toleration harms the faithful, warns of schismatics denouncing intercession, and stresses women’s perception of wicked doctrine and the dangers of separation from the true faith.
A letter from D GT urges a church affiliated paper to speak plainly about contemporary threats. He argues truth must not be concealed and a church organ should not mask dangers, stressing frank discussion and ethical responsibility in journalism.
A reader comments on Christmas observance in the Church of England highlighting improved church decoration, devotion, and attendance. The author credits the ritualist movement for driving these gains and hopes continued progress. The letter is dated Christmas Day, 1871, signed by a layman.
Letter writer Lateus Anglicanus denounces the Times for railing against the Athanasian Creed. He argues worldly press tolerance of doctrinal truth harms belief, condemning laxity and belief that those who do not believe will be damned. He labels critics as latitudinarians and sometimes sceptics, dated Christmas Day 1871.
The Queen with Princess Beatrice, Prince Leopold, and other royals attended Divine Service in Windsor's private chapel. The Reverend Robinson Duckworth preached the sermon and the Dean of Windsor administered Holy Communion. The Queen and royal party also visited Windson Castor for Christmas Day services including notable royals Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Louise.
The Queen spent Christmas at Windsor with the Royal Family including Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Louise, Prince Arthur, Princess Beatrice, Prince Leopold, and the Marquis of Lorne. News of progress for the Prince of Wales arrived as crowds visited St George’s Chapel and Windsor Great Park. The Duke of Edinburgh and others attended divine service, with the anthem For unto us a child from Messiah performed under Sir J. G. Elvey’s organ.
A sequence of December noon bulletins reports the Prince of Wales passing a quiet night and gradually regaining strength. Signatures include William Gull and John Lowe, with positive notes on steady recovery across December 23, 24, and 25 from Saxperya Ham and Sanpemenam.
A solemn Commemoration Service was held at the Prince Consort's mausoleum with Queen Victoria, Princesses Louise and Beatrice, the Duke of Edinburgh, Princes Arthur and Leopold, and the Marquis of Lorne. The wreaths were laid around the sarcophagus as choirs performed under Sir George Elvey, featuring a German chorale and the anthem Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. The service concluded with prayers as the royal party departed.
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