New Act of Uniformity Raises Church and Parliament Tensions
A discussion of the Act of Uniformity Amendment in Parliament centers on Prayer Book changes, Convocation authority, and royal assent. Debates reveal fears of clerical power, potential service shortening, and growing ritual diversity among bishops, with Evangelical opposition and Catholic movement support shaping views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritual Commission
House of Commons
Convocation
Gladstone
Record
I Gs
Revival Itineraries and a Catholic Spirit in the Church
The passage argues that evangelical resistance to the Act will fade as it promotes a revival of a true Catholic spirit within the Church of England. It suggests bishops should view the subject in a proper light, foreseeing fresh life, vigor, and influence for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
The Prevalence of Infidelity in Modern Discourse
A Catholic voice condemns modern scepticism sparked by press debate on Christian truth. It argues the Pall Mall Gazette highlights four questions about religion and notes a broad unbelief among educated classes. The piece warns faith may wane if sacred creeds like the Athanasian Creed face hostile critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Europe
A Case For The Bistop or Gloucester
A correspondent notes the Athanasian Creed has been omitted at Tewkesbury Abbey Church on the last three or four occasions. The editor suggests a move to remove it from the service. The Rev C. G. Davies, Vicar, is an Hon Canon of Gloucester and Rural Dean of Winchcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bistop
Gloucester
Tewkesbury Abbey
C. G. Davies
Winchcomb
Literature and religious views on Hexham Abbey sermons
A critical survey of a revised second edition of J. Willmore Hooper’s Hexham Abbey sermons noting their strong Athanasian Creed emphasis and Catholic deficiencies. The review reflects on Hexham Abbey’s history and the pulpit’s role in Anglican controversy. It also covers Bowen’s Life of St Paul and related works on baptismal regeneration and the Trinity sermon by N Green-Armytage.
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Lindisfarne
Durham
William
York
Ethelreda
Egfrid
Northumberland
Hexhamshire
Richard of
Hexham
Church of England
England
Francis Bowen
M.C.P
Manchester
John Heywood
London
Simpkin and Marshall
St. Paul
D.D
William Macintosh
Phocas
Laura
Tyres
N. Green-Armytage
Frome Selwood
Hodges
Green-Armytage
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
New Music Selections From Cocks and Co
The catalogue features My Father's Bible with words by T Oliphant and music by Brinley Richards, Far Away with poetry from Summer Songs of Country Life by M Lindsay, and The Musical Box a Caprice by Immanuel Liebich. The first two are noted as sentimental and melodious, the latter praised as ingenious, melodious, and merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Oliphant
Brinley Richards
London
Cocks and Co
Miss M. Lindsay
Immanuel Liebich
New Sacred Songs in Devout London Collection
A London music issue presents new sacred songs by Eliza F. Morris Helen M. Burnside and Rea with Lindsay Bliss piano contributions. Composed for drawing rooms and devotional use by Cocks and Co. The works promise devout, soothing qualities and refined sentiment for Christian listeners.
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Eliza F. Morris
J. Fisk
Great Malvern
W.T. Wrighton
London
Cocks and Co
Helen M. Burnside
Miss Lindsay
J. Worthington Bliss
Rea
Mies Lindsay
Worthington Bliss
Completion of St. Pauls Fund Meeting Request
The Dean of St Pauls replies that a general meeting of the Completion Fund subscribers should not be called to decide on Mr Burges appointment. He argues executive committee authority, cites risk of misvotes, and declines to transfer the decision to a popular meeting. He notes public sympathy and thanks but dissents from the requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Burges
St. Paul's
Lord Mayor
St. Paul’s
R. W. Cuures
Christian Evidence Society Holds Second Annual Meeting
Marquis of Salisbury presided at Willis’s Rooms St James’s as leaders and clergy attended the Christian Evidence Society's second annual gathering. The report highlighted 12 lectures in St George’s Hall, 24500 copies sold, new editions, and international distribution to India and North America. A plan for study courses and local examinations was announced along with a push to counter unbelief through calm discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Salisbury
Christian Evidence Society
Willis
St. James’s
Earl of Shaftesbury
Earl Fortescue
Lord Dynevor
Gloucester
Claughton
Kennaway
Kennedy
Rigg
J. Davis
Gladstone
A. G. Burrows
St. George’s Hall
New York
Canada
Church Missionary Society
India
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Ely
Friends of the Cause
Canterbury
Hall of Science
Old Street
Bradlaugh
Scotland
Lord Shaftesbury
London
Vampi Pel
Morley
Regius
University of Oxford
Church of Christ
Romilly Rules On Mortmain Bequest To Charities
Lord Romilly on Tuesday delivered judgment in a Mortmain case about charitable bequests and town use. A Sheffield businessman left wealth to charities and friends but directed remainder to be used for town improvement. Heirs argued the gift invalid. judgment ruled the legatees may spend the bequest on land purchase and upheld the remainder as valid.
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Lord Romilly
Sheffield
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St. Athanasius
Christ
Calvary
NEW Music
John Paterson
John D. Allcroft
William Leaf
William Anderson Rose
Francis Hicks
George Moffatt
Spalding and Hodge
H. W. Peek
Cuthbert Peek
D. H. Stone. Co
Bow
John Welter
William Rogers
H.C. Robarts
J. P. Heywood
Clowes and Sons
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