Clergyman on Religious Equality in The Nonconformist
A clergyman argues that religious equality is misnamed as it concerns political or social status rather than church doctrine. He asserts the church’s divine polity includes all believers and that bishops in parliament or endowed revenues are human arrangements, not religious aims. He urges patience as principles slowly take hold and notes the impact of widespread printing on outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
House of Peers
Universal
Call for Anglican Christian Unity Free of State Control
The speaker argues that English Church sections should sever ties to avoid Cesar's money and conditions, including state control. He warns true Christian union and spiritual blessing depend on freedom, while welcoming any present high spiritual life across the Tweed for all denominations in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Melbourne
General Assembly
Court of Session
House of Lorda
Dr. Chalmers
Chalmers
Candlishe
Cunningham
House of Lords
St. Andrew’s Church
Edinburgh
Canon Mills
Free Church of Scotland
Free Churches
Free Church
Church of Scotland
Christian Union
Scotland
Church of England
Candlish
United Presbyterians
Endea
Cesar
Tweed
England
Bishops and Church Reform Debate Careful Truths
Letter cites Bishop of Lincoln blocking a living sale and a costly ecclesiastical suit. It argues reform hurdles lie in Parliament not clergy, notes Archdeacon Denison’s shared aim to sever Church and State ties, and suggests broad Tory churchmen seek change.
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Peterborough
Lincoln
Denison
Broad Churchmen at Oxford Rally In March
A fragment notes Broad Churchmen at Oxford with a March 28 date, describing them as liberal and charitable friends in a religiously broad group. The readable text hints at inclusive dialogue within a Catholic-leaning spectrum.
Letter on English Church legislation to Parliament
A reader urges MPs to engage in debate on English Church legislation. The writer argues the House of Commons is ill suited to decide such matters but insists supporters should speak up and use Parliament as a platform for liberation. Signed G. H. L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Mr Fawcett and the Education Question
A letter to the editor defends Nonconformist views on education arguing the issue is national not sectarian. It cites Morley praising unity, Morley on schooling models, and calls for repeal of the Education Act’s 25th clause to support an efficient national system. W. B. signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Fawcett
Education Question
Sre
London School Board
Morley
Church of the Nation
Fawcett
British and Foreign School Society
Forster
D‘eraeli
Buckingham
Education Department
W. B
English settlers in Virginia plan Richmond banquet for Queen's birthday
The article notes a growing English immigrant community in Virginia and announces a May 26 banquet in Richmond. Sir Edward Thornton is to preside, with Governor Kemper attending. The piece invites other Britons to join the celebration and indicates settlers include all social levels seeking homes in Virginia.
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United States
Virginia
England
Whch
Goldwin Smith
Bir
Richmond
Queen Victoria
Edward Thornton Hhas
Kemper
Bunny South
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Topcroft Rectory
London
E.C
Bishops and
Oxford
Yours Truly, G. H. L
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