Faith and Liberty in Congregational Reform Grounds
The piece traces Congregationalist ideals of private judgment, independence, and continuous revival, recounting historic reforms and the push to modernize worship. It notes Wesley and Whitefield, calls for hymn-book revisions, seat removal, and varied services, and highlights unity, spirituality, and the drive to spread gospel life through Lancashire and Cheshire missions and new chapels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Whitefield
House of the Lord
Largelites
Frederick Myers
Church of England
Meeting Addresses on Congregationalism in America
Rev. J. A. Macfadyen of Manchester spoke on Congregationalism in America. The gathering also heard Rev. W. Hewgill of Farnworth and Mr. E. B. Dawson of Lancaster with other gentlemen. A vote of thanks was given to those who read papers and to the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire Congregational Union
Este
Christ
Alexander Thompson
Manchester
Pearson
Congregational Church
H. J. Senior
Wigan
Robert Best
Mawdsley-street Chapel
Pistbans
Good Templar
Adelphi
Willi Crosfield
Hugh Stowell Brown
William Graham
Mount’ Pleasant
Great George-street Chapel
W. Crosfield
William Armitage
Congregational Union
R. M. Davies
Lancashire and Cheshire Church Building Society
Crosabire
Cheshire
Chester
Hollingworth
Warrington
Dukinfield Hall
Radcliffe
Widney
Lancaster
Broughton Park
Dgubhill
Bolton
Werneth
Oldham
North Road
Thrape Wood
Malpas
Church
Accrington
John Byles
Blackburn
H. Lee
J. A. Macfadyen
America
W. Hewgill
Farnworth
E. B. Dawson
Revival Movement in Scotland Prospers Amid Calm Evangelism
The Glasgow revival continues with crowded nightly services and broad inquiry across ages and sexes. Ministers report progress, with large numbers inquiring weekly and unity among clergy fostering a Pennant-like gathering, while Moody and Sankey’s visit in Edinburgh and Greenock draws mixed reactions from local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Alls
Cie
East
Franck
de Fort
Scotland
England
United
Métrow
Ee Moorene
Sankey
Westy
Burdett Coutts
Moody
Uto
Tadeo
Edinburgh
Messrs. Moody and
Greenock
The
Daily Telegraph
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