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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 23, 1873
Page
2
The debate centers on preserving the Church of England as part of the nation's civil and spiritual framework. Lords and MPs argue over disestablishment, endowment, and census data while urging public backing for the Established Church and a united church defence effort.
General Synod considers J Fawcett bill effect on divinity school funding and religious tests. Debate on liturgical revision includes altering We eat and drink our own damnation to We eat and drink judgment to ourselves and removing We kindle God's wrath against us phrases, with mixed votes and sharp speeches by bishops and the Primate.
Dr. Griffin, a Low Churchman, opposed changing the prayer calling it unnecessary and a departure from forefathers usage. He argued no clear advantage and the matter was adjourned to Tuesday for further discussion.
The University Court in Edinburgh weighed whether Mr. W. Dunbar Dey, an Aberdeen University MA who studied theology and sought the Drum Divinity Bursary, may receive benefits despite not being a matriculated divinity student or a member of the Established Church. Judges split, with three church clergymen in support of the Senatus and two laymen opposing. one member was absent. The debate covered matriculation status, prior theological study, and whether bursaries should remain restricted to current divinity students or function as extended scholarships.
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