Sermon on Personal Faith and Gospel Power in Modern Pulpit
A Presbyterian discussion emphasizes individual Christian responsibility over mere membership. It argues truth finds life in Christ and calls ministers to focus on the Cross, avoiding declamatory attacks and speculative science. It urges press literature, colportage, and broader missions including China and Turkey, and ends with greetings to the moderator and thanks to Dr. Anderson as synod adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Church
Turkey
Epmonp
Lorimer
M‘kerrow
Beaven
Anderson
Synod of the United Church
D. McEwan
George Bell
Newcastle
M.kerrow
Freeman explores Greece and Dalmatia for historical inquiries
Edward Freeman departs England for Greece and Dalmatia to pursue historical and current matters. The Bishop Thirlwall library, dispersed by public auction over six days, yielded 1200 plus. one volume bore the bishop's autograph. St James's Magazine reappears May 1 in new wrapper, under Charing Cross Publishing. Cassell Potter Galpin issue Mackenzie Wallace Russia fifth edition. a Turkey work by Colonel James Baker forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Freeman
England
Greece
Dalmatia
Thirlwall
St. James's Magazine
Charing Coss Publishing Company
Mackenzie Wallace
Russia
Messrs
Cassell, Potter
Galpin
Turkey
James Baker
Capital punishment debate in 1877 correspondents letter
Dear Sir, a correspondent argues that removing capital punishment does not explain murder rates. He contends laws cannot prevent all crime and questions whether Italy’s crime outcomes depended on punishment laws. Scarbro', April 19, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ‘Allack
Tuscany
Italy
Mr. Tallack
Obstruction in the House Over Mutiny Bill and War Fears
The article mocks Messrs. Biggar and Parnell for obstructing debate on the Mutiny Bill. It notes opposition to the cat's use, notes O'Connor Power’s arrival, and cites delays harming government plans. It reports war talk as Russia-Turkey relations fracture and mentions cattle plague and a Budget debate with Chancellor of the Exchequer under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
House
Biggar
Parnell
Messrs. Biggar
O'Connor
United States
Butt
Messrs
Ferguson
Glasgow
Ireland
Sullivan
Mitchell Henry
Robert Montagu
George Bowyer
Whalley
Russia
Turkey
Lord Derby
Lords
Commons
Rourke
Roumania
Lord Sandon
Chillers
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Violent Crime
Nonconformist
Scarbro
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