Freeman on Establishment and the English Church
The reviewer examines Mr Freeman's argument that the English Church’s Establishment is not a bargain between Church and State but a historic part of the nation’s structure. He argues there never was a clear settlement and that the Establishment grew with political history, not theology, supporting its abolition despite its entrenched position.
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England
Mr. Freeman
Dean Stanley
Ess
Church
State
Charles II
Freeman
Ritualists and the Public Worship Act debate heats Holborn meeting
A Holborn English Church Union gathering chaired by Rev. A H Mackonochie heard Rev. T Outram Marshall discuss the Public Worship Act. He noted revisions curbed mischief yet warned it may not secure peace, predicting continued resistance and party alignment on the issue.
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Holborn
English Church Union
St. Alban’s
Baldwin’s Gardens
A. H. Mackonochie
T. Outram Marshall
Clergy Debate over Divine Authority and the Church of England
A preacher argues the Church of England stands on primitive Christianity not Parliament. He denounces state control, cites bishops and ordination, and insists divine authority comes through the Holy Ghost, not Acts of Parliament. The lecture defends historic Catholic roots and the Church’s mission.
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Church of England
State
House of Lords
House of Commons
Canon Liddon on Church and State Sermon
The sermon from Luke 19 argues the Church’s purpose is global communion with the Eternal Source, beyond philanthropy or speculation. It warns against confounding state backing with spiritual duty and cautions that preserving faith safeguards against secular pressures and social clamor.
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Canon Liddon
St. Paul’s Cathedral
House of Prayer
God
Church of Christ
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