Speech on church funding and scope in Scotland and Norway
The speaker argues the Free Church is not a failure, citing its financial system and extensive mission. He notes Glasgow's growing worship capacity despite state church limits, contrasts with Norway where state churches underfund and underprovide, and asserts the Free Church has achieved substantial religious care for the poor and ministry. He concludes with humility, acknowledging progress without claiming perfection.
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Glasgow
Norway
Christianaand
Agai
Brdgen
Trondshem
Free Church
Mouch
WBN
The Westminster Confession under Liberal Scrutiny
In a Dundee lecture series on Modern Christian thought, Rev. Mr. Gilfillan argues that Protestant creeds and confessions have become outdated and fragmentary compared with expanded Scripture. He warns against enforcing conformity on lay members and condemns ecclesiastical hunts for doctrinal deviation, urging retention of educated, independent thinking within the church.
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Gilfillan
Dundee
Mr. Gilfillan
Dr. Anderson
Glasgow
Presbytery
Prosecution of Rev Voysey Draws Archbishop Complaint
The Rev C Voysey writes to the Archbishop of York alleging his prosecution over sermons and his publication The Sling and the Stone. He claims the suit impeded his clerical duties and left his wife eight children and aging mother dependent on a 1007 4 year stipend while Dy Thomson yells that Mx Voysey had.
Archbishop York Letter Foretells Crisis Over Voysey Case
The Archbishop of York argues that legal action over Rev. Charles Voysey's teaching extends from a 1867 dispute and vows no malice. The Telegraph predicts a pivotal moment for the Church of England. The case hinges on Voysey breaking his clerical contract at Healaugh and whether the Articles allow his doctrine.
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York
Charles Voysey
Voysey
Colenso
Judicial Committee of Privy Council
Healaugh
Germany View Of Ireland Church Disestablishment 1869
Beruin August 14 1869 examines German reactions to the Irish Church Bill. It notes conservative and orthodox unease over disestablishment and fear of Papal influence, while liberal circles show mixed views. The piece discusses parties including the Protestant Verein and presses in Berlin papers revealing their tendencies.
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Beruin
Germany
Hengstenberg
Dorner
Messner
Neue Evangelische Kirchenzeitung
Protestantien- Verein
Berlin
Volkszeitung
Staatsburzeitung
Protestanten-Verein
Schenkel
Coadjutora
Verein
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Mven
England
Scotland
United Presbyterian Church
Julius Wood
Candlish
North British Review
North
Fraser
Edinburgh
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