Ministers argue over London minute at conference
The conference debated the London minute and Mr Bond's resolution, with support for greater freedom and opposition to subserviency to the Church of England. The London minute was rescinded and Bond's resolution withdrawn as the body affirmed unity and abstention from divisive political questions. The session noted member totals, discussed Contagious Diseases Act repeal, and planned deputations to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshatl Randles
London Minute
Alexander Macavay
Bond
Clarles Key
Rian
Church of England
Mainisterial
PunsHon
W. B. Port
Church of Christ
Riga
Methodist Episcopal Church In America
Punston
Methodist Church In America
W. B. Pope
Rigg
Rine
God
Messrs. Moody and
Sankey
Sheffield
Resignations and appointments in Salford and Bury churches
The Rev Thomas Stimpson resigns his pastorate at Chapel Street Chapel Salford. Rev Charles Ashford accepts a unanimous call to Bethel Independent Chapel Bury after the death of Rev W R Orburn. Death announced of Rev Dr Davies Bangor a Wesleyan editor. Vicar Lane Chapel marks eighty years with Rev J Libreé describing two generations of ministers and congregants since ordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stimpson
Chapel-street Chapel
Salford
Charles Ashford
Lancahire Independent College
Bethel Independent Chapel
Bury
W. R. Orburn
Dr. Davies
Bangor
Wesleyan Connexion
Sheffield
Coventry
Vicar Lane Chapel
J. Libreé
Gentleman
Bereaved minister recalls progress from past to present faith
The preacher reflected on eighty years of world change citing steam and telegraph, noting Vicarage of Jane Chapel founded over a century and a half ago with hundreds added to the church and seven children left behind. The day featured congregations and gratitude for life in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jane Chapel
James Sibree
Hull
Christ
West
Shrivenam
Viscount Barrington
Watts
London
Shrivenham
Shellingford
Kencot
Josgra WilLsHire
St. Mary’s Gate Baptist Church
Derby
Llandudno
Bible Society
Derby Prayer Union
St. Mary’s Pate Chapel
Taunton
Wilshire
Uttoxeter Road
G. Hill
Goodby
St. Mary’sgate Church
Grorak Muiurr
Ashley Down
Bristol
Establishment of Religion in Scripture and Israelite Theocracy
Letter to the editor arguing the Mosaic system shows an established church through the people of Israel. It discusses the combined church, civil, and ceremonial law and the shift to monarchy, with emphasis on God’s direct rule and the Theocratic model. The piece reflects Nonconformist concerns about established religion and scriptural warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Abraham
Isaac
Hfimself
Commonwealth of Israel
Moses
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