Great Unity in English Christian Movement Hails Clergy Bonds
A religious assembly praises Dr. Allen and reforms toward Christian unity while debating future church governance. Speakers challenge both priestly absolutism and parliament created hierarchies, urging collaboration among Churchmen and Nonconformists. The service closes with doxology, remarks by Rev. Dr. MacLaren, and a sermon on Christ’s baptism and the cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
Dr. Allen
England
Prosyn
Coors
St. Ives
Thomas Huccess
Allen
Westminster Abbey
RaLeicu
Henry Spicer
Cubitt
Cunitt
Dr. MacLaren
Manchester
Christ
Multidenominational Services Draw Thousands to Union Church
Invited members from Congregational Baptist Wesleyan and Presbyterian churches attended packed services. Revs. Edmond Culross Statham Viney preached and prayed. Dr. Allen spoke to overflow crowds and children. Spurgeon drew 3365 attendees and thousands left. Collections total about 5500 with upcoming sermons by Parker Newman Hall Raleigh Punshon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Edmond
Dr. Culross
W.M. Statham
J. Viney
Allen
J. Baldwin Brown
C. H. Spurgeon
Parker
Union Chapel
Newman Hall
Ll.b
Raleigh
Punshon
Congregational Aid Scheme Heard by Norfolk and Norwich
A Friday meeting at Princes-street Church discussed the Congregational Aid and Home Missionary Society plan to strengthen weaker country churches. Henry Wright and Rev. A Hannay explained the scheme while J J Colman presided, urging broader Nonconformist union and future denominational cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Norwich
Princes-street
Congregational Aid and Home Missionary Society
Henry Wright, Esq
London
A. Hannay
Congregational Union
J. Hallett
P. Colborne
J.J. Cot- Man
M.P
G. S. Barrett
Prices-street Church
Colman
England
Barrett
Henry Wincut
Lundoun
Times
Hannay
Christian Fellowship
Christ
Correspondence on Madagascar slavery and British policy
A letter to the editor defends Madagascar's abolition proclamation and the Malagasy government. It rebuts Louis Street's criticisms, questions British occupation as a remedy, and praises the Prime Minister as courteous in dealings with missionaries.
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Louis Street
Madagascar
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