Anti state church meetings stir crowds amid strong speeches
In Nattsworth and Gloucester areas a rallying movement against state church ties drew large crowds and strong endorsements. Speakers including Rev. Jas Caldwell, Edward Miall, and Rev. G W Conder urged dissolution of the union and defended church property against state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Stockton
J. Whalley
James Bowron
Whalley
Jas. Caldwell
W. Benington
G. W. Conder
Teeeds
Edward Miall
K. Green
Smiall
Bowron
Nattsworth
Benjamin Parsons
Ebley
Fuller
Evesham
Gloucester Journal
Carpican
Anti-state-church Association
Baptist Meeting
William Phillips
Cardigan
John Kingsley
E. Davies
Haverford West
Kingsley
Binminouamm
Cannon-street Chapel
Henry Batchelor
Leamington
Henry VIII
Charleses
Mary
Elizabeth
Agitate for Liberty Across the Globe Said Martyrs Would Urge
A speaker argued that church state fusion and civil power meddling threaten liberty. Anti state churchmen are hailed as true liberty friends and successors of Reformers who suffered for the cause. He invoked martyrs at the stake to urge ongoing agitation for universal true liberty.
Baptismal Regeneration at Privy Council Debate
The Privy Council continues hearing on whether spiritual regeneration in infant baptism follows from Church of England doctrine. Counsel for the appellant argues baptism may confer grace before or after the rite, while defenders press adherence to Articles and Prayer Book. Observers note differing theological views among bishops and writers, with focus on the Articles and the extent of episcopal examination.
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Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Court of Arches
Turner
Q.C
Bayford
Appellant
Church of England
Mr. Gorham
Gorham
Church
Lord Langdale
Exeter
Mr. Turner
Herbert J. Fust
Lushington
Addams