Controversy Over Church Unity and Canon Ryle Debate
The piece reviews Canon Ryle's stance on Church unity amid disputes over High Broad and Romanist factions. Critics argue his position risks Church aims over gospel. Evangelicals warn against churchmanship as unity. The discussion notes reactions by S A Walker and broader political ties to disestablishment.
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Canon Ryle
S. A. Walker
Bristol
Nus
Ryle
Church of England
Blessed Redeemer
Christ
Convocation Delay Announced and Clergy Appointments
The primate desires Convocation to delay business until Tuesday February 12. The Bishop of London appoints Rev. Samuel Bardsley to Finchley rectory. Duke of Argyle to write Disestablishment for the January Contemporary Review. the new year issue promises strong contributors and a vigorous bill of fare. A Madras native paper notes English emancipation from superstition and taxation of native priests.
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London
Samuel Bardsley
Spitalfields
Finchley
Duke of Argyle
Madras
India
Religious Equality and Liberal Reform in Leeds Meeting
Professor Goldwin Smith addressed the Leeds Nonconformist Union on religious equality within the Liberal Party. He urged disestablishment as essential for true religious freedom, noting state support harms truth and praising voluntary religion in the United States. He argued the Church of England shorthands Liberal aims, and cited clergy voting Tory against Gladstone at the last election.
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Leeds Nonconformist Union
Goldwin Smith
Liberal Party
Church of England
Christendom
Church
Canterbury
Manchester
Mr. Hutchinson
New World
Atlantic
Mr. Gladstone
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Tait
Lambeth
Church of
Rome
Walker
Lord Hartington
Mr. Forster
Professor Goldwin Smith
Religious Equality
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