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Decline of Evangelical Strength and Rise of Ritualism in England
The piece argues that Evangelical fervor faded as Tractarian and Ritualist currents grew, linking their ascent to a push for sacramentalism and church authority. It cites tensions with the laity, secret church debates in Southampton on confession, and fears of Romeward drift while criticizing Evangelicals for compromising principle and endowment politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius
Loyola
St. Francis Xavier
Rome
Southampton
England