Judicial Committee Defines Church Law Not Doctrine
In a letter to Carlisle, Dean Close argues the Judicial Committee expounds not creates law and questions attacking its authority. He asserts the Privy Council remains the realm's最高 court on church law, warning that challenging its ruling defies the Church of England's reformation stance and bishops.
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Rome
Carlisle
Dean Close
Judicial Committee
Church of England
Privy Council
Rev Maurice on the judgment in Martin v Mackonochie
The Spectator prints Rev F D Maurice's response to Dr Pusey and Mr Blomfield Jackson on the Privy Council ruling in the Martin v Mackonochie case. It notes the court upholds uniform practice while preserving core doctrine and warns Ritualists and Evangelicals alike to temper actions.
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F. D. Maurice
Spectator
Dr. Pusey
Times
Pusey
McNeile
Stanley
Christ
Lord Cairns
Ritualist disputes and Church of England unity urged
In a letter Mr G E Street discusses Cairns' judgment and the rubrics clarifying liturgical practice. He warns of changes such as compulsory daily communion during Christmas and Easter octaves and raises concerns over bowing, eastward facing prayers, and sermon prayers. He predicts eventual ritual improvement and greater unity rather than extinction of ritualists.
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G. E. Street
Lord Cairns
Gorham
Church of England
Guardian Hopes High Church Party Submits to Judgment
The Guardian argues changes for authority sake alter external usage not core belief. It says ending altar lights at St Alban’s won’t erase doctrine for worshippers and faithful can adjust with law while zeal finds inner consolation. The real issue hinges on current disputes over authority and interpretation.
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St. Alban
Lord Cairns
Bonamy Price
Church of England
Daily News
Martin
Privy Council
Christ
York
M‘neile
The
Guardian
St. Alban’s
Alleged Narrowness and Inadequacy of Free Churchism
A critique arguing that Free Churches foster broad ministerial freedom and interchurch fellowship. It compares sectarian dispositions of Established Church to Free Churches, noting open pulpits, shared deacons, and support for seceding Presbyterians. It discounts claims of sectarian zeal and asserts Free Churches better serve poorer communities across England.
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Free Churches
Great Britain
Congregational Churches
Church of Scotland
Free Churches of England
Church of Rome
Christendom
Scotland
Dr. Macleod
Tholuck
D’aubigné
de Pressensé
Episcopal
Byrne
England
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