London charity fund and mission notes in 19th century turn
A London meeting raised funds for Bishop of London’s Fund with over 2000 pounds total and plans for church relief and schooling. London Missionary Society to send sixteen reinforcements to Madagascar amid reforms and anti idolatry moves. Conference plans for Christians in New York outline sessions on union, reform, and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinove Hotes
O. H. Spurgeon
Eisner
London’s Fund
London
Tait
Lord Shaftesbury
Madagascara
London Missionary Society
Madagascar
England
Mauritius
Cernors
Christian Seton
Leeds Mercury
Tus
New York
Christian Union
Vital Union
Communion of Saints
The
Evangelical Alliance
United States of America
British Empire
America
Europe
Christendom
United States
Christianity and the Press
Germany
Brooklyn
Gladstone Amendments and Denominational Education Policy
The letter condemns Mr Gladstone's amendments as abandoning a universal national education system and endorsing separate machinery to patch a fragmented system. It argues denominationalism will grow via increased state grants and criticizes the Committee of Council as an oppressive, dual system that leaves the old church influence entrenched. Nonconformists are faulted for tolerating a state aided, church leaning system and failing to demand core reform.
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Gladstone
Committee of Council
The Revision of the English Bible Letter to the Nonconformist
A reader argues for a broad revision of the English Bible open to public use, criticizing exclusive bodies and proposing detailed guidelines. The letter lists reasons for revision, supports a committee approach, and outlines rules for improved translation and reader accessibility.
Gladstone Bolsters Education Bill Amid Sectarian Clash
In a letter W B H argues the bill will pass with Tory aid and Liberal weakness, forcing Nonconformists to unite in broader protest beyond primary schools. He warns Church Establishment damages future generations and predicts renewed effort as education shifts to Ireland.
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Gladstone
Church Party
Ireland