Progress in Lewisham school Latin Greek exams report
Ministers conducted two day program with Rev W Jennings and Rev J Kennedy reporting on pupil progress. Greek and general examinations impressed attendees with diligent study, good teaching, and strong arithmetic methods. Tea, prizes, and a public meeting followed with speeches, Bible gifts, and notes on future plans to expand premises and lift pupil numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jennings
St. John’s Wood
John Kennedy
Stepney
Kennedy
Lewisham School
R. Fergusson
Ll.d
E. Winter
Brompton
J. Viney
W. Hitchen
John Viney
Hisqs
J. M. Jones
J. Budd
B.A
J. Beazlay
W. Tyler
J. Pulling
S. Marks
Lay laity rights in church matters debated at Scarbro
Correspondent argues that lay members should influence all church questions including doctrine and governance not just ritual. He cites the Synod of Jerusalem and contrasts with Rev. Parr's view that bishops and priests decide doctrine while laity attend ritual and parish matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Parr
St. Martin’s
English Church Union
Scarbro
Synod of
Barnes
Antioch
Syria
Cilicia
The Lectionary Bill and Convocation Equalty Debate
A letter argues against the Lectionary Bill’s preamble claiming Convocation approval and warns that recognizing Convocation as equal to Parliament would undermine parliamentary supremacy. It cites Lord Shaftesbury and Hart and recalls a past Royal Commission bill where such recital was struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Shaftesbury
House of Lords
Daily Telegraph
Lord Shaftesbury
Noble Hart
House of Commons
Coleridge
Keble
Royal Commissioners
Religious reform debate on lay power and church forms
The speaker argues laypeople should receive ample Spirit and co operate in revising scriptures. He warns against lay driven worship changes and warns of potential divisions if hymn books and forms of worship reflect one viewpoint. He cites Palmerston on change and supports cautious liberal adjustments to church governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Palmerston
John Plowman
Parr
The Liberation Society tract on the Established Church
In Madron Cornwall on July 11 1870 the author of the Liberation Society prize tract declares the work entitled The Established Church and the Constitution and signs off as sincerely yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberation Society
Madron
Cornwall
Sunday Trading Bill Sparks Deep Sabbath Debate
John Gritton of the Lord's Day Observance Society argues the bill would legalise extensive Sunday trading by replacing the Act of Charles II. He warns it ignores divine law, urging unity among Christians to oppose the measure and keep Sunday labour restricted. Public notice dated July 12, 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
House of Commons
John Gritton
Lord’s Day Observance Society
John-street
Adelphi
Commentary on Baboo Sen and Christian missions in India
A reader argues that Mr. Lowe errs in praising Indian reformer Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen for the power of English schools and colleges, saying Christianity and missions shaped their rise. The writer contends Sen ignores the Gospel’s historic influence and questions the Reformer’s understanding of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen
India
God
Christ
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