Equivocal Church Reform Faces Ritualist Resistance
The piece argues Parliament and Convocation back Ritualist moves while clergy dominate the discussion and laity are ignored. It condemns the archbishop’s stance and warns the Public Worship Act is ineffective as ritualism shifts doctrinal focus, threatening disestablishment if laity remain sidelined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convocation
Canon Gregor
Archdeacon Chapman
Gloucester
Canterbury
Reformed Church of
Kingland
Church of England
Peterborough
Dean Howson
Conway
Gladstone’s Ecclesiastical Article Divides Two Parties
The piece contrasts Guardian praise with Record critique of Mr. Gladstone’s recent ecclesiastical writings. It explores disestablishment prospects, Ritualism, and potential party realignments driven by church policy and Liberal strength.
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Mr. Gladstone
Wilberforce
The
Guardian
London
Liverpool
Gladstone
Church
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Ecclesiastical Notes
Iis
Liberation Society
Ireland
England
Doa
Church Herald
Drs. Tait
Ellicott
House of Commons
Heygate
Alexander
Beresford Hope
Bourke
Sir Henry Wolff
Lord Derby
Henry Wolff
Persia