Bible Faith and Church Unions Highlight 19th Century Debates
In a period of religious reflection, a speaker urged Bible authority over doubtful questions where science falters, urging humility and trust in Christ. The article notes meetings and sermons across Baptist and Congregational circles, including anniversaries, union debates, and resolutions on evangelism and ministers’ salaries.
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Christ
Association For the Transaation of Business
B. W. Noel
Watford
Beechen Grove
H. C. Leonard
Boxmoor
W. Manchee
Hertford
John Aldis
Reading
Corn Exchange
Hundall
Society of St. Joseph
Holy Joseph
Jesus
Steane
Tus Nokruern Barrist Association
Middlesborough
Chedburn
Berwick
T. H. Pattison
Newcastle
Gentleman
Corporation Hotel
Park-street
F. W. Walters
W. P. Grant
Darlington
G. W. Barker
Sunderland
Walters
Australia
Mr. Pattison
W. Walters
Letter disputing Maine capital punishment abolition claim
J D Lewis writes to dispute being the source of a claim that the Maine House refused to abolish capital punishment. He explains he quoted a newspaper extract about Maine’s position and cites Governor Cosy’s 1865 letter noting unwarranted impressions of abolition. He compares this to Professor Upham’s view referenced by Mr Tallack.
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Maine House of Representatives
Chamberlain
Maing
Gilpin
Cosy
Seward
Capital Punishment Commission
Upham
Tallack
J. D. Lewis
Landels Speech Sparked Debate Over Indian Missionaries
A letter to the Nonconformist defends Dr Landels' remarks at the Baptist Missionary Society meeting. It argues for natives' self support and a shift to pioneer missionaries, defending wives in mission life and rebutting claims of a charitable libel about student motives and marriage incentives.
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Baptist Home Missionary Society
H. G. Reid
W. Walters
Bowden Hartlepool
Pearce
Darlington
Middleton Consett
South Devon
Launceston
T. E. M. Edwards
C. Wilson
M.A
Moretonhampastead
Dawlish
A. Rooker
Plymouth
Messrs. Windeatt
Western College
Landels
Baptist Missionary Society
Sanders
Landers
The
Society
Exeter Hall
India
Missionary Recruitment Shifts Toward Unmarried Explorers
A letter from May 1869 argues for sending unmarried, rugged workers to establish Christian missions in new territories. It urges adventurers who can endure hardship and travel alone, not pastors but soldiers for the cause, and questions long-distance financial support. The writer envisions field workers funding themselves locally and warns against costly, ineffective missions.
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Timothy
Paul
India
Dr. Landers
Missionary Society
W. Ie