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The Scotch Assemblies and the Patronage Bill
A detailed report covers discussions in the Church of Scotland Assembly on patronage policy. Debates address electing ministers, parishioner involvement, and limits on the Church’s jurisdiction, with votes on amendments and measures guiding the future handling of patronage and church government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Scotland
T. G. Murray
Robert Anstruther
General Assembly
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Hutchinson
Banchory Ternan
Mackenzie
Urquhart
Wallace
Gardner
Annan
Smith
Dr. Wallace
Clark
Leith
Campbell Swinton
Kimmerghame
North Leith
House of Commons
Lord Selkirk
Black Aberdeen
Dr. Smith
Free Church Assembly
Duke of Richmond
Stewart
Committee On
Free Church