The Power and Purpose of Thomas Binney’s Pulpit Fire
A critique of how Thomas Binney’s preaching was portrayed versus its living impact. The piece contrasts print judgments with the vivid, stirring influence on diverse audiences and argues that Binney embodied dramatic religious passion. It discusses Nonconformist views on religious liberty and religious equality, and the shift around education policy toward voluntary funding versus state support.
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Pat
Mr. Binney
Thomas Binney
Mr. Bright
Binney
Victoria
Ecclesiastical Reform Moves Stir Church Controversy
The Times reports bishops seek greater power to compel worship under the Book of Common Prayer rule, via a diocesan board with clergy and lay members. The measure, if enacted, could sequestrate benefices for nonconformity, with appeals to the archbishop. The piece notes opposition and cites Lord Sandon’s hardline Sermon on enforcing church law, and a Worcester incident where a bishop refused unlicensed preaching.
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Times of
the Times
Times
Court of Arches
Privy Council
Lord Sandon
Mr. Gladstone
Europe
Worcester
Marmion
St. Nicholas’ Church
Hanson
Church of England
Hartlebury
Kidderminster
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Ecclesiastical Notes
H. Worcester
Whitefield
Wesleys