Editor appeals for aid on a revised English Bible edition
The editor of Blackader's English Bible asks fellow readers to collaborate on a new edition. He proposes a complete comparison with the Septuagint and Vulgate, a revision of italics in the Authorized Version, uniform spelling of names, and extensive notes. He seeks assistance from biblical scholars to finalize revisions prior to pressing. Trinity-square, March 25, 1868.
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Christian Remembrancer
Elizabeth
Blackader
Trinity-square
S.E
Free-Church Architecture A Debate On Gothic Style
A letter to the Nonconformist editor argues two centuries of persecution for nonconformists and criticizes attacks on free church Gothic design. The writer defends pointed Gothic as suitable for Congregational worship, detailing architectural fixes like wagon-headed roofs, light iron pillars, and improved heating to ensure comfort and clear preaching.
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England
The
Building News
Haden
Debate on English Church Architecture and New Builds
In a Bradford letter dated March 13 1868 J A Clapham defends modern church designs against critics who favor Gothic. He argues English heritage supports diverse styles and cites Halifa x etc as superior to old box churches, asserting future builds will surpass existing ones.
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York
Lincoln
Salisbury
Westminster
England
Penrith
Kirkby Stephen
Stockport
Tottington
Halifax
Huddersfield
Headingley Hill
Leeds
Pudsey
Harrogate
Knaresboro
Scarborough
St. Ives
Hunts
Colchester
Lower Clapton
Clapham
Seven
J. A. Clapham
Kingsland conference flaws spark a protest by a thorough dissenter
A letter to the Nonconformist criticizes the Kingsland gathering for coarse laughter and hostile behavior by supporters of Liberation. The writer urges fair, multi sided debate and laments lack of youth support for Nonconformity while praising brave churchmen who stood their ground.
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Sig
Kingsland
Entleman
Sion College
Church of England
The Voluntary Principle Proclaimed by Churchmen
A discussion tracing 1868 Christian finance works by A Elliot of Edinburgh. The piece argues that future church work depends on voluntary gives, notes disputes over Established Church funding, and critiques both sides for neglecting the weekly offering principle.
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Drak Sin
A. Elliot
Edinburgh
England
Chuarehmen
Bankruptcy Bills Move Forward in Second Reading Debates
The Lord Chancellor leads three bankruptcy bills with reforms to reduce imprisoning debtors. Emphasis on open court committals, annual County Court returns, and curbs on self petition bankruptcies. Peers urge select committee review and warn current law fostered fraud and hardship.
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Lord Westpury
Lord CukuMsromp
Lord Rominby
Weekly Offering as Church Finance Policy Sparked Debate
A discussion on weekly offerings as a church finance principle notes Episcopalians’ growing acceptance of voluntary giving. A reader recalls a mechanic’s testimony about tithing weekly wages, and a discussion conductor cites meeting costs covered by disputants’ offerings.
Duke of RicuMono Proposes Railway Regulation Bill
House of Lords debates the Railway Regulation Bill with Duke of RicuMono detailing protections for shareholders passengers and merchants. Lords RepEspALE and Grey press for stronger railway finance oversight and a formal tribunal before real reform. Bill read a second time and adjournment follows.
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House OF Lords
Duke of RicuMono
Lord Repespale
Lord Grey
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