Fragmentary religious life description in 19th century text
The passage critiques external religiosity that fails to touch inner spiritual being. It contrasts worldly appearance with a genuine divine impression from Heaven and references church and state as sources of outward life. The fragmentary wording limits clear context but suggests a critique of superficial faith.
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Abe
Convocation Faces Athanasian Creed Debate in 1872 Britain
The piece reflects on Convocation’s revival to discuss the Athanasian Creed amid ritual reform ideas. It contrasts the Upper and Lower House stances, noting strong opposition in the Lower House to altering the creed and predicting limited Anglican adaptation to modern thought.
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Westminster Abbey
Agriculturals
England
Hallam
Convocation
Debate Over Athanasian Creed Divides Canterbury Clergy
Protracted lower house debates on the Athanasian Creed featured petitions from Archdeacon Denison and the English Church Union totaling many thousands opposing any change or disuse. Supporters urged retention or revision while noting past use, with bishops and canons voicing cautious defense and calls for liberty of action amid concerns over comprehension and unity.
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Canon Swainson
Church of England
Dean Stanley
Canterbury
Bull
Pearson
Justin Martyr
Origen
St. Gregory of
Nicaea
St. Gregory Nazianzen
St. Basil
England
Lincoln
Taunton
Norwich
Exeter
Alwyne Compton
Province of Canterbury
High Church
Lord Compton
Archdeacon Denison
Massingberd
Lord Alwyne Compton
Province of
Denison
English Church Union
St. Athanasius
Archdeacon Parry
Dover
Canon Selwyn
Canon Gregory
Claughton
Canon Blakesley
Archdeacon Freeman
Garden of Eden
Westminster
MacDougall
Perry
Canon Hopkins
Fraser
Diocese of
Canon Leighton
Christ
Can