Evangelical zeal for Ireland as colonial church aims rise
A Dublin style assembly praises evangelisation in Ireland post disestablishment, calls for strong leadership and unity across denominations, and urges prayer and funds to extend missions. It lauds Ireland’s revival, warns against ecclesiastical arrogance, and links liberty to gospel spread. The Colonial Missionary Society voices urgent appeal for broader church support.
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McEwan
Scotland
Britain
William Ewart Gladstone
Canterbury
Hear
Duke of Abercorn
J. Watre
Belfast
Jesus Christ
Memorial Hall
James Spicer
J.P
India
China
England
Providence
Church of Christ
W. S. H. Fretpen
Church Aid and Home Missionary Society
Colonial Missionary Society
Congregational Union
Provident Society
Chapel Building Society
Wilkes
Ross
Stowe
Miller
Johnston
Thomas Jones
Canada
Congregational College
Newfoundland
Thomas Hall
Sydney
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J. C. Kirby
Morgan Williams
Kirby
Victoria
Edwin Day
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Ballarat
C. B. Fairey
St. Kilda
South Australia
Western Australia
Freemantle
Johnston Memorial Church
Joseph Johnston
Champion Bay
Irwin
Queensland
Nelson
Auckland
New Zealand
A. Mackennal
John Robinson
Ireland evangelistic work gains support at meeting
The speaker described sixteen centres occupied in the past year and urged broader public backing for Irish evangelistic efforts. The resolution passed and the gathering closed with doxology and benediction.
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