Revival debates and reforms at the Congregational Union
The report covers Dr. Allen's anti sentimentalism critique and calls for Christian life over apologetics. It notes Mackennal on unbelief dampening church activity, debates on prayer and intellect, and a mix of dismissive exchanges before reports on intemperance and Sunday closing. The final communion service at Union Chapel, Islington closed the meetings on a cheerful note.
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Allen
Mackennal
Times
Campbell
Bradford
Rev
J. Mountain
Church of England
Mr. Mountain
R. Bruce
G. Reaney
Mellor
Christ
Hebditch
Lords Committee
J. G. Rogers
Victoria
Missionary and
Irish Evangelical Societies
Union Chapel
Islington
Christ Church
Dale
Scottish Church Notes on Synod and Macrae Controversy
The May United Presbyterian Synod convened in Edinburgh with focus on revising the Confession of Faith to appease advanced members. Rev Macrae faces possible suspension amid protests over infant damnation and eternal punishment doctrine. Professor Robertson Smith arrives in Scotland amid expectations of a hot trial, while disestablishment debate grows louder and funds show stress after a harsh winter.
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United Presbyterian Church
Free Church Assembly Hall
Macrae
Mr. Macrae
Hell
Edinburgh
Gilfillan
Dundee
Glasgow Herald
The
Free Church
Robertson Smith
Egypt
School Board of
Aberdeen
Smith
Professor Smith
Mr. Smith
United Presbyterian Synod
United Presbyterians
Scotland
Cairns
Calderwood
Adam
Times
Astronomer Royal notes new minor planet discovery
The Astronomer Royal reports Professor Peters of Clinton New York has discovered a minor planet of tenth magnitude at R A 12 h 16 m dec 6 deg 46 m north with a slow south motion. C Kegan Paul and Co announce publication of Alfred Tennyson’s poem The Lover s Tale with two parts privately circulated and the third unknown. The Golden Supper is issued as a sequel.
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Peters
Clinton
New York
R.A
Messrs. C. Kegan Paul and Co
Alfred Tennyson
the Atheneum