Essays on Church Policy by Rev W L Clay
The excerpt argues that a national establishment favors truth growth and moral progress, advocating an established Church of England with limited clerical restriction. It credits democracy and state protection for accelerating religious truth while praising liberty of conscience within the Establishment and contrasting clergy versus dissenting ministers.
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Church of England
Law Court
National Church
Reading Sermons and the Christian Ministry Debate
A reader argues against banning reading sermons in Free Churches and defends reading from manuscripts. The writer criticizes W W for bilious attacks, defends personal preaching style, and advocates evaluating writing as a natural method for some ministers. The letter defends Bible in national schools and warns against excluding Scripture from future education.
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W. W
W.W
Education dispute at Leicester Baptist Union on national schooling
An anxious reader to the Nonconformist editor voices concern over the Leicester Baptist Union's stance on national education. The letter frames education as a major public issue and seeks clarification from church authorities amid ongoing debates.
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Baptist Union
Leicester
The Gospel in Italy Dear Sir Letter from Bologna
A missionary letter from Bologna dated October 25 1869 appeals for support for the Italian mission. Treasurer J E Tresidder requests space for publication and donations noting the brethren rely on liberal gifts for income.
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Italy
James Wall
Bologna
J. E. Tresidder
Walworth-road
Soula
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