Debates on Ritualism and the English Church
The piece surveys the clash over ritualism, Uniformity Acts, and possible disestablishment. It warns that enforcing rubrics or extending doctrine could provoke liberal secessions, state control debates, and presses for a revised Articles and rubrics to calm public discontent. It discusses disendowment risks, party stances, and potential paths for a Protestant national church.
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Lowe
Recorder of London
William Harcourt
Scotland
Canon Trevor
Russell Gurney
Mr. Bentincks
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Disraeli
House of Commons
Oxford
Cambridge
Radical
Morning Post
Knatchbull-Hugessen
Church of England
Knatchbull- Hugessen
Rome
Deal
England
Scotch Church Seeks Union Across Presbyterian Bodies
At Edinburgh meeting, Dr Trail chairs a push to approach the other Scottish Presbyterian churches for union. Lord Polwarth and Sir Robert Anstruther urge a courteous, proactive basis for reconciliation while defending Church liberties and opposing secularisation. Professor Wallace cautions timing to avoid political overreach.
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General Assembly
Robert Anstruther
Church of Scotland
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Queen Anne
United Presbyterian and Free Churches
Free Church
Chalmers
God
Miall
Leatham
Birmingham
Birmingham League
Knox
Cunningham
Wallace