Sermon and debate mark Leeds Congregational Union meeting
The Leeds Congregational Union gathering opened with Mr Binney’s sermon at Belgrave Chapel, drawing a densely packed audience and high praise for its spiritual depth. Dr Raleigh defended disestablishment in Queen Street Chapel as discussions on church membership and admission continued with strong liberal debate among ministers and delegates.
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Congregational Union OF
England and Wales
Leeds
Congregational Union
Belgrave Chapel
Binney
Queen-street Chapel
Raleigh
Liberation Society
Vaughan
Doncaster
Zion
Carvell Williams
Thomas Binney
Leeds Mercury
First Day Session of Union on Voting Power and Irish Church
Ministers and delegates gathered in Queen-street Chapel for the unions first public session. Dr Bartreu urged duty amid a political religious fusion and the expansion of franchise. Debate covered Ireland’s church position, equality before law, and the England Irish question.
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Queen-street Chapel
Bartreu
Ireland
England
Church of England
J. Macrapyren
Manchester
Christ
Daily Prayer Emphasized as Guiding Light for Work and Faith
A preacher urged daily prayer and scripture to guard minds from evil amid business life. He warned against pride and unkind words, urging reverence, obedience, and godliness to steady faith and prepare for great work. The sermon ended with hymn singing and prayer as the congregation departed.