City churches and the call to souls in a London parish
E G Wood writes from Cheapside in October 1875 reflecting on congregations in the City of London. He argues that Sunday emptiness masks a spiritual need and urges believers to act with burning love for souls rather than rely on buildings or liturgies. He calls for accountability and prayerful commitment to revive sanctuary attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
London
House of God
God
Calvary
Golden-lane
Thames-street
Congregational Union
E. G. Wood
Gothic architecture and Free Church ideals in 1875 critique
W Hitchcox denounces dark Gothic churches as misbuilt by naive committees while praising light filled designs like Holywell Green. He cites Birmingham examples, urges guidance from church societies, and contrasts City Temple with Christ Church urging proper adaptation to Free Church worship. He warns of temperance dangers aboard ships to Australia and credits Mr. Plimsoll's maritime reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Union
Prentice
Birmingham
Holywell Green
Halifax
City Temple
Christ Church
Australia
England
Manchester
W. Hitchcox
Glenelg
South Australia
Drunkenness on Board Emigrant Ships
To the editor of the Nonconformist a reader calls attention to the issue of drunkenness aboard emigrant ships and its impact on intending emigrants. The letter discusses safety and conduct concerns, urging reform and better oversight during voyages.
Daily Express to Rise in London Printing Venture
A new London daily paper, the Daily Express, is proposed with a 300000 capital to run printing and publishing for Mesars Virtue and Co. The SacrepD Harmonic Society announces its forty fourth Exeter Hall season opening Nov 26 with Mendelssohn Lobgesang and Mozart Requiem plus Handel Deborh and others. Principal vocalists include Lemmens Sherrington Wynne Levier Nouver Patey Elton Enriquez Sims Reeves and more. Sir Michael Costa to conduct with Mr. Willing at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Express
Mesars, Virtue and Co
City Road
Paternoster-row
Sacrepd Harmonic Society
Exeter Hall
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Handel
Deborah
Beethoven
Massing
Mount of Olives
Samson
Haydn
Mesdames Lemmens-Sherrington
Edith Wynne
Levier
Nouver
Patey
Elton
Enriquez
Messrs
Sims Reeves
Vernon Rigby
E. Lloyd
Fabrini
Cummings
Guy
Lewis Thomas
Wadmore
Foli
Michael Costa
Mr. Willing
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