Debated Bible Revision Sparks Church Friction in England
The piece argues reform should push further than current measures, criticizing bishops for steering the process. It cites Rev Burgon and Rev Carter, warns of estrangement from the state, and calls for lay church involvement while warning against ritualism. It notes disputes within Winchester clergy and Methodist education debates in Parliament era. It mentions Sen's farewell in England and mixed public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Burgon
The
Guardian
Bible Revision Commission
Burgon
T. T. Carter
Carter
Winchester
Ritualism Progress Shown At Lambeth And Holborn
In All Saints' Lambeth a nativity service featured candles and a 200-strong procession of priests guild members and choristers. Rev Thomas Hugo condemned English Reformation as greedy and tyrannical while stressing Catholic unity. At St Alban's Holborn three young women joined the Sisterhood with veils and vows as Mr Mackonochie preached on lily symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Church
Lambeth
Thomas Hugo
England
St. Alban’s
Holborn
Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mackonochie
Report of the Ritual Commissioners Fourth and Final
The Times notes the Ritual Commissioners have issued their fourth and final report praising their forbearance in reaching publication. They were tasked with securing general uniformity of practice on essential matters, yet the result shows a wide diversity in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Dissents Umbrella the Commissioners Report on Church Matters
The commissioners publish a divided report with twenty seven signatories, while seventeen dispute the Athanasian Creed course. Dissenting protests multiply, revealing a deep split over Ornaments Rubric and proposed minor reforms including prayers, rubrics, and baptismal sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Portman
Lord Ebury
Mr. Perry
Lord Carnarvon
Robert Phillimore
John Coleridge
London
Armagh
Gloucester
Chester
Perry
Knights of the Garter
Church of Mugland
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Sen
Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen
East Indies
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