The Parochial System: An Appeal to English ChurchmenJ.G. & F. Rivington, 1838 - 142 pages |
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... authority from which they had originated . The division of labour , and the concentration of responsibility , is therefore a principle entwined with the original constitution of the Church . Every one of Christ's flock has his appointed ...
... authority from which they had originated . The division of labour , and the concentration of responsibility , is therefore a principle entwined with the original constitution of the Church . Every one of Christ's flock has his appointed ...
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... authority should propose the erec- tion of new churches , and the subdivision of parishes . From the clerical body such a pro- posal could hardly come ; for early in the period in question , they were deprived of their consti- tutional ...
... authority should propose the erec- tion of new churches , and the subdivision of parishes . From the clerical body such a pro- posal could hardly come ; for early in the period in question , they were deprived of their consti- tutional ...
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... a senate and a body of nobility is more absolute , but less safe , so the priest , doing all himself , is often liable to exercise his unchecked authority over a body diminished by the alienation of many of D 2 MEASURES SUGGESTED . 35.
... a senate and a body of nobility is more absolute , but less safe , so the priest , doing all himself , is often liable to exercise his unchecked authority over a body diminished by the alienation of many of D 2 MEASURES SUGGESTED . 35.
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... with the principle of the existing rule , which directs that schoolmasters and parish clerks should act under a similar authority ; and its general adoption ( besides the great advantage of introducing 36 THE PAROCHIAL SYSTEM .
... with the principle of the existing rule , which directs that schoolmasters and parish clerks should act under a similar authority ; and its general adoption ( besides the great advantage of introducing 36 THE PAROCHIAL SYSTEM .
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... authority and boldness would men discharge their several functions , who were designated to them by the chief pastor of the diocese , as the parochial clergyman to the ministry of the Word and Sacraments . Meanwhile , acting on a dele ...
... authority and boldness would men discharge their several functions , who were designated to them by the chief pastor of the diocese , as the parochial clergyman to the ministry of the Word and Sacraments . Meanwhile , acting on a dele ...
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