Biblia

Lectures, Merchants

Lectures, Merchants a lecture set up in Pinner’s Hall in the year 1672, by the Presbyterians and Independents, to show their agreement among themselves, as well as to support the doctrines of the Reformation against the prevailing errors of Popery, Socinianism, and infidelity. The principal ministers for learning and popularity were chosen as lecturers, such … Continue reading “Lectures, Merchants”

Lectures, Bampton

LECTURES BAMPTON A course of eight sermons preached annually at the university of Oxford, set on foot by the Reverend John Bampton, canon of Salisbury. According to the directions in his will they are to be preached upon either of the following subjects: To confirm and establish the Christian faith, and to confute all heretics … Continue reading “Lectures, Bampton”

Lecturers

LECTURERS The church of England, are an order of preachers distinct from the rector, vicar, and curate. They are chosen by the vestry, or chief inhabitants of the parish, supported by voluntary subscriptions and legacies, and are usually the afternoon preachers, and sometimes officiate on some stated day in the week. Where there are lectures … Continue reading “Lecturers”

LECTURE, MERCHANTS

LECTURE, MERCHANTS A lecture set up in the year 1672 by the Presbyterians and Independents, to show their agreement among themselves, as well as to support the doctrines of the Reformation against the prevailing errors of Popery, Socinianism, and Infidelity. The principal ministers for learning and popularity were chosen as lecturers; such as Dr. Bates, … Continue reading “LECTURE, MERCHANTS”