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Interior of Brampford Speke Church, Devon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Interior of Brampford Speke Church, Devon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Brampford Speke Church, Devon, 1850. In 1847 Rev George Cornelius Gorham BD, was appointed by its Patron to the living of Brampford Speke, but on account of his denial of the doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Bishop of Exeter refused to institute him. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave judgment, on the 8th inst. in the long-pending suit, "Gorham v. the Bishop of Exeter". No ecclesiastical case has, in modern times, excited such intense interest...The Committee holds that the "doctrines of Mr. Gorham are not contrary or repugnant to the doctrines of the Church of England, as by law established, though they may be contrary to the opinions of many learned and pious persons, and it therefore decides that the Lord Bishop of Exeter has not shown sufficient cause why he did not insiitute Mr. Gorham into the vicarage of Brampford-Speke". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print depicts the interior of Brampford Speke Church in Devon, England, captured in 1850. The image, which is believed to be an engraving from the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the Gothic architecture and solemn ambiance of the church during the Victorian era. At the time this photograph was taken, Brampford Speke Church was at the center of a significant ecclesiastical controversy. In 1847, the Reverend George Cornelius Gorham was appointed to the living of Brampford Speke by its Patron. However, his appointment was contested due to his denial of the doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration. The Bishop of Exeter refused to instate him, leading to a lengthy legal battle known as Gorham v. the Bishop of Exeter. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ultimately ruled in Gorham's favor on August 8, 1850, stating that his doctrines were not contrary or repugnant to the Church of England, despite opposition from many learned and pious individuals. This landmark decision marked a significant moment in the history of the Church of England and ecclesiastical law. Despite the controversy surrounding the church and its rector, the image reveals the beauty and tranquility of its interior, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the allure of Gothic architecture.
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