As a church, I believe she is strong enough, by virtue of the prayer-book, to hold together under all circumstances; but as an establishment, in my opinion, she is not strong enough to bear either serious secession or prolonged parliamentary agitation.
Morley discusses the strength of the Church of England and its vulnerability to secession and parliamentary agitation.
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The omnipotent though not omniscient divinity called public opinion intervened.
I am trying to feel my way through the most difficult problem, the most difficult situation that a responsible Government can have to face.
Is it natural effervescence, or is it deadly fermentation?
Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
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