Christian Brethren

plural noun

First recorded in 1880–85

In some places they are known as Christian Brethren; in other parts they are recognised as a kind of independent Ranters.

We had a spell with them, rather unexpectedly, on a recent “first day”—“Christian Brethren” always call Sunday the first day.

In all large towns a few of this complexion may be found; and in Preston odd ones exist whose shibboleth is “Christian Brethren.”

The executive business of Christian Brethren is managed by deacons; but the diaconal stage has not yet been reached in Preston.

The Christian Brethren have been supposed to have some leaning to Unitarianism, but he betrayed no such leaning.

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