Irvingite
Americannoun
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In the angel of the Church some have believed they have discovered the moderator of a presbytery; others, the bishop of a diocese; and others, the minister of an Irvingite congregation.
From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)
An old fellow called Roberts has taken it; he is a—" "Teach your grandmother," said Dr. Lavendar; "he is an Irvingite.
From The Voice by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
As, however, he had taken the sacramental “sealing” from Irvingite apostles, the court regarded this as proof of his having joined the party and so deposed him.126 11.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
This kind of story is so persistent that I knew it must have been told in connection with the Irvingite movement in Scotland.
From The Valet's tragedy, and other studies by Lang, Andrew
"I must speak to you alone, sir," he said to the Irvingite, who, seeing him approaching, had hastened to open the door for him and draw him in out of the cold sunshine.
From The Voice by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
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