Christian Brethren
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Christian Brethren
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He found something congenial for a time to a deep though struggling faith in the leadership of the Christian Brethren.
From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
In some places they are known as Christian Brethren; in other parts they are recognised as a kind of independent Ranters.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
The executive business of Christian Brethren is managed by deacons; but the diaconal stage has not yet been reached in Preston.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
Ten Christian Brethren up 14 steps may grow potent eventually; but they may, figuratively speaking, fall down the steps in the meantime, and so injure the cause as to defy the influence of theraputics.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
Then I heard of the Christian Brethren, and they received and comforted me; and when I could earn the money for it, I bought this copy of the Holy Gospels.
From For the Faith by Everett-Green, Evelyn
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