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
Like the Quakers, Christian Brethren are a “peculiar people.”
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
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
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