Low Church
pertaining to the view or practice in the Anglican Church that emphasizes evangelicalism and lays little stress on the sacraments, church rituals, and church authority.
Origin of Low Church
1- Compare High Church, Broad Church.
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How to use Low Church in a sentence
"On the altar," corrected Tempest, wincing at the sound of the word which he connected with the Low Church party.
The Pagan's Cup | Fergus HumeI suppose you know he is in orders, but he is very very Low Church.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonI heard him trying to render the stock phrases of Low Church piety into French for the benefit of the stolid man in grey alpaca.
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsHe was high church, because he had lived among the Low Church party.
Interludes | Horace SmithHis service occupies a position between the latter and what is known as extreme Low Church.
The Church Index | William Pepperell
British Dictionary definitions for Low Church
the school of thought in the Church of England stressing evangelical beliefs and practices: Compare Broad Church, High Church
of or relating to this school
Derived forms of Low Church
- Low-Churchman, noun
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