Scrapbook of Rev. Sidney Malcolm and Helen Alice Berry née Logan

Rev. Dr Sidney M. Berry, National leader of English Congregationalism from 1923 to 1948. Moderator of the National Free Church Council (1934–7). Chairman of the Congregational Union (1947),  Minister and Secretary of the International Congregational Council.
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SANE, BUT WITHOUT DRIVE.


Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1931), Saturday 28 September 1929, page 3

'It is the touch of flaming enthusiasm,' writes Dr. Sidney Berry in the ''Yorkshire Observer,' which is needed by all the Churches today to carry their gospel home to the hearts of the people. All the great religious movements have had that fire behind them, and religion is not equipped for its work when it has arrived at a comprehensive interpretation of life. It is the emotional chilliness of modern religion which is its most serious lack. It sets forth a sane view of life, but it is without drive.

''To reconcile the individual and social aspect of religion has been a great achievement, and the old narrow views are no longer possible. But what is wanted now is the fire which can fuse the prevailing indifference. That Is the task.

'Enthusiasm is always easier to command for a one-sided message. . . . When the broader view of things is backed by conviction at white-heat we arc likely to see one of the greatest religious advances which the world has ever known.'

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