Life of Edward Bouverie Pusey - Doctor of Divinity, Canon of Christ Church; Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University of Oxford #265518

Meanwhile Pusey's influence was steadily spread ing throughout the English Communion. It was felt, that amidst the ecclesiastical troubles of the day he was in reality the one great leader, in spite of his own reluctance to acknowledge it. It was begin ning to be seen that not only was there more to be said for 'puseyism' than had been thought to be the case, but that its existence was fundamentally strengthening the Church of England. In view of the new forces that were gathering both against the Church and religion, many were thankful that it was so.