The awakening interest in the mystical life was not confined to Christians, many groups and organizations were involved. The Theosophical mouvement was part of the general awakening, and gained adherents among the clergy and laity of the established churches. Wedgwood's contact with theosophy added momentum to his interest to mysticism, Soon he decided that the paterns of thoughts in the churches of his day were too narrow and with considerable regret he decided to discontinue his studies for the anglican Ministry.