Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24
From the Richmond Uhis J.
ADDRESS Or bisHof
ALnRE

Suxn.y EVENING, May 10. 1855.
Brethren If the Clergy aud iai'y:
II has been nv constant practice to convene
von around the altar, at The close OF our ConVen'
Iional labors, in order to bid you an affect'hale
farewell, rrlor to your departure to your respect
i've Parishes, and 10 assure YOU Ut the deep inter
est feel in your welfare and personal happiness.
To the neighborhoods and distant oongrega-
tons once visited with great delight. have oiI'
,Iep through the effects of local inhrmities, n
nal adieu; and it is only upon the return OF our
cow entional meetings, that am blessed with
the sight of my old friends, and am permitted to
shake by the hand family Of Clergymen, who
have been set apart to the ministry OF the gospel
BY myself.
In examining the record Of the Clergy OF the
Dore.e this afternoon, discovered, that in list
OF ffly six individuals, forty four OF the number
have received the imposition OF my own hands.
and have been clothed with ministerial authority
by myself. The satisfaction derive from such
consideration is increased. BY the knowledge l
have Of their usefulness. and the hope enter
tam Of their continuance 10 well dong. The
success which has itherto attended yonr iabours
should excite in your minds the greatest graft
tude to Gud and stimulate you to the most un'
wearied Efforts in the cause Of the gospel. Be
your ministry. Preach Jesus Christ and him cru.
Gifted Confine your attention to the sacred du-
ties of your office Avoid all interference in po
litical matters, and that Being Who has SO signal
Iy crow ned your labours with success, "lil never
leave you nor forsake YOU.
We, nv clerical brethren. may never meet
again on similar occasion. Two years, from
the location of the next convention. must neces'
sar,ly pass awav, before we shall see each other
acain-death in the mean time, may step IN and
thin our ranks, and our divine master, may sum
mon some If you or myself ipto eternity. Inv.
ing in the faithful discharge of our sacerdotal ob
legations, death, remember, will be deprived OF
HI. terrors, and crown of rejoicing be given to
US bv that Jesus who is appointed judge of both
the quick and the dead. The salutation OF well
done, good and faithful servants, will greet our
ears, as the portals Of Heaven expand for our re.
ceptlon, and that rest provided for the people Of
God be our final reward. In all your trials, my
beloved sons, may the Almighty be your refuge,
and underneath you may he place the everlasting
arms of his love.
Nv brethren Of the Laity, accept entreat
you, my best wishes for your present, and eter-
nal happiness. Some Of you whom have seen
around me during our present session, were mem
bers of the first convention ever attended IN this
but small a. that number was, you gave US your
support and united your efforts with US in the
resusci,ation OF the Church Of our fathers. The
Almighty has blessed our labor with success as
the most sanguine mind could not have anticipat.
ed. Our congregations which then amounted to
! little more than twenty, have increased to up.
wards of one hundred-and our Clergy, which
then consisted of six or eight effective men, now
number about 60. You, my brethren, have been
co-workers with US. You merit our thanks, and
deservedly enjoy our united confidence and
regard We have but one interest, and that
interest is the glory Of God, and the salvation Of
souls.
! NV labours the last year have been confined to
a small circle; few, however, as have been the
duties have discharged. NOV mentioB them
for your atisfact,on:-After the last Convention
I had adjourned, l admitted in Alexandra eight
candidates to Deacon's orders, and three deacons
to the order Of Priesthood. In July visited
Smith6eld IN company with the Rev. WIN. +.
| Lee, and preached and administered The Lords
supper in the Old Church TO very large and
deeply impressed congregation. On Good Fri
day, which occurred the 9TH Of April, admi-
nistered the rite of confirmation in CbrIsts
Church, IN this City, to fifteen persons. After
which was called to Norfolk. in which place
preached and consecrated ST. Paul's Church,
and also instituted the Rev. Mr.. Boyden, Rector
Of the same. In Christ Church, which is under
the care Of the Rev. Dr.. Ducachet, preached
and confirmed thirty three persons; and on the
Monday following visited Mr.. Wins6eld's Pa
rlsh IN Portsmouth. preached TO large congre.
CATION and confirmed three individuals. Six can
didates we're admitted BY myself last Sunday
mOrning in the Monumental Church to deacon's
orders, and two deacons we're at the same time
advanced to the Priesthood, by my worthy friend
the Assistant Bishop Of this Diocess.
Brethren. now bid you farwell, and may the
Lord be with YOU aIl-Amen.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE.