Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06
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At a meeting of The Executive Commi,tee Of The Fo
reign Missionary Society Of Richmond, October 10th,
1885,
The meeting opened with prayer, after which The
following address ndop:d
TO The Friends Of The .2mcrican Board Of Commission
crs for forugn Missions az Virginia and ~ Caro'ina
You doubtless aware that by the action Of the Sy
mods which formed The Central Board Of Foreign Mis-
sions il las been withdrawn from its conne1ion with the
A. y {. F NJ In doing this they exercised their I'M
doubted right Butsome friends the Missionary cause
in Richmond who prefer to retain their connection with
The A. Z: + M. have thought il dm" I" themselves
and others who may sympalhI2e with them, TO orga
nize this city Foreign Missionary Society auxiliary
10 the a. u & f. NJ. In what manner and upon what
principles this has been DONE the suboined proceedings
will show.
The Executive Committee OF the Foreign Missionary
Society of Richmond now offer themselves TO the friends
Of the A. b g. F in Virginia end North Carolina TO
facilitate their cooperation with il; they ready TO
receive acknowledge and remit 10 the Treasury OF the
parent Society, contributions 10 lis funds, 10 procure
and forward lis publications 10 individuals, or societies
who may desire il, and in word tc perform for their
brethren every part Of the two States, all The appIo
pirate Offices OF local missionary agency.
In this correction the Committee deem it proper re
speclruy and briefly 10 submit 10 all whom it may
Germ why those whom they represent, pre-
fer TO adhere 10 the A. b. G. +. NJ.
lst That Beard has been in operation more than
twenty eight years, highly approved 10y The churches
and signally blessed OF God. II has thus treasured up
extension of Missions, and The modes of missionary
operation and has accumulated mechanical and com
mercal facilities for The vigorous and economical prose
culion OF that work. We are persuaded there is no
other Board or Society, by which the amount OF
funds can be applied with greater wjsdem and efficiency
in the dissemination of Gospel truth in unevangelised
countries
Cd Under The patronage of the Presbyterian Reform
ed Dutch, and Congregational churches of our county,
and in reliance upon their cooperation, that Board has
undertaken great work which we highly approve, (sec
the conclusion of the 9Th report Of the A. b. G. f.
NJ made in 1860 In the execution Of that work thus
undertaken VIC feel il 10 be privilege and our duty
to aid them so far as we can while they adhere 10 those
prncipes which led US to embark with them in this
enterprise.
3d. We love the catholic character Of that Board and
privilege 10 be associated in our obedience to
the last command Of our common Lord, with our btc
hren of other denominations whose views Of the doc
rnes and the work Of salvation agree with own
We are happy TO have an opportunity OF doing this IN
connection with board which preserves The eccIesas
ca standing relations and responsibilities Of all its mis-
sopares entire and perfect and while il supports the
wants Christ who labor among the healen and affords
them the Of usefulness leaves them 10 form the
converts where God gives them, into churches accord
ing 10 their conscientious views OF Gospel truth and
order
llh More than half the members Of the a. B, G. F.
NJ are Prcsbyterans large proportion OF lis Mission.
aries are ministers and members of the Presbyterian
churches. Many OF their Missionaries are from the
ginia and North Carolina Many Of the churches gu
ihered by Missionaries Of that Board among the Heo.
then are yet OF necessity incomplete in their organ
cation, but Of these fully organized,a majority are Pres
bytean churches; thus that Board and lis Missions are
in most interesting and important sense ours why
then should we forsake them,
In conclusion, while respect the opinions and
wishes Of brethren, WHO chose 10 he connected with
Board, strictly ecclesiastical and exclusively Presbyte
ran in lis character and pray for the prosperity and sue.
Of every institutions having for its object The glory
Of God in the salvation Of men, think ought 10 De
conceded that the great work of spreading lie Gospei
through the world will be efeclua!y promoted oy
giving 10 those whose preference for another MODE OF
conducting Missionary operations is not less sincere ana
decided every facility 10 labor in this cause IN Inc way
which they think most safe efficient and scrIPtura.
With these views, dear brethren lay before you Inc
suboned constitution and list of officers, and invite your
cordial and prayeru CO operation with US IN sustaining
the A. d. c. F. M. in publishing 10 our PeSling ieio"
the glad tidings Of salvation.
Resoired, That the Corresponding Secretary, James
GRAY, F. James. and James Caskie, be committee 10
take such they may think necessary 10 pro-
mote the interests and objects of the society, by CORES
pondence otherwise.
Rcsoircd, That tho Treasurer be requested 10 take
promp, and vigorous measures for extending in this city
The subscriplion which was commenced last evening,
and that for that purpose he associate with hnse suc
Adjourned. JAMES CAsKIE, President.
r. B. CRHoAs, ScerttSry
Atamcetinn convened in pursuance Of previous no.
ce for the purpose of taking into consideration The ex
pedency Of forming Foreign Missionary Society, aux
iary to the American Board Of Commissioners tor TO-
reirn Missions, on Monday evening, Oct 10, le}1:
Mr. Joseph Rsnnie appointed Chairman, ana
Cbas Is. Williams, Secretary.
The meeting opened with prayer.
The Rev. VIM. Armstrong, one Of the Secretaries
of the American Board being present by invitation nd
dressed the meeting in respect 10 the operations, faos'
resources and present wants OF that institution. hiieT
which il was motion. unanimously
Rrsorcd That tie meeting will proceed al once 10
organize Voluntary Association for Foreign Maa!o"a'