Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-04

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ohlet containing twenty two pages, just issued from
The press 1t is letter addressed by the Rev. Rector
10 Hiram Kechum Esq, one OF his par'shloners, who
il nnppars had addressed him on the subject Of the
cent published by the Rev. Doctors Anthem
and Smith The copy right OF The pamphlet IS secured
der the act of Congress, are therefore al il
berry to copy but cannot deny ourselves the pleasure
OF giving a snail portion oil the pamphlet containing
what We cannot bot regard very explicit declaa-
ton of the authors creed, when, We need not
add will be regarded by every Protestant as sound
one not favorng IN any respect what are supposed to
be The errors If Popery The author account Of Mr.
Carcys Creed and the whole aspect OF his examination,
differs widely, from that Of tie Rev. Drs Smith and
Anthem The public must DECIDE between The state
ments of these gentlemen We unoefsland that MIR.
Haight divine Of high resPeciaoity, and OF great
zeal and devotion to his calling we shall give further
ax,rao,s n Tho Even,np Express. In The mean time,
we think The following will be read with satisfaction by
very Protestant We shall also try to obtain for pub
,;on The letter of our friend and fellow citizen, Mr..
Ke,chum, calling forth Mr.. HaIghts reply;
New York, July &C. ls43
Nv dear Sir: | proceed, according to my promise,
to answer your inquiries touching my views on certain
points of doctrine and my impressions OF 'he opinions
expressed by Mr. Carey at his examination PRIOR 10 his
ordination.
he,ween us and the Church Of Rome, let me begin by
saving that now hold as have ever held, the doc
tnes set forth in tn. Liturgy and articles OF our church,
and tina, do amino subscribe 10 all hat contained
therein. To descend TO particulars: 49,
hold that holy scripture conlalnetn all 'hlngs ne
os,,y n salvation so that whatsoever is not read
therein nor NAV be proved thereby, IS not 10 be
on,red of any man TO be believed as an Article OF
Faith or be thought requisite necessary 10 salvation;
and that in the name Of Holy Scripture, understand
those Canonical Books OF The Old and New Testament,
of whose authority never any douol 10 Tue church
al Ronkr up
20 Them 10 establish any doctrine. The church reads
them for example of life and instruction OF manners
hold that we are accounted righteous before God
only for the merit OF our LORD ahd saviour Jesus
Christ by faith and not for own works or deserv-
ngs-lhat we justified by faith oniy-and that
works done before the grace of Christ and inspiration
of his Spirit are not pleasant to God, iorasmuch as
they spring of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they
make men meet to receive grace or las The School au-
hors saw deserve grace Of congruy yen, rather, for
thai they are not done as God hath wed and command
ed them to be done, doubt not but they have The ma
ture of sin.
hold, that the Church Of Rome had erred, and nop
srrs only in her living and manner OF ceremonies,
but also in matters o! faith.
hold, that the Romish doctrine concerning Purga
tory Pardons, Worshppng and Alteration, as we'll Of
Images of Reliques, and also Invocation OF SAINTS,
is fond thing, vainy invented, and grounded upon
warranty of Scripture, but rather rePugnant to the
Word of God.
Word OF God and the custom Of the primitive Church,
to have public prayer in the Church, or 10 minister
( the Sacraments in a tongue not understood by the
people.
| hold, that there are but two Sacraments ordained
of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that IS 10 say Bap-
,ism and the Sunper of the Lord and that Confrma-
tion Penance ORDERS Matrmony and Extreme Unc-
ton are not TO be counted for sacraments OF the Gospel
And that in such only as northiiy receive the same,
have the Sacraments wholesome effect or operation;
but that they, that receive them unworlhIly purchase
to themselves damnaiion.
hold, that Transubsantiaton, or the change of the
substance of bread and in the Supper ofthe Lord,
cannot be proved by Holy Writ but is repugnant 10
the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature
of Sacrament, and has given occasion TO many su
perstitons that the body of Christ given, taken and
eaten in the Supper, only after heavsny and spiritual
manner; and that the whereby the same is re-
ceived and ealen in the Supper is faith
hold. that the cup Of the Lord is not TO be denied
to the lay people, for both the parts of the Lords Sa-
crament by Chrlsts ordinance and command me mt,
ought to be mins,ered to all Christian men alike.
hold, that the offering of Christ once made, is that
perfect redemption, Precipitation and satisfaction Tor all
The sins Of the whole world, both original and actual
and there is other satisfaction for SIN, but tina
alone. Wherefore the sacrifice Of Masses, in which
it is commonly said that the Priest did offer Christ for
the quick and Dead TO have remission of pain and guilt
are bias phe nous fables and dangerous deceits
deny, wholly, the arrogant claim Of the Church of
Rome to be the mother and mistress OF all the Churches
and of her Bishop be the Prince of the Apostles and
Vicar OF Jesus Christ.
| deny, wholly, the claim Of the Council Of Trent
TO be General Council, and regard the DEGREES of
said Council 10 have authority whatsoever with us.
Il receive and hold neither them, nor the creed Of
! Pms w.
| maintain, that the Reformation or the Church of
England, is not only UNSUITABLE but that that Church
in shaking of the Papal yoke, and the and
ruptIons which for ages had been clustering around
her, and in returning to her primitive pol'ty, doctrine,
and worship, exercised right inalienabe in every
distinct branch Of the Catholic Church, and has won
for herself proud among the Churches of Chris
tendon And bless God, that my lot has been cast
IN the bosom Of her daughter in America and that am
q member and minister of a reformed branch of The
Church universal, the Protestant Episcopal Church in
the U. States.
Now, my dear Sir, in this statement, | wish TO be
understood as using words in their plan literal sense,
without any cquivocation reservation whatsoever.
| mean just what say. | have sympathy with,
nor leaning towards the Church of Rome. / consider
her corrupt and unsound member of the Catholic
Body consider the teaching of her Bishops and nj
nlsters to be exceedingly erroneousher worship doIa
trous-and the system of policy which she pursues in
maintaining her position, and in extending her borders
sbominable.
need not, am sure, detain you longer on this
/ head have endeavored to set before you my belief
these points with oil the plaBness consistent with
my limited space. If | have omitted any topic on
which you wish to learn my opinion, shall be very
glad TO supplyt pass on, then, 10 your second in
qury; again stating, that subscribe heartily, without
feservaton to every doctrine and principle laid down
in the book of Common Prayer, the Articles Of Ordna
the precious legacy of our forefathers
See the Articles Of Religion, Kill xix xii XIV
xviii XXX xxsi
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