New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-31


semby, or whether he was among the yeas, nays,
excused, or absent, | am not informed-nor Is 1t
material to know Such was the decision Of his
Church, and the decision was in conformity with
it's standards, and its standards and this decision
recognize principle which / believe to be scrip
tural and therefore accord with 1t, and advance
it as containing my negative, and the reasons Tor
nv negative, to his first argument, There is no war
rant from the word of God for making any partl-
cular external form ofpollty condition, "&c. And
submit to the public whether have not, (by the
aid of his own Standards | acknowledged over
thrown hts argument. If not, let him show upon
what foundation it yet rests. Ifupon any that IS
valid and firm then, as have before said, there
is no need of any farther dissatisfaction II an
Apostolical, divinely appointed ministry, IN the
sense / have contended for it, is not essential to
the Church, Presbyterian ordination is not essen
tial. and fortiori Episcopal ordination is not
essential and to argue for Apostolical succession
would be worse than vain.
In view of the above argument let the public
decide who has embarrassed this discussion by
confused views, contradictory statements, lhcon-
elusive arguments, and defamation having no
real bearing upon the question at issue. DO not
take this remark, pray you, IN an offensive hight.
should deprecate offering 1t In this light pre-
sent it in self-deience-to shield myself from the
accusation which you have repeatedly made, ana
which you seem anxious to impress upon ,he
public, that am trying 70 avert Tue uie'ueo
| ISSUE
Now, sir, in concluding this part of my letter,
let me sum up and ask the public to Judge be-
tween us.
Your first argument, in proof that my assertion
concerning Episcopacy is unScripfurat, is con-
tanned in the following allegation: " There IS no
warrant from scripture for making any particular
external form of polity a condition. &c. Which
alteration, If it be at all to the point Is the same
! as alleging that there is no warrant from scrip
turc for making any particular form OF pohty es-
sential to the being OF Church
maintain that met 1t directly and fairly
You, indeed, with admirable appreciation OF our
ocical relations TO each other, desired me to dlS-
more your allegation. Of counsel preferred that
vou should prore it first. 1t was enough for Inc
TO denv it. denv it still. Will you prove 1t Or,
will von answer the question have propounded IN
/ relation to ordination
You have manifested great sensltlveness
throughout our correspondence IN regard to what
vo,, csl the arrogance of Episcopatans, and
have heen particularly surprised at the concluding
naraorarh of your last letter. You speak OF open
assault like that which originated this discussion,
Il deny again that any assault of mine dldorlgl,
nate this discussion, and deny it in the sense
have sufficiently explained Lol sonf hands an De,
Of Christian retaliation. your hands are to De
against us'-of 9 self.respect'-and an" gnlm-
peached character" to be maintained. lhess
words imply grave charges. Who has assaulted ute
you2 Who has impeached your character :" nc
has wounded your self-respect2 Who has oenieo
that you are Presbyterian minister-the popular
pastor off highly respectable congregation : Who
has denied your right to administer the affairs O
your own congregation and your own Church II
your own way Who has interiered, or wished te
interfere with your liberty in Christ 10 worship II
your own way-to preach the doctrines you be-
lieye 10 betrue-to administer the sacraments you
believe to be Christ's sacramento And because
we choose to assert and maintain our liberty II
Christ in these matters, and to read and nterpre
Gods word according to the best llght we have
and in view of our solemn responsibilities to b.
New-Yok Observer, June 3. 1913.