The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09

in the fierce cry Of their oppressors This should
be-for it is infinitely desirable be the dispensers
Let then present to them Christianity in its unveiled
and parable them to their own pro-
Messiah has already and that he has made that
atonement for sin which is contemplated in their
fees. Let us show them in our whole department the
OF tie Gospel upon hearts, and like the Good
Samaritan pour oil and wine into their wounded bosoms
Having done these things let await with pray erul
yet confident Alliance in the Word OF God, the long de-
sired and glorious result Of their spiritual resurrection
from the dead
An anthem was then sung by the choir, after
which the Rev. Mn. LILLY Domestic Secretary OF
the Society, read letters from the following gentle
men: DR.. .Ptman, DIR. ]. p. Durbin of Carlisle,
Rev. Willis Lord of Philadelphia, Dr. skinner,
Rev. Mr.. Andrews of Troy and Rev. Mr. Read OF
prova Of the object of the Society and their regret at
not being able from variety of circumstances to attend
Mr. LILLY then read abstract Of the annual report of
the Society," by which it appeared that the Society for
the past year has been steadily increasing in means and
usefulness. That they have missionary perman-
emily stationed in Baltimore whose labors have been
abundany blessed and that they have invited dis
country for his abors love- assist the Society in its
endeavors to bring the children Of Israel into the fold Of
Christ
The Rev. Mr.. De Writ then moved, that the abstract
be accepted and printed 1t is important he said that in
formation be circulated among the community in order
to interest all in the efforts of the society. We have
to be thankful for the progress have made not
only in this country but in Europe is public attention be-
ing directed to the condition of the Jewish people The
Scottish and English Churches have done much to pro-
mote the advancement of the Savour's kingdom among
the descendants Of Israel and he rejoced to that in
political point of view, also their condition much
improved. In Turkey, Palestine, and other countries,
they are gradually assuming position which will re-
been subjected and he believed the time not far dis
tan when the prophecies will be fulfilled in the restora
ton Of the Jews to the promised land where they will
worship in the beautiful Church which they shall build
to the true Messiah.
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Resolved, That the word and the Providence Of God
enforce the claims Of Israel ON the tenderest
sympathies ofthc Church. and especially calls for the
renewed and united efforts Of American christians in
this great and good cause.
He said in support of the resolution that the
people was deeply. enlisted in behalf of the OPP
pressed children Of Israel. He then went on to
of the society. He believed that the best
the simple preaching of Christ, and Kim crucihcd-
experience the most efectual method of converting
souls to God and he had doubt that with the divine
blessing i would produce the same result with the Jew
story of the babe of Bethlehem and in the doctrine Of
grace through faith which would enforce conviction
He also believed that the publication Of judicousy
eced tracts by the Society, would be powerful means
with the blessing of God in bringing the descendants Of
Israel to a the a nS no
the day of Observation-Disclosures the whole
world it clearly ascertained fact that the mind
the subec-the sympsthies Of all denominations
lsted-the best men of the churches in England, in
Of the nd the time
pdy approaching when Kings and Queens will be nurs-
said by that the Jewish mind was judcialy blinded
and it not right to interfere with the DEGREES of Pro-
when Paul felt such deep anxiety for his Jewish broth
and whcn the day of Pentcos 5000 were brought
to knowledge Of the truth The resolution was the
put by the Rev. DR.. Milledoler, and carried.
The Rev. DR.. McCARTr then offered the following re-
soluton;-
Resolved That the conversion of tho Jews the CHIEF
means appointed Of God, of concentrating the CONVEX
After some iorcible remarks by Dr. McCarty in sup
port of the resolution strange divine to speak,
but was requested by the President to give way to DR..
Hcrschc from London who had been invited to address
the meeting Mr.. Lilly then read, the creGcntia Of
Dr. Hersche letter addressed to him by go converted
Jews in London who spoke Doctor in the most ee
waited terms
Dr. HERscHEL then arose and said that it late,
he would detain them for only few moments. This
was work which would prove not only blessing to
Jews but to all nations tongues and kndreds in the
world. There some, however. who raised objcc.
tons to it, it his desire briefly to answer them
The first objection raised is that of judicial blind
ness To answer that he would cite fact
eleven years before the destruction of jerusalem
there was not single Gentle convert while thousands
great moral depravity Of the Jews-that most emphat
cally deny have travelled far and widc and have seen
denable fact that the Jews body Of people more
moral than any Of the nations OF Chriscndom. Grcat
applause Dr. Johns then rose to explain and said that
he wished have his remarks understood having
ference too prevalent idea and that far from
tertaining such an idea himself he was constantly
Jewish converts He would only say to this
that the same objection would apply to- Gentle
converts, and that the greatest difficulty and
coldness hardness and strife among Christians He then
narrated deeply interesting account Of adventure in
Smyrna illustrating his position that Jewish converts
are true to their professions Of Christianity.
The doxoogy was then sung, and after the benedic.
ton which pronounced by Dr. Johns, the congrcga
ton retired.
The following the Of the officers for the en-.
suing year.
Vicc-Presidcnts.
Foreign sccretary-Rev. John Proud6t, D. D., of New
Brunswick.
Domestic Sccrctary-Rev. John Lille.
Recording Observation-Disclosures NJ. Burrill.
Treasurer-Thomas Bussing and 20 Directors.