The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-14
Unitarian Association OF tho State OF New
York.

York.
This Association met for public discussion in the
Church of the Divine Unity Broadway, between Prince
and Spring streets last evening The Chair filled
by Zebedse Cook Esq The meeting having been opened
by prayer, the Chairman read the following resolu
ton =
Resolved That In the present crisis the principles in
voved in the Unitarian REFORM the suicency Of the
cay abandoned by creed making Protestants the con-
sistency of and revelation personal character
the most comprehensive radical and
important principles which engage the affection and
efforts of those who wish well to the church and to hu
mainly
The CHAIRMAN called upon the Rev Mr.. Perpont to
speak to this resoluon and in to the call that
gentleman forward and spoke fifteen minutes
In feicitous manner giving his view OF the truth of
the doctrines involved in the Unitarian creed.
JUDGE GREENWOOD, Of Brooklyn, next spoke upon the
subject the duty setting forth how by their
conduct and conversation they ought to recommend
their religion and their peculiar doctrines.
The next resolution was advocated by the Rev. Mr..
Buckingham 1t was
Resolved That while We consider the doctrines Of
Unitariansm than those OF any other denomina-
ton in harmony with divine truth and that ground
worthy of earnest efforts to diifusc them do not
yet regard the truth hold it, the ultimate
object end at which should aim but regard truth
itself auxiliary to goodness, ministerial to active
virtue and philanthropy Our Christianity should be
shown as Masters was, in seeking and saving that
which is lost.
The Rev Mr.. HossMEa of Buffalo, was next called
upon by the chairman, and came forward in support
Of the following -
Resolved That in support of the great work which
as Christian denomination are called upon to perform
VIC found our hope of success upon close union with
Christ obedience to his authority and devotion to his
person and character Mr. made an eloquent argu
ment the topic selected for his discussion. lie
drew beautiful picture Of the relationship of Christ
and his disciples while the latter remained upon earth
and closed his remarks with reference to the closer
union which isto exist between them when the saint
enters into rest.
Rev. Mr. DELANoE, Of st. Louis, Mo-, spoke to the
following
Resolved, That tho Meadviue Theological school, in
ton Of its expenses the felicity of its local position and
in the bond which It estabshes between the Unitarian
and the Chrhtut denominations, commands hearty
respect and pur warmUst sympathy and inte
rest and shall haye jberal and cheerful support
The speaker. alluded In his rspnarks to the arable
happy terms enlarged upon the sentiments
: The RsY. MI HrE.m1s was here eslled upon to
sps*k He thanHsd TIE eentlenaan who Ind called him
The was then read, and discussed
by some OF the gentlemen present:-- .s .:a 49, h.
ResOlued, That while we sympathze heartily with
those who, in spirit Of Christian moderation and meek
tnctly found hopes the salvation OF the wodin
the preaching Of the gospel In the name OF Christ and
that regard obedience his authority and devotion
to bis and a. the source Of all benef
cent influence. =, .,f,..,t.a .t.. as.s 49,. /,
In the discussion Of this resolution some home alu-
works Of reform which engaging the attention Of
many, and yet uncharitable to stgmatzs ~
intdels and atheists almost those who cannot believe
they do upon some Of the points Of their religious
doctrines. r."-' - 81 - --'-- = " ~ b" fN..i -
vote Of thanks was passed to Rev NJ NJ Hosrner for
his sermon before the Association Wednesday
ing The house not nearly filed many Of the pews
in the body Of the church being unoccuped,