The New York herald., 1850-06-13

or two exceptions they were unanimous In be-
seeenIng retrans'ston, " that God might speak
time TO hesitate, when the world was IooL-
log with expectancy and encouragement for
the prosecution of this work. Iatidelity was
spread by the errors contained in our present
translation, and TO the common mind pialisbility
was given to the Dhdes inquiry, il religion itself
he not equally erroneous. The attenHs to give
correct version would not, by some asserted.
interfere with true Christian unity. II this unity
were based on error, the sooner il were dissolved
the better. When men conteHded for truth, there
would be joining together of true hearts, q ming
ling OF true sentiments, blending OF true sy,pa-
th;es Spurious versions had given rise to more
controversy and discord they probably any other
circumstances connected with the Church OF God.
In carrying on the mission that had commenced by
the formation Of the Union, they needed talents
time, energy, reputation, and last, though far from
least, needful and important money. The speaker
concluded as follows Then while we give, let
us labor with Catholicity. Let US not labor AZ
Baptiss, or pastors OF churches, but as Christians
ransacking every library, troubling every land,
turning the archives of our churches topsyturvy,
after the truth on great Catholic principles, and
shall do we'll. Let us move deliberately, labor
calmly, be IN no hurry TO get version which we
might call correct, when il very incorrect.
Let US labor kindly with hearts full of love- having
no bitterness against those that differ from us. and
warrant you we shall feel il both an honor and
privilege TO labor in difiusng and vindicatiag the
truth of God, especially set forth in correct and
faithful versions of the holy scriptures.
Rev. MIR. REMINGTON simply seconded the resou-
ton, which was passed nxm. r0n.
Subscriptions were now taken for life directors
and life members, the amount of subscriptions re-
qusite for each being 800 and $50, respectively
Forty.our life directors, and forty life members gave
in their names, making a total intiatory subscip-
hon Of $500, in addition to which $40 were coll
lected in plates that were carried round. We have
seldom been present at meeting at which so
much good humor and alacrity were manifested in
The collection of subscriptions. 1t augurs well for
the prosperity of the Union. Owing TO the lateness
of the evening, several speakers, who had been
announced, declined addressing the meeting
In conclusion, the PRESIDENT said he would
make remark which he wished to 60 forth to the
public. The e" Bible translated" was my motto in
1856, and the " Bible translated" is my motto and
principle tonight, and | understand and interpret
II now precisely i did then. My idea of the
operation of Bible society is, that it procure and
circulate pure and faithful versions Of the Sacred
Scriptures, as nearly like the original as human
learning and pety can make them and sincerely
hope this Society is destined 10 accomplish this
mission and remove from all the versions in the
world that Roman Catholic seed of baptism which
is found wherever the man Of sin has had the in
fluence TO make a version. know you will unite
with me in the hope and prayer that this great and
glorious object may be accomplished
The PRESIDENT having pronounced the benedic-
tion, the meeting dispersed.