The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-18

The Wal0onoe9s
AN APPEAL IN BEHALF OF THE MISSION OF THE
REV. j. p. REYEL, MODERATOR OF THE WALDEN

REV. j. p. REVEL, AODEhATOh OF TIN WALUbN-
At recent meeting of the ministers of the Gospel
and Others belonging to various Protestant churches,
held in the Reformed Church in Ninth street. Rev.
Dr. Knox in the chair, and DR.. Baird acting a. secre
tsry the undersigned were appointed committee to
assist by their counsels and IN other ways, the Rev.
Mr. Revel, who has been sent to this country by the
Synod of the Waldensian Church, to ask for the
help OF our churches in behalf of the enterprise
which that body prosecuting for the spread OF the
GOSPEL In Italy. In accordance with their appoint
ment, the undersigned beg leave to present to
the Protestant churches OF their country OF every
name, the following statement and appeal -
No portion of the Christian church inspires so
deep an interest in retracing its character and his
tory, as that OF the Wadenses IN the mountains and
valleys of Piedmont. For course of centuries be-
fore the Reformation, they were witnesses for the
truth as it is in Christ Jesus against the corrup-
tons and assumptions OF Popery exempifying
the Christian character in its simplicity aud consis
tency, and sealing their testimony III martyrdom
under repeated, continued, severe, and crushing per-
secutions. But they were "a bush on fire, and not
consumed, for the "good will of Him that dwelt in
the BUSH was with them. 1t is needless to make
further reference to the church Of the Waldenses in
order to excite the attention and the tenderest and
strongest sympathy, OF American Christians OF diff
ferent denominations in their behalf OF late years
the communications and efforts of British and Ame-
rican Christians, who have visited them, have made
the public acquainted with their present condition
Very recent events III the kingdom OF Sardinia
have led to the attainment and security of greater
privileges and immunites and way is opening for
their ab0rs in diffusing evangelical truth in Italy
They feel themselves to be missionary church. and
already an suspicious commencement has been made
at several points in the missionary work. Has not
the great Head of the Church wonderfully preserved
this excellent and devoted body of Christians to rem
der them in time the principal instruments IN inc
evangeization of Italy! They are anxious to found
theological seminary in their own home, with the
leading view Of thoroughly training young men for
the ministry and the missionary service.
In the great scantness Of their own resources they
appeal for aid in founding the proposed seminary,
and advancing their missionary rk, to their Chris
tan brethren of the different Protestant churches
They have delegated the moderator OF this ancient
synod the Rev. Jean Pierri Revel to visit our Anne
rican churches, and present their appeal He comes
to commended very highly, not merely by the Of
fetal station which he occupies, but also for the ex-
cellence Of his personal character. We feel peculiar
pleasure in receiving and welcoming him among u.s.
The "reminiscences connected with the past, in the
history Of the Wadenses and the associations OF the
present, combine to give interest ana Importance
to his mission rarely found, which every branch Of
the Protestant church will doubtless, cordially est
mate and respond to.
Brother Reve purposes to return to his home before
the autumn. He will, Of course however diligently
employed, be able to visit only few leading points
should without waiting for personal visit from him.
take measures for making their contributions to this
object is his purpose, as far as practicable by
judicious distribution Of his time to become acquaint
various principal cities. We most earnestly and af
fectiOnatey commend him. and the object which he is
commissioned TO present. to our ministerial BRETHREN
to the churches OF respective denominations and to
private Christians. Contributions may be forwarded
to Mr. Arson G.. Phelps, Jun, treasurer, or Edward
Vernon assistant treasurer, at the Office OF the Amer
can and Foreign Christian Union, No. IL Beekman
street, New York.
The objects for which our Wadensian brethren
need our aid, are
l. The establishment of a theological seminary in
connection with their college at Latour (their prn
to preach the Gospel in Italian, instead Of being sent
to Geneva and Lausanne, where they must be taught
through the medium Oh the French. The sum of
10000 will suffice to endow this seminary with three
professors.
2. The completion of church at Turin the build
ing Of one III Pignerol, and the opening of several
chapes in Casale, Genoa Nice, &c.
3. The support OF missionaries in many places in
Piedmont, where their labors are now demanded
4. The education Of young men-not only natives,
but also converted ltaans-tor the work OF making
known the gospel III Italy.
Thomas dc Witt, OF the Reformed Dutch Church.
William Adams, of the Presbyterian Church.
G. Ihurston Bedeil, Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
Gardner Spring, of the Presbyterian Church.
81. b. Anderson, uf the Baptist Church. (anu editor
of the New York Iccoyoer)
Church, (and senior editor Of the Christian Adco
cate.)
Charles f. Z. Stolhmau, of the Lutheran Church.
David Bigler, of the Morayian Church
Hugh II. Blair. OF the Associate Church
Alex. H. Wright, Of the Associate Reformed Pres
byteran Church.
John N. Mcleod, of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church
George i. Cheeysr, of the Congregational Church