The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-23

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the training Of candidates for holy orders and gsne
rally In the work OF sducstou; the multiplied demand
fer devotio and cducasuai works. well those Of
standard character a. $3.50 adapted for popular
circulation; and ! have ALREADY taken notice of that
yearnrg after closer and real we'll as visible
infercs mnunion between the members Of Christs
body, which, In certain measure, has had
isrtd accomplishment. But would also re
mind you OF that extraordinary ard entirely undo
Of the reformed Catholic Church which has lately
Witnessed giving evidence that they both actuated
By one and the same spirit under deep of solemn
responsibilities, and with q desire TO meet them
aude TO the important reports presented ct tbs last
sessicn by the committees appointed by the Upper
House Of conyocation England and 10 the memorial
presented to the House OF Bishops at your last general
convention with the subsequen proceedings connected
herewith Time win not allow me, is this the
about which there may at this early date, be well al
lowed to be many diereL ces OF opinion will merely
Observe that Lether we nor our fathers have witnessed
fairs and that there certainly manifest desire 10 all
parties connected therein, lin which the
great body OF the faithful win heartily sympathEe TO
endeavor while unfolding the great Landmarks Of the
catholic faith and maintaining in all their essential in
tegit the formularies and principles OF the Reformed
Church. 20 to increase her efficiency and adapt her
machinery and apply her teaching and mnistrstions to
the present condition and essites Of the people,
her ministry and gather into her fold those for whom
Christ died But who Is sufficient for such taskf Who
shall be the skillful workman I" that need not be
ashamed" to whom the church shall look for wise
and prudent counsel and vigorous action in such high
and holy efIortss Let have but faith ia Gods pro-
misses to his church. and plead them In prayer to Him.
and need doubt but til at in the time Of there
will always be raised up able and willing sons, both
to do and TO suffer for the honor Of Christ and the main
of His truth As thy day Is shall thy strength
be-" There is tile Of individual attached to
tie documents issued in connection with that memorial
Who, with every necessary qualification OF character
atiainn eLs, and official position and evidently desiring
TO the efficiency Of the church promoted and her
unity maintained In all her members had zealousy de-
voted himself with others Of his brethren to the carry
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pleased Almighty God to from this his of
useful and active abors, where to finite sense they
tined calculated TO he most beneficial II not necessary
to tie church. 1t is not however this occasion only
that meet to learn lesson Of submission to the II
Of God and to receive the warning admonon Of Chrit
"Wha do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know
hereafter Scarcely two years have elapsed
since Twas invited to be at the of him
whom alas must already speak of Late Bshop
Wainwright and now am with you aga n for similar
purpose the appointment Of his successor. Weld
member the grateful JOY that felt and
by all the members of your church at the elevation Of
Bishop Wainwright to the Eiiscopate it . time Of
no common mercy TO your long afflicted diocess. Nor
tanned disappointed Brief has been the period of his
official e he crowded into il such of active
labor, and believe may justly say, wisely aud af
fectionately applied himself all matters OF that
whether preacher of the gospel the
flock his praise is In all the churches he has earned
name worthy TO live with that OF the eminent preates
who have gone before hn,-wih that Of Seabury, first
father Of transatlantic seed; with the apostolic White
with your revered Hobart and all those who have
0t0e0 the WORK oil Dullung up cnurcn Oh GOu IN
this land Nor is Bishop Wainwright's deah felt and
mourned for only by yourselves. Wherever he was
known In Engand-and that was In no narrow circle.
there will be hearts ready to in all your grief
and for myself Independent of my previous acquaint
with him. he very recently with me guest
in my own house and taking part in solemn services in
own cathedral church, that cannot but claim the
right feel the loss that Of friend for whom had
regard, well Of bishop, whose character
been pleased thus early in his Episcopate call away
Bishop Wainwright to his great account let with
thankfuness acknowledge that he has tempered this
visitation with mercy for certainly 1t s small mercy
that You should be enabled at to agree the choice
of OF him whom you have thus chosen, it
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large diocess, with many individuals eminentiy
qualified for such post without any delay difficulty,
give pledge to all the church that he will be
thy of your late diocesan His early theoog
cal studies and training, and his recent pastoral
duties in large and important charge will have gained
him much experience that cannot but be exceedingly
full in administering his future Office In conclusion,
who has fully felt the burden Of the Epscopate
will only further exhort reverend brother now
about enter upon similar duties how needfu indeedts
that he should than seek for increase Of
Gods manifold gifts Of grace that shall presently
join In what trust may be efectua ervent prayer for
him, he may truly execute the office whereuntO he is
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quaely to fulfil her mission in the worldf she to be
Gas city set upon HILL "a city Of refuge for way
farers ga city which 10 Mt unity with itself, whittier
the tribes may go up-the tribes OF the Lord" it must
under Gods blessing, be in small owing to
the degree of aithiulness and wisdom and love- with
which those who Gil the places of authority take over
sight Of the flock committed to their charge. And
though may not in these days, be called to give
the truth Of the Gospel yet the steadfast and
during spirit is not the less ncedful than In
the mss 9f hes IS dS Nay
not only endurance, but humility which vaunteth
not itself, is not pulled up, nor easily provoked;,'
all things, endureth all things" And II blesscdness
in store for those who for Righteousness
sake there is one also for the for they
shall be called the children Of God And IL wish to
the present prospects Of Zion, let remember
that however the world may boast its power and mako
meek for they shall inherit the earth" o. let us pray
that with such grace and in such spirit, this,
brother, may go forth from this sanctuary as chief
Of Israel Then shall his work prosper then shall he
guide you through the strife and the evil Of this world
That ySu may Learn to walk IN unity Of sph II the
shall be passed, and that day shall arrive when
Chrss prayers his people shall have its perfect work.
d safe from danger secure from every fear
under the immediate and ever abiding of the
great Shepherd and Bishop Of our souls 20
The anthem was then sung as follows
Behold now praise the Lord all ye servants Of the
Ye that by night stand In the house Of the Lord even
in the courts Of the house Of our God,
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and praise the
The Lord, that made heaven and earth, gtN tbee
blessing out OF Sion.
The conservation Office then commenced
The RI Rev. Bishop BRowsEII, Of Connecticut, pres
ded.
The bishop elect vested with his rochet present
ed BY Bishop Potter, Of Pa, and (assstant) Bishop
WILLIAMS Of Conn.,, saying:
Reverend Father in God, we present unto you this
gody and well learned man. to be ordained and
Grated bishop.
The testimonials we're then read in the following
order
From the Convention Of the Diocess, Rev Mr. Eigen-
brodt from the Standing Committees Rev Dr.. Haight;
the consent Of the Bishops Rev. DIR. Van Kleeck.
The promise Of conformity was then taken Of the
bishop elect, as follows -
In the name Of God Amen !, Horatio Potter, chosen
Provisional Bishop Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
in New York. do promise conformity and obedience to
the doctrine, discipline and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the United States Of America So
help me God, through Jesus Christ.
The PRESIDING BISHOP then read as follows
Brethren, IL is written in the Gospel Of Saint Luke