The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-31

Rev. Dr.. Pennington (colored) and Rev Isaiah Ferris
(white) we're admitted AS corresponding mem OF the
Rev Mr. CoNNnuy agent Of the American Co'o1izstou
Society, addressed the syped behalf of tina, society
Mr. JoHs GuiIIvxR, of Philadelphia aidre' sed ,he
nod on behalf of the american Systematic Benefcenoe
Society.
The following resolution offered, by GEo O. ARNOLD and
Resolved, That the subject Of systematic beuedcenoe
be earnestly recommended tn the attention and action Of
Resolved That the American systemac Beueec ,nce 8,
oiety, organized in Philadelphia. be commended 70 the
favorable egsrd NJ synods, preaby'ees, aud
Rev r. D. HAsrsR Cd, red the following:
Resolved That the cause OF African C lon'zaton he
commended to the bounhfn atten ion Of all churches
Resolved, That the Board OF Education be directed
look out for several ooorei young men, be tr-aed
for teaching or preaching among their brethren In the
Several members Of the Synod objected to these resou
tons, Though they we're passed by q majority vote.
Rev r. D HANPxR then proceeded TO address the synod
the order or the daythe 'e-outons OF Mr. Fndey
adopt the basis Of usi,n He argued that 81
sitting merely as body OF telIsrs, whsse busines
merely todecde what was the vote Of the
the basic OF union, and report he result He belev
that the union on the basis should be Immediately
effected 10 accordance with the wishes nine &C ishs OF
Rev. Mr. MAnARD sad that the question seemed I, bs
narrowed down To the adoption Of this basis without
amendments, union al alt He believed that II this
basis we're not nov adopted there would be an end tn all
prospects Of union resulting disast"ou y TO the Interests Of
the church he though that the basis should be ad pted
leaving the amendments 10 be adopted by Joint action OF
the union.
Rev JOIN PsuuHxY said that thought the discussion
had proceeded far enough TO enable the members OF the
| sy nod TO come 10 q vote.
Rev Mr. CAulDuRHsAD aad that he tn ught the oppo-
the basis ought 10 be ready TO unite
with the Associate church the principles Of the bads
they remsin with the Associate Reformed church,
many OF whose members bad openly expressed their a.
probati N OF toe basis
Rev MIR. THOMPSON and Rev. Mr. HuEr spoke briefly in
| favor of the union.
Elder j. NJ NTxS, of New burg, said that he had
been born and reared ia the Associate Reformed church.
and believed that II there was any particular credit due
any branch OF the church. to the synod OF Rev
York. which he believed had in this debate been referred
When the Associate Refor Church formed, Its
Of Scotland Of which the Associate church was sue
He believed that IL either OF these churche.
were chargeab" with the sin OF schsm 10 WAS the Also
ciste church He in favor OF union, CO ali be
properly Effected But he was opposed TO any increase in
their articles Of faith He did not want such testimony
would require their members TO receive theological
education before they could ,scribe to with any
plec knowledge Of lite bearing He would not object 10
The basis a. basis except that made tsrms Of
communion He believed that fathers Of the
Refor Church bad been greatly msrepresented ana
uaduced and had the great Of embracing
In their numbers the whole Presbyterian family He
leved there was nothing but soohstry in the argu-
ment that by this union small churches Of both
branches could be brought together. Tho eame
argument might be used with reference TO Methoiss,
other denominations who had small congregations
theirs. He hoped such a basis would be adopted as
would perfect union without making dsunion in the
church Of God.
Elder RopB spoke briefly in favor of . concilatory
Mr.. hxplxr offered resolution. amending the original
resolution which declared aer discussion to be
tabled by the arrival OF the hour OF adjournment
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session commenced with the usual do
volt ,nal exercises.
Rev. Dr. Fogsyw then preceded 10 deliver his sermon
the history OF the Presbyterian church, folio
On the plains Of Germany, ana amid the Alpine heights Of
Switzerland almost simultaneously two fountains appear
unlike the opened IN Jerusalem in tn beginning OF
the GoepeL The sJeam that spread from them steadily
sruy and Seauy Sae .ha hsd Ssso
like barren waste mo the garden Of the Lord, and
s sss n ss% SS
age the former having been born November 49, 1884, the
latter January, 1900. Both were taught In the same
task Of reform, though for time each was ignorant
OF the existence and efforts OF the othor. TIL reverend
gentleman proceeded TO consider more particularly the
life Of zwnge; how he carried with him GAsis his
first mocpain parish the germs OF Evangelical truth how
the Gospel how In 1878 he was led 70 denounce the salo
Of nduigenoes his removal 70 Zurich aud how his suug
ges, t1sssher with Hasr, So,ns; oco%amp,dins, a.
great work OF the Reform In 1874 the flames OF
Recommendation controversy burst forth and from this
date the histories Of the Reformed and Lutheran
churches may be said TO begin Tho reverend
gentleman detailed the evcntful life OF zwingls
until fall in the bloody ded OF Cappe In the prime Of his
days. Young In years. but the honored insrumeot OF
though ne complexion was reserved fos auoner and great
John Calvin Luther and Zwnge were compa ed
by the reverend gentleman who denied Luther mind
xod with special Intensity that grand Tuth-jusa
bcaon by faith while Iwtngle though no less urgent In
auiaDg this doctrine, also insisted on the supremacy Of
the word Of God, the only rule Of faith aud worship.
The spread Of the reformation 10 Trance, Holland, Scot
land Poland and Hungary, aud the rapid increase In liz
speaker who proceeded demonstrate that church
has been compelled 10 maintain a more arduous and
that she has been more or less intimately connected
with the struggles for civil and religious Il
berry that she has supplied the asest defences Of hs
the OF Christian literature and that while the Lu
ihcrsn church has no liked poty the Reformed church
has everywhere maintained one and the same system Of
soyernment-the Presbyterian The speaker closet with
hope that the historical society, whose researches he
valued, would recognise the Importance OF Reformed
church history and collect materials for complete record
IN Europe and America lie rcoiced that the csby ian
Historical Society had been cssbsbed for 70 was ono
ground upon which old Prctbytorians could stand and
full performance Of Ia duties might work out much
good rr the peace and harmony OF the church
AfLer prayer aud singing the meeting adjourned.
SIXTH DAT.
The Synod convened the usual hour Tuesday and
opcned with the Customary devotional exercises, atcr
which the MINUTES Of the preceding day read.
Alter an attempt 10 postpone the order of the day the
subject taken up aud he Clerk proceeded 10 read tho
amendments offered BY Mr.. fndey ON the previous even
Whereas Tie oonsumaiion Of a union OF the Associate
and Associate Reformed Presbyterian churches is high
duty and OF grrst Importance to tho maintenance Of the
peculiar principles held In common by their churches
and whereas, the ~ mOny proposed 10 Us by the Also
cals chufo s ba Of union contsns no principle which
Reformed church, has in some form received her
ssctcp and whereas, u II not doubted TIA. the wisdom
Of the united church will effect any modification Of the
form Of church government the directory for worship
Of The Westminster Standards necessary W harmonisc
them with the common faith and practice q tbs two
churches, any desirable modification OF the f6smula OF
questions applicants and whereas, majority Of the
prebyteres Of the Associate Returned church have decsr
e themselves favor Of RECEIVING the basis Is rather
than fail OF obtaining this union; and whereas, ~
believed that the great uls Of the people in both these
churches anxouEly desire H. aud that their spiritual In
tcresk urgently require IL speedy contamination and,
whereas lnxy Is W be feared that the present over
turc shoaid be rejected, Tie Accomplishment &c this oh
jcc will be long potpOted, and tho heart Earnings and
between the churches In Former years be
vved, and similar evils be produced among ourselves
therefore,
Resolved /, That The Aso-i.te Reformed church does
hereby declare her acceptance OF the testimony proposed
basis Of union BY tie Aocstc synod and overturned
by the General Synod o 1866 10 the resbyeres In the
ConideIce thai any notifications or amendments necessary
10 harmoaize basis with NE faith and practice held 10
by The Dwo churches or render IL more entirely
acceptable Will be Ia duo Tine effected By the united
rLrnez an In the cophdcucr that ole forbsar