The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-10-24

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TIE Synod of Wheeling, composed Of III,
Presbyteres of Washington. Steubenyile, New
Lisbon and st. Clairsvile, of the o. s. Presby
terian Church, met in the Presbyterian Church
in Cadiz. Oct II, 1850, at sP. NJ, and wa:
opened with prayer and sermon by DR.. Brown
son, Moderator. = ch't .HFg
A. s. Macmasters, D. D., OF the Presbyter,
ofNew Lisbon, was chosen Moderator, and Rev
s. Mehsffy, Of the Presbytery ofSt. Clairsv lille
was appointed temporary Clerk. af rLe.
The Committee on religious services reported
in part, recommending that Rev. Mr. Dodge, o
Wheeling preach this evening at z, P. NJ, and
that one.half hour each forenoon be spent il
religious exercises under the direction OF th,
Moderator. The report was accepted ant
adopted. 'ta
The following Ministers and Elders were
present from the different Presbyteriss during
the session OF the Synod
From The Presdyte,y Of Steubenui1e.
Ministers Brown, W. Eaton, j. Wat.
son, A. Swaney, D. R. Campbell, r. Heron
M. A. Parkinson, L. Grier /. Price, w. W.
Laverty, j. s. Marquis, s. Patterson, j. B.
Patterson, Ii. @. Comingo, d. d. G, c. Beatty,
D. D,
Easrs.--J. Ebersole, A. L. Littell, T. s.
Miligsn, j. Houston, j. Lyons, j. McCol-
Tough, W. Dunlap, W. L. Sharp, d. Dunlap,
A. Robertson. "-''
From the PresLytery Of Washington. ..
Mnisars-J Stockton, d. D., D. Hcryey,
W. P. Alrich, d. D, J. EagIeson D. D.. A. Nc
Carroll, j. W. Scott, d. D., j. I. Brownson,
D. D., j. s. Pomercy, s. +. ,Grier, R. v. Dodge,
w. Aiken, N. B. Lyons, W. B. Keeling, j.
Alexander, D. D., J. P. Caldwell, J. A. Ewing,
w. II. Lester, J. Fleming, j. Sloan, y. d. "
Ehers.-E. II. Ftzhugh, J. Vance, r, Sloan,
J. Hoon, R. Moore, T McKeenan, j. Wyle
g. G. Orr. J.. G. Orr, N. Axtell, II 1, ,McCona.
hey, s. OFT, J. McCombs, ". Mercer j. jam
ison, 7, Elder, w L. Lowry, j. Scott, A.
Hamilfon. H. HI A |HI EsfBE E'TFa
From the Presbytery Of New Lisbon.
Minister'S. 70. Stratton, A. 8. Macmas ters
D. D., j R. Dundas, j. b. Miller, r. Hays,
w. Dalzell, w. G. March, 7. p. Spear, A. B.
EMers-P. Lazarus, j. Gibson, G. Lee, X.
King, J. B. Corey, R. Gibson, J, Faulkner.
From tie Pres1ytery Of ST. Clairsui1le.
lMin;aers.-B. Mitchell, d. D. 8. Mehafrey,
} Mofiit, ], B. Graham, w. 3. Dool, W. NJ
Grimes. r. Armstrong, w. r. Vincent, R.
Tanneyhill, q. Mcdonald, ]. B. Fi,zger lid, G.
Spsrrowgrave. tsrt.ra aer }
Eld1s-s. McConahey, R. Hart, W. Kirk
patrick, J. Hutchinson, j Lippincott. j. Nc
Cullough. w. Holmes, ]. McGaw, T. Hamil,
ton. j. Tanevhill. w. McCulIy, A Smith,
BiackfoFd, j w MilIigau. .5-g--.
The hours OF meeting were fixed as follows.
Meet at $50 A. NJ, adjourn at l2 NJ. Meet at
2 P. NJ. and take recess from TOT P. N.
Rev. @. s. Rice, of the Synod of Upper Mis-.
souri, was Invited TO take scat as correspond
ing member. - .. ..-<.~.
1t was ordered that Rev. A. s. Macmaster
preach to morrow evening, at z 2. M. n
Synopsis Of
Opening Seraas orr Of Slac NT0dcra tor.
HEeyerasa Janacs J. BrOwnson, Of
Washington, PA. a..
Text, Acts II chap, YER. 10th and IL. "And
the brethren Immediately sent away Paul and
Silas by night unto Berea; who coming 'hi,her
went into the synagogue OF the Jews.
IL. These were more noble than these in
Thessalonca, in that they received the word
with all readiness of mind, and searched the
scriptures daily, whether those things were So.
The preacher introduced the subject by illus
trating the statement that commendation is val
liable in proportion to the soundness OF the rea.
sons on which it is based. and the motives
which prompt it. That contained in the text
was. according to this rule OF the highest order.
2 Paul and Siias had preached the gospel at
Thessalonca with such surcess that some jews
"belicved" and "consorced" with them, as well
as "a great multitude OF Greeks land not few
Oft the chief women" But the unbelieving Jews
moved with envy" employed certain lewd
fellows OF the baser sort" who made IAN up
roar" and ASSAULTED the house of JASON"
where they were supposed TO be lodged TO bring
them under the power OF the mob. This led the
brethren to send them to Berea, by right where
they found Jews, but of temper SO opposite as
to call forth the enccnium Of the text. Their
desire OF instruction, as we'll as their candor and
earnestness, led them to appeal from the mess
ages Of these Ministers OF the gospel. to the
scriptures, the testimony of Moses and the
prophets, determined to abide the result
And this is the course SO highly approved.
We have hereta most instructive example, in
following which, we are sure to have our "laith
stand not in the wisdom OF men but in the pow
er of GodD The text carries us back to first
principles, and settles !. g.,.r ....,.
/. The standard of appeal in matters OF re-
ligions faith and practice. sste.st.
2. The right Of personal inquiry, under sole
responsibility to God, and H
3. The first stpractical duty. "a -,sa + 81
rsrHra T. THE STANDARD 4ras.f'"
It was not the CLOSES and interpre' ations OF
the Scribes and Pharsees. Nor did these in
quirers receive, without proof the statements OF
apostolic witnesses, whose miracles verified
their calling. But they appealed to the nc.
credited writings Of ..holy men Of old who spoke
as they were moved by the Holy Ghosta--
How much clearer is the suthoyity OF our scrip.
lures, given in completeness and fulfillment,
mot in the words which MANS wisdom teach
eth but which the Holy Ghost teacheth, com =
pairing spiritual things with spiritual {"
Here we encounter two classes OF antagonists.
The nationalist sets up the right to subject rev
citation TO the test Of reason,so as thereby to de
eide what shall be received as divine truth thus
virtually repudiating revelation and transferring
the claim of wisdom and authority from thr
creator to the creature, and lling reason TO the
impious attitude Of debating to the Almighty!
On. the other hand. the advocate OF Authority
will not allow reason even TO interpret, nor the
Bible to be its own Witness but inierposes the
dees ions and traditions of the church, flrst to
give validity to scripture, and then TO deter.
mine what doctrines and precepts and sites
shall be accepted as dlyins!-snd thai. in the
face ofthe protest that scripture is given by
by inspiration of God and 10 uoitabis,' that the
law Of the. Lord is perfect conyertingthe sopl,"