Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-04
The Epi copaI 'hureh-ReuniOn of
the epara ted churches

Al the meeting OF the Episcopal Convention of
the Diocese of New York, last week. Bishop
PoTrkR, in his annunl address. in eloquent and
cling terms and in Christian spirit, urged
reunion Of the Northern and Southern Churches
The sentiments he expressed upon the occasion
recs we'd the cordsl approval of the Convention.
The trennial Convention of the Church assem-
bIes in Philadelphia this week. and doubtless
measures will be adopted which will restore the
union which existed before the war and thus aid
10 healing the political discussions and aena-
tons which will open the way to lasting re-
union OF the States. The following are the re-
marks of Bishop POTTER upon the prospective
reunion with the Southern Church. which as
will De seen. ne heartily endorses:
Among the many happy consequences OF the
restoration of peace will be, il is presumed the
speedy temperance in our general ecclesiastical
council OF the beloved brethren, bishops, clergy,
md laity. who for four years have been separa-
tea from US by hindrances incident TO a state of
var. Ii will be reunion that will arouse the
tenderest sensibilites of every Christian heart
Ii will show that old affections have only been
restrained, not e1tinguished, and that feelings
long pent up claim more than ordinary ndu-
gence in demonstrations of love, respect and
sympathy. | verify believe, as do most rever-
emily hope and pray, that not one werd of re
proach or bitterness will be heard, not one look
of GOODNESS appear, 10 mar the dignity and love
llness OF that touching scene. In that much
longed-tor welcome hour ehall need no de-
ciaratiOn OF principles, no formal indication of
the peaceful character of the Christian ministry
Divine Providence has spoken, ANY words that
n r. uca ia Fafa IN ha ~
sons things, will be q mere impertinence, add
ing nothing to the lessons that come to NJ from
above, and only tending TO change celestial bar. |
monies into the miserable discordant sounds of
earth born passion. The important scts of the
Southern dl0ceses, done while thew were in
state of separation from and which therefore |
require the sanction of the General Convention,
will unquestionably be recognized and confirmed
a. once They are only three in number The I
election of Bishop Wilmer by the diocese of Ala /
bama the erection OF Arkansas into regularly or
gsnized discese and the election OF the missionary
oishop of the Southwest. DR. Lay. to the Episco- |
pare of Arkansas These acts we're eminently /
proper vnder the circumstances The two dis 1
ungushed brethren selected oy the two dioceses 4
named, are universally esteemed throughout the /
whole church. and there will not be a dissenting /
voice 10 the action which will promptly place /
them upon equal footing with all their breth- /
ren What happiness aud glory for the church
which esn present such spectacle 10 the world /
immediately after the close OF such a conflict
Aud how little 10 be envied would be the iude-
ment and the feeling which could inierpose With
III timed words TO break the charm OF christian
unity and love. aud make things which ought 10
be sacred seem common and unclean Let Us
offer up our united prayers that the whole church
NAV rise to the height OF this great occasion
and that II, unhappIlY, any one misguided spirit
seek 10 trouble tie peace of Israel IL NAV only
prompt 10 4 demonstration. still more emphatic.
and OF that Christian sympathy which will uu-
jOuotedly animate the general mind of the
church Let me avail myself of this occasion
to recommend O. the favor o. the diocese AL IN
iicious and properly authenticated efforts whIch
nav be made 10 extend aid % the church within
ne Southern diocesss Church eiihces have
been injured, an. IN msny cases DESTROYED
,hUrch property mas been lost-the ability of the
people u restore What has been decayed, snd to
'ustaln me mlnistrstons OF tie church. has been
= Idsy aud previously impaired. and TO i'm
osr 20 them of our abundance. where
{ NAV be done With the sanction aud under the
iirection OF our bishops \ very esseuts al
should De esteemed by US az one of The
creates. OF our privileges Ii Is true the dist.n-
sui-hed bishop Of Georgia has in his address I,
bis convention. spoken to bis elerg, and people
wrongly against going abroad for exterior aid
He eIhoFt, them 10 rely upon their own exer-
ions. aud 10 be content With such provision a.
hes can make -ith the means and appliances
cit within their reach And much 20 the sane
'dect Is the friendly response which | have re-
eived in private letter from the excellent bishop
u virgins. IN reference TO suggestion which
lad made, that assistance might be afforded. #
iesuet. Tor the reei of parishes and clergy that
lad suffered heavily De thought the people {