Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-06-15
10 TaE MRMBERs OF THE PROTESTANT EPIsCO.
DOPAL CHURCH OF tho DIOCESE OF TEXAS.

DEAR BRrrHBrN IL have deemed II proper horeto.
ioEe by Pastoral Letters and otherwise, TO address
you with reference to the duties and dangers growing
nrt Of the civil changes ana the war through which
we nave passed. Our condition. undeSGod, is again
obEnged Hostilies have ceased, aria les are dis
banded the soldier Is returning to more peaceful ay-
cations, and the government, to which Of late
allegiance had been given, has passed away. Under
such circumstances therefore, the weightes respon.
sLtss attach to every one In whatever relation, and
hog to call your serious attention to the sub
isct It ought to DO the earnest desire OF every
rua patriot and sincere christian, that quiet and or.
obedience to the laws Of the land and respect for civil
authority should universally prevail. Let it be
faithful and unceasing effort 10 cherish this spirit,
and by the influence OF our example TO encourage II in
others Our happiness and prosperity as individuals
and people hereafter will depend much upon our
steady adherence to such course OF conduct. Tho
tendency to excess, with many, likely to prevail,
may thIs, with the divine blessing to great extont
m sAunteracted, and the land be saved from continued
.couas of violence and blood. Let the spirit Of ami
N qsfy and revenge be put away-let the voice Of
prlach except for our personal shortcomings and
s be hushedlet vain regrets for the past lot feel.
inss Of discomfort for the present. and disgusting
speculations to the future not to be indulged.-
National vicsitudes like individual trials should be
met with fortitude and rightly improved. Our ~ork
and duty is with the present, and to bo honestly
and we'll discharged here in tho country where our
lot has been cast. No more important lesson--cer-
tainly none appropriate to time like the pres
he doing our duty IN that state Of is unto iohch shall
Dietse God 10 caus. Let this be constant endeav-
or by the help and after the example OF Him VINO
tau zht his disciples o render uuto C@sar the things
,li ch be Cesar & and unto God the things which be
GoI's." Remembering, as trust we will ever do,
ths whatever their condition in other respects may
b. righteousness it is that exalteth nation, while
Vi is a rsproach to any people"
Such alterations will be made in the Liturgy, as tho
ange in our civil condition may render proper, and
ch other action in due time be taken by the Church
a will accord with Catholic usage and the principles
urcu which We have hitherto acted.
im happy to say, that for the past, as far as
N = observation has extended, more serious spirit
has prevailed among the masses ofonr people than be-
fcra and that the growth Of the Chl-rh has been
stea lily increasing. Let US pray .nai iU.' s.n' o'
thin ss may continue aud abound md more and
In order to tho attainment of so blessed rt7Git lei
the Q be added to our prayers, our own atb'ul Of,
Tort \, not only in ciuil bnt in elritUU- relA
tiOls-for in these whatever his sphere ir lite a
be- 70 every his peculiar work is committed -
THEN may We rely with humtI' confidence on tha
blessing Of Hin, "who ruIcth over All, both now
and ,vermore.
90 amending You in all thngs to the com forts OH ID
Graae, and the guidance of Hiseo9d spirit remain
Afectionatcly yours in Christ,
ALEX. GREGG, Bishog Of Texas.
Houston, May 29tn, 1885.
PASTORAL LETTER..
To The Clergy Of e Protestant EpiscopOl Church in The
DrAn BnETuaEy The termination of the war and
the changes which have followed it, render il proper,
In accordance with the teachings Of scripture and the
practice Of the Church, that there should be return
the Liturgy IL was before our late government
was established. 0mitng therefore, as already re-
quested, the especial prayers" which have been for
sorae time past use you will in the prayer for all
in civil authority" insert tho words 1.-The President
of ho United Stotes," and also in that for tho Con-
ggoss whenever it may be in session. say as for the
people of these United States in general 10 especially
for their Senators and Representatives in Congress
Gssembled.'
Nay beg also that you will enforce, as far as pos
sible upon the people of your charge, the general
feeling and course Of conduct recommended in my
late Pastoral, most necessary to be cherished and
observed under the circumstances which now sur
=. ronnd ds THeimporancs OF such duties cannot be
stimated alta time like tie present nor should
ami pfopet meaaks, upder Go be left untried for
tng that peace order sea qHie with the bless.
as rl well established Tu,. Dad 'itual prosperity
assrS all, which mo- arItniiy lcsire. great
va tk viii open rapidly before Va Let lI be we'll con-
adhered and faithfully dis, h-rga4 az mes, by the
help Of Him whose grace is t-cgcu. fnr u5, and the
results as far as our influence may oZteupi ill be
happy for the country and for the Chu cbqrsy fdei
As we will ever do, that the one may greatly aiess.
I'd of God in every element Of yiruous psogress and
tho course of this world peaceaby order.f ~ His
overnance that the other may joyfnly serve Him in
AL godiy quietn ess through Jesus Christ our Loid
Affectionately, yours in Christ,
ALEX GREGG Bishop of Texas.