The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-11
celebration by the American Congregational
Union. Howard Mission, New York City
Mission, Christian Union Association,
Five Points House Of Industry
and the Univsnalist Sunday
Schools Of Brooklyn
MEETING OF THE eoLoRED FOLKS.


The third anniversary and united communion service
Of Christian Union Association took place yesterday
afternoon at the Reformed Dutch church REV. Thos E.
vermilyeas) at the of Fifth and Twenty
ninth street. Among the clergymen present were the
Rev Isaac Ferris, D. D., LII D., Chancellor Of the New
Ysk University and President Of the Association Rev.
Ebert s. Porter D. d. pastor Of the Reformed Dutch
church, of Brooklyn, d. and Chairman of the Execu
i've Committee Of the Association; Rev. Henry Kimbal,
Secretary; Rev. Geo. Thra Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church; Rev. Mr. Mills pastor of St. AIMS Protestant
Episcopal church. Of Brooklyn; Rev. Cyrus D. Foss, Of
me Methodist Episcopal Church; Rev. Dr. Waterbury,
sf the Presbyterian Church; Rev. L. w. Bacon, Of the
Independent Church; Rev. Mason Gallagher, assistant
IN, and Rev Mr.. Partridge, Of New hampshire ''
The services were commenced by the Rev. DR. Ferris
Wls read the invocation and psalm commencing,
Lo what an entertaining sight
Bsr sas; @Ssse 'ess heart. unite
Prom the secrearys report Of the first three years of
Me Union appears that during the month Of April
issa few friends, Impressed with the conviction that
Nc evangelical church invited effort TO diuse the
great principles Of Christian union, formed organiza-
sinnnss, not presuming TO form creed Many Of
~ attempts of history 70 reach unity had resulted in
Aeart 70 invent some scheme Of union. It's very BE-
Onnngs were, therefore, tentative. The plan Of model
oaurch-by which 10 meant new dissemination with
eone steps were taken to organize such church;
but It was discovered that the plan was only pos.
and the model church idea could have been carried
eat iwould have resulted In anarchy; therefore
ss1ndonea and the wise counsel Of Bishop McIlvaine
letter upon this subject, has been the guide
p ths movement, vz:-Firs 10 look to the spirit Of
ED for guidance second 70 recognize the state Of
n this way Of the wilderness" follow the pillar OF
cloud and Of re just far and fast as might lead
az 70 these principle N the autumn Of lsSs
= New York city This drst series which closed in July,
1sel. ELECTED in New York and vicinity nearly fifty SER
- Christ. Some Of them advocated widely different
schemes for rsmedyng the evil and few we're pro-
yosashed An without exception, treated the Church
. spiritually ono already, and all united in
~ organic unity others for what they pleased
= aenomnate the unity Of the spirit few advocated
s1sAsrA union" or the formation Of general Protes-
- growing power Of the Roman Catholic Church Dur
~ he second year hundred sermons had been
~ movement one-haif Of which were preached in
1sw York and vicinity, and the remainder in Boston,
g Northern States Tho society has sadious I,,'' prs
exvsd he attitude Of listener and learner and has
snulsated schismatic dogma, only aiming 70 reach
p1 Tho close Of the third year Of the association
GAs thoroughly intrenched and prepared to fairly
enter upon the great work which may take many years
= accomplish. Some Of the positions gained dur
- thsss three year, briefly described, are.
ySg@ has become widely known IN this country and
- Europe that such association exists whose aim 10
lssps ssrth-the unity Of ths church Of God Tnis
~, and gives promise Of that glorious morn when the
sAalch shall come forth from the night Of twelve
. army with banners second declaration Of prin
ssss has been given 70 the world that seems 70 have
=. Of Of the
~ creed or aiming 70 destroy or disturb the founda
s.s.s Of any :scs q iAs church. Third The great
ssgsthsr Of Gods people, have been discovered and
1sDg every day exposed TO the light Of the word Of God
ssasssnos Of thai church. Che power Of public opinion
.sS Of God, the conscience Of bis people and public
ooorn, NO error can long stand Fourth. All false
schemes Of union, all mutual admiration alliances all
sslsss and exclusive eques all attempts TO divide be-
N demonstrations Of unity while inward hatreds
~ spgsndered are being brought 70 the light and do
= church of is vitality, In The multiplication Of societies.
- nsen pointed out; and slowly men are coming to
- the church % BE- when united. moral Cosmos,
wherein found al the forces necessary evangezo
Ne world 70 edfy the saints and TO control the State
Azth Individuasm has been exposed and lie plausible
sonedence game-that be who sought TO bring Gods
Dseple into seeking TO re establish the Papacy
Over Professionalism aso-that unity the destruc
BEEN lemonstrated 70 be . wicked device seventh We
e lesrning that orsanc unity may subss with variety
I'd naeased vitality in the church Of Christ The same
ent nay have the same body. That the unity OF the
= organise the people q God the more scicn,y 70
como pass that the and more direct path unity
found not In harborng differences toward other cts
sAs united testimony Of every branch Z the church is
veteng 70 be moro highly priced No sect wherein are
es i h NE can be spared ne broken mir
isoe principles Of glorious reconstruction being
Dsstsr understood These Of the points which
I'll fActs connected with almost every step OF this majes
&C movement towards unity warrant In postalat-
0g here. The moneys received from all what
sosyer for the treasury for the Union from April 1888
% October O. 1885 was S2o2 besides the amount OF s4se
nom numerous gentlemen and churches for the pubca-
Son Of sermons, tracts and other religious literature,
nd for the purpose Of defayng any expenses necdfu
Sor the propagation OF ideas TO subserve this
Rev. ELsERr 8 PORTER reformed putch), Chairman
- the Executive COMMITTEES, then made the following
There every branch Of the Evangelical Protest.
ans Church very many who believe that the Lord Jesus
Christ Ia the centre and OF all real unity existing
- attanabe among the several members OF the house
80 OF lsith Not content 70 witness IN silence the
shose who have In fact identical fath begoten the
~ same Spirit Of Truth, they long for the day when
Visible communion and OF Christian operation for the
common upbuildng Of the kingdom Of righteousness
and divine led 70 the formation Of this association
Being wholly muscular aiming at the aggrandztm
no corporate interest lending ts influence to no
,neory has been able 70 present 70 the publ
IA az calculated TO attention. other the simple
Bat comprehensive idea defined by its title. Urging
principles and not measures u has not been made sub
eervient 10 any scheme other one which would call
forth the views feelings and sentiments Of Christian min.
isers and touching the constitution of tho spr,t.
nal body OF Christ Whatever purely ecciesiasfical
whatever scrvcs 70 perpc,ua,e needless division and
whatever mAgnihee sect against the whole family
Of the Master has been found 10 be fearful obsa
~ the path this Association has endcavored 10 pnrsue
But pecuAritlcs which do exscnd issentents and
denom national preferences which do not withhold tel
lowship nom oth"u enjoying like precious liberty have
opposed nothing to the advancement OF the cause 81
Christian union Such pccaaritcs and preferences ara
unavoidable and cannot he long az the laws
o. thought remain as they are Overlooking the |
hcld OF lis yet comparatively limited operations this
has 90 rejoice that has received tho
active AID aud encouragement Of many good men who
are In truth princes In Israel who desire 10 see tho
Iburch, In all rs parts, emancipatcd from the old
bondage 70 merely external matters That the |
'uture Churrh TO be glorious than |
we past mas oeen MADE certain by the |
testimony OF Scripture and n commonly believed by ali
sho are looking and waiting for the trumphs Of tho
gospel Not forever shall there continue 20 be aepa
tous and separations and stfcs among those who con.
ess ono Name above all others and who daiy pray that
ne religion may come In all s power grace and
10 spirit OF Christ gain mastery over the hearts Of his
'eopo they are brought by certain irresistible and
,Nlne power into closer fellowship, and made ~ feel
nat they are members OF another Older than all
otm or formulafes rituals existing IL the sup.