Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-28

"A
way is open, we will receive you with out
stretched arms, you will 6nd the lateh-strfn
| on the outside. and find with us cordial vel
come; and may grace. mercy. and peace iron
GOD the Father, Son and Spirit, be with you
! Amen
Rev. r. H. Chapman, D. D., Chairman
of the Standing Committee on Publica
sion, presented their report, which wa
received and placed on the docket a
unfinished business. II is as follows:
The Standing committee,t to whom was referee
| the annual report of the Executive COMMITTEE
| Of Publication. woul1 respectfully report tina
| they have had the same. with the aec9mpanyln.
| papers, under consideration. This importan
| agency of the church of God is growing u
\ might and advancing in power aud in useful
| ness 10 the church and to the world. We shoula
| truly, deeply thank the Lord. and take courage
shOdsd grid ourselves afresh. and go forth to tht
| great work of disseminating to the church, and
| TO the waste places of Zion, where the voice o
the living. preacher is rarely heard, and TO tht
vide world Godly and s saneti6ed literature
whispering OF Heaven and instructing souls in the
great truths of salvation. These the streams
which under the favor of lions King shall make
the wilderness to bud and blossom; and these
are the means and influences which, under the
Holy Spirits power, shall extend Messiah's
reign, and make glad the city OF our God.
General Assembly the following resolutions for
their consideration and adoption; -
/. The General Assembly rejoiees in the pros
perity OF this enterprise of the church, approves
the diligence of the Executive Committee, and
directs the publication of its annual report in
pamphlet FORM 70 be sent in connection with its
catalogue Of h0eks 20 all our pastors and
churches. ..s.gs-,a
& 2. That this Assembly records with deyout
gratitude to Almighty God. his great goodness to
Us. In enabling us in our poverty, and eFlppled
estate, to do so much, with means so limited, in
advancing this great interest.
3. That we rejoice in the prospect of the
increased efficiency of this enterprise of the
church, and commend it afresh to pastors,
churches, and PreSbyteries, enj0ining il upon
them to take order on its claims. and to give
them most earnest aid in the furtherance of its
objects.
4. That the CEildrens' Friend. either in its
to our churches and Sabbath schools, and that
pastors and church sessions be directed to take
measures to secure the enlargement of its cireu-
lation, f-. -
5. The General Assembly marks with pleasure
and approves the appropriations made in behalf
of our colored people, and directs the Executive
COMMITTEES to further and greater effort in that
direction. OIL
6. That the Executive Committee be recon-
mended and authorized to publish monthly
paper, which shall be an organ Of communica
ton between our Executive Committees and the
churches under our care; and, that efforts be
made BY low prices (gratuitOus distribution when
necessary to bring said paper within the scope
of every christian family of our communion.
Z. That the Presbyteries be urged TO recon-
mend no one as book agent who is not fully
qualified for the work. and who will not pledge
himself to enter on il promptly, and to prose-
cute il efficiently, and that il is hereby made the
duty of the committee to withdraw the commits
sion of any of their agents whom they find
unsuitable, or who are found to neglect THEN
work.
8th That the Executive Committee be suthor-
lied TO keep stationery and school books in the
book store ON commission, or on funds given for
that object the proceeds to be devoted TO the in
terests of the enterurise.
9Th. That the overture sent up by the Rev.
DIR. Bullock, proposing to remove the seat of
operation of the Executive Committee from the
city OF Richmond to the city of Baltimore. be
favOrably received-that il be commended to the
prayerful consideration of the Executive Com
mttee at Richmond, and that they be directed
and authorized to remove the sphere of said
Committees operations from Richmond to Bal
timOre as soon shall De consistent with the in
terests involved and the general welfare of the
enterprise. ---.-.--.
10th. That the Executive Committee now in
office be continued until l-------
----- and from that time the said
Executive COmmttee shall consist of the Rev. J.
g. Bullock, ID, Rey., John Leyburn, ID,
Hon. W. F. Giles George NJ. Gill Esq, John
l.. Weeks and q, +. Anderson. Respectfully
submitted. Roe. HETT CHAPMAN. Chairman.
The consideration of the report on the
letter of the Synod of Kentucky to this
Assembly was resumed. Rev. b. Glider.
sieve had leave granted him to withdraw
his paper. The second resolution was
amended by striking ont part as proposed
at first. AS amended it is as follows:
2. Resolved, That this General Assembly de-
clines now. as heretofore, TO make any utferanes
concerning the acts Of the body against which
the Synod protests; yet the Assembly feel free
sOemnly to assure the Synod of Kentucky, not
only of our cordial approval of, and sincere con
currence in, substantially. the Synod's state
ment of doctrine and constitutional principles,
as contained under the four heads of the third
division of their letter, but of our sincere
Joy to find our brethren of Kentucky so
ready to unite with us IN solemn covenant, with
a view, among other things, to the advancement
and maintenance of these doctrines and princi-
pies as against the apparent ETa5tan tendencies
four American Protestsntism.
The third resolution was amended SO as
to admit the Kentucky letter to record by
printing itin the minutes of the Assembly.
The whole paper was then adopted.
The delegates from the Synod of Ken.
tucky we're permitted to address the AS
sembly in view of the adoption of the paper
by the committee.
Dr. Robinson said it was understood that he
was man of controversy he was not He
wished il understood now that it was Christmas
times 10 the good feelings manifested. His Ken
tueky brethren had been breakwaters against
ism the brethren in Kentucky knew what it
wss to bare their breasts to the storm in its
hercest ragings. He felt now that on his part
the controversy had ended, and he turned it
over TO his brethren of the Southern Presbyte-
ran Church. The Southern church is the church,
and he wanted 40 union with any other. The
door, he felt. was BOW open, and all were coming
in. The time had been when he stood almost
alone in Louisville; now, thank God the breth-
ren were ali coming to the true ehurch-the true
faith
Rev. DIR. Matthews spoke as follows:
He was glad to see his friend Dr. Robinson
not only alive, but kicking. Using an applica-
Bile simile, he now knew that we were looking
upon the rising sun. We have had separations
in Kentucky that have saddened many christian
hearts. The second declaration was approved
by his only brother, and had 1t been the first, it
would have saved much trouble and many
heart -burnings. Hews happy TO see the union
Of feeling exhibited.
Rev. D. o. Davies followed and re-
marked
He said that he scarcely knew how to control
his feelings in these Christmas times. He beg
ged to express his CONGRATULATIONS in view of the
result reached by the Assembly Your people,
Moderator. and our people are one; and your
church and our church are one. not merely in
sympathies and sentiments, but in high and sa-
cred principles also; principles, to-wit of
pure ecclesissticism. 1t is a union on truth.
under the divine headship of the Lord Jesus
Christ
.One NoIus HOHs IN conclusion. Let us drop
all terms associated with the strifes and bitter
ness of the past. This church is neither Old
School nor New School it is the Presbyterian
Church of this broad land of ours. The Synods
of n kentueky and of Virginia. as others, are COM
posed of those who, for Christs crown and COW
enant, came forth from both these bodies. Let
MS use our proper name, THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.
Rev. g. o. Barnes, of Kentucky, said that du-
ing the few days he had been in attendance upon
the Assembly his heart had warmed with the
happiest feelings. lie now felt like saying, Peace.
joy, home. thank God.
Rev. Mr.. Cumpsten. of the Synod Of v irginia,
said he must be permitted 70 thank the brother
from Kentucky, (Rev. Mr. Davies for what he
had said of the constituent elements of this As
sembly, as alsO of the high ecclesiastical princi
pies on which we together stand. At the opening
of the meeting he had said we are neither New
or Old School Presbyterians, but the Presbyterian
Church in the United States. If We are to pre-
serve the monuments of the church, of which
DIR. Robinson has spoken, let Us preserve the
remembrance of them all In i65f Il portion OF
this body cOntended, with great secrihces, for
these same principles for which our Kentucky
brethren have SO nobly lRbored This General
Assemblyis known TO the world as standing upon
this Presbyterian foundation, aHd No man Of this
body can more cordially welcome these dear
brethren to unite with us on this enc ground Of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ in prosecuting that
great work lie has committed TO our trust. On
this ground we have stood and By the grace Of
God fFill stand till we die.
RA. DR.. Moore replied that it would be use
less and impairment for him to attempt 70 add
TO the heartfelt expressions OF the true brothers
OF the church. VINO mad become united in frafsr-
nal bonds. Brothers, We have met in other cir
cumstRnres. when the backs Of those on whom