New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-14
RELIGIOUS.
ErIsOOPAL DIOCESAN CoNyRNrIoN


Rev DIT Alexander Vincent the response being sung BY
the choir. The Epise read by the Rev DR. Brown
and tho Gospel by the Rev. Dr. McVickar and the 18th
Hymn Din place OF the anthem), Come, Holy snlrjt
Heavenly Dove, was given ont by the Rev. DR. Dix The
musical service used Jacksons service In f. and was
under the direction OF Dr. James Peck director OF music
Of Trinity Parish. Jackson's service is originally
composed for performance in the Cathedral Church OF Ex
eer England the occasion Of the union OF the clergy
and the chors from the various rural deaneries through
out the Diocese, with that Of the Cathedral when at
stated periods during the year performance by the
whole was gyenin the Metropolitan Church. The Service
is written in five real parts but there is attempt
anything beyond the simplest counter-pont.
The following was the order Of the exercises for the
inc, James Pech PSALMS Ith Selection James Pech Te
DeHm Laudamus jackson In +; Jubllae Dec, Jackson
w 2, Handel; The Holy Communion; Kyrie Eeison,
jackson in Gloria Tibi In supremis Domini jackson
Hymn a. W. 81 A. Peyel Gloria in Excelsis, Jackson
Tho High Church members complain because the
AS pants the bart for cooling streams.
sOlO9g soul, o God for Thee,
And Thy reaeshing grace"
was left out Of the services They say that arranged
by the admirers of the reverend Doctor Tying that this
anthem should be omitted and poor, miserable hymn,
stuted in its stead They add that God ought to be wor
shipped in the grandest and most impressive manner,
and they hold that IL is an insult 10 the Great Jehovah 10
offer commonplace music, especially on occasions Ike
this. The organst who performed yesterday has spent
that the selections should be left entirely to ms choice
The charge OF the Right Rev. Bishop Potter occupied
about half hour. After celebrations concerning
Snce IN the PanAngcan Counci and of the death OF
members of the last annual convention. The
Bishop said that In prosecuting the work OF the Chrc OF
Christ steward Of the mysteries Of God he felt that
they all needed continually the Divine assistance not
merely labOrng the Holy Scriptures, but IN e1
tracing from them through the assistance Of the fire OF
the Holy Spirit that which would be beneficial 10 the
souls committed 10 their charge. The Bishop spoke IN
afectionate and eloquent eulogy Of distinguished lay
man John A. King who died during his absence in Eu
rope He also alluded to the Bishop OF Itch lt;
only fortnight after their parting. These events,
which bring wildly to our minds tho translto'
rlness Of human life, teach important lesson.
He said that there should be OF spirit OF quieude
the Church and fewer hours OF actiyebor not merely
for professional work but for close communion with our
selves and with God.
At about O'Clock the Convention was called to order
for the transaction OF business The Bishop OF iowa was
invited to take seat by the Chairman on the PLATFORM
The report of the Secretary read and approved and
certificates Of lay delegates were received Inc Commit
appointed to consider the claims Of contestng dele
CATIONS from the Trinity Church, Mount Vernon West
chester County, reported IN favor oil admitting 10 seats
the delegates appointed by the present occupants OF the
Offices Of church wnrdens and vesty nndcr tc rec
mittee of Fifteen the division OF the Diocese Was made
the special order for to-day after the Bishops address
NEW-YORK STATE CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Pursuant to n call published by the Young
Mems Christian Association Of this city, Convention OF
cerymen and laymep OF state Of New York, Of all
evangelical denominations, met IN the Rev. Dr. Rogerss
Church yesterday morning The meeting was called 10
order by Mr. George H. Stuart OF Phade PIMA, under
whose leadership half hour was occupied In deyo-
tiOnal exercises. William l.. Dodge, Jri TOOK
the chair and said that as Chairman OF the
Executiye Committee which had seIt out the
CALL it became his duty TO call the Convention TO order
for permanent organization Temporary secrstates
were nominated and a Committee ON Permanent organ
ization was chosen. The Rev Dr. Rogers welcomed the
Convention to the church q which he was pastor;
The Chairman remarked That tho members had
for a time laid aside the tolls and cares OF
daily business TO do what they could TO advance
the Christian work rot only In this city but through
ont country The better To facilitate the free and
unresraned Interchange OF views ON INC subject when
they discuss 10 had been deemed better 10 nave
sentaton from ali evangelical churches No credentials
would therefore be required ana the OF e Con
vennOn merely requested TO mana 10 the secretaries
their names aud the names Of tie churches 10
which they belong. Senator Foster OF Cohnrcucut
an.o OF this Convention amt the magnitude OF the
results expected from y by Christians tniouSnouts
the country This city a The great COMMERCIAL center OF
the country Ind the leading minds IN every DO
p artheht vi =, Sh.tiar tnancnces which shon
Mr. Alfred Weeks was Chairman was appointed TO pre-
pare business for the Convention. The key Ihano MI
Ter OF Cincinnati spoke on The pogrsss OF IT, biyed
that an influence would out nom TINS convention
which would spread blessing over the counuy, an
creat movements wherever started and for whatever
nurnose look 10 New York their final success Ihere
Il a difference between New-hOrk and Boston boston
u full Of isns the product Gl he wat shaI We do
with Jesus I" The problem seemed to be how to set
obstacles in the path OF Christian work They could do
tho work in Newiork. IL must be done here. IN sew
York all enterprises were pushed Win loioe Nn.h
was undertake here succeed. George H.
Stuart spoke the recent Union Convention OF Iesp'
Tbe Committee on Peri1anent Organization reported
the names OF the permanent officers as follows:
ySs REV. l. f. Rogers NsvYo s Rev d.
H. Fosler Utica b Chegdea BOe.h Tie Re-. = D los, Sss
Yors Gerhard Vessels the Rev r. sheaoa Isof New
i% ssele Gss Maior Broln the Rev sons sa
euss; Thomas 5. Tborael, Seg-foll. ..,1 40 ,,,ov.
,sWhat are the obstacles In the way OF revival rci-
gon" The Rev G. j.. Foss took the floor ana aitef he
lad spoken briefly the Convention aDOuiheu u'll a'ei
noon - ..,.
Tho Convention met at $3.50 o'clock. AFTER the nan
bour ~
opeued by a prayer By the Rev. Mr. Sandersoh OF new
Mark The HYMN commencing oh, for q thoushhu
tonies IN sing NV dear Redeemers praise" was sung
by the meeting Tho Committee Permanent Business
W R9cFIapd NJ sutphen T. N White, aud Mr H. r. Nc
Brney then announced he first regular subject Tor as
casso as follows lo unreached masses III our cltes
aud larger tovn--what more elective ngencies
be employed ~ lead mem TO n,e, 6,,is' ~
CITY Missions in New-York took the floor lie said the
term unreaehed masses was rather vague rev PeopI
perhaps comprehended how many persons were lncuue
In this class the City of New YORK alone Win resi-
dent population OF at Least 6 sy nUs IN SewYor but
OF these only 200 have pastoral charges can thes9 ~.
minister TO the than 100000 people VINO hced ther
services In the United states ~ Is Ssta.ea .eIe a
30 900 churches and 81 600 settled ministers ana yer AT
least onethrd OF our people arc WITHOUT any hc@nS VI
re Rev Mr. Hayes of Baltimore gave interesting
account Of the In which mission Work Is done III
maj civ one church has divided the surrounding
neighbOrhoOd into districts Tor personal VIBRATION 10
the duty Of each person who has charge OF aslict ~
st nersOnally every family within It's boundaries con-
verse with them the subject OF fengion anu nao
tbem into the church. This system had now Dteh Pu
sned without interruption IL years, ana INC reSulS h'u
MIR r. q Pardee remarked that according 70 the last
census more than half OF the population OF lnls Guy
nnder % wears OF age just the age when most easily
reached and most susceptible TO religious influences ne
tbongb The agencies existing were sufficient to meet
the Necessities of TIE II only we could WHY and en-,
re thcn so as TO develop their fun capacities inc
s reonested some brother from the more distant
~ Inc STATE 10 lead in prayer for the blessing OF God
on the labors OF the Convention -, -, ,.,,. ala
u" ~ nraver fine Rev Dr. Waterbury OF Brooklyn SAID
% ths TO bring the Gospel to the ears and hearts OF
oonio yhO ~
% pIgbrre they are Chriss command was 10 20 out
mem nib ays and neds and preach the Gospel II