The New York herald., 1868-03-15


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You arraigned and censured, not merely because
OF the inherent importance Of that one act taken BY
ITSELF but you are arraigned and censured in order
the Church. in order that her peace may not be per
manenty destroyed, her discipline overthrOwn and
her laws recklessly trampled under foot.
Such objects are important enough to Justify se-
verer measures and more troublesome proceedings
than ever these have been, should they become
necessary to maintain the government and order OF
In the course Of the discussions and appeals con-
necied with the great deal has been said about
the unrestricted liberty Of preaching the Gospel and
the imperative duty OF preaching 1t under any and
all nG into the ears o
ing people. But as often happens with such
harangues they have in them very little reason. In
every state OF society III which we may be placed.
whether civil or ecclesiastical, we tnd ourselves
abridged OF some OF our natural liberty. There can
be no society without law and order and II we would
enjoy the blessings Of the society, We must comply
with its conditions; must conform TO Its rules.
We cannot take refuge IN our negho9rs house nor %
permission. TO appropriate to ourselves anything
In which he has acquired a property Is TO expose
ourselves to condemnation and punishment II We
become members OF the Church OF God, and, much
more il we become its ministers, we must conform to
its TRUTH its order, its discipline. Our liberty is re-
strained We are no longer independent thinkers,
free follow any wayward fancy Of our own. We
not left at liberty to preach any kind OF docrne
The main parts of our duty In the priesthood are an
plainly and precisely set forth for us, and we are
required TO keep within the limits prescribed to us.
Under as solemn circumstances as any III which man
can be placed in this word-that Is, when we are DO
fore the altar, just previous to the imposition OF
hands for the holy priesthood-we make our vow,
that by the help OF the Lord we Will give our
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Lord hath commanded and as this Church hath re-
ceived the same
..As the Church hath received the same" We are
tied up that-we are not free III we CANNOT teach
her doctrine fairly and justly as It Is deduced rom
her formularies and taught by her great divines.
without false CLOSES and distorted interpretations OF
our own, then we are bound TO ren0unce her MINIS
try. And, again. II we cannot submit to ner LAWN law In
as her ministers; we cannot preach WHERE
she ordains US to preach, and abstain la,oa rom
because even the preaching OF the gospel may De
turned by mems passions into disorder and SIN, ana
may, under certain circumstances, become q breacn
OF charity and an orlence against Cody cannot
minister in a spirit of dutlIul reverence ana 0De-
dience keeping lar within the limits oi law ana Or
der s'gvng offence in anything, that the minis
try be not blamed," then better Thousand tines
would it be for us, and for the Chulch, thas
should turn aside from the ministry 0L
peace and eXpend our energies upon the OD-
scurest and lowliest mechanical craft; me lor-
any one age or country, are Of trining importance
compared with the permanent order ana Wen being
glorious saints OF have made full proof Of their
faith and love and sedevotion In every age of the
Christian Church. and left their bright examples ior
the 10y and consolation of the faithful III all alter
times. They shrank from no selisacritce; theX
braved every per they were mighty in their lab0rs
room and range enough for their almost superhuman
exertions without violating any law Of the Church,
and without exalting themselves above tnat preceps
which enjOins us 10 be "cOurteOus" +" toward our
brethren and indeed toward all men.
These observations, extended much further than man
would have been necessary but for the Efforts that
have been made to confuse very plain questlOn Oh
order and discipline, must now be brought to con-
clusion We have lelt ourselves obliged to be dls-
tnct and emphatic but we have mad no wish
to be severe. We have no feeling In our hears
that would prompt us to be SO. II there be any
severity in appearance is the severity in which the
truth In its application to individuals and cases, Will
sometimes clothe itself. You VIII utterly mistake the
whole character OF these proceedings from beginning
to end the motive in which they originated and the
spirit in which they have been conducted and COM
cluded If you attribute them to any unknd personal
feeling any sinister motive connected with theo-
logical opinion party conflict. Indeed, the Judg.
and temper which could ignore the plain facts
and principles Of this case, and ascrbe all these
measures to narrow personal or party pas,
nS YOU'D 1e s With tS Vews e
ings, earnestly hope and pray you may 10 prose-
cute your work in spirit OF loyalty to the prnci-
pies, discipline and usages OF the Church OF which
you minister, we, for our part, and we believe
we speak the mind Of the whole Church. would ind
only unmtxed satisfaction in extending sympathyt
encouragement and hearty commendation to every
useful effort you might be enabled to make.
In regard to the future stability OF our branch OF
the Church-in all her great features-her doctrines,
ministry worship and discipline-we have the un-
speakable comfort OF resting In quiet in the fullest
The ephemeral excitements OF to-day are forgotten
tomorrow. The shortliyed and feeble individuals ~
II not great revolutions quickly pass away, and the
city OF God is seen standing unframed; every wall
expanding, and extending herself with q strange
miraculous growth; peopled with myrads OF busy
lofty spirits; vocal with praise; bright with diSns
peace and joy; and becoming beyond all hnmaH
anticipation M mighty power IN the earth . -. For the
OF her Lord and In the strength OF her great prnc
pies.
But for individuals we are often moved with an
anxious concern; how much effort may be wasted.
how much good may be married. how much indil
vidua Christian peace may be ruined, how much
character may be lost in passionate undertakings,
which have q show OF zeal and self-devotion, but
which have fatal defect as being misdirected and
with paternal interest and affection, which We
have ceased to feel for you since the day when
we had the satisfaction Ofreceving into the sacred
ministry would express our hope, as we are very
glad to intimate trust that your future career
and harmless; bright and long continued In ever In
creasing usefulness and honor, full OF the fruits OF
Of ns Dessed knssom on earth Be
that shall ever be ready to sympathze with you
in your trials, and to uphold you IN every rghtful
endeavor to accomplish the work given you to do
Every feeling have in our heart toward you villa
prompt to rejoice when You rejoice-to weep with
you when you weep. The all merciful Lord grant
that your days of sorrow may be few-your days Of
10y and thankfuness may be many
And now the God Of Peace who brought again
from the dead Lord Jesus Christ the Great Snep-
herd OF the sheep, through the blood OF the ever
lasting covenant, make you perfect In every good
work to do His will, working in you that which -
well pleasing In his sight: through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Immediately on the conclusion Of the reading Rev.
DR.. Tying, father Of the "admonished" clergyman
rose his feet and, opening paper, remarked that
he desired to read protest. lie had commenced
with .To the Right Reverend, " when DR.. Hought0n
began, as IL perfect silence reigned, to read the
prayers In the Institution once, commencing 20
Almighty, who has built Thy church the founda-
tion Of the Apostles and PROPHETS" &C. In this pro-
ceeding the Doctor was encouraged by the Bishop.
who waving his hand In decided manner, re-
Marked proceed; go ON; go on" Perceving
that 1t was the determination Of the Bishop not