The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-06-03

must keep our youth out of other schools.
DR.. Moore-Dr. White has uudertak en-
to censure the committee, whereas we
have done just what he wants. The voice
of the Presbyteries is decisive But the
mass of our people do want Presbyterian
schools. Let any session or Presbytery
or Synod do as they will-estabish
schools or not-we are all agreed on the
one point-we do want schools and Col
leges under Presbyterian influence. Let
us bend all our energies to this work.
Let the paper be divided-adopt the
first resolution or not as you think best
land concerning the second resolution,
we all agree, except perhaps about DR..
McKinney's amendment by insertion of
the word Colleges.
DR.. McKinney-The schools and Col
leges go together. The Colleges ought
at least to have recommendation from
the Assembly. Our Colleges are perish
ing-we need the aid of the Assembly.
Rev. j. M. Atkinson, D. DIT is a
practical matter to us-not p mere alb
straction. wish to speak to both reso-
lutions. do not think it the duty of
our church to teach Universal science
Our Charter is to teach religion, not sci
ence as science. But "Go ye into all
the world and preach the Gospel" We
have no authority to teach any other
science than the science of God. It's the
great policy of every church to exercise
as deep and thorough and lasting an in
fuence for religion as possible.
Moderator, the History of Ecclesias-
tical Colleges is not at all encouraging.
Look at the Colleges in Germany and
England and Scotland. 1t is our duty
to go by our Charter. We must follow
the pillar of cloud and of fire. The
Presbyterian Church seems to be set in
the world for the defence of the faith.
Let us be true to our trust. We may
not look to Roman Catholic or any other
church as an example. We cannot imi-
tate the Church of Rome without partak
ing of her spirit. We are opposing her
policy at every point. In its idea and
throughout its whole History it stands
in direct opposition to the whole spirit
of Presbyterian institutions and the New
Testament Scriptures. Our noble Church
acknowledges the direct responsibility of
man to his Maker responsibility which
is the truest freedom. And it is impos-
sible to advance the Romish policy and
retain our freedom. We have cut loose
nom the -bondage-af--R Rome-ana nov
from all Boards and aggregations of pow
er. But if our policy is mistaken, n this
is surely the last time to take up, this
scheme of Presbyterian University. 1t
would be a great calamity if we were now
to endorse the idea that our ministry is
called into the church to teach any science
other than the science of salvation. The
spheres of action are truly distinct.
The vote was reconsidered and the res
olution was adopted.
DR.. Mckinney moved that the word
"College" be inserted in the second reso-
lutioL.
DR.. White thought the resolution was
not at all appropriation this paper.
Rev. Mr.. Dunlap thought it was con-
Trajectory of the first resolution.
Prof. Waddel explained. We have a
right as Presbyterian people to establish
schools of every grade, though the Pres
byteries disapprove of "a great Ecclesias-
tical University.
DR.. Mckinney regarded this as the
great matter before the Assembly. The
mind and heart must be educated togeth-
er. This was DR.. Van Rensalaer's view.
| regret that they should ever be sepa-
rated.
Rev. T. L. Preston--The Church is not
called upon to do everything, or to teach
everything. The Church is commanded
to go and teach all things, whatsoever |
have commanded you"
Mr.. Jones, of Georgia.-We have a
Synoiical College which has been of great
usefulness-a light to the Church and
country. Now to reject DR.. McKinney's
amendment will be an injury to our col
lege. We need encouragement instead.
Let these established schools and colleges
alone.
DIR. Wills suggested recommitment
of the second resolution.
DR.. Moore thought nothing would be
gained thereby. He thought the amend
ment was not necessary, but was quite
willing to vote for it. One brother has
said the committee travelled out of the
way to introduce the resolution. But we
have kept within our legitimate province
in this action. Some say, that the Ian
guage is equivocal. Let them examine
the paper again. The college of which
Mr.. Preston spoke is still under Presby-
terian influence. Theresolution does not
effect it atall. But if it passes into hands
who will endeavor to estrange our young