The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-27

Chufch the pointing Of the psalter for chanting, in
the standard prayer book Tor the Church of England
anu report upon the same to the next general Con-
vention. Agreed to-
Mr.. Buggles Of New York, offered resolution to
inquire into tho expediency OF making some atera-
tons IN the wording OF the Niccnc Greed. Withdrawn
after II was stated to him that provision had been
made for the proposed alteration.
After the transaction Of some unimportant business,
the Convention took recess.
Afternoon Session.
On the reassembng of the Convention the Rev Dr.
faImcr OF Alabama, stated that on Tuesday he would
introduce resolution the effect that congregations
using other than the English language should be per-
mtted to use the liturgy which they had been
TONED to in their native county. such notifications
thereof as the church might desire.
ltwas mentioned that the prayer bool, now in use
by the Germans IL this country was translation of
our prayer book, which was In no sense ct the word
Is the common newspaper German of the present day.
Dr. Pcalcc pressed his motion with earncstncss,
and stated that the Lutherans and Swedes would not
use or prayer book in consequence Of it not being
what they wanted, and he hoped the matter would be
referred to committee of three Bishops, three cer-
pymen ana three laymen, for them to report and act
The matter was referred to the Committee on the
Revision OF the Prayer Book in the German Ian
The Rev. Dr. Adams stated that in reference to the
subject, which referred the morning of omit
ting the word ''hoy' from the Nicene Creed that the
English Church had likewise made the omission, and
ne he did "a not see that was competent for them TO
with the highest authority, the mother Church Of
England =
Dr. Adams submitted the foowng:-
ResolDed, the House Of Bishops cOncurring, That
ue General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
from the Upper and Lower House of COnvocaton in
the English Church, Information as to the time and
occasion when the word "holy' was omitted in the
prayer book veraOn of the Ncene Creed; by what
authority it was done, and what reason doctrnal
practical lies at the bottom Of the action, and order
that this be done with due respect to our venerable
mother, the Church of England
The resolution was finally referred to the Commit
tee Prayer Book
The Rev. Dr. Haight, of New York, from the Com
mittee on CanOns, sald he requested by that
mittee TO adopt more satisfactory plan for laying
messages and communications between the COnven-
ton and the House OF Bishops before either body and,
in place of referring to message by number, that the
title OF the document be announced. Adopted.
The report of the Joint Committee on the Forma-
tion and Admission of New Dioceses was then pre-
sented. 1t restores the Canon proposed Ivy the COM
mttee Of the House of Deputies this subject to the
Constitutions where it originally belonged, as Article
o. 1t also allows six parishes and six presbyter!es
entitled to vote for Bishop, to apply for q division
OF diocese which shall require the consent of the
Bishop and the Diocesan and General Conventions
before being established.
The vote ON the adoption of the report was taken
by dioceses and orders, and it was adopted,
The report Of the Committee the Canon of Di-
voree was then taken up which has been fully dis
cussed in the Convention.
Dr. Mahan, .of Md, stated that the Canon is wOrded
in the language OF the Lord and Savior HIMSELF He
thought.the wording of the Canon should be, that
marriage could in any case take place where former
husband or wife is still living.
The Canon was then adopted as reported from the
committee
The Rev. Jas. A. Harold, of Florida, offered the
Reooloea, That the House of Bishops be respectfully
requested prepare and set forth for morning and
evening prayer snort service framed after the prm-
tive and ancient liturgies lCich may be dlloWcd for
use on other days than Sundays, and also that the
House oil Bishops revise the lectuary for the service
of Lent.
Dr.. Harold took the floor and made some remarks
in support Of his resolution He stated that the pre-
sent form of morning and evening prayer was too
long, and modification would result in having
prayers offered than are now rendered They cannot
be read in much less time than three-quarers of an
hour, and many business men have not the time to
they frequently neglected or omitted owing to
their length, which would not be the case ii they were
shorter
The Rev. DR.. Goodwin, of Philadelphia, said that
the morning and evening prayer is obligatory, and,
therefore, the proposed resolution is unconstitutional
lar established of the church, and the idea
Of changing any portion OF the prayer book could not
be entertained for moment. He stood for the prayer
book as it is.
The resolution of DR.. Harold was lost.
The Committee on Canons, through the Rev. DR..
Paddock, of Detroit, presented report from that
body in relation to Rituasm.
The Committee Cano" .hom was referred
sundy memorials touching greater uniformity in The
conduct of pupic worship and in the administration
of the rites and sacraments of the Church. would re-
spectluly report the following preamble and resolu-
tions:-
Whereas, This church seeks to keep the happy mean
between too much stiffness in refusing, and TOO much
easlness IN admitting, variations in things not ad-
Yisedly established, and holds that with regard to
things in their own nature, Indifferent and aterabe,
and so acknowledged, it is but reasonable upon
mighty and important considerations, according to
the various exigencies Of the tmes and occasions,
such changes and al teratOns should be made therein
to those who are i'll places of authority shall from
time to time either necessary eXpedient her
aim being to do that which, according to her best
standing may most tend to the preservation of peace
and unity in the church, the procuring of reverence
and the exciting Of pety and devotion in the
worship Of God, and finally, the cutting of, OCCASION
ally, from them that seek occasion OF caYu against
the church and its Liturgy; and,
Whereas, IT has been represent ted to this House, by
divers memorials, numefously signed by presbyters
and laymen of this church, that the Introduction, by
certain Of her ministers, OF vestmens, ceremonies,
practices and ornaments OF churches not heretofore
generally known in the public wOrsl p of this church,
Is marring her good order and harmony, woundng
the consciences of many of her true and loyal child
ren, scandaiZing and repelllng many without her
fold defering hopes Of Christian unity, and imperil
ing portions of her faith and,
Whereas 1t has also been represented by memorials,
likewise signed, that the neglect and disuse, by
some instances rubrcs, well established and gene
rally used in this Church, marrng her order and
beauty, disturbing her uniformity and encouraging
individual awlessness and self-w; therefore be it
ReSOlUed the House of Bishops concurrng, That,
with deYout acknowledgment of that gracious pre-
sence and assistance OF her Divine Master which has
been signay youchsafed to this Church at many
crisis more perous than the present enabling her. in
the midst Of aggressons from without and innumer-
to maintain the integrity of her doctrine and the
decency and dignity OF her worship, this Convention
attributes this happy result in great measure under
God, to that spirit of moderation which has hitherto
guided the councils Of ths Church, and which has
dered her TO all restrictions of the liberty of her
children in things Indifferent unessentia. So long
union be maintained and spiritual edihcation
promoted IN any other way, II is the sense
OF this Convention, therefore, that the enactment
of any canon on the subject of ritual would be
wise and ineXpedient at the present time. But it is
the less the sense OF this Convention, that the
continued maintenance of the decency and order,
well as of the peace and harmony which, by Gods
! blessing, characterized