The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-15
IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS.
Special Convention or the Dio,ese Of Ceutral
New YoFk-sernen BY Bishop LittlciOhn-

Special Convention or the DIosese Of Ceutral
Now YoFk-sernen by Bishop Litticiohn-
Ordination or the Priesthood by Bishop Coke.
From the Utica Herald Jan. 14l
The clergy OF the diocese OF Central New York,
with the representatives from the parishes Of the
diocese, met In st. Paul's church, syracuse yester-
day, for the purpose OF eecting bishop. Morning
PRAYER was said as halipast eight O'Clock, Rev. H.
and Rev. A. B. Goodrich, d. D., OF Utica, 0ficating.
At. halfpast ten O'Clock, after voluntary BY the
singing to the old missionary tune the dfty-fourth
hymn, beginning,
Hall to the Lords annolntsd.
York; the Right Rev. Bishop Litilejohn, Of the do
cese OF Long Island; Rev. j. Morgan Hills y. D., OF
s. Pauls lchurch. Syracuse and the Rev. Ferdinand
chancei. The Bishop said bidding prayer for the
good estate or the whole Church &C.; also the Lords
PRAYER and Collects Part Of the ninety ninth psalm,
Oh, ever pray for sa,sm's peace,
was then sung TO the air OF Mea,n the clergy lead
sERMoN By BISHOP LrrrLEJoHN.
John. Bishop elect Of Long Island, from Psalms
her: tell the towers thereof Marx ye wen her bull
warks consider her palaces, that ye may tell 1t to
The theme OF the discourse was the tendency Of
Christianity and OF Christian Churches toward unity.
i WAS not fs q No distant dsy On
Christendom would be convened for the purpose Of
Fastening this result. The mos. formidable OBJ
object were every day growing weaker. POpery
and infdelity, the strongest adversaries or CHRIS
s se e. e TSua M S the
light OF Christianity. The reverend speaker found
encouragement in the fact that theological contro-
and labors Of the ierent sects and that Christians
OF all denominations were rallying around Christ
e. ne q ns ana Sns 4, Tss ~
for good to the whole Church and better designed
to erect its nnal unity. II was evident that the
or the Romlsh Church are yielding 10 the power
truth and giving way to the true worship OF Christ
Nothing can without q
robbed OF divinity and not assembled to heaven,
may be presented, but viii not check It. Dog.
must 60 to ruin. The next generation will hear
Christ preached as he has not been preached since
ana viii the Preaching Of
that time which mas been unknown since their day.
The strength OF Christianity was evidenced by the
fact that in spite Of constant changes IN spite Of
diversity In creeds, In spite Of materaIlsm and
al else, faith IN It's essential principles rs y
must recognize the fact that change taxing place.
which may be male to accrue to Its advantage and
that they must be prepared for the work before
them. The future was full Of promise. The Church
was gaining strength daily. and many were continu-
ally turning into its fold. The unfortunate alliance
Church was to enter upon new era Of power. Fields
Of triumph were before her. provided her clergy,
men and her members performed their. duty. The
warfare must be pushed The Church wants no
ldoatrous worshippers Of sacramsntai symbols, no
Romansts TO proclaim the failure OF all Christianity
outside the Church OF Rome. She wanted true men,
who had full realization OF the Importance OF the
ms h were e
the reverend speaker In elect ng hm Bishop at their
hrst convention.
thought and dicti0n and must have convinced all
present OF the wisdom OF the Utica Convention in
choSing the distinguished preacher for their Bishop.
After the sermon and the singing OF the hymn
Spirit OF the living God
Bishop Coxe proceeded 70 the 9raina.ion 20 sne
minister OF st. Stephens church. New Hartford. He
was present ted by the Rev. Drs. Coke ana Goodrich.
of Utica who th the Rev. Drs. Paret and Babcock.
joined with the Bishop In the laying on OF hands.
After the ordination ceremonies, which were most i'm
pressve the Bishop assisted by several OF the Clergy
present PROCEEDED to administer the Holy Commu.
mon, and large number OF the clerr ~ ard laity
participated. delegation OF the 0nondaGl Indians
was present. and went forward a. the close to par
take OF the sacrament The Bishop ofciated In the
closing part OF the services and pronounced the
The Convention was then called to order and after
credentials o. the lay deputies the Convention ad-
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention re-assembied at ha'fpast three
O'Clock and the roll OF lay delegates was called.
BY resolution the rules OF order OF the last Con-
vention were made rules OF order for the present
The customary resolution inviting members
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church not men,
bers OF the Convention to honorary sittings
then adopted. On motion Rev. DIR. Little
john Bishop elect OF Long Ii and, was unanimously
invited to occupy seat ut the right hand or the
chair during the sessions OF the Convention, and 10
Sc ssion for publication. resolution having been
adopted to proceed to the election OF q bishop,
Bishop Coke delivered the address desi mated to
precede such elections. In the course or the adj
dress he ueporel che action OF the last Conven-
ton entailing upon the diocese an Inappropriate
ma m raiactiuv the mupitiCent prODQatttOn
the churchmen Of syracuse In offering TO make pro-
visions for see house or residence for the bishop.
lie also called attention to the rules necessary to be
observed In the election OF bishop and charged
the members OF the Convention with the s0lemnity
OF the work before them, urging them TO discharge
their duty IN making the result OF the election
one which should conduce to the greatest good OF
the entire Church.
Rev. Dr. Smith, Of Cazenovia, and Mr.. Cook, OF
Waterloo were then appointed teers OF the clerical
vote, and Rev. DR.. Clarke, OF syracuse, and Mr..
Phil0 White OF Whitestown telers Of the lay vote.
After the usual devotions. participated IN by the
entire Convention, the election was proceeded with,
the roll being called by the secretary and members
coming forward and depositing their ballots as
During the absence OF the tellcrs an appeal was
made to the Convention In benalf OF the church
at Camden, whose edince was burned. and after
wards while Ia process OF rebuild .ng, blown down
by a tornado The erection or new building was
again undertaken, and carried to successful COM
pleton. IL was for assistance In relieving IL from
monetary embarrassments that the parish made this
appeal.
FIRST BALLOT.
The result OF the frs. ballot was then declared,
as f0llows:-
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