Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-11-18
Presbyterian Reunion.

PITTaBURGH, November 12-The
assemblies met in their respective
churches In the Old School a
member who was formerly powerful
ly opposed to reunion prayed that
the hopes of its friends might all be
realized, and the fears Of others ut.
terly disappointed. The official re
port of the New School Assembly
was read, showing that every presby-
terry voted afiirmatiyely.
Henry Day offered resolution re-
citing the basis, and declaring that,
having been approved by over two
thirds, both assemblies DO solemn
ly declare such basis of binding
force. The same resolution was
adopted in tho New School.
At ten o'clock the assemblies were
finally dissolved by the Moderators.
A procession formed of the com
missioners Of both assemblies, and
proceeded to the street fronting the
First Church, where, joining arms,
headed by the Moderators, they
marched to the Third Church, where
the jubilee meeting was held.
AS the two lines united, the crowd
testified its qualification by clapping
hands. DC.
AS the commissioners entered the
church the choir sang the jubilee
hymn "Blow ye the trumpet, blow "
Over two hundred ministers were on
the platform, and the scene was most
impressive.
After prayer by DR.. Beatty, com
mittee was appointed to send tele-
gram announcing the union to the
Presbyterians of Great Britain and
Ireland, in care of Dr. Buchanan, at
Glasgow.
DR.. Jacobus announced hymn,
and DR.. Fowler read the Scriptures
and said he regretted to break the
silence; he would rather sit still and
wonder at the astonishing work which
had been accomplished. He referred
to the wonderful unanimity exhibi-
ted, and the rapidity with which ne
gotiations had been effected, and in!
quired what brought about the unan-
unity Of opinion He said, not be-
cause either branch needed the other
to support it from tottering, because
neither body was ever so strong be-
fore, but recognizing Gods hand, the
whole movement urged the church
to q renewed zeal, and turning to Dr.
Jacobus, the two Moderators clasped
hands. The entire audience arose
and sang ''Praise God from whom all
blessings fow," with joined hands.
The effect Of this act was most i'm
pressive. Afterward DR.. Jacobus
said: "These churches being about
to be united, if any one has any
good reasons to offer why the
churches shohld not be united, let
them state them now" Then ad-
dressing DR.. Elliott, who was
Moderator at the time the churches
separated, "Do you know any rea-
son why they should not be united?"
DR. Elliott, rising, said: 81 do not"
George H. Stuart said: "What God
has joined together let no man put
DR.. Jacobus beautifully illustrated
the union, using the Allegheny and
rivers as sinsiles. DR..
Musgrave contrasted the present and
thirty years ago. He referred to the
differences of opinion; said nothing
but the power of God had brought
about the union. DR.. Adams thought
this grand occasion meant magnani-
nous forgetfulness of the past, lib
erality for the future. He alluded |
to the remark of DR.. Musgrave, said
that gentleman had run the doctrine
Of predestination through that side
Of the house, and felt sure that he,
the speaker, would not be accused |
Of the advanced new schoolism; lie
thanked God we had been permitted
70 do so much in this work of union,
20 making our calling and election
sure. DR.. Hatfield led prayer.
DR.. Rodgers moved the thanks OF
he united body be rendered the
Joint Committee for their labors In
bringing about the happy result
DR.. Fisher offered resolution
Ealing on the united Church for
pecial thanks offering OF million
Iollars. DR.. John Hall seconded the
notion, and moved s5,000,000 in
tead, and said the Union would help