New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-04

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resolution to do better Tor the time toSoms Let every
ono this set himself right with Geo, Mand f' S i,m
mandincnts be the prcof of your loyaty and love-
THE BIBLE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Service was held in the Clplrch of The Pun
tsns yesterday merning, when eermon vas preached
by the Rev Dr. Cheever THE impety and its eohse
qaeaces OF prOnouncng the Wordof God sectariah mo
selected for his text the words "The entrance cf thy
words giveth light 1t gyeth understanding unite the
simple "-Psalms cxix 100. He remarked that the Boie
impaired wisdom and instruction TO all Gods Peope a
those seeking the TRUTH and was the true guie au S
counselor of all IT was also the guide TO public morality
as well salvation. IL was sought Ia be reopca rom
from God whereas 1t to unite all in God All who
its counsel and It's precepts and abide arc
uuted in one God and strive unitediy te progress
and prosper His Secondly, because they say ~
separated men from the true church. whereas u h
ali in one fold there Is but fold ana the shep
herd blind Thirdly, they cay it is declared sectaan
because puts forth part OF me truth as ornpd one
part depending another, and all denominap1hs win
Bbe is s' FOUND and where it is permitted to be read,
peace and happiness, unity and justice love and truth
EXPANDS and extends all handsn tile Church. In the
family and in society, uniting all men IN one common
brotherhood Fourthy, they charge II WIN givlbg uo
mnion TO one sect another whereas, it is the sect
which seeks its exclusion. who by that act aspire TO sec
tartan dominion The exclusion OF te iDe vac a ae'
tending directly 10 a union Of Church and state aud
seeking to put state authority under me eG q nas
knew what would happen were that hohsn secs "
Spnon and all the functions Of knowledge in
tier action and extngushed and tne most oilsr Per
The lime honored. Goi-ordained system must be pre-,
served in public schools and thus bring ther o.ea
children up in the field Of knowledge in the Word OF Goa,
and inst into their MINDS right principles and those
principles Of truth. morality, and virtue winch only
come from the teachings OF Holy Writ
LEARN FROM THE ENEMY.
The Rev. G.. w. Stewart last night preached a
sermon to large congregation In the Free Church OF our
Lord on good example which Roman Catholics set be-
fore Protestants" His text was Phil ~. He aid down
the principle that it right to profit by the example
OF an adversary and though there essential oppo
sit,on between Roman Catholicism and Professionalism
there good points connected with the former
which the latter would do well to copy Roman catholics
first their zeal in attending to religions duties second.
their liberal support Of ehnrches third their united Ell
pnncuality aud scrnpuiousness Of Roman Catholics in
attending their churches, ana the various shifts by which
ProtestaDis try 10 excuse themselves from going to
church Proestants do cot like TO go to church unless
they have good clothes to wear the Roman ciSe
Under the second head he spoke OF the poverty Of tne
Catholics,
religious enterprises Very many Proiestants on tue
contrary, did not contribute to the best OF tneir
seldom need to be pronounced by the ministers Under
third head he conrasted the union OF Catholics with
sects one warning with the other. Professionalism said
the preacher. is indeed failure so far as nnanmty is
concerned He concluded with the following exhorta-
tom Careless Protestans rouse yourselves from you
apathy Ponder well on the future career o. your ch
dren. Be not Professionals In name only; be followers OF
Christ. BE not nggardy in your support OF the Gospel
BE not casual attendants upon the means OF grace 80
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swell done, good and faithful servant" SO faithfully
perseyere that you may win al immortal crown
EASTERN GERMAN CONFERENCE NJ. E. CHURCH
The third days session of the Eastern Ger
Conference NJ. E. Church held on Saturday at
the German Church in Foreth-st, Bishop Ames in the
chair. The Rev. J. W. Binger Of Massachusetts con-
Quoted the religious services. The Committee on Ex-
animation for next was appointed and the exainn-
alton into the character, etc. OF proposed elders con-
report from the Committee on Education showed the
hearty % S Re
that CGege ayns az %ee proposed s and
a aiS,tdGn' '"'
of New.Jersoy IN which showed the necessity OF hav
ing the German language introduced as branch OF edn
where the population was principally German. The
speaker gave concise report to show the great redns-
ton OF expense OF conducting the seeaan schools which
would he made thereby. -
vote on lay delegation, taken by ballot, showed the
following result: For, 7; against a.
The Book Committee recommended thai the majority
The following resolution Tas unanimously adopted:
RsOlrd That much gshed At the Let that none OF me
G,eied 70 habit Of using tobacco and TIA,
sdy. always continue the good
report Of the Committee Missions was adopted
The statistics Of the districts of NewYork aud Phadel-
are the figures year. Members, 25l4 H,bers
probation, GO local preachers 90 adults bapsed IA
sa5soo parsonases is-at probable value $3.50; sun
dayschoos 4a; officers and teachers, 1885, scholars 1858
To-day the Conference will conclude Its session. Next
years session will be held at Poughkeepsie.
CONFIRMATION IN THE FRENCH CHURCH DU ST.
ESPRIT.
In the French p. L. Church, No. 30 West
Twenty second st. the Rev. DR.. Verron. Rector Bishop
Etburn OF Massachusetts, yesterday morning performed
the rite Of Continuation. After the services and short
address by the Rector the Right Rev. Bishop sad /
feel great privilege and pleasure that by the
teous permission OF the Bishop of this Diacese, am
church. my old friend who stands by my SIDE and
whom have known and loved for SO many years,
breaches you the the great salvation through
Lord Jesus Christ. After having heard your promises,
laid hands upon you IN the solemn rite Of Conhrma
on would speak to you few affectionate words
addition to what may have been said TO you by my
Holy spirit ACCOMPANY them with his blessing L., me
counsel you then my dear friends In the first place, TO
gratitude toward Lord Jesus Christ. We ali
by nature and by practice and therefore must look
Lamb OF God, who taketh away the sin of the world"
attendance upon the forms and ceremonies Of the
church give title TO everlasting happiness
These are simply MEANS first OF all, to bring the
Savior, and then TO keep Hin day by day. So
them. therefore. Seek by the fundamentally Of
truly spiritual services as well as by private prayer and
study Of Gods blessed word. to MI your hearts with
deep sense OF obligation 70 Him who bore our sins In
His own body on the tree"
And now, secondly, erect on this foundation Of faith
In Christ cruced the superstructure OF consistent and
useful life. Under sense of what the Redeemer has
done for YOU seek ~ honor hn your beet and eyefa
ing friend by avoiding those things that contrary u
your profession and following all such things as are
agreeable TO the samei Let the light VI your example
shine before that others may be drawn by IL 10
the q RedeciDer, and thus aim ut