New-York tribune., 1870-04-30

body for the United States and also 10 peiloo' 'no
sary arrangements for this grand ga'hoi"e , o.
! the formation OF the Alliance. when genera
correspondence WAS opened with distinguished ProeS-
ants of Europe whom il deemed desirable 10 ha'o
preseut at the proposed Conference, ntengehco was
received from England and the Continent OF Europe a'
il would be mpracticabe TO secure sucn an a.'ou"o
OF delegates as was wished for In the ran OF that year.
and IL was decided TO postpone the meeting uhtl 'his
wear and employ the intervening time In maturing those
extensive arrangements essentlai W tho eoa'o'' u
| ness OF the contemplated Assembly.
| THE PREPARATIONS.
so important did it appear TO the committee having the
matter in charge TO the attendance OF the "sest
and best men Europe In sympathy with the OBJECT OF
the Conference and unwilling were they to issue nv-
tatons and perfect arrangements without being well
assured that the assemblsge would command tho re-
spec of the Protestant world, that the Rev. Dr. schai
was sent abroad to confer personally with foreign
Christians on the subject The eminent success OF TINS
mission was fully detailed in tho Rev. Dr. SchaHs report
submitted to the Alliance last Fall This report received
the hearty approval Of the Alliance, and invita-
| tions were at once cent out TO the most learned
| and disting guished PrOtestants OF Chrlstendom 10
| participate in the General Conference by writ
ten disouisitions and important themes, ana py
oral addresses to which many favorable responses nave
been received Beside these special invitations the
various branches OF the Evangelical Alliance throughout
the world will be represented by duly accredlted uelo
gates Thus anticipated that there will be present
from England ard the Continent Of Europe seyerai hnd
red personages of distinguished ability and the mghes
standing in the world OF letters and Protestant theology
The general meetings Of the Conference Will proDaoy
be held in the main hall Of the Young Mems CHRISTIAN
Association Building beginning the 22d OF september
and continuing from day to day for at least ten days.
During this time numerous sections or divisions OF the
general organization will meet in convenient churches
and other places for the discussion of particular topics
pertinent to the general objects of the Conference
EMINENT FOREIGNERS EXPECTED
Among the eminent scholars and divnes whose pres
ence and participation Is confidently anticipated,
many of whom have already signied their purpose to
attend will be recognized OF the leading religious
teachers of Holland, Switzerland, France, Germany,
Italy spain England and elsewhere The learned theo-
logan Of Halle Prof Thouck of the most prominent
orthodox authorities Germany, whose books and lee
lures in the University OF Halle have been read every
where will be q prominent figure. The University
OF Berlin will be represented by that able theo-
logical writer the Rev. j. A. Dorner, d. d.; the Kew.
Edmund de Pressense d. d. of Paris, the famous pastor
autl and editor will represent the Free Church OF
France Prof Proner the famous lecturer OF the Uni
versity OF Geneva also expected Prof Van Ooster-
zee the distinguished Dutch commentator Prof. Earn
est Nave of Geneva Prof Pheiderer Of Wurtemberg
Prof Revel of the University OF Florence Italy hru-
macher the eminent German scholar; the Rev.
Antonio Corrasco of Madrid; Prof. Christleb
OF Bonn; the Rev. Dr. Hoffman, the eloquent
hofpradizer, or preacher to the King OF Prussia,
from Berlin; the Rev. DR.. Stoughton the eloquent Lon
don divine; Dean Afford Of Canterbury, the distin-
| guished commentator; the Rev. DR.. Grundemann OF
Gotha the Rev. Dr. Wichern Professor Of Theology in
the University of Berlin the Earl Of Shaftesbury Eng
President of the British and Foreign Bible Society," Count
Acenor Gasparn of Geneva Count Bernstorf OF Ber
lin ana host Of others equally eminent pastors,
teachers or influential aymen all Jealous In the work OF
Christian unity among the expected delegates or In
vited participants.
The American church viii probably be more generally
represented though it is yet altogether too early to give
any complete list Of delegates 1t is understood, how
ever that following named among Others have been
invited prepare papers specified topics The Rev
Abel Stevens D. D., of the Methodist Church the Rev
Charles Hodge, d. d. of Princeton; Bishop McIlvaine
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church. the Rev. DR.. Nc
Gosh Of Princeton; the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher the
Rev. Marsh Hopkins, D. d.. President Of Williams
College the Rev. r. s. stOrrs D. d. of Brooklyn Bishop
Simpson Of the Methodist Episcopal Church; the Rev.
Theodore Dwight Woosey, DID,, President Of Yale Col
lege and number of others OF the attendance
OF American scholars and dvines will be very large
Many not specially invited TO prepare papers VII be
present and participate the discussions that there
Is abundant reason to anticipate gathering wnch i3r
talent fame and influence will be worthy To take rank
among the most celebrated ana commanding ol ts or
' FUYDANEYTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE ALLIANCE.
Committee the Evangelical Alliance Of the United
States has been occupied for several months IN preIar-
10 he submitted 10 lne
Conference, and IN securing papers upon given suDGSts
10y the most eminent writer's ON those subjects rms
Committee is yet in frequent session. receiving letters
from sources the matters committed To
charge and corresponding with those who are to par
topics available for the consideration of the Conference
may be gathered from the general scope OF the seim
posed work of the Alliance. This may best be stated III
the language of its Constitution, as follows:
To maintain and exhibit the sisenA unit! Of the Church Of Gh
organized forms; assist the cause Of religious freedom every
hs Observance the IoEi Day and correct the mmoi habits
s & Aa 1eoH pag ssf @ ss and s sSg % n
g ons As may t% snis s syGg Of S & aSlsa & bond Of
And in further elucdaon Of the the objects Of the
Ths in forming United IN cooperative nniOn
branches of the alliance have no intention e, to
rise denomination sect nor to efte, an
Of sS s,'g ou u @ s s 81 np Sf TO interfere n
with The internal Affairs Of the bot
operation basis OF the spiritual union which already et' in the
vital relation of Chr to the members Of s body in all ages and
The Alliance in all its branches adopts, as a summary
of the Of the various Evangelical Confessions
OF Faith, the articles and explanatory statement set
forth and agreed by the Evangelical Alliance at its
| follows:
The divine inspiration authority and suceny Of the Holy Scrip
right and duty private judgment the Interpretation of the
Ill unity the Trinity Of the herein
The n he hoan Soa Of Gc His So for
q mankind and HI, meao. al neroessOn and rega
VII Holy spirit conversion and sanccaOn
|
immortality Of the Of the body
judgment the world BY Lord Jesus Christ with the eternal blessed
righteous ard the eternal punishment Of the wicked
divine institution Of the Christian ministry and the obligation
perpetuy the ordinances Of Baptism and the Lords Supper
These articles not accepted creed confession
but simply indication OF the class Of persons whom
| il is desirable to embrace within the Alliance
TOPICS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNCIL.
Such being the objects and airs Of the Alliance and
such the fundamental principle upon which 1t is based
the range Of subjects suitable for consideration at
General Conference Of all the Alliances is very wide and
comprehensive AS intmsted above, these not yet
all fully determined upon and are still engaging the
attention of the Committee. But there Is reason tc
believe that the following among other topics will be
| considered by the Conference.
religious relations existing between America and Continental
Europe
| The methods Of counteracing modern intdeNty.
L.. Lam fScLenc and ReHala aflnn