New-York tribune., 1870-12-07
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE.

A RELIGIOUS BREAKFASr-sPEECIlES ~ DIX.
TYING, DIR. GATHER, AND OTHER EMINENT
CLERGYMEN.
A breakfast was given two weeks ago, at
which the Rev. Dr. Gather, Secretary OF the British
and Foreign Systematic Benefcence Society submitted
a proposal to form an association analogous to that
which he represented. order to facilitate further in
terchange opinion the subject, invitations were
issued a second breakfast and accepted by more than
G Ty gWaJ Clark Hoditr6 odiyeT Hoyt, Durbn
Wayland Hoyt, Harris Foss Tying, sanderson, MaGhse'
Payson, Mngns Deems, aud the Rev. Messrs Mitchell,
Aterbury, smith, Van Meter s. ii. Tyng,jr, Street. and
The Rev Dr. Tying who presided at the second break
fast given Yesterday the Ffth-ave Hotel, made an in
troductory address He met his brethren he said with
unfeigned welcome in his heart and extended To them
ali the right hand Of fellowship. There is one Catholic
and Apostolic Church, out OF which can De saved,
and in which none can be lost and To Illustrate the unity
that Church. and to bring that unity into practical
Christian exercise is duty which devoyes upon mem
bers OF all denominations. Every man who brings
single 10 build nest where the soul may dwell
under the shadow Of the Most High is more truly bene-
factor Of his race than ne VINO amasses wealth.
and POUNDS great charities. Let hearty
welcome be EXTENDED to the Anglican brother t,eT
10 herald the coming of a new OF peace aud fellow
ship We Yankees men Of limited thought, who are
to have the dameers of our lives az small as possible
our visitor will meet with practical weathama ssing
public In America ana VIII nnd necessary 70 explain
the c bono Of everything which he may bring before
consideration. Confident that he will be able to
satisfy us In this respect we can Dut roe IN TINS re-
union OF many OF the genuine sanctitied, and re-
deemed members of an Apostolic Church. whose doctrine
is fundamental whose discipline Is paterna and whose
love Is absolutely universal.
The Rev. Dr. Gather said that the object Of the first
breakfast had been explain the fundamental principles
which the Association was founded and that second
gathering had been rendered necessary To- complete the
organization OF the PROVISIONAL Oouncil IN America
Twenty gentlemen have already Signihed their willing
ness to cooperate with the 80 members who have been
elected by organizations IN Albany Rochester syracuse,
Buffalo, Toronto Hamilton, and Chicago, but
hundred additional members we're needed to
complete the Council. After this meeting the
friends of this movement will have the satisfaction
Of knowing that no means have been neglected 10 secure
the cooperation OF all denominations and thus they will
escape the imputaton OF monopoly OF the Church OF
Christ. You are invited TO fulfill an obligation OF the
Master which Is resting upon mankind. We address You
in twofod capacity as representing the British organi-
zaton, which composed OF proportionate number from
oil den0mnaiiOns ana also III the name OF ~ memDels
OF the Provisional Council IN your own country. The
Anglican Council has resolved to perform It's work anony
mOusly until the necessity for pubic ana international
action arises Realizing fully the solemn duties resting
upon it has resolved to do its work silenty-n the
sight of Christ and not in the eyes o men Inc amount
which required Of the members s only so large as may
render the Society sesustaning and has pursued its
objects quietly but steadily. We nave ehdeay3reu ia
addressing audiences in America on the sul0ect or
Systematic BenenGence 10 secure tne astepcS on tn9
principles which the British Association Is founded
end we have received so much announcement IN me
cities Of the West that we have now no doubts of the ut
mate OF the movement.
The objects OF the Association cover the entire
life OF the Evangelical Churches OF the country A. the
Association for the Advancement Of Science popuarzes
the results 0f scientific progress, IN ike manner our
ASSOCIATION utli1es onaIl t ana PxenSonge T piuks k
tOn anxious to establish cOgnate branches IN GtIal
ana America, IN order that an lhefnauOnal congress
may be held once in four years for the discussion OF
subjects of general Importance 10 Evangelical Chrsten
dom. The great Church OF Christ is the sum and
aggregate Of all true Evangelical Churches. A
church Is not missionary meeting or revival service,
but rather fellowship OF members bound together IN
militant capacity Any church which denies the head
ship OF Christ cuts itself of from evangelical privileges
Every church Is visible, physical exponent OF the
Apostolic Church To inaugurate this association, with
out combining s privileges 10 members OF local churches
would be TO begin with blunder which general society
would never forget His loyalty TO the Catholic
Church may well he questioned who Is dis
loyal 10 the local church organization.
The great principle which holds together our ASSOca-
tlon is no local affinity sentiment attachment, hut
supreme loyalty to Christ and while It's members remain
loyal to their local organizations, I'm wider sense, they
recognize their duty to the Catholic Church Uniformity
is not unity and amalgamation and fusion OF denou-
nOmnational church life IL the beauty and
the glory OF Professionalism, and no one
should wish the diversity OF sects removed.
The reality Of Christian unity should he felt and
knOwledged by the members OF the ngeca Churches
A. the soldiers In the Guards the Grays and the Horse
all allegiance ca the British Crown and manifest
loyalty tO the Queen may PrOesants, whatever may
he the dyertles OF discipline and the shades Of belief
recognize one another as members OF the Apostolic
Church.
with regard to the practical usefulness OF the Assoca-
tiun many searching questions have been asked. We
believe that religious societies ana corporations are
already too numerous and our only apology for intro
dncing To your attention one is that IL will be
substitute for many useless and expensive ones now In
operation IL will consider questions which no society
now competent To dscuss-brOad, Catholic questions,
which interest Protestant ChrisendOm The creation OF
science Of Christian morals the great desderatum Of
the age IL may require century To educate the people
In this science, but purpose create high school,
as were, of Christian thought, aud TO organize the
vital forces of society. We would create u National
Church out Of the mob OF seots, and bind together lH
sacred fellowship all Evangelical Christians.
The Rev DR. Eddy said that hc was ready to give MS
adhesion 10 any association whose organic idea 10y
atty 70 Christ aud would gladly cooperate In the present
movement.