The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-10-18

say the least, to distinguish them except in the
language employed, from those Of the Church of
Rome. Against such wrongs our people have a
right to demand protection; and whether they de-
mand it or not it would seem to be plain and
bounden duty to provide for it.
For these reasons, besides others which it is not
necessary to rehearse, the committee unanimously
recommend action by the present General Conven
ton: and after maturely weighing the different
modes in which this recommendation may be car
ried out they further unanimously recommend,
that any action which the Convention may take,
shall be in the form of a canon or canons.
In proceeding to date the various details which
they believe ought to be made the subjects OF such
action as has been proposed the committee desire
to say, that while on the great majority OF the
points presented there has been entire unanImlty
of opinion, some things are, nevertheless pro-
posed, and others are omitted, which, had each
member individual wish regulated the final re-
suit, would have been differently disposed OF
They have strongly felt that uniformity necessarily
involves the giving up OF some things, and the &C
ceptance Of other things which individuals may
desire, on the one hand to RETAIN Or on the other,
to remove.
The committee report the following as the mat.
tiers upon which they respectfully recommend leg
islation:
They recommend that certain acts in the admin.
istration of the Holy Communion, and on other
occasions of public worship, herein after enumer-
ated, be prohibited by canon; to wit:
a. The use of the Incense.
T. Placing or retaining Crucifx in any part
of the Church.
(3) Carrying Cross in procession in the Church.
AZ The use of Lights on or about the Holy
Table, except when necessary.
(5) The Elevation of the Elements in the Holy
Communion in such manner as to expose them to
the view of the people as objects toward which ad
Grafton is to be made, In or after the prayer OF
Conservation or in the act of administering them,
or inconyeyiDg them to or from the COMMITMENTS.
(6) The mixing of water with the wine as part
of the service or in presence OF the congregation.
a. The washing of the Priests hands, or The
abution of the vessels in the presence Of the con-
gregation.
(8.) Bowings, crossings genufections prostra
tons, reverences, bowling down upon or kissing
the Holy Table, aud kneeling, except as allowed,
provided for, or directed, by rubric or canon it
being provided that reverence at the mention OF
the name of the Lord Jesus is not intended TO be
disallowed and it being further provided that pri
vate personal devotion, before or after official min
istration, is not to be understood to include or
justify any Of the acts published.
TO- The celebration or receiving OF the Holy
communion ny any DlsnOp UT L IlesI "uou uo pei
son receives with him.
(0) Employing or permitting any persons not
in Holy Orders to assist the Minister in any part
of the Order, for the administration of the Holy
Communion.
Oh Using, at any administration of the Holy
Communion, any Prayers, Collects, Gospels, or
Epistles other than those provided in the Book OF
Common Prayer, or under XIV. Canon Is Of
Title |. of the Digest.
They further recommend here,
~ That no Rector of Parish or other Minis
ter shall be allowed to introduce the Choral Ser
vice without the consenting vote of the Vestry,
contrary to the prohibition of the Bishop,
q That no Supplied Choir shall be employed
except under the same limitations: and when such
Choirs are employed, the only addition, to their
ordinary attire shall be surplice reaching to the
ankles.
e That no Chancel shall be allowed to be so
arranged as to prevent the Minister from officiating
at the right end of the Holy Table. 1t is to be
noticed that a Credence Table is lawful.
H.
The Committee further recommend that canoni-
cal provision be made touching the dress appro-
pirate to clergymen ministering in the congrega-
ton; and that the only vestments declared to be
appropriate to clergymen so ministering, be-
a. For Bishops, the present Episcopal Robes.
(2.) For all Ministers, white Surplice a black
or white Stole; black Cassock not reaching be
low the ankles; black Gown; and Bands
They also recommend that provision be made:
Il. That on occasions of services, where ex-
rediency or necessity of health may require it, the
University Cap may be used.
ID That candidates of Orders who are licensed
to act as Lay Readers, may use the academica
black Gown.
In addition to the canonical provisions now re-
commended, and consideration of the fact that
nothing can be so plainly set forth but doubts
may arise in the use and practice Of the same the
committee further unanimously recommend that
some action be taken to carry out, in such manner
as may secure its observance the principle declared
in the Second Resolution sent to this House by the
House of Clerical and Lay Deputies at the Gene
raj Convention of 1868, to wit: That In all mat
tiers doubtful, reference shall be made to the Or
binary, and no changes shall be made against the
godly counsel and judgment of the Bishop"
In conclusion, the committee recommend the
adoption of the following Resolutions:
Resolued, That this Report be communicated to
the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies
ResolUed, The House of Clerical and Lay Depu.
ties concurring, that Joint Committee consisting
of three Bishops, three Presbyters, and three Lay
meD be appointed, to whom the subject matter
of this Report shall be referred with directions
to report to this Convention, at as early day as
practicable, such Canons as they may deem neces
sary in the premises.
All which is respectfully submitted,
ALFRED LEE,
j. WILLIAMS,
T. NJ CLARK,
w. H. ODENHEIMER,