The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-28
TIE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Annual Diocesan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Questions for Discusslon-SermSn by Dr.
Houshton.
the Protestant Episcopal Convention of the do
cess OF New YORK commenced its sessions yesterday
morning at st. johns chapel, varick street. Great
interest appeared to be attached the proceedings
owing to the important questions to be brought be-
fore the body including the subject OF minority rep.
rescntation and the question OF 't0taty, as 1t Il
termed.
Bishop Potter presided, and among the clergy
present at the opening services were Bishop Quin.
tard, OF Tennessee; Rev. Drs. Ryland Theodore
stead, OF Rhinebeck; wilder, Of Riverdaie; w. W.
Montgomery, OF Mamaroneck. After the Gospel an
heayy laden, and WIN give you rest'-was sung
by the Rev. Mr.. Cook and choir.
TIE OPENING SERMON.
The Rev. DR.. Houghton, Of the Church Of the
TRANSPORTATION, preached the opening sermon, the
text ecng selected ,S;s from st. Paul to ins Epnesans
Father OF our Lord Jesus Christ Of whom the
whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He
would grant you, according 10 the riches OF His
glory, 10 be strengthened with might by nn
Spirit 10 the inner man." The reverend gentleman
In God to preach this sermon. trust shall not
say one word that might not be In strict accordance
rail- 10 &c in x e y
which IL IS part II should not be made the occa-
rina points upon which ali my brethren Clergy may
not agree II ought to contain words OF comfort to
all and be nlled win sober, loving words OF wisdom,
anOrdlng consolation and an elevating influence 70
the minds OF my brethren, SO that they shall 60
away
REJOICING AND STRENGTHENED
prayer Tor the Epnesan Church That Which We need
Church o. which Christ is at the head and that
which strikes at all that is selfish and asks FOR
Ephesus of Christ as the Father Of family, using
the term family compensatory, or In regard to
the distinct members oil that one family In heaven
n.
Piled In Fridays collect It would be well II we
Swp and Zane
ties Of family. Surely 1t would be well II we
were to regard That BODY Of which we are mem
eccIesia. Gathered in the name Of our common
Father, let this be convention OF brothers who
ST. asks for Goas M is sna
which is wanted by Gods family In every diocese
wisdom In his eplstles and preaching that would tax
INTELLECTUAL POWERS OF PRINCE u
or cherubim. He knecs now not TO ask for his
No; ne begs spiritual strength for them; strength
faithful family. II for the presence and power Of
the Holy Ghost IN the brethren Of this common house
hs us mat q pssss q ss ne gs love Gns
For Ss ST. Paul aa ps and for %
diocesethe power and presence Of the Spirit n the
inner mantle light to see and know the infinite
be able to perceive tho truth and meaning Of the
manifold blessed mysteries revealed TO us-0ur own
sELFIsHNEss AND sORDIDNESS
DO changed TO love for all men, Let u.s. then, today
and for all time hereafter take hint from the Ap0s
ties prayer and ask for the grace OF Christian cour-
tesy and brOtherly love TO dwell among the men,
bers OF this Convention. There Is not one OF u.s.
clergy or laity, who should have any other end or
aim In his place in the Church than the greater
After the sermon collection was taken up TOR tho
missionaries. Then Holy Communion followed, aud
was administered by Bishop Potter.
A RECESS
was subsequently taken, and on reassembling tho
Secretary Rev. DR.. EiQenbr0dt called the clerical
roll, which was responded TO BY about half the
members. There are four persons representing
each parish-viz the rector and three lay dele
gates.
Mr. Ruggles and General Morell were then an
pointed by the Chair q committee to examine the
certificates OF lay delegates, which were presented
as the names OF the churches were called by the
Applications were received and read by the Score.
tary from various churches throughout the State for
union with the Convention. IL was moved that GER
tain OF these applications be referred TO the next
Convention to report upon. A discussion cnsued as
10 the advisability OF
ADMITTING CHURCHES INTO UNION
with the Convention which have been Or0anized
under the laws OF the State. but not in Complete con.
0rmy with the canons and REGULATE lions OF the Enia
copal Church The motion TO refer was carried
The presiding Bishop then arose and staring tbot
he had been Informed that the Bishop of Alaiama
was present, moved that he be invited TO acat m,
the PLATFORM winch was caGried BY a rising vote.
After tue transaction OF some routine business tina
Convention adjourned I'LL TO dav.