The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-25
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COMPASSION IL I and fed by daily communion VIII
the Holy Ghost. elt and turn hearts to Christ whei
nothing else would n ' a tsas Withheld sets S
asked once-'Why Is '4ply was, because he 4
world rid on IRE p, and thei>.
-, The last criticism upon the aud Disseminated
that there Were too many unrestfu. OF the Bible
was Joyous, and the lesson 1t taught, Joy ant
the lives OF saints OF old, was one o.
The preacher dressed the severe criticisms In y
q mild and polished style that the congregasis.
ing 1t brought home to them.-''Thou art the man,
ORDINATION OF MISSIONARY.
who has just returned from attending the western
conferences, apparently In excellent health, stated
1a n ne sv was present to ordan young minister VINO
Held. He invited the elders present TO come Within
the cnanee, and In response to the invitation the
unprecedented spectacle was witnessed OF five regu
larry ordained ministers and attendants at ST. Johns
every sabbath rising from their seats and going for
Harris, DE Puy, Porter, SAKE and Foster DR. Harris.
the Missionary Secretary OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, presented the Rev. Joseph H. Gill to the Bis
hop to be ordained deacon. The form applicable TO
this grade OF ministerial service was read after which
the Bishop said that It was not the general practice
TO Ordain to the 0nlce OF deacon and elder In tho
same service and on the same days. but In the
case Of foreign missionaries, where young men were
about leave our country Tor distant fields of labor
IN the cause OF the Divine Lord and Master the
vice OF ordination. the brother now being ordained
was sail in few days for India to give his labOrs,
and his life If need be- to the furtherance OF the
Kingdom OF Jesus Christ in that land. The Bishop
then invited the entire congregation TO unite ID
silent microscopy prayer that the brother now be-
ing set apart for the high functions OF the ministry
Holy Spirit by which alone he could fulfil that nigh
calling Every individualin this congregation. con-
tnued the Bishop, who has formed purposes to live
better, to be Christians OF higher type, hOller In
life and more useful in conduct curing the sermon
this morning, can only keep that purpose and carry
out that VOW bv the help OF the Holy Spirit. And,
blessed be God. you may have that help but
OF Christcndom can only preach Christ so az
to have their ministry the power and wisdom
Of God unto salvation by having resting
upon them continually the JUNCTION OF the Holy
Ghost. Our suficlenCy for this work Is Of God:
and Is it not preeminenty true OF one who goes to
heather people to stand up in heather darkness.
surrounded by all the dscouragements and embar-
easements Of heather life and institutions TO preach
Christ to them as the only Saviour for mankind
Does he not need-must he not have-the Inspiration
OF the Holy GhOstp must he not have the power or
God on MIN all the while, and be conscious that the
Divine Spirit Is within him, sustaining, strengthen
ing. guiding and giving success to his holy minis
tratlOns 2
This feature Of the service, when the whole con.
gregati0n remained for some moments In silent
prayer, was peculiarly solemn and impressive. Not
less than six ministers participated In the exercise
of the imposition OF hands upon the intended mis-
St0nary evahgelist-th0 venerable and beloved
Bishop James, the Wesley OF America; missionary
secretary, an assistant editor Of religious journal,
and two exministers. In conclusion the Bishop
expressed the hope that mothers would devote their
SONS to the missionary work, ana introduced the
newly ordained evangelist to the congregation.