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Triennial Episcopal Convention.
Debate on Ritualism Canons Adopted.
Reported for the Baltimore Fun.
SEVENTEENTH DAY-OCTOBeR %


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THE RITUAL.
Judge Shefey submitted motion that
the canon on ritual be made the special
order for :35 to-day and II o'clock to-mor-
row, and be continued until disposed of.
Rev. Mr. Rogers, Of Texas, said that the
motion was an outrage on Chrisps king
dom. In these closing hours Of the ses-
sion, when there was so much of the real
work to do. was the time to be taken up in
play-in discussing what kind Of clothes
clergyman is to wear? He moved to lay
this motion on the table. So
Rev. DR.. Paddock asked il this motion
to lay on the table would have the effect to
smother subject which had taken up two
days of the Convention.
The Chair said the motionWould have
no such effect. EssS. :z-' '.ss r
The motion to lay on tho table was lost.
Rev. DR.. Leeds said this was one Of the
yention. The debate which had already
taken place bad been able, yet two Of the
most important questions connected with
this subject had not yet been touched. lie
thought 1t likely, and hoped it would be,
that If this canon failed some proposition
might be introduced that would harmonize
all conflicting views. He hoped the con-
venton would not stultify itself by letting
this matter go over, when the eyes Of the
whole Church were directed toward them,
and when it was expected that something
would be done.
Rev. DIR. Paddock, Of Long Island, sug-
gested that the "ritrial " be made the order
for tomorrow at IL O'Clock, and it be con.
sidered until disposed Of He wanted this
matter met fairly and at once. He wanted
the house to come to vote on it squarely,
and then he never wanted the subject
brought on this floor again, or even alluded
to.
The motion of Judge Sheffev was then
agreed to, and the time specified having
already arrived, the canon on ritual was ut
once taken up.
Mr.. Judd, of Illinois, who was entitled to
the floor, proceeded in his argument as to
the imposSibility of representing the ecu
menlcal law on this subject by canonical or
other regulations.
Mr.. Judd said the Lambeth Council, In
, 1867, distinctly recognized the binding
force OF the laws laid down by the first four
councils. They had provided a law of
ritual. and he would say this proposed ac-
i tion was most dangerous. If certain prac-
tlces Of ritual were denounced as hereLical,
they would denounce the primitive Church
| as heretical; for the most simple forms of
ritual in the primitive church were ahead
Of the most elaborate forms now. Further
| in his remarks MIR. Judd contended that if
there was legislation on one side there
should be legislation on the other side. He
had seen bishop come in and put his hat
and coat on the altar. He did not think
this was doing proper reverence. He
wanted the bishops to be reached in this
matter also he wanted them to be COM
| PEELED to do reverence ut the name of the
| Lord Jesus, for the canOnS Of the Church
| OF England, which are to he the law Of
ritual, expressly declare that at the name
OF Jesus lowly reverence shall be made.
| Those canons also prescribe that every one
shall kneel while the prayers are being
| said.
| Every one seems to he against these poor
rtuali>ts, and yet their conduct contrasts
most tavorably with the conduct of those
who are pursuing them with Il vengeance
worthy of better cause. They 90 out
| among the poor in the highways and by
ways; they bring in those who otherwise
would not be reached. He asked where
Christ had ever uttered one word Of con-
| demnation of the gorgeous ceremonial Of
| the Jewish worship.
| The great cry was that rltualsm was
tending towards the Church of Rome.
| Why, it used to be said that the wearing Of
| the surplice was al evidence Of leaning
toward Rome. Now, hear what Henry
Ward Beecher says, and surely no one car
accuse him of any partialty for Rome. MIR.
Judd then read from description given by
Mr.. Beecher of his sensations at choral
service in Edinburgh more than twenty
years ago, in which thai learned divine
SAYS: "Inever had such trance of wor-
ship in my life, and [ never shall have such
another view until enter the gate. =
| The portions which most affected me were
the prayers and responses which the choir
sang, and it seemed as ii hear d not with
my ear, but with my soul. The
divine presence rose before me in Won
| prayers breathed forth In strains of sweet,
simple, solemn music, the love Of Christ
was recognized, how l IOnged then to give
utterance to what that love seemed to me-"
| MIR. j. then advocated liberation and con-
ciliaton, concluding with " let us have
peace"
The house then, at $3.50 P. NJ, took re-
cess until p. NJ.
| EVENING SESSION.
| Rev. DR.. Craik, of Kentucky, asked that
canon 8, "of lay readers" be taken up
first, which was agreed to. He then spoke
OF the importance of obtaining more lay
readers IN the Cnurcn, ana tne SOOu WhiCn
had been accomplished by having their aid
in the services of the Church OF England.
He also thought it proper that the lay read
ers should wear distinctive dress. He
then moved an amendment to the canon
that the bishop may, at bis discretion, set
apart lay reader by special prayer and
benediction without laying on Of hands.
Adopted.
Also, that said lay readers may wear.
distinctive dress other than that worn by
clergymen. Adopted.
Also, he shall do any parochial work de-
signated by the rector which layman Is
competent to perform. Adopted.
Rev. DR.. Mitchell, of Georgia, moved a
further amendment that the lay readers
commission may, ut bis discretion, be re-
yoked by the Bishop. Adopted.
The remaining canons were Then pro-
ceeded with, eliciting much discussion.
until the canons were all passed upon !;
when the House adjourned.
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