The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-25

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ments. 1t also advocates "old -fashioned
preaching;" says, in ecclesiastical language,
that ''all is not gold that glitters," and that
1--WE want bread, not stone. though the stone
be diamond, which may be thought sharp
though indirect cut at the recent discoveries Of
brilliants in Arizona
Church and State Episcopalian) discusses
the Church and her hayward children, who,
in its view, appear the Ritualists. The branch
of the Church which holds form and equipage
OF small account in comparison with pure
faith is lauded, while its brethren who mako
much Of rites are named as "holding Romish
dogmas which ought to find no favor in the
Church" It thinks there may be worse
things than kissing stole or wearing sur
plice instead of gown, but that those things
themselves are no better than they should be.
The Euanqelist brings up the recollections of
the 1nassacres of ST. Bartholomew's Day, three
centuries ago, and draws therefrom an inju-
rious inference as to the present character Of
the Roman Church. 1t also attacks theatres
and their reform" telling US that seventy
cities in this country have theatres and this
city thirteen first class ones. The remark of
the editor that you may 'cut off the gangrened
finger, or even arm, and sound body might
be Left but when the moral dry rot is at the
heart what ethical surgery is equal to the
treatment Of the case ?" is doubtless extremely
caustic, but just at the opening Of the theatre
cal season it is likely to prove valuable adj
yertisement for the naughty playhouses.
The Hebreao Leader defends the American
Consul in Roumania against the assaults of
foreign newspaper with considerable zeal,
and shows itself able to handle the lance Of
satire with any Christian knight.
The Church Wsekly supports the Alt-Catho-
ik movement in Germany. seeing in it many
points of similarity with the English Reforma-
ton, and favors the sending of an American
Episcopal Bishop to attend the German con-
ference soon to be held.
The Baptist Union advises the admission Of
Christians of other sects to the communion
table in opposition to the old rule in that de-
nomination. 1t says, ''Mere love of sect and
UNCONVENTIONAL zeal are rapidly losing their
hold on the Christian public" which, if true
of the Baptist sect, speaks more highly for its
enlightenment and true Christianity than
could well be said in other language.
The Standard (Congregationalist) has lib
eral article upon tests of membership. While
it does not insist very strenuously upon a
strict and narrow creed, it urges that before
the candidate is admitted to church member
ship he shall be found holding the pure faith.
The Freeman Journal alludes to the appoint
ment Of Archbishop Bayley to the Primary Of
Baltimore, suggesting that, as he takes up the
high responsibility, many prayers and many
masses be offered for him. The Journal COM
pliments the HERALD for its enterprise in dis
covering and succoring Doctor Livingstone
The Golden Age talks about universal relig-
ion, but devotes much it's largest portion
to politics of the Greeley stripe. The
Methodist answers correspondent who is
dubious whether croquet falls under the
ban as game of chance. By its decision it is
safe, in spiritual view, for religious people te
break their shins over billiards on the grass,
and it quotes Martha's Vineyard camp meet
ing as it's authority. The Toilet praises the
recent action Of the Holy See sanctioning the
use of the right Of election by the Roman
people, and resents the persecution of the
Church OF the hands Of Bismarck.