The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-05-23
METHODIST
synopsis Of the RtnhOps' 0uadrenntal
Address 10 the a;eseral Conference.

>vmopsi. Of the Rtshops' Quadrennial
address. 10 lhc Gessr.i Conference.
IN. Y Tribune Of Thursday
The Bishops Quadrennial address is sub
stantially as follows:
Me,hodism is one of the grandest facts in
the history Of the Christian Church. A
hundred and fifty years ago it had no sepa-
rate existence. And to-day it has Larger
number of COMMITMENTS than any other
Christian sect which does not receive support
from the State l: has penetrated TO every
region Of the globe, and Its vigorous and
earnest ministers are carrying to all men the
Gospel of Jesus. The Methodism now
preached ia the Methodism received from the
fathers, with some slight alterations necessary
TO suit it 10 the circumstances Of this country.
At the last general conference the total num-
Der of commandments in this country was
,l;6, Oel; the total number now is ,42l 33S3
showing an increase OF 275, rs members,
aud being great gain over the preceding
wears. The corporate wealth Of tine church
| is being largely augmented, owing TO the
| liberaii,y of lay members. under the wise
guidance Of the ministers. At the last meet
ing Of the General Conference. the church
property was worth So, 000, 900; it is now
worth S56, 9ll 900, showing an increase Of
over sd ,000, coo. These facts furnish an
argument in favor OF 4 free church which the
advocates of State Church are unable to
gainsay or reiute.
Each succeeding session OF the conference
increases the greatness OF It's responsibilities.
When the church was first organized it mat
tered little wba. rules and regulations were
made, provided they were in accordance with
the spirit Of Christ; but now that the people
have become accustomed to their rules and
discipline, and when their number is IN
creased from l 200 to 1000, 900, it is a grave
question whether they should make ever 30
slight changes. Thus far the conference has
been governed BY a wise conservatism, and
there is good reason to suppose that similar
moderation will continue to guide its coun-
ellis. The fundamental principles of religion
being settled among the vast majority Of our
members, all there is to do is 10 build them
I'D in holiness. The contributions for indi-
gent and aged ministers fell short Of what
We wished end expected, but still it is
highly gratifying TO witness the steady In
crease of this fund during the past four years.
At the former Conference the tQbal amount
received dufing the preceding four years,
was S39S, 900; at this Conference the
amount i. S525, 2O7. Such a statement shows
,bat n the Conference continues 10 give
careful attention to the subject all lust claims
unon the fund will be finally met. In ac-
cordapce With resolutions sdopted st the last
General Conference in relation to episcopal
visi,a,ions of the Methodists in India. China,
and Bulgaria. Bishop Kippsley was assigned
10 mi, work and he accordingly proceeded
10 Chin. and Hindoostap. and two volumes
Of h;s letter, shcE with yha, excellent sue.
ces. Le pe-formed his vork- BEFORE reach.
inc EnrnDe However he res:ed from his
iafor. and R;shon S;mnson "a. assigned 70
s,,snS The Conference. ;n GERMANY. and vas
also appointed delegate to the British and
Ir;sh Cpn 1erencss
We advocate the formation of Dis,ric
Conferences. and think thew Nigh, be highly
useiui. lnefe siioHia ce t"o .:i'"is ~"
.n 1ne . oePS;,;a ~ 80 az, ,is,,oa;ca,
lne PROMISING oHoi VI ,.t IN. ~ ' e,.si:;.
anu n.:Ia: s 1Uo,,s "" 49,. =,
increislns IN enao~ menu, anu .. |. "n.;sa . y,
~esl'hy ''smgn nave s n' ."e ass .nS
suWI :" 90" -. - .ha
v a,;ssss IF the Rnm;.b Church
70 destroy our common school system ought
~ mite iii parties in the csn.e Of virtue and
i;ter,v and il becomes the Methodis,s cordi.
,iIv ~ mite with ali intelligent Christians in
Giving an intelligent. firm. and earnest sup
mort TO The civil su,horities :. and in sustain.
ine the law until all the people throughout
the land shall share in the benefits of educa-
ton and participate in its PLEASURES. The
Fourth OF July, 1876, will be the century Of
the Declaration of inrependence, and the
dictates alike Of patriotism and piety urges
ms to Join in the celebration Of that event,
and to express gratitude to Almighty God
for the many mercies he has shown to the
nation. "For surely He hath not dealt an
with any people"
The report closed with nm efiecting memo