The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-05-15

CLOSE OF THE LUTHERAN GENERAL.
SYNOD. Lutheran General Synod
assembled again yesterday morning.
Rev. d. III. Henkle. Chairman OF the
Committee on Home Missions, presented
q report, which was adopted, by which
the home missions operations of the
church are left entirely under the control
OF the various district synods.
Rev. DIR. Rude read an extended and
interesting report on the state Of the
church within the bounds of the General
Synod, which, on motion, was received
and considered by items The report
gave riso to quite long and earnest dis.
cussion, particularly in connection with
certain recommendations in it on the
subject of home missions. Pending this
discussion, the further consideration Of
tho report was, on motion, suspended,
and motion made and carried to recon
slider the report OF the Committee on
Home Missions. This report was then
amended SO as to reud as follows:
lin view of tho vast field of our mis-
sion work, aud the urgent want of means
to carry forward the same, we recon-
mend that the district synods address
themselves moro energetically to the
"OAAA "a AAhooiOho HlIdlu tuelE own
boundaries, and that they cooperate to
their fullest extent with the General
Synod's Central Committee on Home
Missions in tho general work of mis-.
sions."
The consideration Of DR.. Rude's re-
port was then resumed and the doou-
ment adopted.
Rev. L. w. Dosh presented an able
paper expressive OF the Syncd's feeling
az to the position. purposes and pros
pects OF the body, and pledging its
members 10 unwavering adherence to
tho organization US q necessity. The
paper was unanimously adopted.
Or. Bachman then made some copgra-
tulatory and fraternal remarks, express
Ing his pleasure at the harmony and
peace which had characterized the ses-
sion OF the Synod, aud said that he ex-
pected to meet with them no more as q
body on EARTH, and could not express his
hearts emotions, but could and would
ever pray for Gods blessing to abide
upon them. Wherenpon, it was
ResolOed, That we have been highly
grat6ed with the deeply interesting and
affecting remarks of the Rev. John
Bachman, D. D., LID, in giving us
his farewell benediction, and shall ever
feel encouraged in our work by the re-
collection of his kind wishes, the favor.
able opinion which he ha. been pleased
to express of our harmonious and peace
full deliberations. and his earnest prayer
for our most enlarged usefulness and
prosperity.
The Synod then finally adjourned, Ito
meet next May in Virginia.
at the adjournment of the General
Synod meeting of the Board of Direo.
tors of the Theological Seminary, re-
moved by tho action of the present
Synod to Salem, Roanoke County, Va,
was held in the church. This board,
composed of Lutheran ministers, ali
members of the General Synod, accepted
the resignation of DR.. A. r. Rude
On motion, it was resolved to go into
an election for Professor of Theology
for the Seminary, who should also aot
in the capacity of President OF the in
stitution. Mr.. Repass was unanimously
elected by Uiud uoce vote.
In brief and appropriate words, Mr..
Repass acknowledged his sincere appre-
citation Of the high honor conferred upon
him.
On motion, the snlnry of the new
Professor was fixed Mt ST 200 per annum,
and committee appointed to receive
the final answer Of Mr.. Repass in Sep
tember. In the event of his declining
the position rendered him, the said COM
mittee to have authority to make suitable
provision for theological instruction,
and to take such steps as may be neces-
sary to forward tho wishes of the Synod
and of tho board with regard to the
Seminary.
A committee OF three was appointed
to draft constitution and bylaws for
the government of the Seminary.
On motion, the board adjourned, sub
ject to the call of its President.
Charleston Ne1cs.
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