New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-13
AN INDEPENDENT MINISTER.

TIE NEW DEPARTURE IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
ATTITUDE OF THE REV. J. HYATT SMITH.
A straightforward sermon was delivered last
evening in the Iee-aye Baptist Church. Brooklyn. by
the Rev j. Hyatt Smith. its pastor, who has taken
"new Departure from the creed which has hitherto
seemed to remain mistaken by the revolutions which In
religion well az in politics, have been CONFUSING the
popular mind
Mr. Smiths church Is just completed at a cost OF
$TO0OO and is admirably arranged. Like the Tabernacle,
1t built OF corrugated iron aud Is nearly circular In
form, but unlike that structure, 1t has n handsome
facade. the style OF architecture being gothic. The
building ia painted white. The audenceroom Will
seat $50 persons, and permit half as many
more to be present The pulpit is slight
graceful structure, with standard OF nckel-pated
metal Gold fishes sport in fountains at each side, and
directly at the pastors feet clock set in the floor dial
upward that the pastor In his own phrase however
tardy ho may be. Is always on time"
An unusually large audience greeted Mr. Smith, last
evening" In consequence Of the announcement that no
would make plain exposition OF his wellnown liberal
tendencies. In preliminary conversation with TRIB-
reporter after explaining his position he added;
But do MS wish to be understood desiring to leave
my church. MOI am Baptist and intend to remain
have intention of mptng the folly OF form
ing a new denomination. l am liberal-nether open
communion nor close communon-but do MT intend
leave the Baptist faith more than THE TRIBUNE
intends to leave the Republican party No; similarly
believe in bringing them to what conceive to be the
right ideato liberalize the tenets Of our creed-and
they don't like it. why, they have right to their
opinion God bless them, II they honest in IT."
Toward the close his Mr. Smith stated wherein
he differed from most of his Baptist brethren Said he:
IhOld strictly to Believers Baptism. know no bap-
tsm but Immersion. recognize baptism as the ae-
credited door OF the visible church But God lOoketh
upon the heart" and the humble disciple believing that
he has rendered obedience TO the command hatn the
answer of a good conscience toward God" This liberty
of
Church teach me to respect, TO ms own mast Ell,
His communion at the table Is with God and
not with men Christ left form of inyi-
S iOp Dl ms of e therefore, Forms are Of
mans deyising and not OF Gods appointment is the
duty aud privilege OF the minister To announce IN.
Lords Supper The deacons, the honored bearers OF
vessels OF tho Lord TO serve the tables and not
of whose baptism had doubt would disturb hlm
VINE. Let hm parake ana at an carry ua.e s1rNe 10
teach him the way to Jordan II knew mat he was was
never baptized-but he honestly believed that he had
obeyed the law would let him parake, and afterward
show him the need ana mode OF baptism Tor complete
the Lords table 1 claim the right. as me
Lords disciple, partake for. even according to the
n ri lt TO lie banquet II n is the Lords table have
right It, IL Is not, break no law ana incur DO
fhe divine savior branches OF the vine planted on
Calvary and climbing the one cross Errors IN doctrine
they NAV hayethe glorious church OF my adoption Is
not herself perfect. Christ formed within man the
hope glory constitutes that man my brother whatever
his creed country, color or condition There 49, TOO
fellowship OF Gospel labor aud rejoice IA tne glorious
hrofherhaod of men, anywhere aud everywhere, work
inc for tho benefit of mainland, and the glory of Col
Each is my brother by whatever doetrlna sign he may
be known. - -, -.-.,
Ny church is in full fellowship with the Association
The great majority OF my church II forced 70 vote,
Iyould vote ouen-communOn | should deprccate
such actinn. church which requires open communion
as condition OF membership ~ a. poserlp,'o 40 ono
which makes close-communOn condition or member
shin would not put the door OF my church, free
will Baptist or Bond-wl Baptist, Opencommuhioh OF
communion, but simply lIhe Baptist Church Let
MS close up the ranks In the grand army Of the orl
and fight not battle Tor minor points OF creed ana
distinctive titles but the good fight OF faltn synI
ali hail and fellowship TO every soldier OF christ what
ever NAV be the Especial inscription upon ms banner or
he cut and color his dress. 80 long az Christ is ms
capaln the cross his sign, and victory over SIN ms ann
we are one healthy spirit OF gospel lberallty Is daliy
growing in the Baptist Church. aud before u DlgOtry
will y like the shadows OF tue night before the rising vi
tho sun. .tS'-