Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-07-18
!Rep0rted for THE HERALD
Convention of the Episcopal
Church i'm the Diocese OF Ver-
mont.

4 Rector. 1t was numerously attended by
the clergy of the Diocese, with several
visiting brethren. The lay delegates,
and other laymen, were also present
from all parts OF the State.
The first service was held on Tuesday
evening, the 9th. Evening prayer was
rendered by the Rev. Messrs. Atwell,
Randall, Collins, Sticllney, and Bliss.
The annual missionary sermon was
preached by the Rev. W. j. Harris, of
Rutland, from Tim. V. 8: but if any
provide net for his own, and specially
/ for those Of his own house, he hath de-
MED the faith, and is worse than an in
fdeI." 1t was an earnest plea for more
interest ia home missions, with some
very suggestive statistics as to the spirit
ual destitutiOn of many towns and vii
lagos in Vermont and elsewhere.
The Bishop closed the service, after
which he called together the clergy for
an informal conference on certain mat
tiers, after the manner Of the old undi-
vded C0nvOcatiOn. a Professional and
/ Professional were sung at this and two
other services of the convention. Print
cd schemes of the services and music
were furnished by the Rector, who was
interchangeable in perfecting all arrange
ments for the convenience Of the con-
ventiOn. and the guests present. The
music was in charge, for the most 0art,
! of the Rev w. J. Harris, assisted by
the Rev J. II. Waterbury, of Greenfield.
| Mass. author of church music, and was
| hearty and congregational.
Wednesday. July 10Th, morning prayer
was offered at 10 o'clock, by the Rev.
| Messrs. Graves, Pardce, officiating at
/ Burlington, Shelburuc and WinOoshi,
/ Davenport Lord. and Bliss, the Bishop
/ closing the service.
Ats o'clock the convention organized.
| the Bishop presiding. 7. II. Cantield.
of Burlington, and Victor Atwood, of
! St. Alhans We're re-clected, respective
/ ". Secretary and Treasurer Of the con.
| vpntiOn After the announcement If
the usual standing committees, adjourn
ment took place for Divine service.
Before the adjournment the secretary
/ announced the appointment of Edward
! L. Temple, of Ratland. as assistant sec
/ rotary.
/ At1O:45 the clergy. % in number. en-
/ tered the church in procession, singing
| the hymn, 'Son@s Of Praise" etc, The
/ I.itany was offered Ivy the Rev. W J.
/ Harris The bishop was assisted in the
! communion service by the Rev. McssrS.
/ DR.. SWEET. Flanders, Dr. Bailey, w. J.
/ and c. c. Harris, Drs Tyler Hull and
| Howard. The Niconc Greed was said
! after the Gospel The bishop and rec
tor distributed to the clergy; Dr. Sweet
and the Rev ". !. Harris to the laity.
/ The 0ffprt0rv was given TO the mission
at En0sburgh Falls to help build its
/ church. and was presented at the altar,
/ the congregation standing. Flowers in
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