The New York herald., 1873-09-18
CONSIDERATION IN BROOKLYN.

Rev. DR.. b. H. Paddook Consecrated
Bishop OF Massaehusetts-Imposin
Ceremonies 1T Grace Church, ON the
Heights.
The conservation OF the Rev. Benjamin H. Pad
dock, D. D., Bishop elect OF the diocese OF Massa-
chusetts, took place yesterday forenoon at Grace
church protestant EpiscopaD, on the Heights,
Brooklyn. The ceremony was all the more re-
markable because OF Its being the second consecra
ton OF bishop Of that denomination In the City of
Churches. There was very large congrega-
ton present, and about 100 clergymen, from
various parts of the country occupied seats In
the centre asles, which were reserved for their ac-
commodation. Long before the hour appointed for
tue opening Of the ceremonies-halfpast ten
o'clOck-the applicants for admission (ticKets Of
invitation being necessary were so numerous that
q squad Of policemen we're kept busy at the several
entrances to the church In examining the cards The
interior or the edtace was filled with fragrant
odors, and the subdued shades OF the many-hued
window panes commingled with the elegant Moral
decorations Of the chancel lent Q very tm-
pressive air to the scene. Above the
kneehng bench, in the front end centre
OF the chancel, was suspended beautiful model Of
dove, formed OF tube roses Tie Bishops present
were Right Rev. w. B. Stevens. D. D., OF Penn
syvsnia; Right Rev. b. B. Smith, D. D. (Preslding
Bishop of the United states) Right Rev. Dr. Lit.
tlejohn. OF Long Island; Right Rev. DR.. Lee, Of
New York; Right Rev. Dr.. NeeIy, Of Maine; Right
Rev. DR.. Armitage, OF Wisconsin. and five others.
Mr. v. w. Caufeld presiding at the piano, when
the procession of dIvnes entering from the chapel,
marched up the centre aisle In the order sub
Bishop Smith. of Kentucky; Bishop Stevens, Of
isn other Bishops Rev. B. H. Paddock, Bishop
| elect, Invested with his r0chet.
Presby yters-Rey. s. A. Paddock and Rev. G. L.
Clergy and Diocesan Committee OF Long Island
! and Connecticut.
,sx All the Clergy % were IN u roees s Ssnops
the candidate and Presbyters seated themselves
In front OF the chance and the others sought their
respective places IN The pewS OF the main aisle.
The following services were then performed:-
1hs Psalter: The Rev. n q; schenck q p
OF Ss!
First Micah w. The Rev Benz Mssh
The Second Lesson H. Timothy IT, Row. D.,
rs C9s1S'
'A' AuN''-''A' % 'A' fhs Rev. g. B. Babeock D. D.
The Hist Hymn Leomnser
Bishop Williams read the ante.communion SER
vices, and the congregation joined in the responses
| OF the creed and commandments. Bishop Keroot,
Ginning Wish the verse Sshop Lee
the diteenth verse The Gloria Tibi" was then
| rendered by the organist, and the hymn "Brtef
Lie is Here Our Portion" was sung by the choir.
Bishop Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, then preached
which was based upon the ninth verse of the Sec
ond chapter OF Second Timothy :-"stndy to show
bs BSop sta
the fact that the portrait Of the episcopal ONCE
ss Wss y the IL II the the
nineteenth. Changes had come over all the human
offices and institutions Of man. but the names,
! raj grades OF ministers IN the Church Of God re-
NAMED unchanged and whole the same to-day as
character Of this thought passed on to the text,
and stated that his underlying principle was that
the minister aInh was WORKMAN % ana q, Par tS
elements Of the episcopate was work. BE
showed by reference TO the VARIOUS narpes By
iisSsT q men Ssltaef sI saspsesa. spS %
BISHOP in it's various forms and respects, was then
briefly sketched, and it was shown how emphati.
cad he Is Q workman. Working with brain and
tons in Consultations and at all times iuil III Of busy
activities, wearing TO the mind, painful to the
inner and outer man. He then showed how this
work required of the Bishop great mental re-
powers but it had this advantage over all secular
occupations-that 1t was for eternity. The pecu-
Sado1 as ne ag
ing, wise IN governing, courageous in Withholding
innovations and errors, and bold In the maniiesta-
proceeded to show how the Bishop as workman
thoroughly approves himself unto God. Mans ap.
probation and selfapprobation should not sway
Bishops time OF action. His eye must rest on God
his course followed the line Of Gods Will; his com.
mendattOnS come from God.
THE CONSIDERATION SERVICES
were then proceeded with, and In tho following
Order:-
The Presiding Bishop aEi hop Smith, Of Kentucky
The Presenters, the Bishops Of Long Island and Con-
nectcut-Littlejohn and Williams
The Certificate Of Eiccton-Tho Rev. VIM r. Hunting.
ton d. D.
The Testimonial OF the Diocese Electng and the Tes
monial Of the Dioceses ConsentngThe Rev. A. Burgess
D. D.
The Testimonials of the Bishops Consenting-The Rev.
H. G. Potter q D. Secretary of the House of Bishops
and Rector of Grace church. New York.
The Elected Bishops Attending Presbytefs-The Rev
A. Paddock, ID. d.. the Rev. G. L. Hutchngs.
The Consecrator-The Presiding Bishop
Bishops Assisting In the Laying On of Hands-The
Preacher the Presenters and the Bishops of Delaware
and Central New York.
/ The Bishop elect was then initiated into the rest
Of the episcopal habit, and the laying on OF the
hands was performed by the Presiding Bishop and
Bishops, Rev. Dr.. Paddock kneeing. The Bible
was next delivered to Bishop Paddock, and he was
admitted within the chancel. The communion ser.
vice was administered, and after the benedictiOn
the congregation dispersed. banquet was given
the clergy and Massachusetts lalty In the after.
noon at the residence OF the new Bishop.
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