Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26
vhe Episcopal Convention.

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cd. directing the formation of a new joint COM
mittec on ecclesiastical relations to give moral
aid TO the movements in progress IN Catholic
countries, the committee To consist OF i've
bishops, five presbylers. and live laymen OF the
General Convention. The resolution also IN
dorscd Rev. Chaunccy Lansdon, ID. D., for ms
efficiency IN service entrusted 10 MN uuripg
his foreign secretaryshlp.
Rev. Dr. Leeds offered resolution, which
was referred to the Committee on Canuns, pro-
viding that joint commission DC appointed 10
renort to the next General Convention What
provisions arc Of force, whether by ruhrlc or
canon, or hy lawful custom Tor the regulation
of public worship III the church, and wherln
socvcr deficiency or uncertainty shall appear III
relation to furnishing ornaments OF the sanctu-
arv, tcstamcnts of clergy and ceremonial Oh
servauces, TO recommend for adoption such
measures to meet it as will constitute dch-
mite though elastic and generous rule Tor future
guidance and government.
Resolutions from the CoGlmttce on Canons
were made the order for Thursday next, that
nothing 10 the present order OF common pray
or prohibits separation when desirable OF the
morning prayer, tuny, aud order for the ad
miuistration Of the Lords Supper into the dis
tnct services, which may be used independent
" of each other aud either Of them without tic
other. provided that when used together they
be used in the same order as that IL which
they have commonly bccu used, aud III which
they stand 10 the boJk OF common prayer.
That Joint commission, consisting oil seven
bishops, seven presbytcrS, aud seven laymcD,
the latter two to be chosen BY ballot III the
House Of Deputies be raised to ';:k2 i2to con-
sideratiou the whole subj ,ct OF l. ~ :ica! r.
vision, among other things providing @r short
ened and more varied services and new lection
airy, and making such other Suggestions IS may
seem iudlclous with respect to ttc services aud
Offices Of the Church, aud 10 report to the next
General Convention.
During the secret session Cour!landt Palmer,
Law delegate from New Jersey, submitted IA
canon Of ritual, which was referred 10 the Com
mittce on Canons 1t declares that the follow
ing acts in the administration Of the Holy Com
muuioa, and on other OCCASIONS OF pubic "or-
shin, are declared 10 lie Contrary 10 the proris-
ion of the ritual, aud are here prohibited:
First. lie OF incense.
Second. Placing or retaining acrucll& IN any
part of the church.
Third. The use Of lights on or about the con-
munion table, except VIXEN necessary Tor light
ing the church
Fourth The alteration By any minister, or
the elevation or other disposition Of the elements
of Holy Communion in such manner ~, or with
intent, to expose them 70 the view OF the people
rs objects toward which alteration is 20 BE- made
during before or sitter the administrator o! the
Holy Communion, or other part OF the public
worship
Fifth The mixing Of water with wine used or
intended to be used in such admit lstration, or
use OF wafer or any other form OF bread therein,
than the ordinary loaf broken therefor.
Sixth. The washing of the hands ut any min
lister Off :ating. or Of the vessels used in such
administration Il: part Of such service, or public
~ during same.
Seventh Bowling, crossings. gennl"ctions,
prostratons, references, bowling down, over or
at, or upon, or kissing the communion table, rs
allowed, provided for, or directed hy.rubic, oG
Canon, 1t being provided that reverence oil
mention OF the Lord Jesus is not intended to
be dssllowed and il being further provided
tina! private personal devotion before or after Of
fcal ministratlons is not to be undcrstood 10 in
cude or to justify any of the Acts prohibited.
Eighth. The celebration Or receiving OF dolly
Communion by any Bishop or priest when no
person receives with him.
Ninth. Employing or permitting any person
not in holy orders to assist Il minister in any bart
Of the order for the administration Of Inc Holy
Communion.
Tenth Using at any administration of Holy
Communion any prayers, collects, gospels or
epStles other than those provided IN the Book
OF Common Prayer or under sect!, n 1t OF canon
Ii OF title Of the Digest
Eleventh. 1t shall not be lawful to use any
clerical vcstmcnts in the performance OF Divine
service in the church other thnn the surptlce,
with black stole and black gown and bands and
the episcopal habit, rs heretofore H. ordina'
ry use.