Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-12
rha Eniscopal Convention.

Eniscopal Church. 10 session 10 New York, on
Saturday, 10 addition to the proceedings re-
ported by telegraph Oh that day,
Memorials from Pttsburg and Texas king
the Convention to take steps for the establish,
ment Of a Court Of Final Appeal, we're referred
TO the Committee on Amendments TO the Con
sitution, to inquire if any changes were necese
sary in the Constitution to create court OF
! message from the House of Bishops re-
ported resolutions ratiiying The formation oil
new diocese in New jersey.
THE QUESTION OF RITUAL.
Rev Mver Levin, of Maryland, introduced,
with long preamble the following reSolu-
ton:
R,xolrm 1.-THE House of Bishops concurrlng),
rb,t rho following canon OF ritual uniformity
be enacted
Section |. The elevation of the Elements OF
the Holy Communion in such manner as 10 ex-
rose them TO view Of the people as objects to-
ward which alteration is to be made 10 or atter
the prayer of conservation, or 10 the act OF ad-
miuistering or ID carrying them to or iro from
the communicates, bowlugS, crossings, gcnu-
Elections, proslratlon, revcrcnces, benuing Gown
upon, kissing the Lords table, and kneellng,
except as allowed provided Tor, or directed hy
the rubies or canons; and any gesture, POSTURE
or act implying such Alteration, ana any cere-
mony not prescribed as part OF tne oruef LOT
the administration OF the LORD 5 oupper or
Holy Communion, likewise the use at any ad-
ADMINISTRATION of Holy Communion Of any hymns,
PRAYERS. collects, epstes or gospels other than
those appointed in the authorized formula OF
the Church. are hereby forbidden.
Section .. ln all matters pertaining to the
public worship Of the Church, to the orna-
mentS, arrangements and appoin;a:c:.ts OF the
Holy Table. and in everything c1nnccte1 with
the ritual in the performance OF Divine SER
vice, including the vestments to be used, about
which there is no specific direction 10 the Book
of Common Prayer, or the offices and ordlnal
thereto appended, or in legislation, general or
diocesan, of this Church, the admonltlon OF
Judgment of the bishop of any diocese given
ia writing. shall be regarded as binding. to be
followed aud obcycd by every minister OF that
diocese.
This WAS referred to the Committee on
CanurS.
TIE VIRGINIA MEMORIAL.
The following preamble and resolutions, from
the Council Of the Diocese of Virginia, IN rela-
ton TO ritual and doctrine, were presented and
referred:
Preamble, the Council of the Diocese Of Vir-
GINA reviewing with great concern the intro
duction OF Romsh errors 10 the Protestant
Episcopal Church, viz: In the open ayowal of
the doctrine cf the real presence Of Christ in
Lords Supper differing from the Ronish doc
TRUE of characterization by distinctions, which
TO the common understanding are mere spccu-
lation and uugatory, aud which by means OF
accessories OF lights, music, Vestments Incense,
postures, geunhcctionS and alterations tend to
change the Holy Communion OF the prayer
| book into the Romish mass.
In the encouragement given to members OF
our communion by their pastors to practice
aurcular confessions and to receive private alb
solution iu imitation of the Roman Sacrament
of penauc; in the Offering of prayers Tor the
dead: the invocation of the saints and angels
aud worship of the Virgin Mary, after the
manner of the Church Of Rome, together with
the assimilations 10 teaching and practice to
the doctrlue Of the Church Of Rome, feels con.
strained to express deep conviction that the
continued existence OF these alien elements IN
our beloved Church not only impedcs her
growth and prosperity, but, If unchecked, must
destroy her Protestant character, therefore,
ReS0lrel, That our delegates to the next
General Convention be Instructed to use their
earnest eudeavoIs to obtain efficient legislation
for the removal OF Romish errors and practices
from the Protestant Episcopal Church, and the
enforcement of such legislation By proper dis
cpline.
Resolccd, That this Council does not believe
any Legislation would be effective for removing
the doctrines and errors referred to which shall
not expressly forbid 10 the administration Of
Holy Communion, and on other occasions of
public worship; the acts hereinafter mentioned,
to wit : First. The use of incense. Sccoud.
Placing or retaining cruc6x in any part of
the church Third. Carving cross in pro.
cession in the church. Fourth. The use of
lights on or about the Holy Table, except when
necessary. Fifth Elevation Of the Elements
ia Holy Communion in such manner as to ex-
pose them to the view of the people as objects
toward which alteration is 10 be made in or at
ter the prayer of conservation or 10 the act of
administering them. or 10 conveying them to
or from the commandments. Sixth. The mix
ing of water with wine as part OF the service
or in the presence OF the congregation. Seventh.
The washing of the priests hands or ablutlon
Of the vessels in the presence of the congrega'
ton. Eighth. Bowings, crossings, genuhec-
tons, prostrations reverences, bowling down
upon or kissing the Holy Table, and kueeng,
except as allowed and provided for or directed
b. the rubrc or cauoD, it being provided that
reverence in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
is not intended to be disallowed, aud it being
further provided thar private personal devo
tiou, before or after official administration, is
not to be understood to include or justify any Of
the acts prohibited. Ninth. The celebration
or receiving of the Holy Communion by any
Bishop or priest when no person receives with
him. Tenth. Employing or permitting any
person or persons not in holy orders to assist
the ministers in any part of the administration
of Holy Communion. Eleventh. Using at any
administration Of Holy Communion any prayers
collects, gospels, or epistIes, other than those
provided 10 the book Of Common Prayer, or
under section II, of canon Is, of title of the
digest The use of wafer bread in Holy Com
muuion, the practice of auricular confession
aud private absolution should likewise be for
hidden, and all other practices aud usages not
sanctioned BY the book of Common Prayer No
clerical vestmcnts should be used except the
present episcopal robcs-a white surplice,
black or white stole, black cassock. black
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