The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-08-18

vast continent of America. Two blessed
truths were now powerfully impressing hi
mind: One was that the General Assembly
which he had the honor to represent hat
been opened by the late Moderator in very
interesting sermon upon the works, lie
the whole earth be filled with His glory, -
Presbyteriauism was nothing unless the glory
of God was its great aim and end, and tht
echo of this truth had been heard again this
evening. (Hear, hear.) Its significance as
polity, and as an historic force lay IN this
and the second truth which was impreSslng
his mind was that by the assistance OF the
Holy Ghost they would be enabled success
fully to carry out the great aim which should
never be lost sight of-the glory of the
King of Kings. (Hear, hear
NJ le PaSteur ChdrbOnnier, Delegate from
the Waldensian Church, was received with
loud cheers. NJ. Charbonnier spoke in
French which was translated by the Rev,
Mr.. Boinvile. He said: Dear brethren,
am very sorry cannot address you in Eng
lish but in our mountains, you will perhaps
understand, we have very little opportunity
Of learning your language. daughter and
cheers.) | should like to say, however, that
| understood every word that was said by
DR.. Dykes and the whole speech of DR..
Morris. l am here to claim for the Wal
densian Presbyterian Church antiquity at
least, for | think we represent the most an.
cient Presbyterian Church in the world.
think the life of the Church may be seen in
its having survived triumphantly so many
vicissitudes, and we have in this fact strong
argument for the power of our principles
Our little Church, so poor and small com
pared with yours, thinks it an honor to take
part with you in this Conference. (Cheers.)
l think that the aspiration after union has
been inspired in our hearts by God, and in
the name of the Waldensian Church | thank
you for the joy of this hour Of fellowship
Cheers.
Rev j. Williams, Moderator of the Welsh
Calvinistic Methodists, said that the present
meeting was to him most delightful, and he
might say that he had never expected to
witness such a spectacle. lie counted it a
great privilege to take any part in these pro
ceedings He represented body which
could not, indeed, be called very large, al
though it could hardly be called very small.
They had in Wales 100000 cOmmunicants
and 1000 churches, and very great debt.
ILaughter.) 1t was about quarter of a
million. But he supposed as they were get
ting into debt it might be taken as sign
that they were growing in activity and
strength. He might say that, as ministers
in Wales, they counted it their duty and
their privilege to preach the gospel. He
was hoping great things from the present
gathering, and the results would certainly
be great if they would return home animated
by the Holy Spirit, and determined to work
in His strength. Hear, hear.
Rev. DR.. Porter, Moderator of the hish
Presbyterian Church, said he felt honored in
appearing on the present occasion, touching
as it were with one hand the representative
of the Church of Scotland, and with the 9TH
er the representative of the Church over the
broad Atlantic. (Cheers.) There was .
time when their number was very small; but
he rejoiced to say that he stood there that
night as the representative of 600 ministers
aud congregations. As he looked at their
"brother, in Scotland, and he supposed he
might say their " daughter" in America, he
was reminded of what took place two centu-
ries ago, when Presbyterianism was first
planted in the United States. He might say
there was not Christian throughout the
vast colonies of the British Empire in which
they had not ministers and congregations.
When they looked at America, and saw that
many noble men had gone out thither from
the little Church in Ireland, they could not
help feeling an emotion of brotherly interest
in their progress and prosperity. (Hear,
hear.
M. le Pastew Anet, Brussels, said he found
it somewhat hard work to speak to them,
but he should like in a word to say that in
Brussels they stood to them somewhat in the
relation of a weak sister Somebody had
said that little sister was always the dear
est in the family, and he hoped this would
hold good of Brussels. Cheer
Rsv. DR.. Sloane, Cincinnati, said he was
happy to stand in this great city in the midst
of an Assembly composed of all the branches
of the Church, and to see all closely banded
together. The question had long been asked,
How is it possible to bring this about? But
now it was done, and he trusted they would
feel as one fold under one Shepherd. (Hear,
hear
Rev. DR.. Robertson, Edinburgh, proposed
vote of thanks to DR.. Dykes and to the
Committee of Arrangements. He said II
afforded him much pleasure to have heard
the various speeches of the evening, because
such union as they now contemplated had
long been the object of his most fervent de-
sire, though not of his very Sanguine hope.
On the principles which had been enunciated
this evening he had endeavored to act evel
since he was set apart to the ministry. He
had mingled with most of the various demon
nations, he had preached in the churches o.
France, he had administered the sacramen
in the church at Brussels fears ago. liz
was glad to feel that go where they woult
they were able to meet with Presbyterian
friends. Very cordially did he thank DR.
Dykes and the Committee of Arrangements
To DIR. Dykes especially were they indebted
because it was not often that he had listened
to an address which had more deeply touched
his heart. Cheers. While he was speak
ing (said DR.. Robertson, in conclusionl
could hardly forbear exclaiming, Th
Church of Scotland is one with you !
(Cheers) Of this am firmly convinced
that there is no Church on the face of tn
earth which so longs to fulfill the Redemer'
prayer "that all may be one" beg yor
will unite with me in expressing our thank
in the resolution proposed. Cheers
The proceedings closed with devotiona
exercises.
WEDNESDAY.