, 1875-05-16

been finally settled ho wns opposed TO tne r.
pointnent of a1y more blahops. especially ci until
their work could be laid out more Clearly
| B1suop CHENEY
| said be had been used as IN nlustfafaon IN nj.
! Woodford'a argument. AZ Bishop, occupying =
pastoral relation, be felt that tho matter came
Eighteen months ago he vent 70 New York to
attend the Council. but had not the remotcst idea
| OF returning to his parish as Bishop. When
the idea WAS first broached to him be three times
refused tho position and finally only accepted 1t
! on tho condition that the filing Of this Office
should not interfere with his relations to his be-
! loved parieh- II the Bishop was to be made
simply 4 confirming machine, as indicated by
| Mr. Woodford, which would necessftate Ills giv-
| iug up his pastoral relations, he would ask tho
not eayo his parish or turn his back upon 20 &nv
| dear associailonB. His people were tho nob1esr
aud most generous, and had stood by him
through tho perils OF the past few years NTH 3
Armness and heartiness that hs could not fail
to spprssia1te: [Applauae:
followed in the discussion, taking strong ground
against diocesan episcopates
Tho Rev. Mr. Hammer then moved to lay tho
whole matter upon the table, which was lost.
BEHoP ouN11Ns
then yacated the chair, and entered into
tho further discussion OF the question.
He Was in favor Of the idea alyano-
ed against limited Jurisdiction, and
thought the great trouble with tue growth
Of tho Chrrc1l was that its standard-beara
Tere too Graited. He Was expected to cover tho
entire continent. which was impossible with his
shattered condition. Bishop Cheney had more
work than Ee could intend to, and the necessity
existed throughout the country .or new agencies.
The appeal came from slx coiored churches OF
South C&rolina for = Dishop aud he would hayo
to write buck to them that tho Church Eas desd-
tute Of helpers and Of means. New agencies,
mere leaders, would supply the means to test the
public heart and the strength Of the Church. Tho
Council shonld not adjourn without doing some
thing iu this way. II such new agents could not
be called Bishops, cali them eyangeliRta. He
closed his eloquent remarks by introducing tho
following substitute, which Was accepted BY ths
mover Of the original:
Reso{red That committee Of be appointed to
report to tbs Council what additional agencies are
needed fo1 tha noro vigorous prosecution Of tho work
ct the Church
Tha substitute was adopted By unanimort, =,
vote. and the following gentlemen were ar
pointed ~ the Committee: Dr. Howard SMITH
Dr.. Nicholson. the Hon. s. J. L. Woodford, foe
Rev. 4. &. Tvng, Col. Mernweathor and BiaEf,ps
Cummins and Cheney.
AxEHD1so TIE PEAsER-Boo1.
Tho question Of amending the ptaJer-book.
raised in the forenoon by DR.. Wilson, and waived
under the rules, waa then called up.
motioa to make the question the special or
der for tomorrow ut O'Clock was lost, whom
Mr. johnson introduced thu following suhsti'
tpte:
The Council considers 1t too early for tho adoption
o1 any change in the present form Of prayer.
The substitute was adoped, but, on motion,
wns recons;dered. when tie original motion, to
refer the original amendments to tbs Prayer
Book to the Committee on Doctrineland Worship,
Was put and carried without opposition.
sEs-ZN1AT1oS FUND.
The Special Committee to report UPON means
to raise sustentation fund reported as follows
F,rat-Thst for the furtheraneo of the missionary
would bo in keeping with the example Of tho fnss
Christians for the members OF the Church in tho
erctss Of felovxhip and whs s1e sdheren:s md in
eympathy with her principles to eTidence their lo7o
fcr Christie e.ee ~ weh BY the regularity by tho
i5eraty Of thcir voluntary contributions for the sup
port Of the Gospel and other necessary purposes
nected with the public Eo1Ahip Of God e7ary first day
Of the week.
Seeoxd-That willis. weekly .tezing would not b
caxionzlIy placed the Lords treasury, it would
Afford to the poorer members OF tho church the
Lar opportunity Of participating n ths privileges of
giving; and the young would thereby b. tlained to
system which is in ltsef undeni2bly bcriptu1al and
prsrent ze.o1t to e1pedients which, however IN
1Aard-Your COMMITTEES would not recommend any
interference with the free action Of individual congre
g.ona far the maintenance Of their local 1dinisra
large. Your COMMITTEES recommend that the susteota
tation fund in 1ts Necessities and objects Ahoud be
brought prominently before the members 81 The H.,
Email local committees appointed 1t Eastar vesry
meetings In organized congregations, and BY local
committee appointed for 1ssion stations undor the
Recommendation Of the missionary jurisdictions.
Tourkh-Your Committee finally recommend that .
approximation and widowa' sud erphaos' fund aiaA
be formed that contributions toward thess worthy
objects be sough. for In every parish and lsaicn
of tbs Church periodically, from the inarest al which
annutes may ba paid to suerannuated ministers aua
the widows md urphGns Of deceased Min&etoEx
! On motion, the report waa adopted and order
I'd printed for distribution among the churches.
On motion, the regular ordes, the report of
the Committee On the Revision OF tho Articles
Of Religion, vea resumed. -. =.
Dr. Leacock reported tbs following, N sntt1s-
II new article
The faith which brings justification Is simply re1i-
4nce dependence Christ IS tho saeridcs tos our
words faith III OF faith OF, or to believe in,"
:. on,"-worls which une9ufvocaly exproas reliance
lad oa N s hou s
On Of In it equally denotes reliance; because in
The connection In which it il used It denotes that one
md promises unto Him aad he who believes God
We uasy rely en- another, either trernbngly or con-
adingly bat in either it is reliance r. though
rely On Christ in Hs obedencs for US
unto deata instantly Va come into connection with
rely On Him then have We the comfort Of jratihca
aon Simply by faith in Christ We arc justified aad
II trust t
Dr.. Bower, Dr. Nicholson, Bishop Cheney, and |
,thers, entered heartily into the discussion Of tbs
lzticle. |
Pending tho discussion, Col. Woodford intro |
3uced the following substitute, which vas
adopteds
The faith which brings justification il simply the |
elt.nco ordereadencs on Christ which accepts Hisa
the sacrifice for 6ins aud righteousness.
Ne may thus rely On Christ, either re1abiingly or
onhdngly; bnt IN sither case !. i saving faith u,
ho1gh t1cm mbingly, rely Him in HiR obedience
or us unto death, instantly We como Into union With
lin, and are justified. II, however: We eonnd.ngly
ely Hin, then havo va the comfort Of our 3ush,
nd kaved.
The Council then adjourned with prayer By t
)r. Leacock till tomorrow morning # aS0.
LiCk's LAST WILL. =.
BAN FEASc1sco May 15.-Jsmea Lics tsa
made new trust decd. which differs from that
evoked, in + few particulars. The donation for
tatuary ut the State Capitol Of s25o,ooo is
hanged to 21OO COO for Rtatuary ut the City