Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-24

o<her as rom the auxiliary ranks OF on.
foster will be these friendly rivalries that
spring nom earnest endeavors TO further 20
he utmost the triumph OF the gospel OF
one Church or by the other Will OCCASION rem
els Joy They will rejoice in each others
success success as a common good, and amid the
they will so forward devoted 20 their one
Work OF spreading Scriptural holiness over
THE KxAxPLR OF THE APosrIrs
Two py Two the postles began tue pro-
mitigation OF Christianity. In the world
in their several individuality, bar fbev weSs
at the same time one IN spirit, purposa and
fellowship. Their itinersnt successors in the
eniei en t OF american Methodist, IN
20 wave the banner OF the Cross In this west
ern world, and henceforth viii proclaim that
these churches are one In spirit, one In pur-
Astronomers tell Us Of dual stars revolving
together In mutual relation and harmony,
plement OF each other as 20 produce q pure
white light OF exceeding brilliaucy. The
dual churches OF American Methodism Will
henceforth revolve in mutual fello vship
and harmony, so much the complement OF
one another ss 10 produce the pure and
blended light OF Christian charity and ira
ternal love.
NO FURTHER OCCASION FOR DISPUTE.
These fTaieruiZsd churches have no fur
Their occasion Tor sectional disputes or acri-
mouious differences. They may henceforth
remember their common origin, pursue their
frGit-5earing work, and rejoice IN their own
and each others success while engaged in
the same great mission OF converting the
fession and pollty are bound up with the
name of Episcopal Aethodism. That form
OF Christian propagsndism and ecclesiastical
qualities of attraction that commend its
efficiency in proclsiming pure gospel 20 the
world. It's cardinal doctrines OF free saliva
nv of "a unit or
Its Scriptural articles OF Christian BELIEF; It's
primitive system OF church government: its
senientious demand OF those who would join
its societies; Its ttlneraut plan OF preaching
the Gospel; Its Wesleyan simplicity aud or
tbocoXy; its urgency or the practice OF holy
life; Its liberal and systematic benevoleuce;
Its support of educational Institutions; its
promotion OF Sabbath school Instruction.;
Its vigtlaDt care for the deserving poor; its
PROVISION Tor snPerannuated ministers, their
sionary enterprise, and Its general activity
in the dissemination OF Gospel truth are one
Church and in the Methodist Episcopsi
Church South. Far away In the dark por-
tons OF the earth, 10 which their missiona-
ries have penetrated, a divine light is break-
Ing on the long night OF paganism for the
elevation OF humanity. IL Is more than the
wand OF an enchanter. There, as well as
here, Methodist doctrines and usages wear
their own peculiar and Heaven blessed dis
Effectiveness, and seem TO presage the dawn
OF that era OF gladness when the claims OF
universal DrOLDerDOO1 Will COmmlQgle with
the full glory OF the millennium.
THE FUTURE OF METHoDIsM.
Episcopal Methodism was never more
strong and influential, and never appeared
To feel more the quickening impulse OF It's
glorious destiny than Il does at the present
day. II is emineDtly 1T, therefore, that in
these United States, whence its spirit and
power go forth like swelling anthems OF glad
ness to bless mankind, IL should bear along
the blended sweetness and fraternal har-
mOnv. Then = CQdRncaG rOl he
ages enriched with the true spirit of the
Gospel. For the wisdom that is from above
10 be entreated, full OF mercy and good
fruits, without Partially, without hypoc-
risy, and the fruit OF Righteousness is sown
IN peace OF them that make peace. The flow
Ing streams of Gospel truth Issuing from the
depths OF their sacred fountains In the holy
Scriptures as they are borne to thirsty thou
and qualified ministry, and made effectual
10 salvation by the mighty working OF di-
vine power, Will increase their assuaging
freshness when all the itinerant ranks OF
Episcopal Methodism shall move together
in fraternal concord. Then, as chosen YES
sells OF grace, may they bear the living water
OF salvation 10 all the world. Contemplst-
ing the prospect OF complete fraternity
among them, we are led TO look back 10 those
inspiring scenes OF primitive times, when
the company OF disciples were OF one heart
and mind, steadfast In the apostle doctrine
and fellowship, having all things in COM
mon, continuing daily in the temple prais-
Ing God, and having favor with ali the
people.
In completing the work to which we were
assigned by the highest judicatories of the
two great branches OF the Episcopal Meth
odism in the United States, we pour forth
our united prayer for these kindred churches
In the language which Inspiration has pre-
pared for us, and say, "May the Lsrd of
Peace Himself give you peace always by all
means" Now, unto Il m that is able to keep
Us from falling and TO present us faultless
before the presence Of His glory. with exceed
In q nraIu xuts (lrsI. loxv k1a
glory and majesty, dominion and power,
both DOW and ever. Amen.
In the bonds or The Gospel Of Peace, your
br tnrep and servants,
lSigned l. NJ. ID Crawford, Enoch L. Fan.
cher, Erasmus q Fuller, Clinton b. Fisk
and John p. Newman, Commissioners OF the
NJ +. Church.
Edward II. Myers, Robert K. Hargrave.
Thomas NJ. Finney, David Clopton and
Robert B. Vance, Commissioners OF the NJ.
E. Church South.