The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-24

other to the banner Of the cross in this
western world, aud heuccorth will proclaim that
these Churches are one in spirit one purpose one IN
1eowship Astronomers tell us OF dual stars rcvoiv
ing together in mutual relation and harmony, whose
differing cclors are 30 much the complement OF each
other MS TO produce white light OF exceeding
briih'ncy The dual Churches OF American Meth
odism viii henceorth revove mutual fell
owshp and harmony so much the complement
and bonccd light OF Christian charity and fratcinal
love These raernizcd churches hnye no further oc-
caslon for sectional disputes acrimonious DIN, r.
cnces. They may henceiorth remember their common
origin pursue boir fruit bearing work and reo,ce m
their own and each others while engaged ia
the same great mission OF converting the world to
Christ
CHURCH
Distinctive features of profession poty are
bound up with the name of Episcopal Methodism
economy has peculiar elements oil power and qualities
Of attraction that command its efficiency in proclaim
ing a pure Gospel TO the world Its cardinal
doctrines OF Tree salvation by faith, and of
the witness Of the spirit, its scriptural
articles of Christian belief; its primitive system OF
church government: its sententous demand OF those
who would Join its societies. its itnerant plan OF
preaching the Gospel; its Wesleyan SIM
p practice Of a holy life; its liberal and sys
teInatc benevoence; its support of educational
institutions: its promotion OF sabbath school nstruc
ton its vigiant for the deserving poor its pro-
vision Tor superannuated ministers, their widows and
children; its worldwide missionary enterprise,
Gospel truth, one and the
the Methodist Episcopal Church and in tho
dark portions OF the earth which their missionaries
have penetrated divine light is breaking the long
night OF pagansm FOR the elevation OF humanity It
Is than the wand of an enchanter There as
well here, Methodist doctrines and usages
their peculiar and Heavcn-blessed dtinctveness,
and seem 10 presage the dawn OF that era OF
gladness When the claims of universal brotherhood
viii comnngle with the full glory of the millennium,
Episcopal Methodism strong and n.
luentia and appeared to feel more the quicken
ing impulse of It's glorious destiny than II does at the
present day II is emineutly It, therefore, that IN its
nattv rea M nd "
States whence It's spirit and power go forth like swell
ing anthems Of sladnesS ,, to bless mankind
ness and fraterna harmony. Then viii ts
cadences roll down the ages enriched with the true
aboveis first pure, then peaceable gentle and easy 70
be entrcated full OF mercy and good fruits without
eousness is sown in peace OF them that make peacA
The following
STREAMS OF GosrKL TRUTH
issuing the depths Of their sacred fountains 10
the Holy Scriptures they borne TO thirsty thoo.
sands, through tho instrumentalitv OF called and
qualified ministry. aud made enectual 10 salvation by
the mighty working OF Divine power, will increase
their nssuagng freshness when all the itincrant
ranks of Episcopal McthodIsm shall
gelher in fraternal concord. Then, as the
chosen vessels OF grace, may they bear the living
waters OF salvation to all the world. Contemplating
the prospect OF complete fraternity among them we
led to look back to those Inspiring scenes of prmi.
tive times when the company OF disciples were OF one
and nd sleadfast in the apostles doctrine
fellowship, having all things in common continuing in
the temple, prasing God and having favor with all the
people.
In completing the work to which We were assigned
by the highest judcao IF the two great branches
OF Episcopal Mehodism III the United states We pour
forth united prayer for these united churches
the language which inspiration has prepared for us,
and say MAY the Lord Of Peace himself give you
peace always by all MEANS Now unto Him that
able keep from falling and present auitless
before the presence OF His glory with exceeding JOY.
to the only God Saviour be glory and majesty,
dominion and power both now and forever, amen.
In the bonds OF the gospel OF peace your brethren
and servants,
NJ d. CRAWFORD. cu;,,
ENOCH l.. FANCHER, -, .ha
ERASMUS .. FULLER, tuo,hoJ;s, W" Tn,s,o
fnaV ~ Nnwu.N' pal Church.
EDWARD II. MYERS, Committee
ROBERT X. HARGROVE OF the
THOMAS NJ. FINNEY, methodist Episco.
DAVID CLAYTON, pal Church,
ROBERT b. VANCE South.