The New York herald., 1878-10-27
Is the Second Coming Of Christ a Re-
ality Taught by Scripture?
A VARIETY OF OPINIONS.
Letters from Bishops and Distinguished Writ
srs and Speakers on the Subject.
ARRANGEMENTS FOX THE CONFERENCE.

oil the believers in the second advent Of Jesus Christ
held last February, in Mildmay PARK, London. ~
which addresses made by the Rev. PreDendary
Auriol, DR.. Bonur, Rev. Marcus Rainsiord. Dean
Fro, mantle, Canon Hoaro and the Earl OF Shaites-
bury. Headed ny Rev. Stephen II. Tying, Jr., SINH
lar conference was suggested by u committee Of
prominent clerRymen in several denominations, who
ssued circular to their trends aud associates
throughout the world Mr. Spurgeon, Dr.. Bonar,
Dr.. Maskay and other eminent divinos OF Great
Britain wore included In the invitation, and SO gen-
eral was the response nome and abroad that there
Is now certainty OF great reprcse tation from the
Episcopal. Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist de-
nominations
The final arrangements now perfected, ana the
nrst session OF the viii be held Wedncs-
day hext in DR. Tyng's Church Of the Holy Trinity.
bn Madison avenue and Forty second street. for ths
purpose presenting series OF carefully prepared
papers the advent OF the Lord Jesus
Christ and connected truths and TO discuss the topics
H suggested.
AS Dr. Tying, Jr Is the moving spirit In the matter.
sHERALD representative called on him In his church
mady yesterday. for the purpose OF ascertaining
Hearty what and his friends propose doing. In
ply TO o question Dr. Tying aid, 'fhe call speaks for
itsolf. Its signers to-day the bcst among tho
spectabe bishops pastors, professors and laymen OF
all the evangelical churches"
"What is the special objects"
''Tho glory OIL Jesus ana the quickenng ot his
Church in devotion ana service"
"ls II in any way sectartan ?"
"Ou the contrary and all are welcome who be-
licve IN tho coming Of the Saviour"
'Do the religious press Welcome and aid you f''
"No With single exception they have affected TO
gnore There Is as rule only the most general rel
Tcnce 10 the gathering. The secular press, the
bther hand, are more gracious than thsr religious
brethren. They have heralded tho Conference ana
m al M n hannt ana
end ot tho land TO the other.'
'.Who projected the ideaY"
ut was suggested ny q meeting or believers for
Bible study held al CLIFTON Springs last June.
committee including. among others, Rev. Drs.
Albany; Parsons, OF Buffalo; Morehead, Ohio, and
Canon baldwin, OF Montreal. appointed, and prep
Aat,ons M. nave been continued through the summer.
..splendd. From all parts Of the country We
received assurances that great pany will assem-
bic. II the demand for reserve continues u
has begun every seat IN our large viii taken.
and We shah proDaby be compelled TO open q secOnd
church aud duplicate the proceeding
HAS Bishop Potter taken any Interest," in the mat.
erY'
"Was ne asked tor"
"Weil, would rather not discuss individuals" !"
Il ca,lsd MIN aud told him that never aid any.
thing without his knowledge; that the Conference
would be held, ANA II he oit Interest cared
10 be present We would be reJoiced 10 nave hlmY"
"Wnat diu he sayY"
"wel, he thouynt the utmost he could do would
be 10 ignore ~. !"
"lt feared by some that tho projectors ot the
Conference desire TO provoke disscnsion ana TO make
IL a source ol contention; how do you regaru HY'
Il can pest answer that by quoting ioiiows from
the cali:''-
Now. while casting word OF reproaeh upon th
air from cannot oe nssn.els - the fac. that
vvid aaen iath oI the early church IL regard 20 this
tn,na Of the coming equivalent their own
oast a. sa VIII. w mi S
world have sts desire Tor the return q the absent Lord
an sns ssns a. 70
GARD as an asrminr Of the .ss Of re-.
Lsoa ose.soa Tor the p.oioanas. g,asi'aas ,L.;
widespread revival this ancient faith ooKne
and decisive testimony 20 nis sra.a that I. csming
ani M ~orssr svanss.ss and can sat
that alter he long sleep o The Church the
preparation Tor the Coming OF the bridegroom In Of
sac personal asnnia q Christ.
9o.ms tor 'ns. ',s.sa s9ps should meet .os.,hss
recently 10 sct orta IN ee. .erm the grounds Of
OF they believe 10 vital truth Tor the
soas aussiy to voice The oy their prayers and
hymns ana testimony. ''Evsn 80, come. Lord Jesu."
.sWhat Will be the features oi the week ~
Tno ,opics Tor discussion, together with
the names oi tne wrilers and speakers, fol-
lows -
Rev. stephen H. 1yng. Jr. d. D. OF episcopal Churcn.
CIr.ts Coming: Is 1t rrs:Millennal ~ Rev.
~ ks.iosg " D. professor Of theology rresDy'erian
Thisa.TSe rir.s Resurrection" rev. a. j. Gordon.
u. ~.
t.s go p rTs.ssss1,sa ehs;ss a SsIi Ensi.as r mac
d. y professor in rrincs.on College,
rrs.sy.srtt,,a Church Jersey si.y
LaTam,.. Me,noa,st taarea '"' o''''" 'e'''' ="
EyIa-@in r's'ss. Ass and Dsvsopmsas Ss Anti,
son Reformed Episcopal Church. Philadeiphia
c: % S,ss.ssr :nsssy Hss
Seminary Allegheny "a ,,,
Coming Of cnr,st" nev n vest. d. d.. Prssoy terian
Tueyh-.sr Coming of the Lord in its Relation to
Gh,si,sa Doe.rinsc n rsosr sy Rsy James H. Bsoote'
Aadrcss by nev Dr. Craven. Presbyterian Church. New
Taiyieeaoa"1hs. Blessed Hope as Motive to Holy Ly-
4 a. ."f 6ues Esf1;%sS chaca IlSsns
Addresses ny sev r. 4; Goudwin. y. D.. pastor First
SSaSss @ rrsSaonee. H. Mckay. Of England
.Are there evening sessionsY"
s'Ou, yesl They win DO devoted to testimony and
conferences upon the topics OF tho day ana TO evan
gcnstic services DR. w. r. MacNay Of Hui, Eo gland,
mo author OF .Grace aud TRUTH" ono ino aDlosi
ANA ost eloquent writers and speakers IN me evan.
geical body In Great Britain, wiii be present and
speaa on Tue opening closing days also IN tho
evening. Major wht,lc the evangelist; Dr.
Mackay ana DR.. Brooks, OF ST. Louis, with Mr. Need
hsn., oi Philadelphia, VIII conduct tue evening
vices Rev. Dr. 1yng Sr, Will preside over the
ference.
uiyiuuais VINO canuot bc present."
ION, yes; nero are some Of them '-'
LETTER FROM coxg
q.
REvkRrSp AND DEAR BROTHER, am glad 10 be cog
aiaea sympathy with those who
Tor ~, Nv nom having not love" IL
Is prineipe however that all such conferences
shoutu called b. the Bishop oil the
which they conven d. At least they should
have his puuic before yhvoriug bishop could
Nh proprety htcrpose with his presence ANA sanction
Is ot the matter. do not say 50 ms
t.nchnr or adnonshng others IL will explain my
that while thanking cordially Tor your polite
tnva, lon must tuliy IN All irothery Kindness
teciine Your iaitniu friend ana DrotheI
A. CDkvELAND UOXE.
bishop OF estcrn New York.
LITTER FROM REV. DR. SULLIVAN, CHICAGO.
1RiStry CHURCH, CHICAGO. sept ~. 1878
NY DkAR Mn IySG-l nave received your Kind letter o.
invtato Conference aud Its equally sind
offer Hospitality thank for Duth but regret that
viii 10 IN accept either need scarcely
most heartily with the objects OF tne
conference having long fe that the aoctrine OF Chrts
tamentuDly Church's pull
pits that though the New ~here
IL the power all practical Chris
OF ar briah