Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-01

nuc5uouisn WHaG W. sley naQ SOugnb TO
bring about for all the denominations. The
perpetuity and future spread of Methodism
the Bishop said in conclusion,
on her steadfast adherence to the word of
God, and on the maintenance among her
of distinct Christian experience.
The sermon was mastery effort, an hour
and half long, and was delivered in the
Bishops happiest style. The British por-
ton of the audience seemed delighted, and
it was curious to note, as the telling points
were made, how heartily the English
1" Hear, hear" blended with the Amens"
which went up from the American
side of the house At the afternoon session
the chair was occupied by Rev. George
Osborn, D. D., upon whom it devolved to
extend formal welcome to the delegates
from over the ocean. DIR. Osborn empa-
sized the expression, "What hath God
wrought ?" which, he said, was Wesley's
text when the foundation stone Of City. road
chapel was laid. As showing the small begin
nings of Methodism he called attention to
little twelve page pamphlet which, he said,
was the original of the rules made by
Wesley for the government of the societies
he formed. These rules, both in their
original form and as published in the
Methodist Discipline now, are prefaced by
the statement that in the year 1879 twelve
persons came to him in London and asked
to be organized into class. NOW, " said
DIR. Osborn, there is before me one
whose great, great grandmother was the
thirteenth person who became connected
his address by an earnest appeal to the
Ill - T.
memorable as time of great spiritual
blessing. The first response to this address
was made by Bishop McTyeire. The
Bishop appears to have remarkable ele-
ment OF candor i'll his makeup, and this,
with his deep, rich voice and the vein of
humor that runs through his remarks,
make him charming platform speaker.
HE cAPrIvATED HIS AUDIENCE
At once by referring to the time when
America was reported at one of John
Wesley's London Conferences as circuit,
and when the preachers present put their
hands in their pockets and gave $50 to help
the work of God in that country. Better
than all, he said, England had given to
America one of the greatest men that ever
trod the soil of that continent, and then
dwelt on the great interest with which, to
his mind, the sacred places of Methodism
were invested. England, he said, was the
richest spot on earth in Protestant relics.
If she was not thoroughly Protestant at
heart, she ought to be, considering the
things she held in trust. The Bishop
closed by expressing the hope that this visit
of Methodists to the first place of Method
ism would result in a revival of the first
principles of that movement. Bishop
McTyeire was followed by
BISHOP WARREN,
OF the NJ E. Church, resident at Atlanta,
Ga. The Bishop, in the name of the mill
ions of Methodism scattered over the
world, thanked the Chairman for the well
come he had given. Then, in most ele-
giant words, he showed the close connec-
ton of England and America in matters,
not only of religion, but of literature, COM
merce and general history. English
he said, was mighty power,
and he hoped that the Methodism of
America was not unworthy to stand by
her side. In his own country Methodism
lldu Jusb ICdCAcu Ous 1bo ldDuo W d IdCC |
which were only just beginning to realize
the liberty wherewith Christ maketh free.
He agreed with the former speaker, |
Bishop McTyeire, that Christianity
should make all one, in whatever cline |
they dwelt, and to whatever race they be.
longed This address of Bishop Warren |
was very fine. His style is not unlike
that of the more polished English speakers
"a fact which probably added to the
pleasure with which the English portion of |
his auditors listened to his remarks. The |
for Canadian Methodism was made |
by Rev. George Douglas, Ii. d., President
of the Methodist Church of the Dominion. |
At this afternoon meeting prayer was Of
fered by the ex. president of the British |
who rectifed the unfortunate
omission of the morning by offering touch |
ing petition for the recovery of President |
Garfield. This prayer elected most
FERvENT RESPONSE
From every part of the house, and when,
the Business Committee re-
commended that at the earliest period pos.
sible resolutions be adopted by the Confer
ence expressing sympathy with the wound
ed President and his wife, the audience
broke into applause, and it really seemed
as though the Bitishers were even more |
in this demonstration than the |
Americans. The reception given at night |
by the Lord Mayor of the city was, of I
course, brilliant affair. The invitations
were not confined strictly to delegates; all |
connected with the Conference were bid !
den, and each had the privilege of taking (
q lady. His Lordship and the Lady May |
Dress stood at one end of the reception hall,
the former in his robes of state, and the lat |
ter in rich costume Of cream. colored satin,
the Sword bearer standing at their right, |
and the bearer of the Mace on the left. |
The guests having all been presented, the
Mayor escorted his lady to the magnificent |
Egyptian Hall, where the thron9 of gay
were being entertained with
music by the band. No dancing was in
dulged, but the Mayor made capital !
speech of welcome, and then drew a Meth
odist hymn. book from his pocket, and with !
an JUNCTION that would have done credit to
the best professional hymn. liner that ever
graced pulpit, he read, verse by verse,
the hymn which begins,
See how great a flame aspires
Kindled by spark Of grace.
THE SINGING,
Bishop Warren said, made him think he
was at camp-meeting. Short speeches
were made by Rev. VIM. Arthur. Bishops