The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-22

Al iOlfoWiuS tobbcr a uCcu TcCclNSQ ny new
Edward Bradley, of Madison, the president of
the late Episcopal Diocesan conventions:
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI,
G~ETHsEMANE RECTORY,
June Is, 1882
ITO the Rev. VIM. Writ Raymond, Rev. Edward
Stotsenburg, Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, Com
mittee,
''Dear Brethren-Your official notification of
my election 10 the Episcopate of the Diocese of
Indiana by the forty-sixth convention thereof in
81. PauPs Cathedral, Indianapolis, June 8, 1883,
was received June 8.
"Ihave given the subject prRyerful considera-
ton, and have determined, God helping me, to
accept the sacred office, should the approaching
general convention confirm your choice. | do
this with a full appreciation of the great re-
sponsibility God has called me to therein, and
looking to Him for grace and strength TO dis
charge it's duties.
asking your prayers and those of the church
in Indiana, remain, dear brethren, &
"YOur brother in Christ,
DAVID BuEL K-SIcKERBACHER.'
The following letter, indicative of DIR. Knick-
erbacher's inclinations as to the time of his con-
secration, etc., has been received from that gem
tleman by Rev. W. W. Reynolds, chairman Of
the appointed to communicate with
him:
81 inclose herewith my official acceptance of
the great honor Indiana has conferred npon me
In the election to her episcopate, subject to the
approval OF the two houses of general conven-
ton. 1t has caused a great struggle. I5 calls for
the severance OF dear Ties, connected Oy twenty
seven years of happy parish life, 10 separate
from loving friends In parish and diocese. I have
tried not to think of these, bnJ | see clearly the
pathway of duty. 1t is SO plainly a call of God
that l dare not shrink from IL or yield to the in
c~lination TO decline. 7 know full well how much
Is expected Of a bishop in these days. feel
deeply my own un wortbiness and untitness. But
! have faith 10 God that he will help me-. [ trust
that l will find a noble band of co-workers in
the faithful clergy and laity, and receive from
them a kindly welcomes; ana that together we
shall be able TO do a good work for Christ and the
church.
whilst I appreciate the pleasure 1t might af-
ford the churches of Indiana TO have their bish-
op consecrateG in their midst, my Judgment is
that IL will be better to have it take place in
Philadelphia at as early day as it can be ar
ranged for, in order that the diocese may be rep.
resented IN the house of bishops, and the bishop
himself enjoy the benefits which must come from
It's meetings. Taking M his residence in the III
geese Immediately after the close of the conven-
ton, and making a visitation as soon as the ar
| engagements can be made, the bishop viii early
| gain that information which will enable him to
administer the trust intelligenrly. 1t has been
suggested that 1 make a visit to Indiana during
the summer. This, I fear, will be impossible, as
It will occupy all my time to arrange matters
here to leave in the fall. My parish, my mission
work, our hospital, are all to be attended to, as
also my own private affairs. The call is so sud-
den, and really so unla0ked for, that II will take
all the time until October TO get things properly
into condition for me to leave"