Evening journal., 1889-06-17
REV, EDWIN HENRY. EcKEL.
One Of Delaware's Sons Ordained 8
Beacon in the Episcopal Church.

One of Delawaro's Sons Ordained n
Beacon I'm the Episcopal Church.
Edwin Henry Eckel, graduate Of the
General Theological Seminary OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of New
York, was ordained to the deaconste by
Bishop Coleman in Old Swedes Church
yesterday morning. Bishop Coleman
was assisted in the service by Rev.
Martin B. Dunlap, rector Of the church,
Rev. Charles E. Murray, rector OF st.
Andrews Church. Rev. H. Ashton Henry,
rector of Trinity, and Rev. A. /. Dupont
Coleman. The church was crowded. Hon
Thomas F. Bayard and daughters
were present. Immediately after the
opening hymns Bishop Coleman preached
the ordination sermon, taking his text
from Judges iv,S "And BaralS said unto
her, II thou wilt 60 with me then ] will
go; but If thou will not 60 with h.me, then
/ will not 60" The bishop referred
briefly TO the occasion of Trinity Sunday
and the 19lst anniversary OF Old Swedes'
Church, on which site services have been
held for nearly $50 years. In the latter
portion he spoke on holy orders and
under this caption said in part: ''The Or
dination to-day is Of special interest be-
cause the person who comes is to our
manor born, who has gained the largest
part Of his education in his own state.
He now returns to his native diocese to
preach the gospel
Some persons think Of the preroga-
tiyes Of minister as IL his work is an
easy task, forgetting often to lend him
the slightest assistance. You should re
member your ministers in your payers.
They are in need Of extraordinary
powers. Do not critlcise your ministers
Those who are,quick to criticise are those
who never lift hand to help them.
My dear brother, who we are about TO
Ordain deacon, ] know no better text to
give you than that yon may use through
out your ministry. III God be not with
you, you better not 60 at all, but II He
be with you, go. bid you come to this
Holy Order and to go TO the most thrifty
parish in the state.
" 'Tis an easy thing TO be popular, il
Is one of the temptations of ministers,
young and old. Popularity is too costly
a gift for you to want. Never enter an
enterprise where others may want to lead
you, or where you may not have the CON
iidence of God. When you preach,
preach of God
When tempting voices come to you
you say TO them as st. Bernard said to
Satan: ut was not for thee that began
neither for thee will l make an end. !"
LAS it was for Thee, o. God, that began.
so for Thee-despite failures, despite my
unworthiness, despite my endurance,
| despite hindrances-for Thee | will go on
to the end SO beginning, dear brother, you
should run the race well, looking forward
confidently as you should 60
Il add this one thought to you, fathers
and young men: There is not one young
man in this state now looking forward to
the ministry. With the grace Of God
will have others | pray that there be a
quickening in this diocese and that many
be brought into the church.
God help You brother TO stir up the
grace in the church and His mercy give
you many, many souls Of rejoicing, and
as means Of your entrance into His
divine kingdom hereafter"
The ordination service according to the
Protestant Episcopal Church, followed.
Rev. Charles f. Murray presented Mr..
Eckle for ordination and Bishop Coleman
examined him. The bishop being salts
hed with his replies, laid his hands on
deaconate, and gave him the
authority 70 preach the Gospel. He then
placed the stole on his left shoulder and
took the new deacon by the hand, and
conducted him TO the altar The com
munion services were then read, and a.
their conclusion congratulations wer,
showered on the young reverend. Edwin
j Henry Eckel Is a son Of the lat
Henry Eckel who was so largely
connected with the prosperity Of vii
mington He Is a member Of st. An
drew's Church. He will immediatel,
take charge Of the parish including New
port and Stanton, where his talents, out
side Of theological matters, will be o
great service TO his flock He is al
excellent singer and performer.