New-York tribune., 1891-05-25

that to maintain themselves whore they "ao W.
must refrain from bringing things new as wen as
things old out Of tho trcasurehouse OF GODS Wo1u
II the ideal could only be realized the Baptist denom
nation would be the freest Of all In the world Du'
only here and there Is voice heard against pfe
unauthorized rule Of the 'scrbes and elders
"But, Doctor" interposed the reporter, ought not
the minister Of Church keep TO the standards OF
his Church,"
aThis is undsnably true; but the churches Of which
was the minister in Albany and here hah no
written creed. They established directly on the
New Testament, and representative OF very many
Baptist churches. They virtually say to their min
listers, We In accord with all Christian churcnes
IN tho essential truths of tho Gospel but are df
ferentiated from most Of them by our views as 70
church government and the subjects and method OF
baptism and within these proper limits minister to us
the things which, under Gods guidance you ind In HIS
Word ont Of this trust this mutual confidence tho
best things would ISSUE But IL those churches ana
ministers arc to be held amenable to some outside
auhorty- every Baptist preacher is to be told that 1t
is not enough that he believe the Bible TO be an inspired
book but must be in accord with some other one as 70
the character and extent Of the nsprson not believe
In the atonemen but In particular statement OF
the doctrine; and such an unessentai thng
as the quality the duration OF future punishmehe
must be In harmony with what some professor may
teach or some editor print-then the Baptist claim is
proved to be worthless and better than suoh rrespon-
shle authorities Is Presbytery or Synod or Bishop.
| For my church's sake I resigned. could not allow
their independence to become offence, nor their
LOYALTY to me TO be an occasion for other men 10 re-
! proach and condemn and barass them ana uia'
may more easily fulfil the ministry TO which nave
been called intend asking for orders In the Epls'
copal Church."
| REASONS FOR HIS CHOICE.
But why I'm that Churchl Would it not be loss
Violent change you TO become Congregauohans'
| or even a Presbyterian minister?'
| "Well. I have time to say only few words as 70
this The first is that the tradition OF the Episcopal
Church is more accord with Baptist beief as 10 pap
tism than any other communion. This Is plainly set
forth in the forms framed that service. 1t seems
like an outstrerched hand and welcoming word
There Is another reason for my preference. DO you
remember what Emerson said of the Anglican Church
1t is marked by the grace and good sense Oh lts
forms: the gospel it breaches is, BY taste ye are
saved Every one reishes the wit OF the saying ana
ment as to the beauty Of the EpiscopA iorins. Who
| can listen to the noble liturgy, IN wneh al I,I i
esentia truths OF Christianity are enshrined In Whch
ali humanity is enfoded in its catholic intercessions
and not feel that it not only expresses put helpS 70
create reverent and worshpful spirit III serious
detect in the non urgioal churches that adequate
provision is made for the general expression OK une
service is too largely dependent the mood OF the
minister Dr. Galnett, OF Boston, once toio me t,a
he often had to ask GOD to forgive MN MS ~
afternoon prayers; and many minister mas s.. 80 80
poured himself out in the morning service that hlue
left as material tor the nSH Nv hSus s sweetest and
nOblest associations, in which the worshippers are
tea and which S G Uhq wes Il the people
still held TO the Church services by the atac'oh oi
| the liturgy 49,. r.,.oono,
| Church. continued the Doctor. Her credsl utter
ances are clear and explicit. She has written IN
golden letters the portals Of her sanctuares tJ
Holy Scripture co1taneth all things necessary to sal
vaton, that whatsoever is not read tLelsinE @ mor
man that it should be believed Article Of faith OF
thought necessary to salvaon and IN her i1ernr @ a
CT those minor diverstes Of interpretation which every
great comprehensive Church must allow, her respect
M honest expression her generous Split IN inc "a So NOME
for Happy and peaceful ministry as one Of her pres
byers il the necessary authority be given Another
is ss lsS K as.ns S ie s iss abroad
society II she oTers superior facilities for worship
wretched, and sSiif 10 adjusting her methods TO th
needs OF the time More than al othees. Se
saeas to be taking hold Of our great social problem.
with earnest purpose TO hnd a. way ou. d :, hann,
relations and in such work all good men VIII surely
PRAISE FOR THE NEW FOLD.
aOnly another word can say now. and that Is VIII
reference to the historic position which the Episcopa
Church holds Allow it to be, as Is claimed by very
many. that the New Testament gives us TO definite
plan Of church organization it is certainly true una
ntimatons of an Episcopal order do appear In it, ant
tai IL was not long after the era Of the Apostles ha
these tendencies were expressed in Church. with IL
tr+pIe order of ministers. And there is to me some
Thing very impressive in the thought Of an Institution
sacred as the dep0sitacy Of divine truth outlasung al
the storms and opposition Of centuries and through al
the ages source of ministratons that have softenet
the sbors and oaamities Of life. 1t is not the sor
OF scattered transient Christian communities, whicl
die when their work is accomplished. but that OF
| Geat stable community, true Church OF Christ, Ne
sponsive 10 the demands Of each generation and ye
| representing in her worship and testimony the un
chsngeable amidst the changes of time, the everlasting
amidst the mutations Of revolutionary ages iGu ma!
easily understand therefore, that II the step hav'
| bae
fellowship and service in Church with which all
| heartily in accord"