New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
rs DIR. STiNGER ALSO GUILTY.
E HAS INVITED OUTSIDE MINISTER'S TO SPEAK


IN HOLY WEEK SERVICES IN Ills CHURCH.
Like the Rev. Dr. Newton and the Rev. Dr. Rains
ford, the rector Of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church III
Harlem, the Rev. DR.. J. Newton Sanger, has invited
clergymen Of other denominations 10 speak in his
church during Holy Week.
The preacher last night was the Rev. nr. Edward
l.. Clark, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the
Purtans After reading the regular evening service,
in which Dr. Clark took part except one OF
the congregation Dr. stanger said: We have rected
in our creed that we believe in the Holy Cathohc
Church trust that there is no one in this con-
Gregaton who understands that term to mean any
particular church denomination. The Holy Cath
Ollie Church of the Creed is the whole body Of Chris
tans who hold to the apostolic teachings, aud cath
Ole in its true sense, cannot apply to any one com
munion. We have with tonight a reverend brother
the Rev. DIR. Clark, well known for his work, his
fidelity and his love for the Master
lie then introduced DR.. Clark who, not taking
the pulpit, but standing in the chancel, delivered
brief and appropriate address, based upon the acts
of Christ on the Wednesday preceding the CruclhXon.
After the address DR.. Stranger read the concluding
prayers OF the service and dismissed the congregation
III talking with Tribune reporter after the services
DR.. Stangcr gave his ibelicf upon the subject OF III
wiling ministers of other denominations TO speak III
his church, and defined his position. 81 am a
thorough Churchman, historical Churchman,' lie said
e" believe In a historic Church and in Church con
unultN. But l Go not DcncNc lIdl dUn ul>outS MS
any canon Of my Church in inviting any Christian man
to speak in it. | am sure | understand the laws of
the Church we'll enough TO know what | am doing
The canon OF the Church bearing upon the subject
forbids ministers who have not received apostolic
ordination oilclate in Episcopal services.
ITO ofiiciatc" said DR.. Stangcr, =" | understand IS
to take part the services of the church as priest
II seems TO me there Is very wide and clear Dis
tinction between the performance Of any pnesty
LV mi ordained accord
Ing t. the laws of the Episcopal Church. and the de-
livery OF an informal though In every way appropriate
address such you have heard this evening. Ny III
vitatiOns my brother ministers Of other dcn0nha
tons distinctly asked them to speak informally Ia my
people after the regular services. i have cXtendtn
similar invitations in other years aud believe that
have a light 10 ask laymen TO speak IN my church as
well ministers
When asked il his views were shared by Dr. newton
end DR.. Eainsfor DR.. Stangcr replied mat ne u'u
not know lie had never talked with them about
bc matter: he wa, not acting I'm concert win thcn
Int upnn his responsibility. speaking ol uhc
ufoto.t that is said in circulation against su'h
Invitations as DR.. Stanecr and the othcr '~trS y
named have extended Dr. Stangcr said he th"uEh'
such action very foolish ana CalcuIicd u 10 'io
church more harm than good a, 49,
some time ago. said DR.. Stanger, " an effort WIS
made To discipline ArhdcacOn MTh;N SIhItl bS'Hu.S
he lppcared ON the platform Al ChicIerng Hal win
a number Of ministers of other denominations thlh MS
own but the effort never amounted IT, any
The Rev. Dr. Price, another Presbyterian ccrsy ld
had been invited To speak in Holy IFlhlIS to,hs''
hut he Will he unable 10 do 30 on account Oh liince'
Tomorrow. Good Friday, evening the Rev Dr' Elhic
dOrf. pastor of the Collegiate Reformed Church VI
Harlem, will speak.