Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-13
NEW HAVEN co. ooNvooATIoN.

EW HAVEN co. CONvOCATION.
ome Deep Theological Questions
Taken Up at the Meeting Yesterday
Afternoon.
The winter meeting of the New Haven
ounty Episcopal convocation was held
ia st. Thomas church in this
ity. At 1890 O'Clock in tho morning the |
loly communion was administered and the |
sermon preached by Rev. J.E.
Wildman, his text being Colossians iv:12: |
'Epaphras, who is one of you, servant
Of Christ, saluteth you in prayer that ye
may stand perfect and complete in all the
will of God"
After the sermon a business meeting was
held, at which Rev. Messrs. Rowland,
Wildman and Andrews were appointed as
a committee to prepare memorial OF the
late DR.. Beardsley. Lunch was served in
the parlors of the church between and 2
O'Clock.
At 8 o'clock, after the opening prayer,
Rev. Mr.. Lines, the presiding officer, read
the announcement Of the next convoca-
ton. Rev. Mr.. Wildman of Wallingford
then read the report of the committee
who had been appointed in the morning to
prepare a memorial of DR.. Beardsley.
Mr.. Lines said that undoubtedly all
would have been pleased if sermon in
memory of DR.. Beardsley could have been
preached, but that Bishop Williams would
soon deliver the memorial address in st.
Thomas church. Mr.. Lines himself made
some feeling remarks as tributes to the de-
ceased friend and fellow clergyman. Two
other of the selergy who were present e1-
pressed their; cognizances of the great loss
sustained in DR.. Beardsley's death. Rev.
Mr.. Whitcome, rector of Trinity church,
Branford, then read an essay on the 'Sec-
ond Advent as it is Predicted in the New
Testament" He said: "This essay of
mine is an attempt to get at the truth, not
any fixed condition. Dogmatism must be
ruled out. We take certain phenomena
into account and their causes, but We must
not add to the scriptures. Before the next
The last days of the Jews are transitional,
the great and terrible day of tho Lord a
real thing-its certainty identical in both
dispensations, much discussed and often
misunderstood. Expectation of its nearness
colors the whole New Testament. st.
Peter took text from Joel on this subject
in his Psntaoostal sermon. st. Paul was
full of this day. The apprehension of his
nearness of coming has led some to be
careless of this age. In the last days
perilous times will come because of deep
seated irreligion. The authenticity of the
writings of St. Peter has never been alb
solutely proven although they are COM
monty accepted as his from collateral
proofs. The writings of st. John look
forward to an indefinite period of time,
-hion 10 hv short Thu 0nona1
gives the view of the church with regard
to Christ, and seems to point with
vivid expectation to the coming of
Christ as an event near at hand.
There are many references made by
Christ in regard to his second coming, but
nothing is made definite and we have no
right to make definite what he left IN
definite, or to deal with problems beyond
solution.
DR.. Lines then presented the essay for
discussion. Rev. H. P. Nichols, speaking
of the congregation, complimented Mr..
Whitcome on his commendable and mas.
terly effort. He, however, took issue with
him in that the union of the human and
divine nature in Christ should not be
brought into the question as being an in
soluble question. AS whole he admired
the discourse much and agreed with it in
| the main.
Rev. Mr.. Van Ingen of St. Paul's Their
spoke few words, and he was followed by
Mr.. Means of St. Johns, who made some
very pointed remarks. Mr.. Paradise Of
Milford then interpreted the coming Of
the kingdom as the gift of the holy ghost
] which kingdom shall extend world wide
| till Christ himself shall come again Mr.
| Whitcome then explained some of his
| points further.
Following this was paper by Mr.. Macor
of Waterbury on s'The Words of Institu
ton as Found in the Gospels in the FRS
Epistle to the Corinthians and in the Com
munion Service" He said: "The wordi
of institution were handed down orally
and used for many years. Thu
differences in the words of different &C
counts are those we would expect from
honest witnesses writing from memory
He held that St. Paups words are NOR
likely to be the exact words of Jesu
Christ. The old iturgies follow St. LUX,
and St. Paul. The supposition that tn
lords prayer was meant for use only il
the Eucharist is unwarranted. The gospe
words, "Take, drink ye ALL" makes tn
denial, by the Romish church, of the cu]
| to the laity more remarkable.
Rev. Mr.. Lines also read paper on thi
subject. Among other points he allowe'
that the Romish liturgy does not agre
with the Bible in some points. Probabl
the learned archbishop, to whom mainl.
our liturgy owes it form, was influenced
by the Spanish liturgy.
After the meeting supper was served a
the church to the visiting parishes.
The evening session at 7:30 was devote'
to discussions on missionary Work @
the Church" Rev. A. Douglas Miller O
Grace church spoke on tie "Woman'
Auxiliary in Connecticut" It is neces
ssry and profitable organization to tn
church in general. There is a great re
sponsibiity rests on it that it's object
best accomplished by unity of action
They are especially helpful to the mis-
sionaries who are their principal bene
fciaries. There is heart and spirit an
energy in their work. He gave some yer!
interesting figures also, as follows:
Amount of money given by Auxiliary.
vaue Of e the ie1 New Haven boxes ss
Money given by New Haven Arch
deaconry .........................$ 2.247
Rev. DR.. Rowland of Waterbury the
spoke in an earnest manner on "Foreig
Missions: Duty"
The next address was by Rev. n. F
Nichols, on "Church Extension in the Die
cese." In closing he said: "In this worl
| tnero must DC conservation OF force an
energy and the endeavor must be made t
plant Episcopal churches where there i
no respectable preaching of the gospel
We should bring church wisdom an
brotherhood to bear upon church exten
sion and strive to keep alive the feeling O
brotherhood in the old parishes tina
are already established and also e
into new and unoccupied fields and max
one grand brotherhood in Christ. Thos
that were made in the name of Chris
should work together rather than oppos
one another.
The closing address was by Rev. M,
Sexton of Cheshire on the great need of
new church in Southington, whore there i
already an infant church which bids fai
to be strong and fourishing parish. Tn
meetings, although they have been rattle
scant in attendance, have been exceedingl
interesting-of great spiritual quickenlnl
and awakening to those who did attend.
| In West Haven.
The residence of Mr.. Don S. Thompson
in West Haven was damaged by fire yes
terday about $50. Prompt work by tn
fire department prevented the flames from
spreading. The fire caught from a gasolin,
stove, which plumbers at work in the houst
were using.