The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-04-23

whiie laoosing in tho diocese Of Balli.
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ut Is not an easy tnsk for any prolato
to succeed with ctedit to himself tho
two bishops who ruled tho church Of
Whocling for four and forty years.
They worc possessed OF high ordor Of
intellect, OF apostolic zeal, OF sterling
piety, dnd OF administrative ability
They hayo Lett tho impress Of thoir
character on this diocese. Tho names
OF Whelan aud kain will bo forever en-
shrincd In tho hoarts OF tho people Of
West Virginia, mud yet nm no. afraid
to measure your now bishop by tho
evaltod standard cot before him,
though his Innate modcsty might make
him appear as piCmy among giants.
You will find in him learning without
ostentatton, picty without affection.
zeal without passion, charity unfoigned,
sincerity without guile.
"Thero nto somo mon whose proie6-
sions you could not detect II they wero
divested OF thoir uniform. But Bishop
Donahuo, whothor In his cnSsock or out
OF his cassorh, Is always q priest. He
may divcst himaolf OF his aacrcd robcs,
but ho cannot divest himself OF his
sacred character that Is stamped in hio
soul and on his countenauce.
"lio comes to you clothed with tho
credentials OF successor OF tho Apos.
tles. He comes to you rs the ambnssa.
dor OF Christ and tho dispenser OF the
mysteries OF God. How beautiful on
the mountains Of West Virginia arc the
feet OF him that bringoth good tidings,
and proacheth peace, and OF him that
showeth forth good, and preachoth sal-
walton, and that sayeth to Zion, Thy
God shall reign He will preach to
you with dignity that Gospel which
gives glory to God and peace to man |;
that Gospel that Strengthens the weak
and comforts tho afflicted. and that
holds out to all tho blussed prpmisca Of
etornal life.
"Your bishop Is prelate possessed
not only Of we'll equipped mind, but
also, OF kind and tender hcart. He
will rejoice with you in the Joys and
sympathize with you In your sorfows.
But while his mission is primarily
and especially to those who aro Of the
household of tho faith. his fellow citi-
zens without distinction OF iaith and
nationality will find in him n courteous
gentleman and congonial follow citizen.
He will take lively and practical in
tercst In oyory measure that is calcu-
lated to promote tho social and moral
well being OF this community.
And now hope and believe that
you all, both clorgy and people, will
give q hearty welcome to your bishop.
Whenever see tho priests and laity OF
diocese cordially supporting their
bishop in the promotion of the cause
OF charity and religion that diocese
under Gods blessing is destined to
grow and prosper. Rally round your
bishop. Remember you are serving the
same master, you arc all in the same
chip, you arc steering toward tho same
eternal shorcs, you are exposed to tho
same storms and sunahine."
Take an active, personal, vital inter-
est in all that concerns the interests OF
Christ. Rojoice in his prosperity, and
grieyo rs children at any adversely that
may befall him. Help him by your
generous offerings. Help him BY your
prayers. Lift up his hands as tho
children OF Israel lifted up tho hands OF
Moses. Help him above all by your
edifying example,: Let your light so
shine before men that they may SEQ
your good words and glorify your
Father who Is in heaven.
Register VOW to-day before the al
tar Of God that you will bo loyal to
your bishop, and faithful to his spouse,
tho church Of your father. Say with
tho loyal prophet: II I forget thoe, o,
Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgot
ten, let my tongue cleave to tho roof of
my mouth II 1 do not remember thee,
and make thee always the beginning Of
my ways.'"
at the conclusion Of the services
Bishop Donahue gavo tho Apostolic
Benediction for tho first time.