The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-23
BISHOP CLARK.
Resolution Adopted by the Diocesan
Convention Yesterday.

Whereas, A communication has been
received by this convention from the
bishop of the diocese, requesting that
BishopC Coad tutor be elected for this diocese
in order that ho may himself have relief
from pressure Of duties and burden OF
responsibility to which increasing years
and falling strength render him no longer
equal; therefore, be IL
Resolved, That the Diocese Of Rhode
Island, through its representatives in con-
vention assembled, as action precedent TO
all other. take this opportunity OF con
veyipg to it's venerable ana beloved
chief pastor assurance of the profound
sorrow with which IL recognizes the rea-
sonableness Of his request and the. neces-
sity for tho desired relief. With unfeigned
thankfulness To the Divine Head and
Ruler Of the church and with reverent
gratitude to His faithful servant its
bishop. this diocese looks back upon two
and fifty years OF an administration
characterized in notable measure by wis
iom, equity and moderation in rule. by
untiring devotion TO the interests Of a
sacred charge. by the absence OF all pur.
posa Of fself-agQrand iZemeDt, by simplicity
of irving, bv personal bearing always
and toward all mingled of spontaneous
courtesy of genuine charity, and OF self
respect, so true withal, SO unconscious
that along with 1t official arrogance can
throughout the land and in the mother
land OF this church, rs preacher, orator.
writer as representative OF what Ia char
acteristioally best in the life of this land,
in the bishop his diocese has been known
and honored. Admired and esteemed as
a leading citizen In the state Of mis- resi-
dence, no has given standing and strength
TO it's diocesan church. Valued by his
peers for balance of mind and wisdom In
counsel, and endeared 60 them by simple
honesty az intention and by the abundant
outgivings of rich AMI peculiarly COM
panionable nature no has long been con-
spicuous in the high ecclesiastical coun-
Gil, whose deliberations he has enriched
whose membership he has adorned.
But its claim to love most because know
ing best its own bishop, his diocese can
yield to mono. this diocese which under
God. has grown and prCspered under his
kindly and temperate rule these many
years. In and out among the parishes OF
which he has gone preaching the word OF
life. dischargiDg holy offices, composing
differences. aiding distress. counse)ling
comforting. cheering. upholding; in the
priestly homes of which his coming has
been to old and young alike. that Of n
genial and joyous presence, his departure
that of one who has been illustrating, all
unconsciously because true man as we'll
as true bishop, the Office Of him who Is
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dignifled, always accessible
He has rejoiced with his people In their
Joys; his people have mourned with him
In his own days Of trouble.
The many whom he has turned to
righteousness; the multitude. whose lag
ging approaches tn the source VI all
spiritual illumination he has quickened; I;
the mourners whose incommunicable sor-
row he has assuaecd by the consultations
of Christianity; they, whom he has
persuaded to deeds of love and charity,
and all those to whom he has taught the
true dignity of life, will unite with us in
the fond and reverent prayer that his days
may be long and peaceful. and that no
cloud may come between him and his
Savior
we thank God for this example OF
Christian manhood which we may love.
remember and follow.
Resolved, That the bishop Of the diocese
be assured OF the continued solicitude OF
his diocese for his well-being.
Charles q. Gilliat chairman; George
/. Locke, william Goddard, committee.