New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
DIR. BRIGGS CHANGES FAITH
CONFIRMED AS AN EPIsCOPALIAN AND
WILL TAKE HOLY ORDERS.
HIS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN

HIS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH SENT TO THE PREsBYTERY-His
TRIAL AND SUSPENSION FOR HEREsT.
The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Briggs Edward Robin
son professor OF Biblical theology In Union Semi
nary and defendant in one OF the most celebrated
heresy trials ever held in the Presbyterian Church
In this country. has been confirmed as member
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church by Bishop
Henry c. Potter. He has sent his letter Of with
drawal from the Presbyterian Church 10 the Rev.
DR.. c. W F. Birch. the stated clerk OF the New
York Presbytery. and when the letter has been
presented to the Presbytery DR.. Briggs will be-
come a candidate for orders In the Protestant
Episcopal Church.
When Tribune reporter called Dr. Briggs
last night at his home. at No. l2o West Ninety
thirdst.. and asked him for a statement OF the
facts in the case. Or. Briggs replied:
1T is true that have been confirmed by the
Bishop Of New-York. and that have sent a letter
OF withdrawal from the Presbyterian Church 10
the stated clerk Of the New-York Presbytery This
letter will he presented the Presbytery at its
meeting held next Monily. believe and after l.
has been acted upon shall become n candidate
for orders In the Protestant Episcopal Church.
More than this it would be unbecomng in me to
The fact tina, Dr. Briggs had been confirmed in
the Episcopal Church slll come az a surprise to
inc SNG cdnnos 'W Dr.
Briggs has lef, and the which he goes
Speaking Of this latest Briggs incident a prom
inent member Of the New-York Pres5ytery said
"Whc ,3is may be hapPy dsgos'i ion Of Of d The
church. wnero even those are injured who are
stnPo.ed 70 favor him ct fear 1t IS BUY the be-
Episcopal con,inunion. or al any rate out Of ours
a halfdozen Of he ablest in Of our semi
nnries. refer 20 Princeton and to Union. And II
iCmpor@ry thought the End OF the ninsteenh
briggs OUT. and I would not be surprised 70 see
Professor McG.hert. the ablest man in his lire in
H. world; follow him; And / hear Professor
day o. conservative rule am prepared for any
cr4n hurrh w 5e W ,r-es T T2 word sis
pended" appears after DR. Bricss's name on ;le
Pre-oyierian General Assembly q 1898 which held
Or. I,r.ggs had been tried charge ~ heresy by
the Presbytery Of New-York ard had Deen ac-
An appeal from this session was taken. and IN.
case was carried 10 the General Assembly. over the
head Of the synod OF New-YOrk. a step that has
a. I'm fS,o D; h nI ~ r
report oyerrulins and reversing the decision nad>
BY. he New,York Presoytery and stating tina,
gated views. doctrines and teachings contrary TO
Scripture. 10 the Westminster Confession. ard his
semblv sitting a. judcatory suspended Professor
Briggs until such time as he shall give salts
Tho confirmation OF Dr. Briggs appears 70
demonstrate that he ia very far rom being in a
e OF mind 10 sys stsa eyd Sas o.,
pTcyennG h1, from exercsing mn,sieria ranc
have he"n made from time 10 time 20 have he
suspension removed. but without avail Among
/ behalf is the Rcv pr Hiram . HAYDN % the FRS.
Presbyterian Church. o, Cleveland II was said yes
move the suspension al the next General Assembly.
which meets next month