The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-18

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 Bishop Dudley: Brother. forasmuch as the Holy Scripture and the ancient Canons command, that we should not be hasty in laying on hands. and admitting any person to government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood, befope we admit you to this Administration, we will examine you In certain articles, to the end that the con- gregation present may have trial, and bear witness, how you are minded to behave yourself in the Church of God. : Are you persuaded that you are truly called to this Ministratton. according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ and the order of this Churchr
 Dr. Beckwtth: T am 90 persuaded.
 Bishop Dudley: Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all doctrine reodired as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christi And are you determined out of the same Holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge; and to teach or maintain nothing, as necessary to eternal salvation. but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded ano proved by the same?"
 Dr. Beckwith: T am so persuaded. and determined. by Gods grace"
 Bishop Dudley: Twin you then faith fully exercise yourself in the Holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer for the true understanding of the same; so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome doctrine. and to withstand and convince the gsinsay- ers?
 Dr, Beckwith: q will so do. by tho help of God"
 Bishop Dudley: Are you ready. with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away from the church all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to Gods Word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others te the samer'
 pr. Beckwith: 'T am ready. the Lord being my helper" ,,
 Bishop Dudley: "Wtu you deny all ungodliness and worldly tusts. and I've sobsrly, righteously. and godly in this present world; that you may show your self in all things an example or good works unto others. that the adversary may be ashamed. having nothing to say against you?" =.
 pr. Beckwith: 'T will so do. the Lord being my helper"
 Bishop Dudley: "Will you maintain and set forward as much as shall He in you. ouietness, love. and peace among all men; and diligently exercise such disci- pline as by the authority of Gods Word. and by the order of this Church. Is com uitted to your
 Dr. Beckwith: T will so do. by the help of God"
 Bishop Dudley: ''wil you be faithful in ordaining: sending. or laying hands upon others7"
 Dr. Beckwith: T win 50 do. by the help of God"
 Bushop Dudley: twill you show your self gentle, and be merciful for Christ's sake to poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute of help?" pr. Beckwith: q will so show myself. by Gods help"
 Then. Bishop Dudley standing. said: Almighty, God, our Heavenly Father. who hath given you good will to do all | these things; Grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same: | that, he accomplishing in you the good work which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and irreprehensible at the latter day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen"
 l At the conclusion, the great organ ,.elled forth volumes of music and the
 choir broke into an anthem from Men.
 delssohn's "St. Paul. How lovely are the messengers that l preach us the Gospel of peace. To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, throughout all the | lands their glad tidings.' I Vested with Episcopal Robes. l The Bishop-clect, Dr. Beckwith. assist | ed by Bishops GaiIor and Cheshire. then put on the rest of the Episcopal habit and kneeling, Veni, Creator Spiritus was sung over him, Bishop Dudley beginning and alternating with the other Btshopss and
 the choir by verses as follows | Come, Holy Ghost. our souls inspire, | And tighten with celestial ire. l Thou the anointing Spirit art | Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart
 Thy blessed unction from above. Is comfort, life and fire of love. | Enable with perpetual light
 | The dullness of our blinded sight. l Anoint and cheer our soiled face | M Am the abundance of Thy grace: | Keen far our foes, give peace at nome | Where Thou art guide. no i'll can come
 rsach us to know the Father, Son, | And Thee, of both, to be but one; | That, through the ages all along, | This may be our endless song | APraise to Thy eternal merit. l Father, Son, and Holy Spirt
 The verses ended, Bishop Dudley said Lord, hear our prayer.
 | The congregation anewered: And let our cry come unto TneS:
 Bishop Dudley then offered the FOLLOW
 SAImishty God. and most mercifui Fa. | ther who of Thine infinite goodness. has' given Thy only and dearly beloved Sor l Jesus Christ, to. be our Redeemer, anc | the Author of everlasting hte; wno, ar | ter that He had made perfect our re demption by His death. and was ascendec | into Heaven, poured down His gifts album | dantly upon men. making some apostles | some prophets, some evangellsts, some | nastors and doctors, to the edlrying anc making perfect his church; grant we be- | seech Thee, to this Thy servant, such | grace that he may evermore be ready tc
 Spread abroad Thy Gospel. the glad td' | lnRs of reconciliation with Thee; and use | the authority given him, not to destruc' | ton. but to salvation: not to hurt, but | to help; so that, as a wise and faithful
 servant, giving to Thy family their DOT
 tion in due season. he may at last be re-
 celved into everlasting joy; through Je' 1 sus Christ our Lord, who. with Thee and
 the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, ont l God, world without end, Amen"
 Consecrated by Eight Bishops.
 Bishop Dudley and the other Bishops
 gathered about Dr. Beckwith who re. I mained kneeling. and laid their hands
 upon his head, Bishop Dudley and all oi
 the Consecratinf Bishops saying: | Receive the Holy Ghost for the Otnct
 and Work of a Bishop In the Church oi
 God, now committed unto thee by tn,
 Imposition of our hands; Tn the Name o
 the Father, and of the Son. and of thu
 Holy Ghost. Amen And remember tha
 thou stir up the grace of God, which Il
 given thee by this Imposition of oul -tw.2 Ata