The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-08
BISHOP BRENT'S FAREWELL.
Significant Words Uttered by the New
Episcopal Bishop of Manila.
The Churchman.

The Churchmsn.
A few hours more. and my course will be
ret for that place which. from henceforth,
IS my home-ManiIa. Before I sail should
like 10 say a parting word to those who are
sending me as their representative into the
heart OF the great problem Of our day.
First-A word Of heartfelt thankfulness.
The church which has been appealed TO has
not turned deaf ear to the call for gen.
ercsity. Gods spirit is in the midst of His
people, and the moneys that have been re-
ceived monument of their self-sacri-
fee. This infant jurisdiction begins its life
with unprecedented equipment. The board
of managers voted an appropriation of $2O,-
900 for the years expenses with the conf
dence that church people at large would
Justify its action by giving generously to
the missionary treasury. Upward of SO 900
has come in response TO my presentation of
the cause. without a single personal re-
quest. The need has been a sufficient ap-
peal. Mr.. George c. Thomas with his
wonted generosity, has Just added 5000 to
the gift of so, 600 which he and Mrs. Thorn
as had already given, that building suited
10 the purposes OF mission work may be
erected at once in Manila. Another person,
whose name for the moment is withheld,
has contributed 100000 for a cathedral
church, and numerous gifts have been CIV
en- for its furnishing and adornment. Last,
but not least. the church clubs have worked
steadily TO fulfill their responsibility in the
endowment of the episcOpate.
SeCOnd-A word Of hope. BY their action
IN connection with the jurisdiction of the
Philippine islands. church people have de-
clared that missionary work should be
equipped at its inception and that time
should not be allowed to slip by-time flied
with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES means are placed
I'm the bishops hands to meet the require
ments OF the situation. May we not expect
that the generosity Of to-day in this respect
IS a forecast Of what will happen tO-mor-
TOW when the church makes her next ven
ture OF faith? Ii Is only common sense,
economy and justice that il should be so.
Third-A word Of confidence. The Oppor-
tunities before the church in the Philip
FULLY the conditions are studied the more
certain this becomes. II will be a slow
work, work OF preparatiOn-the laying of
foundations; but John Baptist has taught
the world Of every age that a man with
vision and a spade on fall rw ground can
not waste his life, but thai be ministers to
the ages. it is worth VIII r. be a voice
CRY ing In the wilderness. tbs work. then.
must succeed, and the church at home will
be patient and stable, not expecting the
walls OF Rome 20 rise in day
Fourth-A patriotic word. Our country
has been put upon her mettle The Repub-
lie is alive TO the fact that she is in a hand
70 hand struggle with the biggest problem
she has ever tackled. Throughout the couD-
try. unless my experience from coast to
coast during the past four months bellies
me, there IS n true spirit Of patriotism in
our citizens. They are determined that the
trust OF the Republic shall be honorably
fulfilled.
And what there is in the rank and file
OF citizenship there is in those who repre-
sent the country in the administration
Men may lament the policy they adopt but
they may not Challenge their motives or
question their patriotism. The former is a
democratic privilege, the latter a demo-
cratic license. That they are ordained by
God 10 be our rulers IS sufficient reason
that they should meet with a measure OF
respect that is lamentably deficient: but
merely the loyalty that should inspire our
common citizenship should lead US 10 a
larger generosity and a more tardy criti-
cism than prevails. y few weeks since one
v no was about TO assume high Office in
" Washington said TO me. with deep earnest
ness. IL Is matter almost of exultation
70 me that In accepting this public Office
am making large personal sacrifice" And
another expressed the same idea when he
said tEat the cOmpensations outwefghed
the sacrifices In the extremely difficult
task which was his duty. He acknowledged
ilat he had laid aside the ambition OF his
IRE without regard for what the future
.lisht nave IN store, solely because he felt
80 MS hrst duty was 10 serve his country
n heT sorest need Such men may make
tistdhes, but they are patriots and deserve
MINOR. Euman nature Is pretty much the
lame -, mere or yonder. in the alley or in the
y ME rouse. and what IL needs chiefly, is
I.ot SIIuSlsn1 and fault-fndng but en-
coufa cement and Inspiration
I7ls must D. my last word In xvba,
nave said during the past SIX months re
saI1n8 fhlnppiLe affairs I have nothing
10 retract. everything 10 refterate have
S~en true 70 my cnsrch and my Nation