The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-18

Ing, Bishop of Texas went to the pulpit and began his sermon. choosing as his text St. John xiii. 15. IS. r.
 The sermon of Bishop Kinsolving re- viewed the life of Jesus Christ in com parison with the lives of his followers, modern clergymen. He exhorted the clergy to follow more closely the example of the lowly Nazarene. The sermon is published complete elsewhere in thIs paper. In concluding Bishop Kinsolving turned to Dr. Beckwith and in words of deep sincerity, and in eloquence that touched the hearts of his hearers. he charged the Bishop-eiect with the duties that were about to fall upon him. He dwelt upon his association with Dr. 'Bedckwith and spoke of his affection and admiration for the new Bishop of Alabama.
 When the sermon had been concluded Bishop .Gailor of Tennessee and Bishop Cheshire of North Carolina, came down from the altar and escorted Dr. Beck with into the presence of the Presiding Bishop Right Reverend pr, Dudley. who sat In his chair near the Holy Table.
 In presenting Dr. Beckwith. Bishops Gailor and Cheshire said in unison:,
 Reverend Father in God, we present unto you this godly and well-learned rnah to be ordained and consecrated Bishop" ., ....... r1
 Bishop Nelson read the commission to consecrate. T4
 The testimonial of the election of pr. Beckwith to the Bishopric of Alabama was read by Rev. Stewart Mcqueen of Montgomery Secretary of the Standing Comnittee; the testimonial of the confir- nation of the election by the dioceses of the United States was read by Rev. J. ~ r ident of the Standing Committee of Ala bama and Rev. J. G. Glass of Anniston. Deputy Registrar read the certificate of the House of Bishops, which was signed by Bishop Clark of Rhode Island. Presid- ing Bishop of the Church of America
 Promise of Conformity.
 Dr. Beckwith then made the following promise of conformity:
 Tn the Name of God, Amen. I, Charles Minnegerode Beckwith. chosen Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Ala bama. do promise conformity and obedi- ship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America So help me God, through Jesus Christ"
 After the Promise of Conformity Bish- op Dudley moved the congregation to prayer. saying:
 Brethren. it is written in the Gospel of Saint Luke. that our Savior Christ con- tinued the whole night in prayer before he chose and sent forth his twelve Apos- ties It is written also. that the holy Apostles prayed before they ordained Mat thias to be of the number of the Twelve Let us therefore, following the example of our Savior Christ. and his Apostles, offer up our prayers to Almighty God, be- fore we admit and send forth this person presented unto us. to the work whereunto we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him "
 Led by Bishop Sessums of Louisiana, the congregation and clergy said the Litany of the church. which was followed by this prayer:
 Almighty God. giver Of all good things. who by the Holy Spirit hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers iH Thy Church; Mercifully behold this Thy servant. now called to the Work and Ministry of a Bishop; and so replenish him with the truth of Thy Doctrine. and adorn him with innocency of life, that both by word and deed. he may faithfully serve Thee in this Office. to the glory of Thy Name. and the edifying and well-governing of Thy Church.: through the merits of our savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reisneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen"
 Examined by Bishop Dudley.
 Standing before Bishop Dudley with Bishops Gailor and Cheshire on either side of him Dr. BeckWith was examined, the
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