The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-18

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its appeal 10 considerations Of enlightened
seI-interest there might be questions
Whetner II be not d subtle expression OF
lnoiVldual1sm. a turning up Of the reverse
OF the same medal with as selfish
stamp On the other hand it Is fair TO
say that Socialism as an Ideal attracts
many earnest souls, that the movement
As d whole is not characterized by
sordld selftshness and that its leaders are
dlsinterested and prompted by generous
aspirations
We must all recognize in present con-
altions much that is at variance with
lne primary precepts and principles OF
christianity. We are in a stage of transit
uOn toward some better things God is
preparing for us. There must be con-
siderable enlargement of the functions OF
government though no interference with
the ffee development Of manhood and
Womanhood- Some feel that the present
system Of wealth distribution must give
way TO the cooperative commonwealth,
we are certainly moving personal judg-
ineht and consciences must decide whether
by evolution or revolution.
me church. however, If il follows the
example of its founder, viii not identify
itself with any political or semi-political
schsfle Tor recOusITuCting the fabric OF
society ana application OF principles.
AFTER all, the Christian ideal is not the
sociaiized state, but the family. The So
elallzeq state must not threaten the in
tegrlty. OF the family which is the true
unit Of society. for a socialized state
I without the principle Of brotherhood
would be worthless. Now II IL be true
tnat Christianity is in principle not in
dividualistic, but collectivist If Christi
entity, while not ignoring personality. yet
| mas, as Its IDEAL, personality fulfilled IN
| social relations, then, in a time like this,
OF transition from individuallstic ideals
and principles, the church of Christ has
plainly before it a task in the world.
That plain task is TO heal tone up and
inYlgorate the social system, 20 quicken
/ and guide those social aspirations and
that social conscience and make men
know Of a surety, by experience, that
democracy means the wider opportunity
and the larger obligation with respect to
social service. The church must give the
dynamic force of Jesus Christ TO move
and quicken. That spirit will not only
teach men the meaning Of brotherhood.
put VIII be an effective tie TO bind them
together
Need of Fraternity.
"A half century ago Stuart Mill said;
society has now fairly got the better OF
Individuality. We have seen. however,
that it is still possible for individuals 10
get the better Of society. We are learn
ing the imperative need of that genuine
fraternity. a growing passion Of brother
hood that shall be mightier than hatred
and strife and make for righteousness
and peace and loving service, To this
brotherhood the church cannot help bear
ing certain witness, because its essen
llaI CONSTITUTION AlanSfenGS all Q1SLinc-
ions or class, caste, race or color. Its
great sacraments are signs and seals of
brotherhood, Of birth into one household,
OF Fellowship at one fathers table To-
ward the accomplishment Of this task the
church ought to have an effective instru-
ment in the episcopate, For the office
means that single executive found every
where so effective. And yet an aoffice
standing ever for brotherhood without
which II would betray its trust Unless
N+nfECnnQfn
IS not apostolic. whatever its claim may
be. True leadership requires that a man
shall not hold himself sloof from men
but that he shall get near them and be
somehow Of them. As chief minister. the
bishop may well be kind OF tribune Of
the people. So he was In ancient days
II thrills one to call up from the past that
scene when FnbrOse at Milan closed the
church doors against the blood-stained
emperor. Let the bishop today fear not
to face the world to stand up for the peo-
pie. or, If need he. 10 rebuke the madness
Of the people.
THE design and destinies Of democracy
who may adequately describe2 But de-
mocracy must not turn from it's ideals OF
humanity. A prime fact Of human nature
Is the inevitableness Of religion. The faith
of the son Of man, with all its super
human sanctions, is the religion Of hu-
manity. OF this religion the church is
the organized expression. The church is
to be lined up on the right side i'm these
great questions. one the side Of God and
humanity. And she must ever staSd for
God and humanity. She needs democracy
to keep her true to social justice to the
rights Of the poor. to that ideal of q spir-
itual republic. the commonwealth and
brotherhood of man
Democracy needs the church to save it
from becoming worldly. materialistic. sell
tlsh and base. Let the bishop. so far as
IN him lies. he a minister Of reconcilia-
ton. an apostle Of brotherhood
To HE protbar
My brother. inadequately have I ex-
pressed what ! know to be the tenor Of
your own convictions and purposes. You
follow one who left an inspiring exam
pie Of life freely spent and bravely laid
down for Chrtsts sake and the gospels.
You VIII have your triak. Be steadfast
in your faith. knowing that the same af-
flctlOns are accomplished in the brother
hood which is I'm the world How much
OF sustaining help there is in this thought
OF brotherhood? There is the brotherhood
Of that one EpiscOpate whereof part is
held by each bishop for the whole. There
IS the brotherhood Of the holy Catholic
church. the communion Of saints
There is also the brotherhood of man
KIND Tor Chrtsts sake. In His narae claim
YOUR brotherhood with men. That claim
for you today finds expression in the
words; Hold uD, the weak, heal the sick
casts, seek the lost. Presently shall be
given to you that solemn charge given
py 81 Paul The apostle himself used
there. you remember a striking word
meaning literally, stir un into flame the
gift Of God. AS that gift by the IMPOSE
ton OF hands. you by the breath Of PRAYER
shall fan into living flame. your heart
snail burn within you in love to all for
whom Christ died. 1t IS "A flame enkindled
hv the holy ghost and bv fire. From
the molly ghost comes that fire Of love
And then there is he who is at once
master of all the brethren and the friend
that sttcketh closer than a brother Nav
he stand by You and put power into YOU,
be always near you TO guide, to comfort,
and u.1Old'
The latter part of the sermon was adj
dressed personally to Bishop BENJAMIN
Brewster, who stood as he heard his
brother's affectionate admOnitiOn.
The examination Of the bishoD-elect and
his solemn pledges demanded by the
church before elevation TO the EDiscOpacv.
were then taken by Presiding Bishop Tut
tie. The testimonies Of his formal cleo
ton TO the bishopric BY the house Of biSh-
ops were read by Judge NJ. L. Richie.
senior warden Of St. Marks cathedral
The Conservation.
The attending Presbyters then clothed
Bishop Brewster In the robes of the Epis-
copacy. and conducted him 20 the altar
step. There he knelt I'm prayer. while the
consecrating bishops and his presenters
assisted Bishop futile in the formal and
Impressive ceremony of the conservation I
During the ceremony Bishop Chauncey
Bunce Brewster chanted ''Veni Creator
SDiritus' and the choir sang the re