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this, our call, with his holy favor. May it tend to the glory of his most Holy Name and to the salvation of immortal souls.
Done at New York, March 22, 1772, in presence of Isaac Stoutenberg and Jas. Van Antwerp, Jr.
Elders.
Johannes Will
Johans Milledoler
Johannes Meyer.
John Remmey
Hendrick Alrich Zurichsen [or Zurcher.]
Jacob Spury
Henrith Whiteman [Weitman].
Peter Knell
Daniel Kathore
Will Snyder
Johannes Gorg Wettenham
Christian Will
John Harterz
Henrich Schledantz
Anthony Apple
Johannes . ... Ambrigten Christoph Fiegenheim
William Corcilius
Otto Parisian
Jacob Sampson
[This paper came from descendants of Mr. Foering, living in Philadelphia, in 1866. See Corwin's Millstone Centennial, 1866].
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
LETTERS.
1772, April 6th. Art. 2. The Rev. Depp. ad res Exteras have received a letter from the Consistory of Kingston, dated Nov. 30, 1771. Also a letter from Rev. Ritzema, dated New York, Nov. 27, 1771, which will not be answered. xiv. 278.
CHURCH CH OF NEW YORK.
Classical Letter Ratifying Plan of Union. Call for Second Con-
vention. New York, April 23rd, 1772.
Consistory held after calling on God's name.
The Rev. Mr. Livingston delivered a letter from the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam to the Consistory, dated in their Classical Meeting, Jan. 14th, 1772. This was read by the President to the Consistory. It was found to contain an answer to their last letter, which gave extreme satisfaction and joy to our whole assembly. Also a letter to the General Meeting was read and referred to a committee, con- sisting of the President, domine Laidlie, and Dr. Livingston, with the Elders, van Wyck, Duyking and Brinkerhoff. They were to consider the best and speediest means of preparing a circular letter to all the respective Dutch congregations.
Further Resolved, That the said Classical letter to our Consistory be, on account of its excellent contents and Christian expressions, inserted in our Church Book. It reads thus: [See Jan. 14, 1772].
New York, April 27th, 1772.
Consistory held after calling on God's name.
The Circular Letter, for the preparation of which the before-named committee was appointed, was read to the meeting and approved, and ordered to be sent by the first opportunity to the Dutch congregations.
The President had in hand a letter written to the Consistory, signed by Messrs. Richard Bancker, Abraham Brasher and Cornelius Low, in the name of some charitable members of our Church, proffering to the Consistory a sum of five and seventy pounds, eight shillings, as the beginning of a fund for the erection and maintenance of a Public School, to be set up by the consistory.
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This charity was received with thanksgiving. Resolved, That the money shall be applied to no other use, and the President and domine Laidlie shall thank the donors in the name of the Consistory.
Further, that this sum be given to Treasurer Bancker, and be put at interest for the purpose stated.
Signed etc., Lambertus de Ronde, p. t. President.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Letter from Rev. Livingston.
1772, June 1st. Art. 4. Rev. Tetterode delivered a letter from Rev. Livingston, with the request that it may be placed in the hands of our delegate to Synod, to be delivered to the Rev. Depp. Synodi. It was given to Rev. Klaver. xiv. 282.
THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM TO THE REV. GENTLEMEN, CON- STITUTING THE MEETING OF THE UNITED BRETHREN OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH IN THE PROVINCES OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, JUNE 1, 1772. VOL. 31, PAGE 390. No. 233.
Rev. Sirs and Much-beloved Brethren :-
When we were obliged to send off our letter of January 14, 1772 to you, which we hope has reached you, we could not include therewith the Minutes of the Synod of the previous year, because we understand the weight of the package would make the postage too great. Yet we were unwilling to delay that, letter, that we might give you joy by the expression of our joy, and tell you of the encouragement we had in seeing love and unity restored among you, and precious peace beginning again to bloom. We pray that the lovely fruits of peace may be multiplied among you. We have the honor now to send you the Minutes of the Christian Synod of North Holland (1771.)
For the rest, we commend you to God and the word of his grace, while we remain, etc., etc.
J. H. Eck, Depp. Praeses. S. Claver, Depp. Scriba.
Amsterdam, In Classis,
June 1, 1772,
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CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, June 12th, 1772.
Consistory held after calling on God's name.
The lease of the lot in the Broad way, to Abram Van Dyck, dated, Nov. 11th, 1771, was this day confirmed by the seal of the Corporation.
Also a lease dated, Feb. 21st, 1772, of two lots of ground in Cart and Horse street, to Samuel Prince, was confirmed with the same seal.
The bond of Mrs. Ann van der Spiegel, dated June 31, 1771, for £700. was paid off, and in its place one of the same amount taken from Gerhardus Duycking, dated the 16th of May last.
Jacobus Ryckman of the Brickkill, on Enklanwenberg, was taken as a poor per- son to be supported on like conditions with the others.
Cornelius C. Wynkoop requested from the Consistory a larger sum than the £10, he had hitherto received, for the support of Aaltye Mays. This was considered in view of the character of Wynkoop, and he is to receive £20. yearly.
Signed etc., Arch. Laidlie, p. t. President.
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH, NEW YORK.
Dearly beloved Brethren:
We having received a friendly invitation by the Rev. Mr. De Ronde, to attend 3. general assembly of the Low Dutch Synod, to sign the much needed, long wished for, and joyful Tract, for the restoration of peace between the two dissenting parties. We the undersigned, members of the Consistory of the German Reformed Church in New York, have delegated our christian brothers, Henry Weitman, with our pastor Christian F. Foering, to appear at said meeting, to agree and sign the said Peace resolutions.
Johann Will, Johannes Zucher, Johanes Mayer, Elders. ' Daniel Klockner, Wetterhan Herbach, Antony Appel, Deacons. 14th June, A. D. 1772.
SECOND CONVENTION, JUNE 1772.
Acts of the Reverend Meeting of Ministers and Elders of the Dutch Reformed Churches of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey, Convened at the invitation of the Reverend Consistory of New York, by Circular Letter, for the Consummation and Ratification of the Union of the Churches, (made the Subject of Deliberation the previous Autumn,) at New York, (in the Old Church, ) 16th-18th, June 1772 .- Recorded in Mints. of Synod of North Holland, July 1773. Art. 46.
SESSION I .- ARTICLE 1.
The Rev. Brethren having arrived and assembled at the appointed time and place, the Rev. J. H. Livingston, S. S. Th. D., as retiring President, opened the Rev. Assembly with a highly learned, appropriate, and affecting discourse upon Malachi 4 : 2, for which he was heartily thanked by the Rev. Brethren ; and thereupon, after au earnest prayer, the names of the members present were taken up, as follows :
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Revs. John H. Livingston, D. D. and V. D. M., John Ritzema, V. D. M., Lamb. de Ronde, V. D. M., Arch. Laidlie, D. D. and V. D. M. at New York. Messrs. Theod. Van Wyck, Jacobus Van Zandt, Isaac Roosevelt, Abraham Lott, Elders.
Revs. Ulpianus Van Sinderen, V. D. M., J. Casp. Rubel, V. D. M. at Flatbush, Brooklyn, and on Long Island. Messrs. Jan. Rapalje and Engelbert Lott, Elders.
Rev. Benj. Du Bois, V. D. M. at Freehold and Middletown. Mr. Tunes De Neis, Elder.
Rev. Hermanus Meyer, V. D. M. at Kingston.
Rev. Jo. Schuneman, V. D. M. at Catskill and Coxsackie. Mr. Jo Overbagh, Elder. Rev. Dav. Marius, (Marinus) V. D. M. at Aquackanonck. Mr. Petrus Poulissen, Elder.
Rev. Martinus Schoonmaker, V. D. M. at New Harlem and Gravesend. Mr. Benja- min Bensen, Elder.
Rev. Jo. Martinus Van Harlingen, V. D. M. at Millstone and New Shannick. Mr. Sim. Van Arsdalen, Elder.
Rev. Garret Lydekker, V. D. M. in the English Neighborhood. Mr. Abraham Man- tanje, Elder.
Rev. Christian Frideryk Foering, V. D. M. Germ., New York. Mr. Hendrik Witt- mann, Elder.
Rey. Dirck. Romeyn, V. D. M. at Marbletown, Wawarsing, and Rochester. Mr. Levi Pawling, Elder.
Rev. Sam. Verbryck, V. D. M. at Tappan and New Hempstead. Mr. William Nagel, Elder.
Rev. J. H. Goetschius, V. D. M. at Hackensack and Schraalenbergh. Mr. Peter Zabriskie, Elder.
Rev. Hendr. Schoonmaker, V. D. M. at Fishkill and Poughkeepsie. Mr. Peter Montfoort, Elder.
Rev. William Jackson, V. D. M. at Bergen and Staten Island. Mr. Hendrik Van Wagenen, Elder.
Rev. Warmoldus Kuypers, V. D. M. at Hackensack and Schraalenbergh. Mr. Nicase Kip, Elder.
Rev. Jacob R. Hardenbergh, V. D. M. at Old Raritan, North Branch and Bed- minster, Mr. Dirck Sutphen, Elder.
Rev. Jo. Leydt, V. D. M. at New Brunswick, and Minister at Six Mile Run. Mr. Hendr. Vischer, Elder.
Rev. Ben. Vander Linden, V. D. M. at Paramus and Pannen. Mr. Hendrik Zabriskie, Elder.
Rev. Jo. Casp. Frymuth, V. D. M. at Kinderhook and Schodack. Mr. Peter Vosburgh, Elder.
Rev. Eilardus Westerlo, V. D. M. at Albany. Mr. Jo. Roseboom, Elder.
Rey. Isaac Rysdyk, V. D. M. at Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, cum annexis. Mr. Rodolphus Swartwout, Elder.
Mr. Joannes Hardenbergh, Elder from New Paltz.
Mr. Cornelius Vernoy, Elder from New Hurley.
Mr. Jo. Jansen, Elder from Shawangunk.
Mr. John Spier, Deacon from Second River.
Mr. John Ten Broek, Elder from Claverack.
Mr, Pierre Van Cortlandt, Elder from Manor Van Cortlandt.
Mr. Ben. de Puy, Elder from Minisink.
Mr. Abr. Bruen, Elder from Phillipsburg.
Messrs. Nicolas Van Arsdalen, Cornelius Hoogland, Jacob Rapalje and Jorus Rapalje, Elders from Queens County, Long Island.
Messrs. Frederik Van Vliet and Nicolas Wykoff, Elders at North Branch and Readington.
Mr. Noah Elting, Elder at New Paltz.
Mr. Dirck Van Giesen, Elder at Totawa.
Mr. Adolph Meyer, Elder at New Harlem,
Mr. Chil. Bertholf, Elder from Pompton.
The congregation of the Clove, by letter empowering me, Isaac Rysdyk, V. D. M.
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Article II .- Moderators.
Rev. Isaac Rysdyk was unanimously elected President, and Rev. J. H. Goetschius, Clerk.
Article 111. -- Letter to Classis of Amsterdam.
The Letter to the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam, dated October 18th, 1771, with the draft transmitted, was read, and it was announced by the retiring President, that a highly gratifying answer (Jan. 14, 1771,) had been received from the Classis, which would serve as a subject of further deliberations.
Article IV .- Communications.
Letters were read from Ministers, Elders, and congregations, to the present Rev. Body, viz: One from Rev. Cock, from the Camp, etc., stating that he could not attend the meeting of the Rev. Body, because of his disinclination on the part of his congregation ; one from Rev. J. Schuyler, of Schogarie, as also from Rev. Doll, German Minister at Albany, excusing themselves on account of domestic engagements ; one from Rev. G. Haeghort, of Second River, referring to indisposition and other difficulties ; the last, a letter from Elder Eling, in the name of the Rev. Consistory of Kingston, comprehending a statement of some difficulties relative to Rev. Meyers.
Article V .- Credentials.
The credentials having been presented, were all read in full before the Rev. Body, beginning with that of the Rev. Consistory at New York, which being highly edifying in its contents, authorized their Rev. Delegated Elders and Ministers to "embrace and receive the Articles of Union approved by the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam, nomine Synodi North Hollandiae; and further, to do all that shall serve for the welfare of the churches, and as a worthy example for others already united, and an inducement to all those who have not yet come in, ere long to become one body, even as we serve one Lord and pertain to one church."
Other credentials, though of greater or less length, amounted in substance to the same thing. Some delegates, although not having written credentials, yet satisfied the Rev. Body with verbal testimony. In a few, some conditions were stated.
Article VI .- Letter from the Classis of Amsterdam.
The Letter of the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam, dated 14th Jan. 1772, was also read to the Rev. Body, and listened to throughout with great attention, respect, and thankful recognition, each one heartily rejoicing at its godly and animating contents, and the love and care of the Rev. Classis over our Church thus evinced ; the countenances and manner of all, without exception, indicating their joyful approbation,
SESSION II. Article VII .- Delegates from Albany.
The Rev. Consistory of Albany had commissioned its Pastor and Elder more minutely to learn the import of the Letter of the Rev. Classis, and carefully to ascertain what congregations, and how, the same united, without as yet bringing themselves under any obligations; wherefore, the delegates requested to be per- mitted to attend upon the deliberations and proceedings of the Rev. Body. This was not only readily and unanimously granted, but their advice and counsel were requested by the Rev. Body in such matters as might come before them,
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Article VIII .- Subscriptions to the Plan of Union.
Was furthermore Resolved by the Rev. Body, in consequence of the approval of the Rev. Classis, that the brethren, who were authorized by their congregations to acquiesce in the determination of the Rev. Classis, should now subscribe to the Plan of Union; that opportunity should be given to those congregations who had sent no commissions for said purpose, to examine into matters relative to the Union, as yet, for the most part, unknown to them; and that for the final estab- lishment of the desired peace, another meeting should be held in the approaching autumn; but that the brethren who had already acceded to the Union should exercise no ecclesiastical authority until the next General Meeting; and that such congregations as had sent no written commissions, whether they had subscribed or not, should present them at the next General Meeting.
SESSION III. Article IX .- Revision of the same.
The Articles of Union were again read to the Rev. Body, (inasmuch as some had not yet, or had not sufficiently heard them,) and upon being carefully revised, it was seen fit to insert in Article xi. " the newly-formed Counties of Tryon and Charlotte."
Article X .- Dr. Meyer and Kingston.
The Rev. Body cannot participate in the affairs of Dr. Meyer relative to Kingston, since the affectionate endeavors made to effect a reconciliation with the congre- gation of Kingston have proved fruitless; but if Mr. Meyer have occasion to request suitable testimonials, the Rev. Body are willing to grant them.
SESSION IV. Article XI .- Subscribed anew.
The Articles of Union were once more solumnly approved and cheerfully sub- scribed with their own hands by almost all of the members present, with the following preamble.
On the ground of the above Articles, approved by the Rev, Classis of Amsterdam, (as appointed thereto, by the Rev. Synod of North Holland,) and our respective Congregations, which we therefore receive for ourselves, and in the name of our Congregations, We, the undersigned, heartily and actually form ourselves and our Congregations into one Ecclesiastical Body ; and these Articles shall henceforth serve as a permanent basis of further proceedings in our Assemblies.
This done in the Reverend General Meeting at New York, this day, the 18th June, 1772.
Joannes Ritzema Lambertus De Ronde Archd. Laidlie
Ministers at New York,
J. H. Livingston Theodore Van Wyck Jacobus Van Zandt Isaac Roosevelt
Elders ib dem.
Abm. Lott. Ulp. Van Sinderen, V. D. M. at Flatbush, Joh. Casp. Rubel
Ministers in Kings Co.
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1772 Engelbart Lott John Rapalje
Benjamin Du Bois Tunis Donis Mermanus Meyer, (for myself,)
Joannes Schunema Joannes Overbagh, Eld.
David Marinus, Petrus Poulisse, Eld.
Martimus Schoonmaker Benj. Bensin, Elder.
J. M. Van Harlingen Simon Van Arsdalen, Eld.
Gerrit Lydekker Abraham Montanye, Eld.
Christian Fred. Foering Henry Whiteman, Eld.
D. Romeyn Levi Pawling, Eld.
Saml. Verbryk William Nagel, Eld.
J. Henricus Goetschius Peter Zabriskie, Eld.
Hen. Schoonmaker. Peter Montfoort, Eld.
William Jackson Henricus Van Wagenen, Eld.
Warmoldus Kuypers Nikasi A. K. Kip, Eld,
Jacob R. Hardenbergh Derick Sutphen, Eld.
Joan Leydt Hendk. Fisher, Eld.
Ben. Van Der Linde Hendrick Zabriskie, Eld.
J. Fryenmoet, aet. 51, Peter Vosburgh, Eld.
Isaac Rysdyk Rodolves Swartwout, Eld.
Elders ibidem.
V. D. M. at Freehold and Middletown.
V. D. M. at Coxsackie and Catskill.
V. V. M. at Aquack, etc. [Aquackanonck.]
V. D. M. at Harlem and Gravesend.
V. D. M. at Millstone and New Schinick. [ Harlingen and Neshanic.]
V. D. M. in the English Neighborhood.
V. D. M. in the German congregation in New York.
V. D. M. at Marbletown, Rochester, and Wawassink, [Wawarsing.]
V. D. M. at Tappan and Kakiet.
V. D. M. at Hackensack and Schraalen- bergh.
V. D. M. at Poughkeepsie and Fishkill.
V. D. M. at Bergen and Staten Island.
V. D. M. at Hackensack and Schraalen- bergh
V. D. M. at Raritan, North Branch, and Bedminster.
V. D. M. at New Brunswick and Six Mile Run.
V. D. M. at Paramus and Panne.
V. D. M. at Kinderhook and Schodack.
V. D. M. at Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and cum annexis.
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Joannes Hardenbergh, Elder at New Paltz.
Cornelius Vernovy, Elder at New Hurley.
Joannes Jansen, Jr., Elder at Shawangunk.
Pierre Van Cortlandt, Elder at Manor Van Cortlandt.
Benjamin De Puy, Elder at Mahakemack, Neversink, [Minisink ?] and Walpeck.
Nychlaes Vanarsdalen
Coenelius Hoogland Jacob Rapalje Joris Rapelje Nicholas Wyckof
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Elders at Jamaica, Oyster Bay, Newtown
Noah Eltinge, Elder at New Paltz.
Adolf Meyer, Elder at Harlem.
Congregation of the Clove by letter fully empowering me.
R. I. Rysdyk.
Article XII .- Schenectady and Conewaga.
The congregations of Schenectady and Conewaga each stated in a fraternal letter, that they had approved the Plan of Union in their respective consistories and ecclesiastical bodies, and had been prevented chiefly by domestic inconveniences from appearing by their commissioners in this Rev. Assembly.
Article XIII .- Credentials copied.
Ordained, That if any one desire to transcribe his written commission or cre- dentials, to register the same in the Church Book, he may obtain it from the Clerk, on condition of speedy and faithful restitution.
Article XIV .- Letter from Classis of Amsterdam to be Printed.
Resolved, That the letter last received from the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam (Jan. 14, 1772,) be printed for the benefit of the churches, and that the work be intrusted to the Rev. Ministers and Elders in New York.
Article XV .- Revising Committee.
The Rev. E. Westerlo and J. Leydt are appointed to aid the Rev. President and Clerk in revising the Minutes and preparing the Letter (June 17, 1772) to the Rev. Classis of Amsterdam, as well as a sketch of the preliminary to the Classical Letter,
Article XVI .- Next Meeting.
The next General Meeting shall be held (see above, Article VIII.) at New York, on the second Tuesday on October next.
Article XVII .- Close.
Finally, after a polite acknowledgement, made by the President in the name of all, to the Rev. Ministers and Elders of New York, for their great toil, and a reply, with a hearty invocation of blessing to the address of thanks, by the Rev .. Mr. Ritzema, in their name, and the appointment of the Rev. President to preach the introductory and the Rev. Mr. Ritzema the Thanksgiving Sermon at the next meeting with earnest prayer to God, we say, for blessing and favor upon what had been done, and thanksgiving for his gracious assistance, by the Rev. President, and leave fraternally taken by the brethren of one another, the Rev. Meeting concluded.
Signed in the name and by order of all,
Isaac Rysdyk, p. t. President. J. H. Goetschius, p. t. Clerk.
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SUBSEQUENT SIGNATURES.
(These Articles of Union continued to be subscribed to, by almost every minister until 1792.)
1772, Oct. 18. Congregation of Schaghticoke, by letter fully empowering me. Rev. E. Westerlo.
Peter Schenck, Elder from New Millstone.
Robert P. Van Deusen
Elders from the Manor of Livingston,
Conrad Ham
Dierck Van Giesen, Elder from Totowa.
Jacobus Bayoo, Elder from Pompton. Cornelius Cor. Smith, Elder from Tappan.
1774. J. Gabriel Gebhard, V. D. M. German, New York.
1774. Solomon Froeligh, V. D. M. New Millstone.
1780. Isaac Blauvelt, V. D. M. Fishkill and Hopewell.
1780. Nicholas Lansing, V. D. M. New Millstone.
Elias V. Bunschooten, V. D. M. Schodack.
1784. Joh. Duryee, V. D. M. Raritan.
1786. Joannes M. Van Harlingen, V. D. M. at Six Mile Run and New Millstone. Petrus De Wit, V. D. M. Red Hook and Flatts.
1787. John Basset, V. D. M. Albany.
Peter Lowe, V. D. M. Flatbush, etc.
Peter Studdiford V. D. M. North Branch,
Jac. V. Romeyn, V, D. M. Schodack and Green Bush.
G. A. Kuypers, V. D. M. Paramus.
66 Moses Froeligh, V. D. M. Shawangunck, etc.
1788. Jeremiah Romeyn, V. D. M. Manor Livingston. P. Stryker, V. D. M. and S. Hampton. Brandt Schuyler Lupton, V. D. M. Lansingburg.
Isaac Labagh, Jr. V. D. M. Kinderhook.
Petrus Leydt, V. D. M. at Panne, etc.
1789. George G. Brinkerhoff, V. D. M. at Conewago. Samuel Smith, V. D. M. Saratoga. Abraham Van Horne, V. D. M. Rochester.
1789. John Demarest, V. D. M. Niskayuna.
1790. Andrew Gray, V. D. M. Poughkeepsie. John Jackson, V. D. M. Harlem, etc. Nichs. Van Vranken, V. D. M. Fishkill.
1792. David S. Bogart. Stephen Ostrander, V. D. M. Pompton and Persippany. William Provoost Kuypers, V. D. M. Paramus. John Cornelison, V. D. M. Bergen.
1792. Winslow Paige, V. D. M. Schaghticoke and St. Caik. [Sinthoick ?]
CORRESPONDENCE FROM AMERICA.
The Second Convention of Ministers and Elders to the Classis of
Amsterdam, June 17, 1772 .- Vol. 33, page 384. No. 469.
Rev. Sirs and Highly Esteemed Brethren :-
The Consistory of New York having speedily received your esteemed letter of Jan. 14, 1772, was pleased by Circular Letters to communicate, as soon as possible, to our respective churches, its general contents, viz., your kind approbation of the well-known Plan (of Union).
Thereupon, most of the churches again convened and listened to the reading of the full, pious and pleasing contents of that letter, with heartfelt gratitude to the God of peace and love. It was an approbation so desirable, that our hearts were thereby knit together more closely and firmly than ever. We were also impelled thereby, and we thought, the sooner, the better, to comsummate the work of Union
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so auspiciously begun. And now we have the honor, with great respect and gratitude, to send you the Minutes of this our (Second) Convention. We do this with the joyous hope that this now consummated labor of love, will give your Rev. and highly respected Assembly, new reasons for praise; and that it may do the same to all the churches of the saints in distant lands :- reasons for praise, we say, to that God who brings to pass every right thing in his own good time.
For, through the parental labors of your Revs., we now see ourselves beginning to unite on a solid basis ; and as peace-loving Elders, we may humbly and joyfully expect the blessing of the Most High for the further extension of the Kingdom of Christ in this land of our pilgrimage. We trust that your Revs. will unite with us in beseeching the All-sufficient and ever Faithful Head of the Church, who has hitherto watched over us, that such may be the blessed result of our now happily consummated Union ; and that it may be our constant aim to remain united. And may the Head of the Church continue to watch over His (hitherto) wretched ones in these regions.
Meanwhile, with our most cordial good wishes for yourselves, your families and your holy ministrys, we have the honor humbly to commend ourselves and our congregations to the beneficial and necessary and loving care of your Revs.
We remain with the greatest respect,
Rev. Sirs, Your Revs. willing servants,
In the name and by the Authority of our General Convention. Isaac Rysdyk, President, p. t. John H. Goetschius, Scriba, p. t.
New York, June 17, 1772.
CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, July 7th, 1772.
Consistory held after calling on God's name.
An elder from Lunenberg, sixty miles below Halifax, applied to the Consistory for aid toward their church building. They are professors of the High Dutch Reformed Faith, and have been settled there since 1750, and without public wor- ship for several years; but at last they had obtained a minister. His support was burdensome to them as new settlers. Wherefore they felt bound to seek for aid toward their building from their brethren of the same faith. Resolved, That ££15. be given to him out of the Treasurer's money.
The Elder D. Brinckerhoff informed the Consistory that Mr. Remsen had paid off the bond of Mr. Lourier, on which his father was security, to the amount of £84., and some pence. This was just the sum, lacking a few shillings, which he had in hand of Lourier and he requested the Consistory to be satisfied therewith. This was granted.
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