A digest of the proceedings of the conventions and councils in the diocese of Virginia, Part 34

Author: Dashiell, Thomas Grayson, 1830-1893
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Richmond : W.E. Jones
Number of Pages: 454


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INDEX.


ACCESSION of Sir Thomas Dale. 2 ADDRESS to the Church in Virginia by the Convention of 1785 ..... 30 of Bishop Madison in 1791-cause of decay of the Church .. 41 duty of ministers to preach-how ministers must preach- coldness in preaching to be avoided-theatrical manner to be avoided. 42 reading of the service to be well done-duty of attention to infant baptism-psalmody to be encouraged-duty of re- ceiving the sacrament regularly-godly discipline to be exercised 43


ministers to be patterns of all good works. 44 intemperate zeal to be avoided-respect for Christians of every denomination .. 45 duty of supporting ministers 46, 47


Bishop Madison, 1793-observable encouragement-duty of ministers to visit parishioners-to distribute Church literature-to introduce family prayers-to cherish fra- ternal connections 50 to resist the proselytism of our members-to hope for the union of all Christian bodies in one. 5I burden of the pastoral office-how the laity can lessen that burden .. 52


Bishop Madison, 1799-strict observance of canons. 57 dilapidated churches-duty of giving pastors regular sup- port . 58


duty of laity to maintain public worship-plans proposed to vestries and other laymen-minister should consult with laymen. 59


Bishop Moore, 1815, 1819, 1825 85, 71,97 importance of obedience to rubrics-injury done by neg- lect of rubrics-support of the Episcopate. 97 ...


... advantages of a travelling missionary-reasons why the Church should support one 98


410


INDEX.


ADDRESS, CONTINUED-


Bishop Moore in 1835-meagre support of clergy-rule for giving. 119


Bishop Meade in 1838 (old churches) I33


Bishop Meade in'1842 (death of Bishop Moore). 159 Bishop Meade in 1843-increase of the Church 167


danger of hasty confirmations-increase of students of


theology-need of legal protection for bequests ...... 168, 169 Bishop Johns in 1843-preaching of the Virginia clergy ...... 170 Bishop Meade, 1844-removals by clergy-value of the Sem-


inary in supplying ministers-need of funds for learning- help to be expected outside of Virginia-application to the Legislature for act of incorporation 171, 172, 173 Bishop Johns, 1844-dispute concerning Yeocomico Church -dangers and purposes of tractarians. 173, 174


Bishop Meade in 1845-colonial Church-its character. 179


its difficulties-lack of a bishop. 180


want of discipline-defective preaching. 181


dissent increasing-suspicions .. 182


election of Dr. Griffith and Dr. Madison as bishops-opin-


ion of General Convention as to the Church in Virginia, 183 allusion to Bishop Moore .. 184 character of clergy-progress of the Church. 185


change in affairs-how brought about 186 standard of piety raised. 187


change in feeling of Christian bodies toward us. 188


difficulty of attracting the poor to the Church-conten- tion to be avoided .. 190


Bishop Meade in 1846-purchase of the old church in Nor- thumberland 195


Bishop Johns, 1847-overture from William and Mary Col- lege 197


Bishop Johns, 1849-proposal of William and Mary College .. 203 vote on same .. 205


Bishop Meade, 1851-the True Churchman .. 212


Bishop Meade, 1856-depression of the early Church in Virginia 251


prejudices that followed her-reasons for the Church's success 252


requirements for confirmation-emigration from Vir- ginia .. 253


present condition and prospects


254


411


INDEX.


ADDRESS, CONTINUED-


Bishop Meade, 1857-Messrs. Aspinwalls' offer to the Sem- inary 256


rubrical relaxation 257


comprehensiveness of our services. 258 clergy not obliged to use morning prayer-litany and


ante-communion service all upon the same occasion .... 259 Bishop Meade, 1861-remarks upon the coming war ...... 268-27I Bishop Johns, 1863-proceedings of General Council 280 spirit of General Council-Bruce legacy. 281 division of the Diocese 292 assistant bishop 293 prosperity of the Seminary in 1868-proceedings of Lam- beth Conference 296 ritualism 299 scanty support of the clergy. 303 altars in churches disapproved. 312


round dancing condemned.


313


delivers a pastoral upon the holy communion. 316


Bishop Whittle on the death of Bishop Johns. 322


on flowers, altar-cloths, etc. 326


on the division of the diocese and an assistant bishop. 332


on Mrs. Buford's work in Brunswick county .. 334 godly admonition on innovations in ritual-correspond- ence with parishes on the same. 335


deprecating agitation concerning frequent Episcopal visi-


tation-recommends that an assistant be elected upon the ground of extent of territory. 341


ADJOURNMENT of Council in 1864. 284


AGENTS for collection of funds-Bishops Moore and Meade give their opinion concerning. I43


ALTARS in churches disapproved. 312 and 314


ARRIVAL of the first colonists


I


Rev. Mr. Hunt. 2


Rev. Mr. Bucke. 2 Lord De La War. 2


ASSISTANT in the parish allowed to Bishop Moore.


81-96-99


fund collected for the IOI


ASSISTANT BISHOP to be elected to Bishop Madison. 63. asked for by Bishop Moore. 105: approval of Bishop Moore's request. 106. resolution to elect in 1829-succession to the Bishopric of the Diocese not to be allowed. 108;


412


INDEX.


ASSISTANT BISHOP, CONTINUED-


election of Rev. William Meade, D. D. 109


112 resolution concerning the succession rescinded. III and


asked for by Bishop Meade. 161 action of Convention upon Bishop Meade's request. 163


Rev. John Johns, D. D., chosen 164, 165


salary of, in 1842, 1843 .. 166 and 170 inquiry as to expediency of electing. 290


asked for by Bishop Johns 293 report in 1867 concerning expediency of electing. 293 Rev. Francis M. Whittle chosen .. 294 resolution to apply for permission to elect an, upon ground of extent of territory, and vote upon it .. 339 remarks of Bishop Whittle upon the subject of. 332 recommendation of Bishop Whittle that General Conven-


tion be applied to for permission to elect, and Council's action 341


ASSISTANT BISHOPS-Resolution to request General Conven- tion to adopt a rule concerning. 109


ASSISTANT'S expenses provided for. 81


ASSOCIATIONS commended. 113 bishops to arrange districts and to assign ministers 104


BISHOP-motion to amend Article V of Constitution, on election of a. 295


action upon the motion 297


Bishop Madison, election of.


41 date of consecration. 40 death 65


Bishop Moore, election 68


death 159


Bishop Meade, election 109


death


273, 274


Bishop Johns, election


164, 165


death 322


Bishop Meade, Treasurer of Council ordered to pay the funeral expenses of 274


tribute to the memory of.


276


resolution of sympathy with, in 1853. 243


committee to have a monument erected to 296


committee report the monument erected 304


thanks to the committee. 3II


Bishop Johns, resolutions of confidence in .. 277 salary of $10,000, Confederate currency, 1864 283


INDEX. 413


BISHOP, CONTINUED-


correspondence about confirmations in West Virginia. 283 resolutions of affection for and sympathy with. 313


Bishop Wilmer, consecration of 273 Bishop Whittle, election of 294


BISHOP and assistant Bishop, assessment to provide salary for. 151 Bishop and assistant Bishop, salary allowed in 1830. II2 BISHOP'S travelling expenses, provision for in 1791. 48.


Bishops of the Church to confine themselves to their own Dioceses 315


BIBLE SOCIETY of Virginia endorsed 105, 117, 212, 34I


BROTHERHOOD of Virginia established .. 305 approved by the Council .. 310 report in 1880 .. 342


BRUCE FUND. 281


assets in 1868 297


CANDIDATES for orders-action taken concerning their prepara- tion in 1791 48


number of, in 1843. 171


candidates admitted, in 1816. 75


CATALOGUE of doctrinal and practical works to be published in the Southern Churchman. 153


CHARGES against the Episcopal Church by some speakers of the present day. 21


CHRIST CHURCH, Alexandria-occupancy by Federal military ... 290 CHURCH EDIFICES wrongfully kept from the Episcopal Church in Virginia. 23


CHURCHES organized in the Diocese in 1831 about 100 II3


CHURCH MUSIC-resolution concerning. 314


report concerning .. 316


CHURCH PLATE put in possession of the Council by Rev. John Grammer 245


ordered to be placed in the Seminary library. 246


ordered to be given to vestry of Bruton parish. 265 edifices not to be used for military processions, &c. 116


attendance, canons upon, 1817. 80


Church of England, her liturgy to be used with necessary alterations; her canons not binding upon the Church in Virgina 3


CLERGY recommended to receive ministerial students into their families, to assist them in studies and to furnish them missionary work 81


414


INDEX.


CLERGY, CONTINUED-


list from 1607 to 1785. 7


list from 1785 to 1881 349


in 1616. 5


in 1619. 6


number in 1831. II3


duty of, to give instruction concerning the Church 115


duty of, to give instruction concerning giving. 3II


duty of, to show why we prefer a liturgy to extemporane- ous worship. 115


deficiency in the number of-plans to increase the force of 115, 116


not to be absent from their parishes, &c., without leave from the Bishop .. 317


support of, committee to report concerning. 292


295


report of committee


report of committee on parishes delinquent in supporting ... 297 report of committee in 1869. 30I scanty support and frequent changes by. 303 list since 1785. 349


CLERICAL SUPPORT-Committee on, made a Standing Com- mittee 3II


CONSTITUTION AND CANONS to be published in tract form for circulation. 104


Canon X-proposed amendment to 289


Canons and Constitution-motion to revise in 1867 290


report on revision in 1867 292


report on revision in 1877 334


changes in 1868. 297


Canon IX-proposed amendments to. 301


Canon XIX-proposed amendment to. 304


adopted as standing at present .. 314


amendment to concerning neglect of communion. 317 Canons and Constitution-motion to revise and publish 1872 .. 312 committee appointed to revise in 1878 331


report presented and laid over .. 341


Canon X-motion to repeal laid over 314


Constitution-new one adopted. 34I


Canons-report brought over from last Council again laid over ... 343


COLONIZATION SOCIETY approved. 86


proceedings concerning. 99


415


INDEX.


COLONIZATION SOCIETY, CONTINUED -


collections to be made for .. II7


endorsed and commended to aid of the Church. 210


COLORED PEOPLE-instruction of. 152, 155, 255, 256


efforts to teach them .. I57


laity urged to instruct them


261


information asked concerning their instruction. 262


vestrymen in churches, for.


264


missionary services with. 264


report of a plan for instruction of. 267


baptism of their children 268 and 272


appeal to the laity to work for their benefit. 288


their organization into congregations encouraged. 291


their representation in council provided for. 29I


petition of St. Stephen's Church, Petersburg. 300


action in the case of St. Stephen's Church. 300


committee appointed to devise some better plan for the re- ligious well-being of the .. 300


Rev. Giles B. Cooke's work commended 320


"Zion Union" movement in Southern Virginia. 334


"Zion Union" work.


340


appointment of evangelist to labor with the Zion Union Church 342


report of work with the Zion Union Church 345


CONFEDERATE STATES-committee appointed to confer with other Dioceses in the 272


report from committee. 275


adoption of Constitution of Church in the 275


election of delegates to a General Council of Church in the .. 275 instructions to the delegates 275 prayer for, in the Council 282


delegates to General Council in the. 288


CONFIRMATIONS-number reported in 1843. 171


number reported in 1855. 250


number reported in 1856. 256 number reported in 1862. 277


CONTINGENT FUND-amount of in 1826 IOI delinquent list to be published. 154


$300 of, assumed by Bishop Moore. 154


assessment for, in 1842. 166


amount in 1843 171


416


INDEX.


CONTINGENT FUND, CONTINUED-


number of communicants to be reported first day of Con-


vention to determine amount to be paid to. ...... 192, 200


motion to reduce assessment for


210


amount of, in 1865. 288 amount of, in 1866. 291


committee to report concerning amount, &c 343


report presented and laid over .. 343


CONTROVERSY between rector and vestry of Fredericksville Parish 297


CONVENTIONS after the Revolution 20


Convention of 1785 28


Conventions of 1856, 1857, 1858.


25


time of holding. 113 and 114 canonical residence necessary for seat in Council. 283


week previous to, appointed as a season of thanksgiving and prayer. 114


canon of 1803 concerning 60


a list of places adopted. I20


biennial sessions proposed. I31 excuse required when clergy fail to attend. 146. governor and judges invited seats in 33


COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH-Report in 1834, 118


steady progress of the Church .. I18


only infallible security against the fanatical inventions of men in the worship of God. 118


clergy expected to instruct the colored people. I18


energy seen in Church members-instructions in Sunday schools and Bible classes I20


causes of apathy in the Church in 1836-political excite- ment and spirit of speculation .. I2I


over-excitement of some religionists.


I22


report in 1837-external condition of the Church en- couraging-not so much improvement in its spiritual state . I28.


a time of danger-reaction from great commercial pros- perity-day of supplication recommended-dissatis- faction with the requirement of church-membership for lay delegates 129


parsonages-colored work.


157


Oxford Tracts-Diocesan missions.


158


INDEX. 417


COMMITTEE ON STATE OF CHURCH-CONTINUED-


prosperity of the Diocese-new churches built (1844)-sup- plies of men from the Seminary-Oxford Tracts ... .. 177 wordliness and religious controversies-service for thanks- giving 197


introduction of foreign manners, &c., deprecated. 202 Sunday schools for colored children commended. 255 report in 1862-Seminary and High School broken up 277 armed interference with ministers and congregations-


Southern churches taken by Federal chaplains-mis- sion work with the army. 278 altars -- round dancing. 314


" Zion Union" movement. 340


COMMITTEE to prepare rules, &c., for the government of the Church in 1787 35


COMMON PRAYER-action concerning, in 1786. 33 CONSECRATION of Dr. Griffith-measures for the same. 38 CONVOCATIONS recommended. 288 proposition to arrange them by canon. 331


CORRESPONDENCE with Rev. Thomas G. Addison 283


COUNCIL-Change of name from Convention to Council 275


special meeting in 1865 .. 285 committee to inquire concerning change of time of meeting, 290 committee to inquire concerning change of places of meet- ing 290


recommendation as to change of places 292 recommendation as to change of time. 292


ought to remain together over Sunday ..


295


motion to open daily sessions at 9 A. M. with full service 296 DAY of humiliation, fasting and prayer in 1832 .. II4 DEACONS ordained in 1816 75 ordained in 1817. 80


DEATH of Bishop Madison-date of 65


DEPUTIES elected to General Convention in 1785.


30


elected to General Convention in 1785


31


1786


36


1792


48


1793


49


1794


53


1796. 54


1813 66


1815 73


27


418


INDEX.


DEPUTIES, CONTINUED --


1817 77


1818


84


1819 85


I821 90 1822


92


1823 93


1826 IOI apropriations to defray their expenses IOI


DESTITUTE parishes in 1805-how to supply.


63


parishes in 1813-how to supply 67


DESTRUCTION of Jamestown I


DIOCESAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY-Constitution adopted.


108


report in 1830. II2 Executive Committee enlarged in 1830. II2


employs Rev. Mark L. Chevers .. II3


report number of churches and clergy in 1831. II3


report of money and a horse in 1833. II6 aided five missionaries in 1836. 123


aided six missionaries in 1837 I26


change of name to Society for Promotion of Christianity ... 150


surplus funds to go to Foreign and Domestic Missions. 150 report in 1840 155


missionaries at Danville and Abingdon. 157


report upon Southwest Virginia in 1842. 165


change of name back to Diocesan Missionary Society. 167


report in 1844 .. 176


Prayer Books and Tracts ordered to be distributed 176 report of 1846 contrasted in 1839. 196 report of 1847. 201 report in 1848. 202


report in 1849


205


report in 1850. 210


report in 1851 .. 2II


report in 1854. 247 aid to Rev. Lewis Walke during yellow fever pestilence 251 recommend appointment of an evangelist. 265 work with the soldiers in 1862 278 missionaries to the hospitals .. 280


Bibles, Prayer Books and Tracts published for the army ..... 280


parishes asked to pay not less than fifty cents for each communicant 301


419


INDEX.


DIOCESAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, CONTINUED-


convocation presidents-honorary members of the Execu- tive Committee. 333


DIOCESAN MISSIONS-candidates for orders urged to assist in .. 150 calling on rectors and parishes to aid destitute fields with services. 243


how settled presbyters may help destitute fields. 254


Bishop's pastoral asked for in 1866 291 settled ministers asked to do missionary work. 301 report upon in 1878 332


DIOCESES-Council agrees to amendment concerning new 255 DISABLED CLERGY-plan to be reported for relief of. 242


committee of laymen appointed to report a plan for re- lief of ... 248


report made and laid over. 249


report upon the scheme for relief of. 255


assets in 1867. 292 1866. 297


DISCIPLINE-Canon upon (1817). 80


resolutions concerning (1817). 76


canon upon (1849-XIXTH). 206


vote upon. 207 reconsidered and postponed. 207 vote upon, in 1850. 208


absentees record their votes. 208 and 209


opponents record their reasons. 210 motion to have it publicly administered 304


ordinance concerning (1815)


73


DISCUSSION by letter irregular 52 DISPENSING with Greek and Latin in the cases of Messrs. Brown and Foster.


53


DISTRICTS laid off by the Convention of 1786.


35


DIVISION of the Diocese-motion for. 161 action of Convention in 1842. 163


committee of inquiry concerning. 290


Bishop Johns' remarks upon ..


292


report of committee upon-1867


293


motion looking to a .. 305 resolutions of West Virginia Convocation. 323


petition from delegates South of James river. 323 action of Council (1877) in case of West Virginia. 327 action of Council (1877) in case of Southside. 327


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INDEX.


DIVISION OF THE DIOCESE, CONTINUED-


remarks of Bishop Whittle upon .... 332


proposition to get the sense of Diocese upon 339


DONATION to the Episcopal Fund by the widow of Devereux Jarratt 84


DRAFT for creation of Bishopric in Virginia. 18


EARLY HISTORY of the Church in Virginia. I79


EDUCATION SOCIETY-depressed condition. 196


collection asked in Richmond churches for 24I united effort to aid. 245


Bishop asked to issue pastoral in 1866 291


EFFECT of the Revolution upon the Church in Virginia. 20


ELECTION of Rev. David Griffith to the bishopric in 1786. 36


of Standing Committee in 1787. 38


of Assistant Bishop appointed in 1806 64


of Rev. Dr. Bracken to the bishopric .. 66


EPISCOPAL Church during the revolution. 2I


visitations-proposition to have them required every two years 342


fund in 1834 II7


interest ordered to be paid to the Bishop in 1837 I29


residence-movement to purchase an. 303


purchase of .. 305


EPISCOPATE-plan to raise permanent fund for. 89,


99


refusal to make any change concerning fund for the 146


condition of permanent fund in, (1822). 91


amount of permanent fund in, (1826) IOI


contingent fund to supply support for the, (1837). 130


ERRATA-Read Convocation for Convention. 323


read five for four-fifth line from bottom .. 324


EVANGELIST recommended by Diocesan Missionary Society 265


employment of two recommended. 312


report upon measures for support of. 317


appointed to work with the "Zion Union" 342


Bishop requested to appoint one or two 342 EVIDENCES of Church growth in Virginia 24


EXPENSES of Bishop Madison's consecration provided for .. 40


of trial of Rev. T. T. Castleman. 261


FEDERAL RELATIONS-report on .. 329


FIRST religious service in Virginia I


communion in Virginia. I


marriage service in Virginia. I


church erected I


INDEX. 421


FOREIGN MISSIONS-Rev. Dr. Milner invited to speak upon I21 sermon ordered to be preached at each Council. 317 FORMAL establishment of the Church in the colony. 6 FOUNDING of the Church in Virginia. I


GENERAL CONVENTION of June, 1786, and October, 1786-re- port upon. 37


to be invited to Richmomd. 69


representation of four of each order from each Diocese agreed to. 254


communication from, in 1827, as to changing,


how the Psalter is appointed to be read .. IO2


how the rest of the Holy Scripture is appointed to be read. I02


preface to Confirmation office 102


prayer in Confirmation office. I02


obligation of ministers to read Anti-Communion service ... 103


change in the Rubric after the Communion office


103


amendment to eighth article of Constitution 103


action of the Convention upon the above. 107, 108


two delegates of each order to be sent to I31 proposal of Bishop Johns to the Diocese to return to the ... 285 report of committee upon proposal to resume connection with the 287


resolution to resume connection with. 289


vote upon resumption of connection with 290


communication from, 1881 .. 344


report of deputies to the General Convention of 1880. 345


GENERAL P. E. S. S. UNION-endorsement of. 125


endorsement of rescinded ... 20I


GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-trustees in 1826 IOI elected in 1829. IIO elected in 1836. 123 relations of this Diocese to the. 341 report upon the relations to the 344 GLEBES unjustly taken from the Church 22 action concerning the Church's title 40 resolution to memoralize the General Assembly. 55 committee to memoralize the General Assembly 56


committee to consult eminent counsel as to defence of the Church's right to the glebes before the courts ... ....


.. Bishop and Standing Committee authorized to defend the Church's right .. 62


57


422


INDEX.


GLEBES, CONTINUED-


funds to be raised to defend the Church's right 62


inquiry as to which of them have been sold, &c. 62


HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE-communication from. 149


reply to. 152


HENRICO TOWN built. 5


HIGH SCHOOL-establishment recommended 143 establishment approved 146


determination to establish. 150


Rev. William N. Pendleton to have charge of .. 150


spirit of religion there in 1840. 154


. signs of failure 178


Rev. E. A. Dalrymple to be engaged as Rector. 192


funds raised to assist 193


under Mr. Dalrymple in 1846. 196


resignation of Rev. Dr. Dalrymple in 1853 244


election of Rev. John P. McGuire as Rector. 244


election of Rev. Mr. Gardiner 406 election of Mr. L. M. Blackford, Principal. 406


HISTORIOGRAPHER-motion to elect.


330


elected and salary fixed.


339


reports from. 342, 345


requested to prepare a list of parishes entitled to repre- sentation since 1785. 346


HYMNAL proposed by General Convention-committee to ex- amine 312


HYMNS favored by General Convention-objections to. 303


INCORPORATION-Act of, to be sought by the Standing Com- mittee from the Virginia Legislature, or in Maryland, to protect the Widows' and Orphans' fund. I20


plans abandoned. 123 and 126 efforts renewed 170


legacies lost for want of act of .. 209


act of, for the Seminary and High School obtained. 245


thanks to Rev. John Cole for his aid in procuring. 245


INFLUENCE of the Diocesan Conventions and Councils. 24


INSTITUTION of Rev. J. H. Wingfield, as Rector of Trinity Church, Portsmouth III and 112


of Rev. E. Boyden, as Rector of St. Paul's Church, Nor-


folk-only two cases on record in the Diocese .. 117


effort to have the office amended. 319


effort to have the office omitted from the Prayer Book 318


INDEX. 423


INSTRUCTIONS to deputies to General Convention by the Con- vention of 1785. 29


to deputies by the Convention of 1786, concerning the. Prayer Book and 39 Articles. 33 to deputies in 1792 to vote against giving the House of Bishops a full negative. 49


in 1795 to give wardens, &c., power to permit services by clergy of this Church 53


in 1871 concerning Ritualism, &c ..


309


in 1874 concerning Ritualism, &c.


318


INSURANCE of Church property-Plan proposed for


305


INTEMPERANCE-Resolution concerning in 1829


IIO


Bishop asked to issue a pastoral in 1876. 325


resolution concerning in 1878 330


plan to be devised to suppress the evils of. 340 report and action upon the report 342 society formed to suppress. 344


INVESTMENT of Church funds-Inquiry into best plan of


210


report upon same .. 2II


JOPPA-endorsement of Miss Baldwin's work in. 317 JUDICIARY-proposal to establish ecclesiastical. 340 KEITH, REV. REUEL-elected to professorship in the Theologi- cal Seminary, 1823 93-95 Seminary deprived of his services. 165


LAITY-importance of the cooperation of the 244


LAMBETH CONFERENCE-proceedings deposited with regis- trar,. 296


LAY DELEGATES-inquiry as to the propriety of requiring such to be communicants .. 117


required to be communicants I20


list of from 1785 to 1881 365


LAY DISCIPLINE-canons on (1818).


80


LEGAL ADVISER to the Bishop appointed. 331


LOTTERIES, &c., condemned. 320


MARRIAGE-State law concerning-to be placed in the Journal. 247 MARTIAL LAW to enforce religious observances. 3


MESSAGE from the Council to brethren absent in 1863. 282


MILITARY COMMISSIONS not to be allowed to the clergy .. 54 MINISTERS AND VESTRIES to be addressed by the Standing


Committee on the State of the Church and the necessity of canonical obedience. 53


424


INDEX.


MINISTERS-to visit families and catechize children .. 63 special form of prayer for increase of. 241 MISSIONS-action concerning, in 1836. I2I action concerning, in 1838-prayers for during Convention .. 132


jubilee service appointed in 1851 212


call for cooperation in .. 249




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