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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;
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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
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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
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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
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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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