Journal of the Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Maryland, Volúmenes83-87

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The Diocese, 1866
 

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Página 47 - And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her : and the Highest himself shall establish her. 6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there.
Página 99 - We whose names are underwritten, fully sensible how important it is that the sacred office of a bishop should not be unworthily conferred, and firmly persuaded that it is our duty to bear testimony on this solemn occasion, without partiality or affection, do, in the presence of Almighty God, testify, that...
Página 99 - ... of life : and that we do not know or believe there is any impediment, on account of which he ought not to be consecrated to that Holy Office.
Página xx - No motion shall be debated until the same shall be seconded, and, if desired by any member, reduced to writing and read by the Secretary. 15. When a motion is made and seconded, the matter of the motion shall receive a determination by the question, before auy motion not privileged shall be received.
Página 8 - Nothing in this Canon shall be construed as forbidding any Federate Council from taking such action as they may deem necessary to secure such legislative enactments as the common interests of the Church in the State may require.
Página 35 - That a committee be appointed to draw up a pastoral address to all members of the Church of CHRIST in communion with the Anglican branch of the Church Catholic...
Página 36 - Abide steadfast in the Communion of Saints wherein God hath granted you a place. Seek in faith for oneness with Christ in the blessed Sacrament of His Body and Blood. Hold fast the Creeds, and the pure worship and order which of God's grace ye have inherited from the primitive Church. Beware of causing divisions contrary to the doctrine ye have received.* Pray and seek for unity among yourselves, and among all the faithful in Christ Jesus, and the good Lord make you perfect, and keep your bodies,...
Página 36 - Furthermore, we entreat you to guard yourselves and yours against the growing superstitions and additions with which in these latter days the truth of God hath been overlaid...
Página 99 - We do moreover jointly and severally declare, that we do in our conscience believe him to be of such sufficiency in good learning, such soundness in the faith, and of such virtuous and pure manners, and Godly conversation, that he is apt and meet to exercise the office of a Bishop, to the honour of God and the edifying of his Church, and to be a wholesome example to the flock of Christ.
Página 35 - Bishops, gathered under the good providence of God for prayer and conference at Lambeth, pray for you that ye may obtain grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour.

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