Journal of Proceedings of the ... Annual Session of the Convention, Issues 26-32

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The Diocese, 1854
 

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Page 24 - They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil, which while some coveted after, they
Page 9 - Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian men's profession, but rather they be certain sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God's good will towards us, by the which he doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in him.
Page 8 - So soon as children are come to a competent age, and can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and can answer to the other questions of the Short Catechism, they shall be brought to the Bishop,
Page 49 - sentence which in their opinion should be pronounced; and a copy of such decision shall be without delay communicated to the accused; and the original decision, together with the evidence shall be delivered to the Bishop, who shall pronounce such canonical sentence as shall appear to him to be proper, provided the same shall not exceed in
Page 38 - with all faithful diligence to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's word ; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same.
Page 87 - should be pronounced; and a copy of such decision shall be without delay communicated to the accused ; and the original decision together with the evidence shall be delivered to the bishop, who shall pronounce such canonical sentence as shall appear to him to be proper, provided the same shall not exceed, in severity, the sentence recommended by the board
Page 49 - 10. The Board having deliberately considered the evidence, shall declare in a writing signed by them, or a majority of them, their decision on the charges contained in the presentment, distinctly stating whether the accused is guilty or not guilty of such charges respectively, and
Page 83 - shall not appear to him to be such as constitute an offence, may dismiss it; or if it allege facts, some of which do, and some of which do not constitute an offence, he may allow it in part and dismiss tin; residue, or he may permit it to be amended. When
Page 64 - such charges respectively ; and also stating the sentence which, in their opinion, should be pronounced ; and a copy of such decision shall be without delay communicated to the accused. And the original decision, together with the evidence, shall be delivered to the Bishop, who shall pronounce such canonical sentence as shall appear to him to be proper, provided the same shall
Page 63 - trial of the accused, and shall meet at such time and place as the Bishop shall direct, and shall have power to adjourn from time to time and from place to place, (but always within this Diocese,) as they shall think

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