Journal of the Proceedings of the ... Annual Council of the Diocese of Arkansas ..., Volumes 27-32

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1899

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Page 15 - Then the Presiding Bishop and Bishops present shall lay their Hands upon the Head of the Elected Bishop kneeling before them, the Presiding Bishop saying: Receive the Holy Ghost for the office and work of a Bishop in, the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands; in the name of the Father, and
Page 39 - I thank my God upon every remembrance of you always, in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that
Page 29 - with the Psalter or Psalms of David, the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, the Form of Consecration of a Church or Chapel, the Office of Institution of Ministers, and Articles of Religion, as now established or hereafter amended by the authority of this Church, shall be in
Page 5 - 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 honor of God. and the edifying of His Church, and to be a wholesome example to the flock of Christ. CLERGY.
Page 5 - for consecration: 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 William
Page 24 - That the following change be made in the Constitution, and that the proposed alteration be made known to the several Dioceses, in order that the same may be adopted in the next General Convention, in accordance with article 9 of the Constitution, as follows: Strike out articles 4 and 10 of the Constitution and insert the following
Page 25 - That the following change be made in the Constitution, and that the proposed addition be made known to the several Dioceses, in order that the same may be adopted in the next General Convention, in accordance with article 9 of the Constitution, as follows: Add to the Constitution the following
Page 30 - shall have power to amend the Tables of Lessons by a majority of the whole number of Bishops entitled to vote in the House of Bishops, and by a majority of the Clerical and Lay Deputies of all the Dioceses entitled to representation in the House of Deputies voting by orders.
Page 30 - General Convention at its next succeeding triennial meeting by a majority of the whole number of Bishops entitled to vote in the House of Bishops, and by a majority of the Clerical and Lay Deputies of all the Dioceses entitled to representation in the House of Deputies voting by orders.
Page 39 - Those things which ye have both learned and received, and heard, and seen in me do; and the God of peace shall be with you.

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