State that appointed—is it the State that maintains the prelates of Michigan and Western New York, and the 33 Bishops and 1700 Clergy whom they represent? Is it not certain that our Church in Scotland and America, and even in some of our Colonies, exists, not as a function of the State, but, notwithstanding the State's neglect, mismanagement, and even direct opposition?
Let the merely half Churchman learn, that, so far as the Church has grown, it has grown upon the old Apostolic foundations. Let him learn that the succession of Bishops from the earliest times is a fact, and that a departure from the divinely authorized rule is sooner or later followed by destruction, while adherence to it can bring a Church out of the worst of circumstances, and render it a praise in the earth.
Let those of us who have been discouraged by the assertion of Erastian principles in some quarters take comfort from reflecting that our Reformed Church has already extended itself beyond the reach of any one human government. Henceforth it will be led to look more and more within itself for the development of its resources and for the direction of its energies.
Let us all resolve to be more liberal in our contributions, more active in our exertions in behalf of the Society for Propagating the Gospel. Let us attempt and expect great things, aiming at nothing less than the subjugation of the whole world to the yoke of Christ. Let us cherish this spirit in our children, with the hope that each succeeding generation may advance further and further in Christian devotedness and holy zeal.
Few of us will live to see another Jubilee; but our
