Journal of the ... Annual Convention, Diocese of Erie, Volumes 4-5

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The Diocese, 1914
 

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Page 59 - And we also bless thy holy name for all those thy servants, who, having finished their course in faith, do now rest from their labours. And we yield unto thee most high praise and hearty thanks for the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all thy saints, who have been the choice vessels of thy grace, and the lights of the world in their several generations...
Page 234 - I do solemnly engage to conform to the Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
Page 59 - ... that it may please thee, of thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdom; that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 111 - GOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the whole earth, and didst send Thy blessed Son to preach peace to them that are far off and to them that are nigh ; Grant that all men everywhere may seek after Thee and find Thee.
Page 111 - Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 110 - God, merciful Father, that despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as be sorrowful: mercifully assist our prayers that we make before thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us...
Page 24 - October 22, 1913, to unify all of the agencies of the Church for clerical relief, and to establish an adequate system for assuring support to all of the aged and disabled clergy, and to the families of all deceased clergymen, upon a sound financial basis. Resolved, That a committee of five members be appointed, to be entitled "The Committee on the Church Pension Fund...
Page 44 - Article 5 of the Constitution and that the proposed alteration be made known to the several...
Page 44 - Provided, however, That the General Convention at any meeting shall have power to amend the Tables of Lessons and Table of Proper Psalms on Certain Days and Table of Selections of Psalms 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 111 - Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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