Journal of a Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the State of Virginia, Volumes 62-651857 |
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RULES OF ORDER . 1st . The Convention shall be opened every day with prayer . 2d . When the President takes the chair , no member shall continue standing , nor shall afterwards stand up , except to ad- dress the Chair . 3d . When any ...
RULES OF ORDER . 1st . The Convention shall be opened every day with prayer . 2d . When the President takes the chair , no member shall continue standing , nor shall afterwards stand up , except to ad- dress the Chair . 3d . When any ...
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... Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Carraway , as- sisted in the lessons by the Rev. R. H. Wilmer . The opening sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. M. Wharton , from 2d Timothy , 3d chapter and 5th verse : " Having a form of Godliness ...
... Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Carraway , as- sisted in the lessons by the Rev. R. H. Wilmer . The opening sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. M. Wharton , from 2d Timothy , 3d chapter and 5th verse : " Having a form of Godliness ...
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... to adjournment . The Rt . Rev. Bishop Johns took the chair and opened the pro- ceedings with prayer . The journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved . The following Clergymen , not present yesterday , appeared and JOURNAL .
... to adjournment . The Rt . Rev. Bishop Johns took the chair and opened the pro- ceedings with prayer . The journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved . The following Clergymen , not present yesterday , appeared and JOURNAL .
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... prayer and diligent endeavor , by referring to the blessing which God is pour- ing out in rich abundance upon some ... prayers to God for such an outpouring of his Spirit upon the hearts of young men , as may constrain them to choose the ...
... prayer and diligent endeavor , by referring to the blessing which God is pour- ing out in rich abundance upon some ... prayers to God for such an outpouring of his Spirit upon the hearts of young men , as may constrain them to choose the ...
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... praying that they would take into consideration the state of the Church and the best means of promoting its efficiency throughout our land . The memorial being received , was referred to seven Bishops of the Church , with directions to ...
... praying that they would take into consideration the state of the Church and the best means of promoting its efficiency throughout our land . The memorial being received , was referred to seven Bishops of the Church , with directions to ...
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Page 13 - Speaker shall, or any member may call him to order ; in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain ; and the house shall, if appealed to, decide on the case, but without debate ; if there be no appeal the decision of the chair shall be submitted to.
Page 12 - ... if there be no appeal the decision of the chair shall be submitted to. If the decision be in favor of the member called to order, he shall be at liberty to proceed ; if otherwise...
Page 13 - When any member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the House, he shall rise from his seat, and respectfully address himself to "Mr. Speaker," and shall confine himself to the question under debate, and avoid personality, 21.
Page 10 - If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgress the rules of the House, the Speaker shall, or any member may, call to order; in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain; and the House shall, if appealed to, decide on the case...
Page 11 - The previous question shall be in this form, " Shall the main question be now put ?'' It shall only be admitted when demanded by a majority of the members present, and...
Page 13 - When a motion has been once made and carried in the affirmative or negative, it shall be in order for any member of the majority to move for the reconsideration thereof, on the same or the succeeding day: and such motion shall take precedence of all other questions, except a motion to adjourn.
Page 11 - When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Speaker, or, being in writing, it shall be handed to the Chair, and read aloud .by the Clerk, before debated. Every motion shall be reduced to writing, if the Speaker or any member desire it. After a motion is stated by the Speaker...
Page 48 - And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? Would God that all the LORD's people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!
Page 96 - That, when we shall have served thee in our generation, we may be gathered unto our fathers, having the testimony of a good conscience ; in the communion of the catholic Church ; in the confidence of a certain faith ; in the comfort of a reasonable, religious, and holy hope ; in favour with thee our God, and in perfect charity with the world.
Page 13 - No member shall speak more than twice to the same question, without leave of the House ; nor more than once, until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken.