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PASTOEAL
OF THE RIGHT REVEREND
THE LOKD BISHOP OF TORONTO,
Dated 20th December, 1873,
IN REPLY TO A MANIFESTO PUBLISHED BY THE SO-CALLED
CHURCH ASSOCIATION
OP TORONTO.
A.. S. WOODBURy^ PBINTEB, ELCIK 3TBBRT.
1874.
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PASTORAL.
2o the Chnrchivmdens^ Delegates, and other Lay members of the
Church of England in the Diocese of Toronto :
My Dear Brethren, —
There has j'econtly been published and distributed
an address to the niembors of the Church of Enghind in the
Diocese of Toronto, emanating from a body deiignated the
••Church Association of the Diocese of Toronto," upon which I
feel myself required to offer some remarks.
This address assumes that the principles asserted, and the
practices adopted, by a ])arty of considerable magnitude and
influence in the mother Church in England, have such preva-
lence in this Diocese as to demand the watchful care and
fraternal monitions of a Church Association of clergymen and
laymen. But in reply to this, I have ventured already to
declare to them my conviction that we have not, in a single
instance in this Diocese, an approach to the extravagancies in
llitual which, in many cases, are so painfully exhibited in the
mother country. And I may add that I have never received
from any congregation in tins Diocese a complaint that
unsound doctrine was pi-eached by the clergyman set over
tliem.
And, on this point, I would reiterate a declaration already
made, that should any deviation from the sober and prescribed
form of public service which we are privileged to possess, be
complained of, the individual chargeable with this would be
more eii^jct-aally and successfully dealt with by private moni-
tions from his Bishop, than through any intermediate agencA-
supplied by a voluiitary association for Church defence.
There are quotations in this address from a IJoman
Catholic paper in England, entitled the Catholic Register, which
tj'iumphantly asserts a large gain of converts to Eomauism in
London through the preaching and practices of the Eitualistic
party. 1 deplore, as much as any one can do, the excesses and
errors into Avhich this party have drifted, and the serioua
injury thoy aro inflictin*^ upon the Clnirch to whicli thoy owe
allegiance, lint 1 consider it to bo neither wise nor JuHt to
sjn'oad .1 needless ahirm by the unqualified repetition of state-
ments like these. Those cited by the Catholic lietjister have
been publicly questioned and denied ; and (hero can be no
doubt that they are exaggerated and magnified probably ten-
fold. The conductors of such publications are found to be very
j'eclcless and unscrupulous; and there are good grounds foi*
believing it to be their policy, through these exaggerated
statements, so to alarm the Church authorities and Churchmen
generally in England, and induce such harsh treatment and
persecution of the Ritualistic party, as to diive them into the
("hurch of Eome. They are not likely to hold up to the public
reprehension persons, whom they impliedly regard as friends,
without a motive.
It is an undeniable fact that, during the last twenty years,
the converts to Home from the intelligent and educated classes
in England have been extremely few; and, amongst the
humbler classes there, such is the general rej)ugnance to
Romanism that i'uvf^ except from interested motives, could be
gained over. At the same time, the fact should not bo over-
looked that, through the earnest and devoted efforts of what is
termed the " Pligh Church party," — not necessarily Ritualists
— tens of thousands in London and other great cities have been
reclaimed from inlidelity and all its degrading consequences,
and have become devout and well-conducted members of the
Church of Enghtnd.
I am as ready as the authors of this address to condemn
r.tterly the language adduced from the Church JS'^ewsixml Church
2^1 men in disparagement of the Reformation, and of the good
;ind faithful men who aided in bringing it about. But the
extravagant and eccenti ic minds which indulge in such language,
are but fractional exceptions to the honest convictions and
sober prac tice of the great mass of Anglican Churchmen all
over the world.
I see with regret, on page four of the Address, a reference
to " Early Communion " as a first step to the revival of " old
superstitions." Can it be questioned that, in large congrega-
tions, some such provision is necessary, as u complement of
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the principal oelobration at mid-day; both on account of the
great numbor of communicants, and tlio impoHsibility that all
who belong to the same household should attend simultane
ously ? If this be allowed, the early morning is undoubtedly
far better suited for this purpose than any late hour of the day.
Better, many think, to enter early than at a late hour upon
that holy duty, and so escape the burden which the world's
contaminations may accumulate upon the soul in the course of
i\ single day. JJut we may safely leave a question like this to
the instinctive feeling of any religious mind. That the Holy
Communion is, at an early hour, received Jastbuj is in many
cases sim])ly accidental ; it is no declaration that the receiver of
it regards a fasting communion as obligatory.
On the same page is a citation from " Hymns Ancient
and Modern," — the implied erroneousness of which would be
more fairly considered if the whole liymn had been given.
There is no collection of Hymns absolutely faultless ; and
there is none in which some sentiment or expression will not
be found capable of being strained and perverted to a moaning
its author never intended. And Hymns Ancient and Modern,
— against which a prejudice is so industriously sought to be
created — besides being a compilation surpassing all others
extant in the beauty of its poetry, the richness of its concep-
tions, and the depth of its devotional utterances, contains pro-
bably fewer blemishes than the theological or poetical c/itic
would discover in any other of the many collections of Hymns
that are before the world. A few of doubtful taste and cor-
rectness, as some of its admirers admit, have been annexed to a
recent appendix to those H^^mns; but as to the use of these the
good sense and judgment of the clergy can be contidently re-
lied upon.
The term "altar," referred to on the same page of the ad-
dress, is, in the common use of it, simply a reverential substi-
tute for the word "tal>lc, " to strip the latter of its every-day
familiar applications ; audit had been used, in our Reformed
Church, for many generations before the Ritualistic movement
commenced. In n'> instance in this Diocese, I venture to be-
lieve, is it associated with that idea of material sacrifice pre-
vailing in the Church of Rome. There are very many, out-
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h'kIo the pile of the Chiurli of Fiii^land, who {idhcro to the
terms "Suljl)ath-(hiy, " and " .Sahbath-schocd, " prohahly I'rom a
dosiro to invest the day with a greater sanctity than the}^ con.
aider to be inijdied in the word "Sun(hiy, " We bhinie them not
for tliis ; nor should An<i;liL'an (churchman bo blamed if, on such
irrounds, thov use the wor 1 altio' as a substitute foi* Udile.
In regard to private or auricular confession, referred to on
paf;'e 5 of the Address, it has been denied by those to wliom
the reference was meant to a])ply, that any formal invitation «
or encouragement to such confession has ever been g-ivon, be-
yond what is contained in the Exhortation to the Holy Com-
munion in our Prayer lioolc. It would l)e better, I am quite
persuaded, if the members of our Church generally laid open
to their pastors, more frequently than they do, their spiritual
griefs and conflicts ; if our clergy had, by this means, u bettor
opportunity of contact with individual souls in their trials and
perjdcxities. The hatred of sin would thus be deepened ; there
would I e more self-watchfidness and self-examination. Persons
would I ) hi to walk more warily amidst the seductions and
temptations that surrourid them ; there would bo less surrender
to the world's cares and pleasures ; and a closer fellowship and
coinnranion with their God and Haviom*. They w ho decry so
useful and ancient a sjtiritual exorcise and means of gj-ace as
this, mtiy be depiiviiig many of an essential aid in the forsak-
ing of sin, and in gaining that deep and fervent piety which is
tlio oi-nament ; ml solace of the Cbristian lile. i mean all this,
of course, within the bounds the Church allows and prescribes;
when the sense'* of special need moves to such special outpour-
ing of the soul's distress.
A statement is made, in page (>, that some clergymen of this
Diocese prescniod themselves at the late Diocesan and Pi-ovin-
cial iSynods in a gta-b characteristic of the l^omisb priesthood.
1 confess to have met Avith some wearing, as a light and clerical
summer dress, an ordinary cassock. This they have a perfect
right to do ; and it is often ado])ted with the good motive of
lieing always recognized as one of (rod's ministers, if any
have gone beyond what they are legitimately entitled to wear,
I shoidd be glad, on receiving their names, to have a frientlly
communication with theni on the subject. And I should be
thankful for the same opportunit}' of conferring with those of
whom it is alleged that " they place the bread on the recipient's
tongue, and pour the wine into his mouth, without his being
permitted to touch the bread or cup."
As to tho mannor of receiving- llio biva<l into the hand, wo
need not bo Hovoi'oly criiicul upon that ])oin(. I( 8omo inofor
to accept it in the palm of tl)e ri/jjht hand, snppor(e<l h}- tho
loft, — it may bo (^ions-wise, — and the^' i'('<j;ard it as more rovor-
enlial tlian reecivin<^ it with the fingers, lot us not disturb
them in their good intentions, — supported as they are b}- tho
custom of Christians (itteen centurfes ago. Jiatlior should we
bhime those who aceep: this solemn menmrial of Christ's broken
Body witli seeming carelessness; sometimes with tho left hand,
and often without tho glovo )*emoved.
It is stated on the same page, <», that by these alleged
innovations, " the offertory is converte<l into an otYei'ing." It.
^ is difficult to perceive what distinction is intended to be drawn
between these two terms ; as they have generally been con-
sidered to mean the same thing. But it' offering is made to
indicate more than offertory, it can only lend us to recognize it,
from the occasion and the intent, as an offering to God ; becauso
it is made for those who are speciall}' Cod's care, — His Church
and tho poor. 'J'Ium'o will bo a general concurrence, I am per-
suaded, ill tha dulifulness of such a feeling; for our Lord
reminds us of its truth and force when he said, " Inasmuch hh
ye have done it unto <me of t'le least of those my brethren, ye
have done it unto me."
There is great cause for rejoicing that so many have como
to a better recognition of the duty of alms-giving; thai tho
feeling has gained so much prevalence that, when in the Lord's
house a (y'hristian congregation contrilnite of their worldly
means to charitable or religious objects, they do so not from
the mere impulse of compassion, but as an offering which is
well jdeasing to God. They can take to themselves the comfort
which the centuvion must have felt when lie was addressed by
the angel in these words, " Thy piayers atid thine alms are como
up foi' a memorial before God." And when, in this spirit and
with this hope, the Christian makes his thankful offerings, it is
well that this should be done with the solemnity that is duo to
a recognized part of public worship. The Church expressly
provides that ''the j3eacons. Churchwardens, or other fit
person, t*Iiall revereMtli/ bring the alms to the Priest, who shall
humbly prexent and place them upon the holy table." Can it be
unfitting, then, that tho reverence and haniUiti/ enjoined on these
officers of the Church should bo exhibited by the congregation
at large ; and can such feelings be exhibited in any more simplo
or unostentatious mode than by their standing during tho
presentation ?
And if, at special times, some of God's gifts, — the beautiful
flowers and culled specimens of tho harvest, — should bo laid
upon God's altar, it is meant as a reverential acknowledgment,
fn a mcred place, of what wo owe llim for the boatity and the
abuncJanco with which the earth is stored.
The jealous scrutiny which is exercised in reepcct of the
practiccH of others, and the haste to denounce these practices as
novelties which jeopardise the purity of tiio Ciiorch, is, I am
satisfied, largely due to an absence of patient and impartial
consideration of' motives, and examination of results. On a
general survey of the condition of this Diocese, I can affirm, —
with all the joy and hope the assurance must beget, — tliat our
clergy and congregations arc, as a m\e, improved and quickened
in their Hpiritual life, as well as better informed on the funda-
mental principles of the Church which is their heritage.
There is more animation in public worship , a heartier
response ; a more general union and warmth in the work of
praise. There is more decorum and revei-ence in the house of
God. The young are more faithfully instructeil in religious
knowledge and religious duties. More care is taken in the
preparation of candidates for confirmation; and the consistent
Christian life which should follow, is more earnestly, and with
a cheering success, insisted upon.
The Church, we are thankful to say, is not stagnant or
8upino. If here and there we notice signs of iethai'gy, dullness
and doadness ; a dumb show of worship, and preaching that is
not practical or stirring j and if, on the other hand, we notice
hore and there exhibitions of zeal which, though irregular, are
fiigns of a healthful life ; let us be tolerant. Let us endeavoui'
to correct the shortcomings and irregularities on either side by
kind remonstrance, and not by holding up the delinquents, —
real or supposal, — to public vituperation and persecution.
With the hopeful signs we have of the Church's work and
progress in this biocese, let us be faithful and united in the
endeavor to maintain and extend it. The Church of Christ
throughout the world has trials before her ; there are ominous
signs that she has a battle to fight, not only for her genuine
principles but for the truth of the revelations of which she is
the authorized witness and keeper. In the contest against
these gathering foes let us be all one ', not dimming or destroy-
ing the love we owe to one another by unkind suspicions or
rash accusations ; not setting flocks against pastors, or brethren
against brethren ; but all one in the effort to promote " unity
'"f spirit, e bond of peace and righteousness of life."
I remain, dear brethren,
Your faithful servant and Diocesan,
A. N. Toronto.
Toronto, December 20, 18T3.
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