S. H. Cooper, Esq. W. Keary, Esq. T. J. Keeling, Esq. J. N. Langley, Esq. L. Wedgwood, Esq. Rev. Sir L. T. Stamer, Bart., Rev. J. T. Jeffcock, Herbert Minton, Esq., F. S. Bishop, Esq., Hon. Secretaries. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, and Hon. Secretaries are ex-officio Members of all Committees. RULES OF PROCEEDING. After the Papers and Addresses of the appointed Readers and Speakers, there will be free and open debate under the following Regulations :— (1.)-None but Members of the Church of England, or of Churches in communion with it, will be permitted to address the Congress, and no person will be permitted to speak twice on the same subject. (2.)-All questions of Order of Proceedings will be in the discretion of the President, or presiding Chairman, whose decision will be final. (3.)-Any Member desirous of addressing the Congress on the subject before the Meeting must give his card to the Secretary in attendance, and await the call of the Chairman. (4.)-Every Speaker shall address the Chair only, and confine himself strictly to the subject under discussion. (5.)-No question arising out of any Paper or Subject shall be put to the Vote. Prayers and Hymns to be used at the Meetings. PRAYERS. (At each Meeting of the Congress.) LET US PRAY. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil : for Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. AMEN. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name; through Christ our Lord. AMEN. Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before Thee for all estates of men in Thy Holy Church, that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve Thee; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN. 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. Almighty God, the Giver of all good gifts, vouchsafe Thy blessing to the Church Congress at this time here assembled. Guide and govern the minds of its members, so that all things may be ordered for the increase of its usefulness, and for the edification of Thy Church. Give a large measure of Thy Holy Spirit to those who are called to take a part in its discussions; to Thy servant the presiding Bishop, and to all the Clergy and Laity who are met together under him. Control all unruly wills and affections, and take away from us whatever may hinder us from godly union and concord. O Lord, may Thy grace prevent and follow us in all we undertake for Thee: and make us continually to bring forth the fruit of good works, that by Thee we may be plenteously rewarded, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. AM EN. HYMNS. 1. "The Comforter, Which is the Holy Ghost." COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, Thy blessed unction from above Anoint and cheer our soiled face Teach us to know the Father, Son, Praise to Thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. 2. "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, Holy, heavenly Love. Love is kind and suffers long, Prophecy will fade away, Faith will vanish into sight; Faith and Hope and Love we see From the overshadowing Holy, heavenly Love. Amen. 3. "Thy kingdom come." Thy kingdom come, O God; Thy rule, O Christ, begin; Break with Thine iron rod The tyrannies of sin. Where is Thy reign of peace, And purity, and love? When shall all hatred cease, As in the realms above? When comes the promised time We pray Thee, Lord, arise, Which languish for Thy sight. Men scorn Thy sacred Name, And wolves devour Thy fold; By many deeds of shame We learn that love grows cold. O'er heathen lands afar Thick darkness broodeth yet: Arise, O morning star, Arise, and never set. Amen. 4. "One hope of our calling." Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding Light; Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. One the Light of God's own Presence O'er His ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread : One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the strain that lips of thousands One the gladness of rejoicing Onward therefore, pilgrim brothers, Soon shall come the great awaking, 5. "That Rock was Christ." Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 6. Not the labours of my hands Nothing in my hand I bring, While I draw this fleeting breath, Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen. Thy Word is a lantern unto my feet, Lord, Thy Word abideth, When our foes are near us, When the storms are o'er us, Who can tell the pleasure, 7. Word of life, supplying O that we discerning "When they saw the star, they rejoiced As with gladness men of old, As with joyful steps they sped, As they offered gifts most rare Pure and free from sin's alloy, Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; In the heavenly country bright Alleluias to our King. Amen. 1875.-Church Services during the Four Days, October 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. SHELPON, ST MARK'S.-6 and 7.15 a.m., Holy Communion; 6 p.m., Evensong. NORTHWOOD.-7.30 a.m., Holy Communion. LONGTON, ST JAMES'.-8 a.m., Holy Communion on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Morning Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday. DRESDEN.-7 a.m., Holy Communion; 9 a.m., Morning Prayer. FENTON.-8 am., Morning Prayer. HARTSHILL.-8 a.m., Holy Communion on Tuesday: other days Morning Prayer. WOLSTANTON.-7.15 a.m., Holy Communion. LEEK, ST LUKE'S.-7.45 a.m., Morning Prayer. RUGELEY.-7.30 a.m., Holy Communion. UTTOXETER.-8.30 a.m., Morning Prayer. On Saturday, October 9th, there was a special Service in Lichfield Cathedral at 10.30 a.m.; Preacher-THE VERY REV. E. BICKERSTETH, D.D., Dean of Lichfield and Prolocutor. |