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PROCEEDINGS 


OF  THE 


FIFTY-SIXTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


OF  THE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


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s 


HELD  IN 


ST.  JOHN  CHURCH,  LEXINGTON,  S«  C. 


OCTOBER,  5-10,  187*6. 


NEW  MARKET,  VA. : 

Henkel  &  Co.,  Printers. 
1876, 


TRANSACTIONS 

OF  THE 


Sch.H. 

T V 

FIFTY-SIXTH  ANNUAL  GOHYJENTIQN  " 

OF  THE 

Evan.  LutL  Tennessee  Synod, 

if   ZHE  EVNGELICAL  LlfTHKRAN  Tennessee  Svkou  held 

£r  ^7P  A*'  beglD0inS  on  Thursday,  the  5th  da.v  oiOcto- 
Dei  1876.  A  sermon  was  preached  bv  Rev.  J.  <J.  Moser  • 
Ueb.  12:  1,2. 

Synod  was  opened  by  the  President  in  the  usual  form, 
the  roll  of  mmistera  was  called,  and  lay-delegates  presented 
tneir  certificates. 

MINISTERS 

Names. 

1.  Rev.  H.  Goodman,*.... Stateeville,  N,  C. 

^*      i.     m'i  ' Lincolnton,  N.  0. 

3.  T.Millee,* Saumsvillc,  Va. 

4-  J..  E.  Peterson, Dallas,  N  c 

6-  S.  Henkel, Neu.  Markefc   Va 

«'  ?\ffD' Pine  Bidge,  S.  O. 

!■  J- M.Smith, Oonover,  tf.  0. 

10  «     tST0"** McGaheysville,  Va. 

10.  J  S.  Bbnniok,* Foresfcville,  Va. 

11.  J  N.  Stibewalt,* Stony  Man,  Va. 

it  fn'™°X>J Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

14  M   W0SER' China  Grove  ».  C. 

15  .     *L- **"*". Beagle'.  Store,  K.  C. 

1  fi  a "  t"  f,°X'# Waynesboro-  Va. 

16.  A.  L.Cbouse, Summit,  S.  0. 

^j_____J^ST^R^AL^^__^ew  Market,  Va. 
*  Excused.  f  iot  excused  i  — —         - — 

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LAY-DELEGATES. 

Names.  Churches  .Represented. 

Jacob  Epting, St.  John,  Lexington,  S.  C. 

J.  H.  Fulmee, St.  Peter,  Piney  Ridge,  S.  0. 

J.  W.  Eargle, St.  Jacob,  u 

0.  Bookman, Bethlehem,  .. 

G .  H.  Drafts, Zion,  « 

D.M.Sox, Emanuel,  .. 

S.  P.  Drafts, St.  James,  « 

D.  T.  Hare, Cedar  Grove,  « 

Geo.  Long, St.  Peter, 

E.J.Price, St.  Paul,  .. 

F.  K.  Beck, Grace  and  Salem,  N.  C. 

S   S.  Matjivy, St.Mark,Luth.  Chapel,  Christ,  N.  C. 

M.  L.  Little, Trinity,   Bethpage,  Philadelphia,  and 

Sardis,  K.  C. 
The  President  read  his  Report  which  was  received  to 
be  referred  to  the  proper  Committee. 

presidents  report. 

Dear  Brethren  :-By  the  gracious  providence  of  our  Heaven]  v  Fath- 
er, we  have  been  brought  through  the  dWeis  the  trials  thi  i»w  « 
successes  and  the  disappointments  of  anothti  ve'ar  an i  t\L  •  '  the 
bled  .in  Synodical  Contention.  We  meefto  Sang  e  ^bTo^uS 
the  joys  and  sorrows  which  have  fallen  to  each,  and  to  deTfse  new  and 
execute  old  plans  for  the  advancement  of  the  Redeemed  Son 

A  review  of  the  condition  of  our  Svnod  shows  littWf  ™Tr,  • 

place  of  our  dear  brother  amongst  us  las  been  lef  \aS       Brother 

Most  of  our  pastoral  charges  are  too  large  and  should  be  divided  ■   hut 

^To^rrtv  to'addre"?17  °f  P***™  this  ^  *  dte;'  and 
u  uecomes  uuty  to  address  ourselves  anew  to  the  work  and  run  forth  m 
creased  efforts  to  increase  the  number  of  ministers  P 

of Candid  fes  T^A  osei'and  !f  L^e^'-J  "hT*  the/CeDSe 
year  to  candidate  A.  L  Yount  Ue'  and  18SUed  llCense  for  one 

^£SS&S:  httle^^  sT  t? 

S'  h,as  «s'g"«<l  Emanuel  Cherch,  In  Union  CotmTy    N    C     end 
oandtdate  A  L  w  b  ig„ed  tbe  charge  of  the  Scbln  MoCe 

1     i\i  u  j       .  Lhurches  are  still  vacant  and  provision  for  their  snnnlv 

should  be  made  with  as  little  delay  as  possible.     I  have  aU  been  inform 
ed  tham  consequence  of  feeble  health  Rev  A  L  Souse  has  S-ned  the" 

Sfjft!  m  8-  Car°lina-  '  U  is  h°Ped'  ^weSSS 
New  (Z  ZZP/°Ve  V°  enfble0him  8°™  to  resume  his  labors 

gatiS  S^^^ 


way  in  Cleveland  Co.,  N.  C.     No  other  new  organizations  have  been  re- 
ported to  me. 

Education' — To  meet  the  increasing  demand  for  ministers  to  cultivate 
the  fields  alreadj'  opened  and  but  imperfectly  occupied  and  also  open  up 
and  occupy  new  ones,  a  school  has  been  started  in  the  village  of  Conover, 
Catawba  Co.,  N.  C  The  leading  object  contemplated  in  the  establish- 
ment of  this  school  is  to  afford  the  means  of  education  at  the  least  possi- 
ble cost.  To  this  end  it  is  believed  that  the  location  is  a  favorable  one.- — 
It  is  in  the  midst  of  a  dense  Lutheran  population  who  are  generally  well 
to  do  farmers,  and  the  means  of  living  are  abundant  and  cheap.  With 
these  advantages  it  is  hoped  that  the  enterprise  will  prove  a  success.  I 
deem  it  proper  to  ask  the  interest  of  Synod  in  its  behalf. 

Missions. — I  again  call  the  attention  of  the  Synod  to  the  work  of 
missions,  and  urge  upon  it  the  importance  of  making  provision  for  canyr- 
ing  on  this  work  especially  in  States  lying  west  of  the  Mississippi  river. — 
During  the  last  fifty  years  hundreds  of  Lutheran  families  have  emigrated 
westward  and  settled  in  the  States  of  Missouri,  Arkansas,  and  Texas  carry- 
ing their  Lutheranism  with  them.  Year  after  year  petitions  for  ministers 
were  addressed  to  Synod  by  these  emigrants,  and  had  timely  efforts  been 
made  in  their  behalf  these  emigrants  and  their  descendants  might  have  been 
saved  to  the  Church,  and  lar^e  and  flourishing  Lutheran  congregations 
would  now  be  found  where  the  Lutheran  name  is  scarcely  known.  Much 
time  has  been  lost,  but  it  is  not  yet  too  lale.  Something  may  yet  be  done. 
Within  the  last  few  years,  a  few  ministers  have  been  laboring  among  these 
people,  and  have  succeeded  in  gathering  some  of  them  up  and  forming 
them  into  congregations.  But  what  are  the}-  among  so  many  ':  The  ter- 
ritorj-  over  which  their  labors  extend  is  large  and  help  both  in  men  and 
money  is  wanted.  After  repeated  failures  to  obtain  ministers  these  emi- 
grant brethren  ceased  to  make  application  to  us  and  the  consequence  has 
been  that  many  of  them  have  been  lost  to  the  Church-  The  hopes  of 
others  have  been  somewhat  revived  and  they  have  again  made  indirect  ap- 
plication to  us  for  help.  Shall  these  calls  be  again  unheeded,  and  this  re- 
vived hope  be  permitted  to  again  perish? 

Recommendation. — I  recommend  that  a  Committee  be  appointed  to 
prepare  and  report  suitable  resolutions  upon  the  death  of  Rev-  Thomas 
Crouse- 

By  Article  IV,  Section  4.  of  our  Synodical  Constitution  it  is  provided 
that.  '"Synod  shall  require  a  probationary  period  of  not  less  than  one  year 
during  which  all  candidates  for  the  ministry  shall  be  taken  on  trial."  For 
some  years  this  constitutional  requirement  has  been  carried  out  by  a  sys- 
teih  of  license.  By  this  system  candidates  to  the  ministry  have  been 
authorized  to  perform  all  ministerial  acts  under  license  and  without  ordi- 
nation. In  my  opinion  this  system  is  open  to  serious  objections,  and  ought 
to  be  abandoned.  If  a  candidate  is  known  not  to  possess  the  necessary 
qualifications  both  mentally  or  morally  or  either,  he  should  not  in  any  way 
be  invested  with  the  office.  On  the  other  hand,  if  a  candidate  is  believed  to 
possess  all  the  qualifications  necessary  to  the  successful  discharge  of  min- 
isterial duties,  he  should  be  put  into  the  office  not  for  one  year  only  but 
for  life,  or  during  good  behaviour  in  office.  To  carry  out  the  provision 
of  the  Constitution  in  this  regard,  in  a  less  objectionable  mode,  I  recom- 
mend that  Students  in  the  Seminary  be  under  the  direction  of  the  Profes- 
sors, and  that  such  as  are  under  private  instruction  be  directed  by  the  pas- 
tors under  whose  care  they  have  been  placed. 

And  now,  dear  brethren  "The  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from 
the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  Sheep,  through  the 
blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work 
to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight. 
through  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

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Election  for  Officers  for  the  ensuing  year  was  held  with 
the  following  results : 

Rev.  S.  Henkel, President, 

"    J.  M.  Smith, Record.  Secretary, 

"    J.  B.  Peterson, Cor.  Secretary, 

"     A.J.  Fox, Treasurer. 

REGULAR  COMMITTEES. 

1.    On  President's  Report. — Eev'ds  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  M.  Smith, 
'  2.   On  Unfinished  Business. — Rev'ds  J.  E.  Peterson,   D. 
Efird. 

3.  On  Examination. — Eev'ds  J.  B.  Peterson  and  J.  M. 
Sinkh. 

4.  On  State  of  the  Church. — Eev'ds  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  C.  Mo- 
ser,  F.  K.  Beck. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions. — Kev'ds  J.  E.  Peterson,  M. 
L.  Little. 

6.  On  Treasurers  Report. — Eev'ds  A.  J.  Fox,  Dr.  Ear- 
gle,  J.  H.  Fullmer. 

Letters,  Papers,  and  Petitions,  intended  for  Synod  were 
now  called  for,  handed  in,  and  handed  over  to  the  respec- 
tive Committees. 

On  motion  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow,  9 
o'clock,  A.  M.     Benediction  by  Eev.  S.  Henkel. 

Friday  Morning. 

Synod  met,  and  was  opened  with  religious  service.  Eoll 
was  called.     Minutes  read  and  approved. 

Eev.  J.  C.  Moser  was  received  as  an  advisory  member 
of  this  Synod,  and  also  If.  A.  Aleetz,  Esq. 

Eeport  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  read  and  received. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  LETTERS  AND  PETITIONS. 

Class  I.  Petitions  for  Ordination  and  Licensure. 

iSos.  1  and  2  are  petitions  from  Emanuel's  and  Zion's  Churches,  Lex- 
ington Co.,  S-  C,  praying  for  the  license  and  services  of  canciidates, 
Messrs.  J.  A.  Cromer  and  E.  L.  Ly brand. 

Nos.  3,  4,  5,  6,  and  7  are  petitions  from  Sardis  Church,  Catawba  Co. ; 
Trinity,  and  Bethpage,  Lincoln  Co. ;  St.  Mark  and  Philadelphia,  Gaston 
Co.,  N.  C-,  praying  for  the  ordination  and  services  of  Licentiate,  M.  L* 
Little. 


Nos.  8  and  9  are  petitions  from.  Mt.  Moriah  and  Phanuel  Churches, 
Rowan  Co.,  N.  C,  praying  for  the  ordination  and  services  of  Licentiate, 
J.  C.  Moser. 

No.  10  is  a  petiton  from  the  Church  in  Hickory,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C, 
praying  for  the  ordination  and  services  of  candidate,  A.  L.  Yount. 

Nos.  11,  12,  18,  are  petitions  from  Phanuel  Church,  Rockingham  Co., 
St.  Paul  and  Powder  Spring  Churches,  Shenandoah  Co.,  Va.,  praying  for 
the  ordination  and  services  of  candidate,  J.  W.  Hausenfluck. 

Clans  II.  Petitions  for  the  admission  of  new  congregations. 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  St.  Matthew,  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C,  pray- 
ing for  admission  into  this  Synod. 

No-  2  is  a  petition  of  same  import  from  the  Church  at  Hickory,  Ca- 
tawba Co.,  N.  C. 

No.  3  is  a  petition  from  St.  Thomas,  Lexington  Co.,  S.  0.,  of  simi- 
lar import.     In  the  same,  they  appoint  Col.  Chapman  as  their  delegate. 

No.  4  is  a  petition  of  same  import  from  St.  Mark,  Luray,  Page  Co., 
Virginia. 

Class  III.  Petitions  for  the  next  Convention  of  Synod. 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  Coble's  Church,  Guilford  Co.,  N.  C-,  asking 
that  the  next  Synod  may  be  held  in  that  church. 

Class  I  V.  On  Letters. 

No.  1  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  B.  Davis,  D.  D.,  delegate  of  the  N.  C. 
Synod  in  which  he  assigns  the  cause,  and  regrets  the  necessity,  of  his  ab- 
sence. Further,  he  expresses  his  own  desire,  and  that  of  many  others,  of  a 
closer  union  between  that  body  and  our  Synod. 

No.  2  is  a  letter  from  Rev-  J.  S.  Bennick,  in  which  he  assigns  too 
much  work  and  want  of  money  as  a  reason  for  his  absence. 

No.  3  is  a  letter  from  candidate  R.  A.  Yoder,  in  which  he  states  that 
he  has  returned  to  JN.  0.  College,  to  finish  his  literary  course  which  will 
end  with  the  present  scholastic  year,  and,  for  this- purpose,  he  asks  this 
body  for  an  appropriation  of  $147  dollars. 

No.  4  is  a  memorial  from  certain  members  of  St.  Peter  and  St.  John, 
Lexington  Co.,  S.  C,  stating  "that  a  great  misunderstanding  and  trouble 
exist  between  Rev.  D.  Efird  and  many  persons  who  are,  and  others  who 
have  been  members  and  officers  in  his  Churches,"  which  the  memorialists 
say,  '"must  eventually  result  in  such  a  disruption  in  the  Churches  in  this 
section  that  will  in  time  work  their  annihilation."  They  further  ask  an 
investigation  of  these  difficulties. 


RECOMMENDATIONS. 

1.  In  reference  to  Nos.  1  and  2,  Class  1st,  your  Committee  recom- 
mend the  Licensure  of  Bros.  J.  A.  Cromer  and  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

2.  In  reference  to  Nos.  3,  4,  5,  6,  and  7  we  recommend  the  examina- 
tion and  ordination  of  Bio.  M.  L.  Little. 

3.  In  reference  to  Nos.  8  and  9  we  recommend  the  examination  and 
ordination  of  Bro.  J.  C.  Moser. 

4.  In  reference  to  No.  10,  we  offer  the  same  recommeudation. 

5.  In  reference  to  Nos.  11,  12,  13,  we  recommend  that  a  Committee 
be  appointed  to  examine  and  ordain  candidate,  J.  W.  Hausenfluck,  if 
found  qualified. 

6.  In  reference  to  Class  2nd,  Nos.  1,2,3,  and  4,  your  Committee 
recommend  the  admission  of  those  congregations  into  Synod. 

7.  In  reference  to  Class  four,  No.  1,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  we  express  our  .regret  that  Rev.  J.  B.  Davis,  D.  D., 
did  not  find  it  convenient  to  be  with  us. 

8.  In  reference  to  No.  2,  we  recommend  that  Bro.  J.  S.  Bennick  be 
excused. 

9.  In  reference  to  No.  4,  your  Committee  recommend  that  this  appli- 
cation for  beneficiary  aid  be  postponed  till  the  proper  time. 


8 

10.  In  reference  to  No.  4,  we  recommend  that  the  matter  iu  question 
be  placed  in  the  hands  of  a  committee  to  report  to  this  present  meeting  of 
Synod,  the  course  proper  to  be  pursued, 

J.  K.  Peterson, 
M.  L.  Little, 
S.  fc>.  Madny. 

Report  was  now  taken  up,  and  acted  upon  item  by  item. 

Class  I.— Item  1st  aud  recommendation  postponed  for 
the  present. 

Item  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  with  recommendation  of  Committee, 
adopted. 

Item  8  aud  9,  sustained. 

Item  10  is  similar,  and  sustained  ;  it  was  moved  that  a 
Committee  be  appointed  to  examine  Mr.  A.  L.  Youut,  and 
ordain  him,  if  necessary.  Committee,  J.  M.  Smith,  J  R. 
Peterson,  A.  J.  Fox. 

Ou  motiou,  Synod  now  took  recess  until  alter  sermon. 
During  intermission,  Rev.  J.  K.  Peterson  preached  a  Syn- 
odical  sermon  from  Komaus  Lb:  1,  2. 

Tl/I'JiW  SJ2SSIO*  \ : 

Friday,  2  o'clock  P.  M. 

Synod  resumed  business. 

Item  11,  12,  13,  with  recommendation  be  sustained,  and 
that  a  Committee  be  appointed,  and  that  this  be  dune  at  a 
regular  or  call  session  of  the  Va.  Conference  of  the  Tennes- 
see Synod.     Committee,  L.  A.  Fox,  1.  Couder. 

Class  II. — No.  1.  Received. 

No.  2.  Received. 

No.  3.  As  soon  as  the  officers  be  installed,  it  be  leceived. 

No.  1.  Received. 

Class  III. — Petitions  for  Synod. 

No.  1.  Next  meeting  be  held  in  Cobles  Church,  N.  C. 

Class  IV. — No.  1.   Resolution  adopted. 

No.  2.   Brother  J.  S.  Bennick  excused. 

No.  3.  Recommendation  of  Committee  be  sustained. 

No.  4.  Adopted. 

The  Committee,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J. 
Fox,  F.  K.  Beck,  S.  S.  Mauuy  ;  by  motion  the  President 
was  added  to  this  Committee-. 

Report  was  now  adopted  as  a  whole. 

Report  of  Committee  to  submit  a  Constitution  and 
Regulations  for  Home  Missionary  operations. 


REGULATIONS  FOR  THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  THE  EVAN.  LUTH. 
TENN.  SYNOD  IN  MISSIONARY  WORK. 

Art.  I.  There  shall  be  elected,  annually,  by  Synod  an  executive 
Committee  of  three,  or  five,  or  more  members,  as  the  nature  and  extent  of 
the  work  may  require,  who  shall  hold  office  until  their  successors  shall  be 
appointed.  Of  this  Committee  the  Committee  on  vacancies  shall  be  a 
member. 

Art.  II.  This  Executive  Committee  shall  have  charge  of  the  Mission- 
ary work  between  the  conventions  of  Synod.  They  shall  elect  one  of 
their  number  Treasurer,  who  shall  hold,  and  disburse  the  missionary 
monies  according  to  the  directions  of  the  Committee.  The  Executive 
Committee  may  establish  or  discontinue  missions,  may  employ  or  dismiss 
missionaries,  and  shall  have  the  superintendence  and  control  of  all  mis- 
sionary operations  during  their  time  of  office. 

Art.  III.  This  Committee  shall  hold  at  least  two  meetings  during  the 
year.  It  shall  keep  a  clear  and  correct  account  of  all  its  transactions  anil 
especially  of  all  monies  received  and  disbursed,  and  report  annually  to 
Synod  and  be  prepared  with  vouchers  to  sustain  the  same,  which  report 
shall  be  recorded  by  the  Secretary  of  Synod. 

Art-  IV.  All  monies  collected  from  congregations  or  otherwise,  and 
donations  for  the  purpose  of  missions  shall  be  paid  over  to  the  Chairman 
of  the  Executive  Committee  for  which  he  shall  give  his  receipt. 

Art.  V-  Diligent  and  rigid  inquiry  shall  be  made  as  to  the  condition 
of  every  community  and  the  prospects  of  establishing  a  self-sustaining 
congregation  or  pastorate  whenever  application  shall  be  made  for  aid,  and 
where  these  are  not  favorable  no  money  shall  be  expended  as  a  mere 
venture. 

Art.  VI.  Every  pastor  in  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  be  requir- 
ed to  take  up  collections  in  each  of  his  congregations  annually  in  the  most 
judicious  manner  for  missions. 

Art.  VII-  These  regulations  shall  be  subject  to  amendment  at  any 
meeting  of  Synod  after  giving  one  day's  notice  of  the  proposed  amendment 
and  with  the   concurrence   of  two-thirds   of  the   members  present. 

Your  Committee  in  submitting  the  above  plan  would  call  the  attention 
of  the  Synod  to  the  importance  of  concentrated  effort.  It  is  a  lesson 
learned  after  a  dear  experience  by  other  bodies  and  they  are  now  center- 
ing their  labors  upon  a  few  places  until  they  make  them  self-sup- 
porting. It  is  found  to  be  far  better  to  make  large  appropriations  to  one 
point  and  assist  in  building  a  Church  than  to  scatter  a  small  fund  among 
man)'. 

L.  A.  Fox, 
A.  Koiner, 
A.  L.  Crouse, 
H.  A.  Meetz, 
J.  K.  Peterson. 

Adopted  item  by  item. 
Art.  I,  Adopted. 
Art.  II,  Adopted. 
Art.  Ill,  Adopted. 
Art.  IV,  Adopted. 
Art.  V,  Adopted. 
Art.  VI,  Adopted. 
Art.  VII,  Adopted. 
Adopted  as  a  whole. 


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Adjourned  to  meet  again  to-morrow  at  9  o'clock.  Dis- 
missed with  the  benediction. 

FO  U'R  Til  SESSION. 

Saturday  Morning. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  M.  L. 
Little.     Minutes  read  and  adopted. 

Rev.  J.  P.  Smeltzer,  D.  D.,  of  the  S.  C.  Synod  being 
present  today,  and  presenting  his  credentials  of  election  as 
corresponding  delegate  to  this  Synod,  was  received,  and  took 
his  seat  as  such  among  us. 

It  was  moved  that  the  time  for  tue  next  Convention  ot 
our  Synod  be  on  Thursday,  before  the  2nd  Sunday  of  No- 
vember, 1877. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  THE  STATE  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

Your  Committee  are  unable  to  report  as  accurately  as  is  desirable.— 
In  reference  to  the  congregations  in  Virginia,  we  have  learned,  through 
various  sources,  that  commendable  progress  is  being  made.  Our  ministers 
are  at  work,  zealously,  the  people  are  becoming  more  and  more  interested, 
and  our  borders  are  being  extended.  In  this  section,  we  think  great  unity 
and  harmony  prevail. 

We  are  happy  to  be  able  to  say  that  in  North  Carolina  there  seems  to 
be  improvement  in  some  of  the  congregations,  where  there  had  existed 
some  discord.  More  friendly  relations  now  exist  and  their  prosperity  is 
greater.  It  appears  alsu  that  our  people  are  very  careful  to  take  heed  to 
our  doctrines.  Some  congregations  have  not  enjoyed  regular  services; 
hence  we  have  no  doubt,  suffered  loss.  There  have  been  accessions,  but 
we  are  unable  to  say  whether  more  or  less  than  last  year.  This  remark 
will  also  apply  to  the  congregations  in  Virginia. 

From  the  congregations  in  South  Carolina,  the  reports  are  not  so  full 
as  is  desirable.  In  the  cause  of  Beneficiary  Education,  these  bretheren 
are  doing  very  well.  However,  the  peace  of  some  of  the  congregations 
seems  to  be  disturbed,  but  with  these  exceptions  they  seem  to  do  well. — 
Considerable  accessions  by  confirmation  have  been  made. 

A.  L.  Chouse, 
J.  M.  Smith. 

Received  and  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  THE  PRESIDENT'S  REPORT. 

The  undersigned  Committee  on  the  President's  Keport,  respectfully 
submit  the  following  : 

We  have  examined  the  Report,  and  find  the  following  items  of  in- 
terest to  this  Synod : 

I.  The  President  recommends  the  appointment  of  a  suitable  Commit- 
tee to  prepare  a  report,  and  submit  it  to  the  present  convention  of  this 
Synod,  on  the  death  of  our  much  lamented  brother,  Rev.  Thomas  Crouse. 

II.  He  recommends  that  the  licensure  system,  as  it  now  exists  in  this 
Synod,  be  dispensed  with ;  and  that  a  different  mode  of  complying  with 
the  requirements  of  our  organic  law,  requiring  a  probationar}'  period  of 


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oue  year,  for  the  candidates  of  the  ministry  previous  to  their  ordination, 
be  adopted. 

III.  He  directs  the  attention  of  Synod  to  an  educational  enterprise 
lately  commenced  at  Conover,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  and  asks  the  interest 
of  this  Synod  in  that  undertaking. 

IV.  He  directs  the  attention  of  this  Synod  to  the  subject  of  Missions, 
and  especially  to  our  destitute  members  west  of  the  Mississippi  River,  and 
inquires  whether  the  Synod  will  take  any  action  in  the  matter,  or  let  it  rest 
as  heretofore. 

In  regard  to  the  above  items,  your  Committee  will  make  no  recom- 
mendations, because  we  prefer  that  proper  resolutions  be  prepared  and  of- 
fered upon  each  of  them. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox, 
J.  M.  Smith. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  two  ministers  and  one  lay-man  be  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  and  submit  to  this  Synod  a  suitable  preamble  and  reso- 
lutions on  the  death  of  Rev.  Thomas  Crouse. 

Resolved,  That  we  hereby  recind  the  action  of  this  Synod  in  1864, 
creating  a  licensure  system  among  us,  and  that  a  Committee  of  two  min- 
isters, and  one  lay-man  be  appointed  to  prepare  and  submit  to  the  present 
Convention  of  this  Synod  a  plan  by,  which  the  requirements  of  our  Con- 
stitution in  regard  to  the  candidates  for  the  ministry  in  their  period  of 
probation,  can  be  complied  with. 

Resolved,  That  the  suggestions  of  the  President  in  his  Annual  Report 
in  regard  to  Missionary  enterprises  has  been  complied  with  in  the  adop- 
tion of  a  constitution,  by  which  missionary  enterprises  must  in  future  be 
regulated  among  us. 

Resolved,  That  we  are  pleased  to  learn  that  our  brethren  in  and  around 
Conover,  N.  C,  have  commenced  a  School  of  a  high  order,  and  hope  they 
may  be  successful,  and  most  cheerfully  invite  the  attention  of  all  our  peo- 
ple who  desire  to  educate  their  sons  in  a  good  Lutheran  School,  to  that  In- 
stitution. 

Received  and  taken  up  and  acted  upon  item  by  item. 

Item  1,  and  its  resolution  were  adopted.  Committee, 
Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson,  J.  Al.  Smith,  and  Dr.  Eargle. 

Item  2,  and  its  resolution  adopted.  Committee,  Revs. 
A.  J.  Fox,  J.  R.  Peterson,  and  Mr.  Epting.  On  motion,  the 
President  was  added  to  the  Committee. 

Item  3,  and  resolution  adopted. 

Item  4,  and  resolution  adopted. 

REPORT  OF  EXAMINING  COMMITTEE. 

We,  the  Committee  on  Examination  have  discharged  the  duty  assigned 
us,  and  beg  to  report  that  the  examination  was  well  sustained,  and  we 
hereby  recommend  Licentiates,  J.  C.  Moser,  and  M.  L.  Little,  for  ordina- 
tion to  the  office  of  the  holy  ministry. 

J.  M.  Smith, 
J.  R.  Petkksox. 

Report  and  recommendation  of  Committee  adopted. 
Moved  that  the  ordination  of  these  young  brethren  take 
place  on  Monday  next. 


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Moved  that  the  President,  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  preach  the 
ordination  sermon  on  Monday  next. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  UNFINISHED  BUSINESS. 

We,  your  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  of  last  session  of  Synod, 
beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  ; 

1.  On  page  10.  we  notice  the  appointment  of  a  committee  to  prepare 
a  pastoral  letter  to  be  appended  to  the  minutes  of  this  session  of  Synod. 
Has  that  been  done  ? 

2.  On  page  11  and  12,  we  notice  the  appointment  of  a  Committee  to 
collect  statistics  and  material  for  the  history  of  our  Churches  and  Synod, 
and  report  the  result  of  their  efforts  to  this  Convention  of  Synod.  Has 
that  been  done? 

3.  On  same  page,  we  call  attention  to  the  appointment  of  a  Commit- 
tee to  prepare  a  suitable  constitution  and  regulations  for  Home  Missionary 
operation,  and  present  the  same  to  this  meeting  of  Synod.  Has  that  been 
done  ? 

4.  On  same  page,  we  call  attention  to  the  appointment  of  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  as  a  Committee  of  one  to  collect  all  the  minutes  and  pamphlets  of 
the  different  sessions  of  our  Synod,  and  have  them  bound.  Has  that  been 
done  ?  Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  R.  Peterson, 
D.  Efiud. 

Received  and  to  be  acted  upon  item  by  item. 
Item  1,  Complied  with  and  that  the  Pastoral  Letter  be 
appended  to  onr  minutes. 

Item  2,  Not  complied  with,  and  Committee  continued. 
Item  3,  Complied  with. 

Item  4,  Complied  with  in  part,  and  the  Committee  still 
continued. 

A  letter  to  Synod  by  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  in  which  he  offers 
his  excuse  for  non-attendance,  was  read  in  open  Synod. — 
Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  excused. 

A  letter  from  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount  was  read  before  Synod, 
and  he  was  excused. 

It  was  moved,  that  a  report  of  the  absentees  be  con- 
sidered. 

Rev.  H.  Goodman,  excused. 
"    T.  Miller,  excused. 
"     T.  Moser,  excused. 
"     I.  Conder,  not  excused, 
"     J.  N.  Stirewalt,  excused. 
"     M.  L.  Fox,  not  excused. 
"     J.  P.  Stirewalt,  not  excused. 
Adjourned  now  till  after  sermon. 

During  recess,  Rev.  J.  P.  Smeltzer,  D.  D.,  preached  a 
sermon  from  Gal.  6  :  14. 


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FIFTH  SESSION. 

Saturday,  2  o'clock. 

Roll  was  called  and  business  resumed. 

The  name  of  J.  W.  Nauman,  Alma,  Page  Co.,  Va.,  was 
presented  by  Rev.  S.  Heukel,  as  applicaut  tor  the  ministry 
in  this  S3  nod  ;  he  was  by  motion  received  under  care  of 
Synod,  as  a  student  having  a  view  to  the  ministry. 

REPORT  ON  TREASURER'S  REPORT. 

Your  Committee  on  the  Treasurer's  Report  have  carefully  examined 
that  document,  aDd  find  that  the  funds  of  this  Synod  have  been  properly 
managed  during  the  past  year.     After  paying  all  the  necessary  expenses; 
we  find  that  there  is  remaining  in  the  Treasury  $66.18. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox, 
Carroll  Bookman. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  OTHER  SYNODS. 

Your  Committee  on  Minutes  have  been  placed  in  the  possession  of 
two  only  such  documents. 

No.  I.  Are  the  Minutes  of  the  Evan.  Luth.  Synod  of  N.  C.  We  have 
carefully  examined  them  and  find  nothing  which  demands  any  action  of 
this  Synod.  These  brethren  manifest  much  zeal  and  energy  in  the  work 
of  our  Divine  Master,  and  in  some  respects  are  doing  much  to  promote  its 
interest. 

Its  officers  are,  Rev.  L.  A.  Bickle,  D.  U.,  President,  Rev."  C.  H. 
Bernheim,  Rec.  Sec,  Rev-  Prof.  W.  E.  Hubbert,  Cor.  Sec,  Rev.  S.  Roth- 
rock,  Treasurer. 

No.  II,  Are  the  Minutes  of  the  9th  and  10th  Convention  of  the  Evan. 
Luth.  General  Synod  of  North  America.  These  Minutes  are  accompanied 
by  a  letter  to  the  late  President  of  this  Synod,  and  through  him  addressed 
to  this  Synod.  By  the.  Secretary  of  that  body  directing  special  attention 
to  certain  items  contained  in  these  minutes. 

We  have  carefully  examined  these  Minutes  and  find  only  one  item  re- 
quiring any  action  by  this  Synod.  On  page  28th,  we  find  a  resolution,  in- 
viting this  Synod,  to  reconsider  its  actions  declining  to  unite  with  that 
body,  and  very  earnestly  urge  us  to  unite  with  them,  upon  their  basis  of 
an  unreserved  acceptance  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

The  officers  of  this  Synod  are,  Rev.  J.  P.  Margart,  President,  Rev.  II. 
S.  Wingard,  Sec-,  Mr,  J.  F.  Schirmer,  Treasurer. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox, 
.1.  11.  FULMBK, 
J.  W.  Eakolk. 
Received. 

Item  2,  of  this  Report,  was  disposed  of  by  the  adoption 

of  the  following  resolution  : 

Resolved,  That  under  existing  circumstances,  we  regard  it  inexpedient 
to  take  any  steps  either,  toward  uniting  with  or  in  any  way  committing 
ourselves  to  any  one  of  the  General  Lutheran  Bodies  in  this  country. 

By  motion  Synod  now  proceded  to  elect  a  Treasurer  lor 
the  Beneficiary  Fund. 


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Kev.  T.  Moser  was  re-elected  as  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary 
Fund. 

Moved,  a  Committee  of  two  ministers  and  one  lay-man, 
be  appointed  ,to  revise  our  Beneficiary  Educational  system 
and  report  at  next  meeting  of  Synod.  Committee,  A.  J. 
Fox,  J.  E.  Peterson,  and  A.  Costner. 

Moved,  that  a  Committee  be  appointed,  whose  duty  it 
shall  be  to  prepare  Theses  on  some  doctrine,  for  discussion 
at  the  next  meeting  of  Synod,  and  that  they  be  published  in 
Our  Church  Paper  a  few  months  previous.  The  Committee 
are  Itrv.  J.  ii.  Peterson  and  Kev.  S.  Heukel. 

Resolved,  That  the  members  of  this  Synod  return  their  most  sincere 
thanks  to  the  members  of  tbis  congregation,  and  other  citizens  of  this 
community  for  the  many  acts  of  kindness  they  have  so  generally  extend- 
ed to  us,  during  our  sojourn  in  their  midst,  and  that  it  be  made  the  duty 
of  the  President  to  read  this  resolution  before  the  congregation,  on  Sun- 
day, immediately  before  the  first  service  and  make  sucli  additional  re- 
marks as  he  may  deem  proper. 

A  call  was  now  extended  to  the  ministers  present,  to 
state  whether  our  three  several  standing  resolutions  have 
been  complied  with.  Each  Minister,  being  called  upon,  made 
statements,  as  to  his  practice. 

Moved  to  adjourn  until  Monday  morning  9  o'clock.  Dis- 
missed with  benediction. 

SIXTH  SESSION 

Monday  Morning,  9  O'clock. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Dr.  Smeltzer. 

Minutes  read,  amended,  and  adopted. 

An  executive  Committee  on  Home  Missions  was  ap- 
pointed. Committee,  Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson,  J.  M.  Smith, 
and  Mr.  A.  Costner. 

REPORT   OF    THE    COMMITTEE    ON    PROBATION    OF    CANDI- 
DATES FOR  THE  MINISTRY. 

Your  Committee  on  the  probation  of  candidates  for  the  ministry,  have 
examined  the  matter  with  as  much  care  as  we  have  had  time  to  do,'and  re- 
gard it  a  matter  that  requires  more  time  than  we  can  command.  Your 
Committee  therefore  recommend  that  a  Committee  of  two  ministers  be 
appointed  to  mature  a  plan  by  which  the  requirements  of  Synod  upon  this 
subject  can  be  successfully  carried  into  effect,  and  report  to  the  next  an- 
nual Convention  of  this  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox, 

S.  Hbnkel, 

J.  B.  PisTSKeoy. 


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Received  and  adopted. 

Committee,  Revs.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  ft.  Peterson,  S.  Henkel. 
The  following-  Preamble  and  Resolution  in  reference  to 
the  above  report  were  adopted. 

Whekeas,  Petitions  for  the  licenture  or'  two  candidates  to  the  minis- 
try nave  been  addressed  to  this  Synod,  and 

Whekeas,  B3'  action  of  this  meeting  the  licensure  system  has  been 
abolished.     Be  it  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  Messrs.  J.  A.  Cromer  and  E.  L-  T.ybrand  place  them- 
selves under  the  direction  of  some  pastor  or  pastors  connected  with  the 
Synod  until  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

REPORT  OF  THE  COMMITTEE  ON  THE  PAPEES  RELATING  TO 

Rev.  D.  Efied  and  others. 

Your  Committee  to  whom  the  written  document  addressed  to  this 
Synod  signed  by  certain  individual  members  of  St-  John,  St.  Peter,  Piney 
Woods,  and  St.  Jacob  Churches,  Lexington  Co.,  S.  C,  stating  that  un- 
pleasant things  exist  in  their  midst,  that  are  having  a  damaging  effect  upon 
the  Church,  and  which  if  permitted  to  continue,  they  assert,  will  result  in 
their  annihilation  ;  in  proof  of  which  they  refer  to  two  printed  articles, 
one  written  by  Rev.  D.  Efird  and  the  other  by  certain  parties  who  sub- 
scribe themselves  Trustees  and  patrons  of  Pine  Ridge  Academy,  have 
carefully  examined  these  papers,  and  find  those  who  have  subscribed  the 
memorial  addressed  to  us,  have  Deither  preferred  any  charges  against  Rev. 
D.  Efird  themselves,  nor  named  any  persons  who  do.  !Nor  do  they  ex- 
press any  opinion  in  regard  to  the  matter.  But  simply  ask  Synod  to  in- 
vestigate the  matter.  Your  Committee  therefore  recommend  that  a  Com- 
mittee of  two,  one  minister  and  one  layman  be  appointed,  whose  duty  it 
shall  be  to  call  a  meeting  at  St.  Peter,  Piney  Woods  Church,  or  in  its  vi- 
cinity, at  such  time  as  may  be  most  convenient,  for  the  purpose  of  hear- 
ing any  charges  that  may  be  preferred,  with  such  evidence  as  they  may 
offer  also  hear  the  defence  of  Rev.  Efird  and  the  proof  he  may  offer,  and 
make  a  record  of  them,  and  report  them  to  the  next  annual  Convention  of 
this  Synod. 

The  parties,  however,  who  ask  for  this  investigation  are  required  to 
defray  the  traveling  expenses  of  the  Committee. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  R.  Peterson, 
A.  J.  Fox, 
F.  R.  Beok, 
S.  S.  Mauney, 
S.  Henkel- 

Received  and  adopted. 

Committee,  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  and  Mr.   Ambrose  Costner 

or  Mr.  M.  L.  Cline. 


IN  MEMORY  OF 

REV.  T.  CROUSE. 


Whereas,  God,  in  his  wise  Providence,  has  called  from 
his  labors  on  earth,  Rev-  T.  Ceouse,  a  faithful  Minister  of  our 
Synod,  to  his  rest  and  reward  on  high  ;  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  recognize  the  hand  of  God  herein,  and 
humbly  bow  to  his  righteous  ways,  that  we  cherish  his  memorj', 
and  pray  God  for  grace,  that  we  may  meekly  submit  to  his  dis- 
pensation. 

R'esohed,  That  these  resolutions  be  published  in  "Ottr 
Chtjroh  Paper,"  and  a  copy  be  sent  to  the  f amity  of  the  de- 
ceased. 

J.  M.  Smith, 
J.  R.  Peterson, 
Dr.  J.  W.  Eargle. 


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Resolved,  That  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of  the  Minutes  of  this 
Convention  of  Synod  be  printed  to  supply  the  calls  for  them,  and  to 
furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  witn  three  copies,  and  each  General 
Body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country,  and  the  Synods  in  correspondence  with 
this  body  two  copies  each. 

CORRESPONDING  DELEGATES  TO  OTHER  SYNODS. 

To.  N.  C.  Synod,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,  Principal,  Rev. 
M.  L.  Little,  Alternate. 

To  S.  C.  Synod  Rev.  D.  Efird,  Principal,  and  Rev.  A. 
L.  Grouse,  Alternate. 

To  Holston  Synod,  J.  R.  Peterson,  Principal,  and  Rev. 
J.  M.  Smith,  Alternate. 

To  the  Penn.  Synod,  Rev.  S  Henkel. 

Synod  now  adjourned  until  after  service. 

During  recess,  Rev.  S.  Henkel  preached  an  ordination 
sermon  from  Mark  1G:  15.  Immediately  after  this  sermon 
Brethren  M.L.  Little  and  J.  C  Moser  were  ordained  to  the 
Holy  Office  of  the  Ministry.  After  this  solemn  service, 
Synod  was.  called  to  order. 

sjErMjy&m  sbssiojy. 

Monday,  3  o'clock,  P.  M. 

The  roll  was  called.     Business  was  resumed. 

Moved,  that  Mr.  R.  A.  Yoder  as  beneficiary  received 
$150.00  ;  $50.00  to  J.  W.  Nauman,  and  J.  W.  Hauseufiuck, 
$15.00,  provided  the  funds  will  admit,  if  not  then  apportiou- 
ately. 

Resolved,  That  we  place  in  a  proper  light,  before  our  congregations 
the  want  of  the  Beneficiary  cause  and  urge  our  people  to  contribute 
more  liberally  than  heretofore. 

Preamable  and  resolution  adopted. 

Whereas.  Prof.  Ben.  Hyde  Benton,  President  of  Polytechnic  Insti- 
tute, at  New  Market,  Va.,  has  kindly  tendered  to  this  Synod,  three  free 
scholarships,  in  that  Institute,  one  for  the  congregation  of  this  Synod  in 
S.  C-,  and  two  for  our  Churches  in  N.  C,  upon  condition  that  the  candi- 
dates are  over  14  years  of  age,  and  come  with  a  recommendation  from  one 
of  the  ministers  of  this  Synod. 

Resolved.  That  we  highly  appreciate  this  kind  offer  and  most  cheer- 
fully accept  it,  and  tender  our  most  sincere  thanks  to  the  kind  donor. 

Unanimously  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  ministers  connected  with  this  Synod,  when  absent 
be  admonished  to  be  more  prompt  in  writing  to  and  sending  in  their  re- 
ports to  Synod, 

Resolved,  That  the  Synod  now  adjourn  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place 
designa'ed  in  these  minutes.     Closed  by  Rev.  S.  Hei.kel. 

J.  M.  Smith,  Secretary. 


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A  large  congregation  assembled  and  listened  to  a  ser- 
mon in  the  morning  by  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  from  2  Cor.  3:  6. 

A  recess  was  given,  after  which  the  congregation  re  as- 
sembled and  heard  a  sermon  delivered  by  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith, 
from  2  Tim.  4:  2. 

Confession  and  Absolution  were  then  attended  to,  and 
the  Holy  Lord's  Supper  was  administered  to  a  goodly  uum~ 
ber  of  Lutherans. 

Good  order  and  attention  characterized  the  assembly, 
and  the  Word  preached  will  not  return  void. 


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Synod,  but  were  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  President  after 
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PASTORAL  LETTER 


MLNTSTEKIAL   SUPPOET. 


"  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that  they  which  preach 
the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gospel."  If  Paul  was  inspired, 
this  language  has  the  greatest  possible  force  for  binding  the 
conscience.  It  is  the  conclusion,  legitimately  drawn,  from 
a  clear  and  irrefutable  argument,  free  from  every  suspicion 
of  fallacy  because  conducted  by  inspiration,  and  thus  hinds 
conscience  through  onr  reason.  It,  also,  announces  as  a 
fact  that  God  has  made  it  a  perpetual  law,  and  thus  binds 
the  conscience  by  positive  divine  authority.  It  is,  there- 
fore, no  longer  a  question  of  expediency  or  fitness,  or  a  mat- 
ter of  choice  but  a  duty  as  certain  and  imperative  as  any 
given  in  the  Scriptures,  and  for  which  we  will  as  snrelv  be 
.required  to  account.  A  man  is  no  more  excusable  for  ne- 
glecting to  bear  his  part  in  supporting  his  pastor  than  he  is 
for  defrauding,  for  the  same  Lord  who  said,  "Defraud  nor." 
said  also  "that  they  who  preach  the  gospel  shonlrl  live  of 
the  gospel." 

Whatever  may  be  thought  of  the  relation  of  the  minis- 
try to  the  "universal  priesthood,"  it  will  not  be  denied  that 
the  office  of  the  ministry  is  of  divine  appointment;  for  the 
performance  of  a  work  which  could  not  be  accomplished 
without  it.  "He  gave  some,  pastors  and  teachers,  for  the 
perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for  the 
edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ."  This  office,  so  important  to 
the  existence  and  perpetuity  of  the  Church,  can  be  filled  only 
by  men  "of  like  passions  with  ourselves."  who  have  necessi- 
ties, sympathies,  and  affections  in  common  with  other  men. 
They  have  no  cruse  of  oil  miraculously  replenished,  nor 
ravens  to  carry  them  food,  and  they  are  left  to  natural  re- 
sources by  which  to  support  existence.  God  has  made  it 
the  duty  of  the  people  to  whom  they  minister  to  supply  their 
physical  wants. 


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If  the  minister  is  an  embassador  of  God  be  is  an  agent 
of  the  Church  in  performing  that  work  which  God  carries  on 
through  His  Church.  The  Church  must  teach  every  crea- 
ture, but  as  the  great  body  cannot  go  to  foreigu  lauds  they 
send  others,  and  through  them  discharge  their  duty  to  the 
heathen.  So  every  congregation  must  preach  the  gospel  to 
every  person  within  its  territory;  it  must  administer  the 
Sacraments,  maintain  a  confession  of  the  truth,  and  contin- 
ually edify  itself,  not  only  by  increasing  its  numbers  but  also 
by  perfecting  the  saints  through  au  advancing  knowledge 
of  the  Word.  But  as  the  majority  of  every  congregation 
must  be  engaged  in  secular  pursuits  it  meets  its  responsibili- 
ty only  by  selecting  one  to  perform  that  common  work. — 
Ministers  are  servants  of  the  Church.  "Ourselves  your 
servants."  They  have  no  further  interest  in  their  work 
than  every  Christian  ought  to  have.  Congregations  have 
the  right,  and  do  call  pastors,  and  deputize  them  to  perform 
this  general  work.  It  is  a  matter  of  common  justice  that 
the  congregations  should  compensate  them  according  to  the 
service  rendered.  "Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that 
treadeth  out  the  corn,"  said  the  law  of  Moses.  "  Doth  God 
take  care  for  oxen1?"  asked  Paul.  The  argument  is,  that  if 
God  ordained  a  law  that  the  oxen  should  be  maintained 
while  laboring  for  us,  much  more  must  every  man  receive 
adequate  wages.  Twice  does  Paul  quote  the  Mosaic  precept 
while  discussing  the  duty  of  supporting  the  ministry,  and 
once  in  connection  with  the  language  of  the  Savior,  "The 
laborer  is  worthy  of  his  reward."  The  salary  of  a  pastor  is 
not  a  charity,  but  well-earned  wages.  Who  does  not  expect 
to  pay  a  lawyer  for  his  counsel,  a  physician  for  his  attention, 
the  laborer  for  his  service?  It  is  common  equity.  They 
have  no  more  right  to  expect  a  miuister  to  spend  his  time 
and  strength  without  compensation.  This  is  the  principle 
upon  which  both  Christ  and  Paul  place  this  duty.  In  ev- 
ery service  the  wages  are  regulated  very  much  by  the  talent 
and  preparation  requisite  to  rendering  them.  There  are 
neither  the  talents  nor  prerequisite  training  necessary  to 
the  laborer  in  the  field  that  there  are  for  the  physician, — 
and  they  receive  different  rewards  There  is  no  calling  that 
demands  a  longer  course  of  training  and  greater  natural 
gifts  than  the  ministry,  and  according  to  the  Scriptural  rule 
their  salaries  ought  to  range  with  the  very  highest;    com- 


mon  equity  would  demand  it.  But  as  a  matter  of  fact  ordi- 
nary mechanics  who  have  served  an  apprenticeship  of 
eighteen  mouths  receive  better  wages.  If  the  little  stipu- 
lated salary  be  not  regularly  paid,  as  is  very  often  true, 
what  wrong!  "  Behold  the  hire  of  laborers,  who  have  reaped 
down  your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth, 
and  the  cries  of  them  which  reaped  are  entered  into  the  ears 
of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth."  Much  more  the  cries  of  a  defraud- 
ed ministry. 

Ministers  are  often  treated  as  if  they  were  drones — as  a 
class  to  be  supported  for  maintaining  a  decent  appearance  in 
society,  which,  if  it  were  only  fashionable,  might  easily  be 
dispensed  with.  But  on  the  contrary,  the  minister  is  the 
most  useful  member  of  the  community.  From  the  stand- 
point of  mere  financial  interest,  we  cannot  fail  to  see  that 
he  is  of  incalculable  importance.  Public  preaching  does  far 
more  to  restrain  passion  and  lust  than  the  arm  of  the  law. 
It  keeps  alive  a  moral  sentiment  in  the  public  mind.  It  is 
a  terror  to  evil  doers.  Shut  up  the  churches  of  a  communi- 
ty and  very  soon  an  oath  looses  its  sanctity  and  the  admin- 
istration of  justice  is  at  end,  property  is  not  safe,  trusts  are 
betrayed,  and  life  itself  is  constantly  endangered.  He  is  of 
equal  importance  to  social  culture.  Education  unregulated 
by  moral  sentiments  only  increases  the  power  of  evil.  Who 
would  desire  to  briug  up  a  family  of  children  in  a  community 
where  there  were  no  churches?  A  philosopher  said  that 
"Christianity  is  the  foundation  of  modern  civilization."  If 
we  remove  the  foundation,  our  civilization  falls  France 
banished  Christianity,  and  had  the  Reign  of  Terrors.  But 
without  the  ministry  Christianity  could  not  exist.  That 
man  who  does  most  to  preserve  and  extend  the  civilization 
of  any  community  is  the  minister.  Any  other  man  could, 
therefore,  be  better  spared  than  a  faithful,  earnest  pastor. 
If  these  things  are  true  even  the  infidel,  desiring  to  do  just- 
ly, must  contribute  to  the  support  of  the  ministry.  But  his 
labors  considered  in  their  bearing  upon  our  immortal  inter- 
est are  immeasurably  more  important.  •  Preaching  often 
seems  to  do  but  little  good.  Congregations  disperse  appar- 
ently precisely  like  they  were  when  they  assembled.  We  do 
not  know  the  benefit  until  after  the  churches  have  been  closed 
a  few  years.  A  single  drop  does  not  perceptibly  add  to  a 
bucket  containing  a  quantity  of  water,  but  drop  after  drop 


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at  length  fills  it,  and  when  the  dripping  has  ceased  evapora- 
tion begins,  and  at  last  all  is  gone.     Who  warns  and  admon- 
ishes the  sinner  ?     Who  dedicates  the  child  through  Holy 
Baptism!     Who  administers  the  Holy   Supper?     Who  ex- 
pounds the  truth?     Who  ministers  to  the  dying  !     He  seeks 
us  when  we  stray,  strengthens  us  when  we  are  weak,  com- 
forts us  when  we  are  in  trouble,  and  sympathizes  with  us 
when  we  are  distressed.      Without  his  influence  the  Word 
had  never  found  us  when   we  were  utterly  indifferent,  and 
without  him  we  would  again  become  cold,  unbelieving,  and 
finally  be  lost.     "How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them   thai 
preach  the  gospel  of  peace  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things."     Notwithstanding  our  religious  literature  and  the 
multiplication  of  the  Bible  and  Christian  activity,  since  the 
ministry  is  the  fountain  of  all,  it  may  still  be  asked  with  all 
its  original  force,  "  How  shall  they  hear  without  a  preacher  ?" 
A  life  that  ends  in  everlasting  misery  is  worse  than  wasted. 
If  we  are  damned   "it  had  been  better  for  us  never  to  have 
been  born.''     Iu  return  for  the  spiritual  blessings  and  hopes 
that  the  ministry  bring  us,  what  is  due  them  ?     "  If  we  have 
sown  unto  you  spiritual  things  is  it  a  great  thing  if  we  shall 
reap  of  your  carnal  things.''     With  much  more  than  double 
emphasis  we  repeat  that  an  earnest,  faithful  minister  of  the 
Word  is  the  most  indispensable    man  in    any  community. 
Common  equity  would  say  if  every  other  man  must  go  unre- 
warded the  minister  must  not. 

The  work  of  the  minister  is  one  of  great  responsibility. 
It  is  the  cure  of  souls.  He  must  rightly  divide  the  Wrord  of 
truth.  If  any  perish  through  his  neglect  God  requires  the 
blood  of  that  one  at  his  hands.  His  whole  time  is  necessary 
for  a  proper  discharge  of  the  functions  of  his  office.  Is  not 
this  the  rule  given  to  Timothy!  "Give  attendance  to  read- 
ing, to  exhortation,  to  doctrine.  ISeglect  not  the  gift  that 
is  in  thee  which  was  given  thee  by  prophecy.  Meditate  on 
these  things;  give  thyself  wholly  to  them."  It  is  not  because 
he  is  too  holy,  but  because  he  has  not  time  to  engage  in 
secular  pursuits  that  makes  it  wrong  for  a  minister  to.seek 
a  support  from  them.  "It  is  not  reason  that  we  should 
leave  the  Word  of  God  and  serve  tables."  Whenever  a  min- 
ister combines  a  secular  calling  with  his^  pastoral  duties 
there  is  wrong  somewhere.     If  it  is  for  filthy  lucre's  sake,  it 


is  with  him  ;  but  if  to  obtain  a  support,  the  wrong  is  with 
the  people  whom  he  serves. 

The  ministry  has  a  right  to  ask  a  comfortable  living. 
God  gave  the  Levites  no  inheritance  when  He  divided  the 
Laud  of  Promise,  because  they  were  to  be  supported  by  the 
offerings  from  the  other  tribes.  "Do  ye  not  know  that  they 
which  minister  about  holy  things  live  of  the  things  of  the 
temple,  and  they  which  wait  at  the  altar  are  partakers  with 
the  altar?"  Some  have  reproached  those  ministers  who 
have  asked  a  very  modest  living  as  being  money  preachers, 
not  knowing  that  they  impeach  the  apostle  who,  by  the 
language  just  quoted,  gave  them  the  right  to  claim  it. 
Ministers  have  never  demanded  what  common  equity  would 
allow, — they  have  always  been  satisfied  with  an  income  that 
would  meet  necessary  wants. 

The  people  generally  do  not  consider  the  many  extra 
expenses  of  the  ministry.  For  every  thing  he  gets  he  must 
pay  cash,  except  the  few  donations  from  his  parishioners' 
He  must  buy  provender  for  his  horse  and  cow,  and,  if  his 
home  is  in  a  town,  often  vegetables  as  well  as  flour,  meat 
and  groceries.  He  needs  books  and  should  purchase  only 
standard  ones,  which  are  costly.  He  is  expected  to  dress 
himself  and  family  well,  the  people  themselves  complain 
when  he  does  not  make  a  respectable  appearance  in  society. 
He  must  often  entertain  visitors.  He  must  set  an  example 
of  charity,  and  in  mauy  communities  if  a  man  has  lost  his 
house  or  barn  by  fire  he  comes  to  the  minister  to  head  the 
list  of  subscription  for  a  new  one.  Then  his  children,  are 
to  be  educated,  for  it  is  all  he  can  expect  to  give  them. 
These  and  many  things  would  consume  a  much  larger  in- 
come than  the  great  majority  of  ministers  receive  were  it 
not  for  an  economy  rarely  know  beyond  the  threshhold  of 
a  parsonage.  He  knows  he  ought  to  provide  for  old  age,  or 
for  his  family  if  he  should  die.  But  he  sees  no  way,  and  he 
dismisses  as  quickly  as  possible  a  thought  that  if  indulged 
would  crush  him.  A  salary  upon  which  a  minister  can  just 
keep  out  of  debt  is  not  a  comfortable  living.  It  ought  to 
be  large  enough  to  make  him  easy  in  maintaining  that  style 
of  life  which  is  expected  of  him,  to  educate  his  children, 
and  to  lay  aside  something  every  year  for  a  Winters  day. 
If  it  become  a  rule  that  he  is  to  be  discarded  when  he  is  fifty 
years  old,  it  is  the  duty  of  those  who  receive  the  benefit   of 


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his  labors  to  provide  for  his  comfort  when   those   labors  are 
no  longer  wanted. 

In  this  matter  our  Synod  is  behind  in  duty.  Our 
parochial  reports  reveal  the  fact  that  but  one  congregation 
makes  an  effort  to  support  its  pastor.  This  is  not  because 
there  are  no  others  able  to  do  it.  The  great  majority  of  our 
pastors  are  compelled  to  engage  in  other  callings,  notwith- 
standing the  large  number  of  communicants  some  of  them 
report.  Many  of  our  pastorates  could  be  divided  into  two 
or  three,  and  each  could  give  a  comfortable  salary.  They 
would  reap  the  benefit  in  many  ways.  They  would  have 
more  frequent  and  better  preaching.  Their  pastor  could 
visit  them,  and  a  stronger  feeling  of  interest  would  spring- 
up  between  himself  and  his  people.  He  could  learn  better 
their  wants  and  address  himself  more  directly  and  intel- 
ligently to  meeting  them.  He  could  visit  the  sick.  He 
could  call  on  families  that  are  out  of  all  church  relations 
and  carry  the  gospel  to  firesides  that  can  not  be  otherwise 
reached.  Onr  ministers  would  all  be  more  efficient  and  our 
congregations  more  prosperous. 

The  work  is  easy  when  earnestly  begun.  Men  who  give 
ten  dollars  could  give  seventy-five  and  not  be  a  cent  poorer 
at  the  end  of  the  year.  Many  will  say  -'Oh!  that  is  too 
much,  too  much,  I  can't  give  that.'"  But  there  are  thous- 
ands in  our  country  who  are  no  wealthier  than  they  are  who 
give  annually  double  that  much.  Many  who  give  five  dol- 
lars could  give  fifty.  It  can  be  done,  for  it  has  been  done 
easily  when  once  men  were  in  earnest.  They  are  not 
"broken  up"  yet  and  if  God's  promise  does  not  fail  they  will 
never  be  by  that  sort  of  liberality,  for  He  has  said  "  the 
liberal  soul  shall  be  made  fat."  The  time  has  come  for  our 
congregations  to  take  a  step  forward,  and  now  let  each 
member  boldly  make  an  advance,  and  the  work  will  be  done 
grandly. 

It  must  be  done  to  preserve  our  existence.  After  men 
have  spent  from  six  to  eight  years  and  all  their  patrimony 
in  preparing  for  the  ministry  they  must  be  supported  or 
they  will  locate  elsewhere,  or  they  will  be  deterred  from  en- 
tering the  ministry  at  all.  The  time  was  when  a  lower 
standard  of  education  sufficed,  and  our  ministers  having 
more  time  and  money  could  live  on  less.  If  we  close  our 
eyes  to  the  change,  that  does  not   alter  the  fact.     Can    the 


Tennessee  Synod  after  having-  stood  and  boldly  confessed 
the  truth  for  more  than  a  half  century,  with  such  a  history, 
and  with  so  many  souls  under  her  care  and  within  reach  of 
her  influence  consent  to  betray  her  trust  and  ingloriously 
perish?  Her  record  is  too  bright,  her  zeal  too  deep,  her 
love  for  the  truth  too  intense  to  allow  her  to  consent  to  such 
an  end.  We  may,  then  confidently  appeal  to  our  people  to 
double  and  triple  and  quadruple  their  contributions  to  the 
support  of  the  ministry  until  our  self-sustaining  charges  be 
many  times  multiplied,  and  every  minister  be  stripped  Of 
every  excuse  for  leaving  the  word  to  serve  tables. 

L.  A.  Fox,      ) 

>   Committee. 
S.  Henkel.   \ 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 


Resolved,  That  each  of  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested, 
to  preach  at  least  one  Sermon  in  each  of  his  congrega- 
tions, annually,  upon  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education, 
and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to  the  next 
suceeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  request- 
ed to  send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  writ- 
ten Report  of  the  condition  of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  cate- 
chising those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  com- 
munion, previous  to  their  Con tirmation,  is,  in  some  places, 
falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  custom  of  receiving 
uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without  the  slight- 
est examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowl- 
edge and  other  qualifications  for  Church  membership,  has 
been  practiced  by  some  ;  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers 
and  congregations  in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can 
possibly  be  done,  all  who  make  application  for  Church 
membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechisation, 
in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to 
their  Confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as 
when  persons  of  age  and  experience  make  application,  or 
such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably  situated 
as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with 
and  to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  cus- 
toms, seek  Church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  re- 
quest be  granted  ;  but,  in  no  case,  until  such  persons  have 
been  examined  by  the  Pastor,  before  the  Council,  and  have 
been  approved  by  them. 


INDEX. 


Page. 
Absentees,         12 

Committees,  Regular,  6 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  other  Synods,  17 

Contributions  for  Sy nodical  Fund,      20 

Election  of  Treasurer  for  Beneficiary  Fund,  14 

Lay-Delegates,  Roll,  4 

Ministerial  Roll,  3 

Officers,       6 

President's  Report,  4 

Parochial  Report,     21 

Pastoral  Letter,  Appendix,  ....  1 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions, 6 

Recommendations,  7 

Regulations  for  Government  of  Synod  in  Missionary  Work,       9 

Report  of  Committee  on  State  of  Church, 10 

Report  on  President's  Report,  10 

Resolutions  on  same,       11 

Report  of  Examining  Committee,        11 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,        12 

Report  on  Treasurer's  Report,  13 

Report  on  other  Synods,  13 

Report  of  Committee  on  Probation,    14 

Report  of  Committee  on  Papers  relating  to  Rev.  D.  Efird  and  others,     15 

Resolutions  on  Rev.  T.  Crouse,    16 

Resolutions  on  Polytechnic  Institute, 17 

Religious  Services,  18 

Report,  Treasurer's, 18 

Report,  Treasurer's,  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 19 

Standing  Resolutions,  Appendix,         8 


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FIFTY-SEVENTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


Evang,  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 


The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  held 
its  flfry-seventh  annual  convention  in  Coble's  Church,  Guil- 
ford Co.,  N.  C,  beginning-  on  Thursday,  the  8th  day  of  No- 
vember, 1877. 

,  .  Synod  was  opened  by  the  President  in  the  usual  form, 
the  roll  of  ministers  was  called,  the  lay-delegates  presented 
their  certificates  of  election,  and  their  names  were  enrolled. 

MINISTERS. 

Names.  Residences. 

1.  Rev.  H.  Goodman, Statesville,  N.  C. 

2  "  A.  J.  Fox, Lincolnton,       <> 

3.  "  T.  Miller,* Saumsville,  Va. 

4.  "  J.  R.  Peterson,* Dallas,  N,  C. 

5.  "  T.  Moser, Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

6.  "  P.  C.  HENKEL,f  .  - Conover,  " 

7.  »  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., New  Market,  Va. 

8.  "  D.  Efird, Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

9.  "  J.M.Smith, Conover,  N.  C. 

10.  "  I.  CoNDER,t McGaheysville,  Va. 

11.  "  J.N.  Stirewalt,* Stony  Man,  Va. 

12.  u  J.  S.  BENNicx,t Porestville,     " 

13.  "  M.  L.  Fox, Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

14.  "  J.  C.  Moser, China  Grove,       " 

15.  "  M.  L.  Little, Lincolnton,  " 

16.  "  L.A.  Fox,* Waynesboro',  Va. 

17.  "  A.  L.  Crotjse, Summit,  S.  C. 

18.  "  J.  P.  Stirewalt, New  Market,  Va. 

19-  u  J.  W.  Hausenfluck, Grove  Hill,       " 

*  Excused.  t  Not  excused.  J  Admitted  at  this  meeting. 


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LAY-DELEGATES. 

Names-  Chkroiies  Represented. 

Carroll  Bookman, Bethlehem,  S.  C 

J.  A.  Cromer,  Emanuel,        " 

D.  H.  Wheeler, St.  Peter,        " 

Jacob  Epting,  Sen., St.  John,        " 

M.  W.  Shealy, Cedar  Grove,  " 

E.  L.  Lybr  AND,. . ; Zion,  " 

Dr.  J.  W.  Eargle, Jacob,  " 

J.  J.  Wessinger, St.  Thomas,    " 

R.  A.  Yoder, Daniel,        JS\  C. 

Michael  Coble, Coble,  " 

Joseph  Crotjse, Beck,  " 

Jacob  Byerly, Emanuel,        " 

W.  A.  Beck, New  Jerusalem,  N.  C. 

Henry  D arr, Pilgrim,      K.  0. 

Col.  G.  H.  Chapman, St.  James,   S    C. 

G.  W.  Fox, Melanchthou,  F.  C. 

Caleb  Rhodes, Salem  and  Grace,  S".  C. 

rSt.    John,    St,   Paul,    St. 
N.  Townsan, 1  James,  Zion    and    Piney 

(  Grove,  N.  C. 

J.  T.  Fogleman,. Mt.  Pleasant, N.  C. 

J.  K.  Efird, St.  Paul,  S   C. 

The  President  read  his  annual  Report,  which  was  re 
ceived,  to  be  referred  to  the  proper  Committee. 

PRESIDENTS  REPORT. 

Dear  Brethren  in  Christ,  Jesus.-  — May  grace, 
mercy,  and  peace,  from  God  the  Father,  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  our  Savior,  be  and  abide  with  us. 

It  is  through  the  beneficent  providence  of  our  merciful 
Father  in  heaven,  that  we  have  been  permitted  to  pass 
through  another  Sy nodical  year,  safely,  and  to  assemble 
again  in  the  capacity  of  a  deliberative  body,  in  which  we  are 
enabled  to  meet  each  other  with  fraternal  greetings,  sympa- 
thize with,  counsel,  and  encourage  each  other,  devise  the 
best  aud  most  judicious. .means  for  promotiug  the  Gospel, 
maiutaiug  aud  perpetuating  the  sacred  and  glorious  truths 
and  principles  of  our  holy  religion,  in  their  purity  and  en- 
tireness,  and  for  the  up  building  and  extension  of  the  Re- 
deemer's Kingdom. 


We  should  rightly  appreciate  these  privileges  and  bless 
iugs,  devoutly  raising  our  hearts  in  gratitude  and  thankful- 
ness to  the  great  Father  of  Lights,  the  Giver  of  all  Good, 
through  Jesus  Christ  as  the  Mediator  between  him  and  us, 
and  imploring  Hiin  for  a  continuance  of  his  blessings. 

The  lives  of  all  our  ministerial  brethren  in  connection  with 
our  Synod,  have  been  preserved  during  the  past  year,  and 
the  deaths  of  our  lay-members,  have  not  been  unusually  nu- 
merous. The  health  of  our  Synod,  in  a  physical,  moral,  and 
spiritual  point  of  view,  may  be  regarded  as  altogether  in  a 
normal  condition. 

Official  Acts — During  the  synodical  year,  we  have 
not  been  called  upon  to  perform  any  official  acts.  The 
changes,  during  the  year,  in  our  Synod,  have  been  few. 

In  accordance  with  a  resolution  passed  at  the  last  con- 
vention of  our  Synod,  held  in  St.  Johns  Church,  Lexington 
county,  South  Carolina,  October  5-10,  1876,  appointing  a 
committee  to  examine  John  W.  Hauseufluck,  of  Shenandoah 
County,  Va  ,  as  to  his  qualifications  for  the  ministerial  office, 
and  if  found  qualified  to  ordain  him  to  the  office  of  pastor, 
the  said  Committee  examined  him,  and  he  having  sustained 
his  examination,  was  ordained  by  the  imposition  of  hands 
and  with  prayer,  according  to  the  rites  of  the  Church,  on  the 
14th  day  of  May,  1S7G,  during  a  meeting  of  the  Virginia 
Special  Conference  of  the  Evan.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 
convened  at  Solomon's  Church,  Shenandoah  County,  Va., 
May  12-15,  1877. 

We  recommend,  that  his  name  be  enrolled  among  the 
names  of  the  clergy,  in  connection  with  our  Synod.  His  ad- 
dress is  Grove  Hill,  Page  Co.,  Va. 

New  Church  Edifices  and  Organizations. — A 
large,  commodious  Church  Edifice,  having  been  erected,  in 
good  style,  by  the  congregation  of  Solomon's  Church,  near 
Forestville,  Shenandoah  County,  Va.,  Kev  J.  S.  Beunick's 
charge,  to  take  the  place  of  the  old  Church  building,  was 
dedicated  to  the  services  of  God,  under  the  name  and  title 
of  Solomon's  (Evang.  Lutheran}  Church,  on  the  13th  day  of 
May,  1877. 

Members  of  Kev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge,  Page  County, 
Va.,  having  purchased  a  Church  building,  formerly  owned 
and  occupied  by  the  German  Reformed,  refitted  and  repair- 
ed it.  A  congregation  was  organized,  and  the  house  dedi- 
cated to  the  services  of  God,  under  the  name  and  title  of 
Grace,  (Evang.  Lutheran)  Church,  on  the  5th  Sunday  of 
July,  1877. 

No  doubt  this  new  congregation  will  apply  for  admit- 
tance into  our  Synod,  at  this  session.     If  so,  it  should  be  re 
ceived. 

We  also  learn,  that  an  excellent  Church  edifice  has  been 
erected  by  the  Coble  Church  congregation,  Kev.  M.  L.  Fox's 


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charge,  Guilford  Comity,  North  Carolina,  which  will  be  dedi- 
cated, during  this  session  of  Synod.  No  other  new  organiza- 
tion, or  Church  edifices  have  been  reported  to  us,  during  the 
Sy nodical  year. 

Vacancies.  —We  are  informed,  that  several  congrega- 
tions made  vacant  by  the  death  of  the  lamented  Kev.  T. 
Crouse,  in  Davidson  County,  N  C,  are  being  temporarily 
served  by  Kev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  of  the  North  Caroliua 
Synod.  Some  action  of  Synod  may  be  necessary  in  regard 
to  these  congregations.  All  our  other  vacantcongregatious, 
we  believe,  are  being  temporarily  served 

Changes  in  Pastorates —St.  Paul's  Church,  Page 
Co.,  Va.,  served  by  us,  St.  William's  and  Fairview,  of  the 
same  county,  served  by  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt,  have  been  form- 
ed into  a  charge,  which  is  now  served  by  Kev.  J.  W.  Hauseu- 
rluck.  Zion  Church,  and  St  Paul's,  I  believe,  Shenandoah  Co., 
Va.,  served  by  Kev.  J.  S.  Bennick,  have  been  added  to  Kev.  J. 
P.  Stirewalts  charge.  The  Kochelle congregation,  Madison 
County,  Va.,  formerly  served  by  Kev.  J  E.  Seneker,  is  now 
served  by  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox. 

Several  changes  have  been  made  also  in  some  of  the 
charges  in  North  Carolina,  but  we  have  uot  been  informed 
as  to  the  precise  arrangement. 

No  doubt,  as  many  of  our  charges  are  still  too  large,  and 
not  arranged  in  the  most  advantageous  and  convenient  way, 
further  changes  would  prove  profitable  to  the  Church,  and 
convenient  to  pastors  and  people.  Perhaps,  it  would  be  well 
to  continue  all  judicious  efforts,  till  the  charges  shall  have 
been  arranged  to  the  best  advantage. 

Church  Property.  — We  have  been  informed  that  the 
Lutheran  Church  edifice  located  in  Lincolnton,  Lincoln 
Co.,  N.  C,  is  now  being  occupied  by  some  Baptist  denomi- 
nation. 

We  would  recommend,  that  Synod  appoint  a  suitable 
Committee,  and  authorize  it  to  see  after  our  interest  in  that 
property,  and  if  there  is  no  prospect  of  building  up  a  Luth- 
eran congregation  there,  the  property  might  be  sold  and  the 
proceeds  used  to  advantage.  But  if  it  is  thought,  that  Lin- 
colnton is  too  important  a  point  to  be  abandoned,  Synod 
should  make  it  u  missionary  point,  and  secure  the  services 
of  a  suitable  minister  to  attend  to  it.  This  matter  is  worthy 
of  the  consideration  of  Synod. 

Education. — We  are  informed,  that  the  School,  estab- 
lished at  Conover,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  under  Church  influ- 
ence, is  in  operation.  We  would  commend  it  to  the  favor 
able  recognition  of  Synod,  to  take  such  action  iu  regard  to 
it  as  may  be  deemed  proper.  It  seems  to  be  a  necessity  in 
that  section,  and  will,  if  properly  managed,  prove  a  blessing 
to  the  Church. 


Missionary  Operations. —  We  would  recommend,  in 
conclusion,  that  Synod  take  some  efficient  actiou  relative  to 
Home  Missionary  operations.  Perhaps,  arrangements  could 
be  made  to  put  a  Missionary  in  the  field. 

May  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church  preside  over  us, 
during  our  present  meeting,  guiding  us  in  the  way  of  truth 
and  efficiency,  so  that  our  deliberations  and  transactions 
may  contribute  to  the  honor  and  glory  of  God  and  to  the 
promotion  of  the  Redeemer's  Kingdom. 

Socrates  Oenkel. 

Election  for  Officers  lor  the  ensuing  year  was  held,  with 
the  following  results: 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., President. 

'•     J.  Paul  Stireavalt, Record.  Secretary. 

"     M.  L.  Little, Cor.  Secretary. 

''     D.  Efird, Treasurer. 

On  motion  Synod  adjourned  till  after  recess.  Benedic- 
tion by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

SECOND  SESSION. 

Thursday,  2  o'clock. 
Synod  resumed  business. 

Letters,  papers,  and  petitions,  addressed  to  Synod  were 
called  for,  placed  on  the  table,  and  handed  over  to  the  re- 
spective Committees. 

REGULAR  COMMITTEES. 

1.  On  Presidents  Report.—  Rev'ds  T.  Moser,  M  L.  Lit- 
tle and  Dr.  J.  W.  Eargle. 

2.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Rev'ds  A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  C. 
Moser,  and  Mr.  Henry  Uarr. 

3.  On  Examination.—  Rev'ds  T.  Moser  and  H.  Good- 
m  a  n . 

4.  On  the  State  of  the  Church. —Mr.  C.  Bookman,  Col. 
Jos.  Crouse,  and  Rev.  M.  L.  Little. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions.— Rev.  D.  Efird,  Mr.  J.  Ep- 
ting,  Sen.,  and  Rev.  T.  Moser. 

G.  On  Treasurer' 's  Report  and  Beneficiary  Associations.— 
Rev.  J.  C.  Moser,  Col.  G.  H.  Chapman  aud  Mr.  W.  A.  Beck. 

On  motion  the  President  was  added  to  the  Committee 
on  Examination. 

On  motion,  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel  was  unanimously  re- 
ceived as  a  member  of  this  Synod. 


CORRESPONDING  DELEGATES  TO  OTHER  SYNODS. 

To  K  (3.  Synod,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  Principal,  Rev.  J. 
C.  Moser,  Alternate. 

To  S.  C.  Synod,  Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  Principal,  Kev.  A.  L. 
Grouse,  Alternate. 

To  Holston  Synod,  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  Principal,  Rev.  T. 
Moser,  Alternate. 

To  Penn.  Synod,  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  Principal,  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  D.  D.,  Alternate. 

To  Va.  Synod,  Rev.  J.  jST.  Stirewalt,  Principal.  Rev.  I. 
Conder,  Alternate. 

REPORT  ON  UNFINISHED  BUSINESS. 

1.  Weyour  Committee  on  unfinished  business  report  that 
we  find  on  page  8  of  last  year's  minutes,  that  a  committee  was 
appointed  to  examine  and  ordain  Mr.  A.  L.  Youut.  if  ueces- 
sary.     Weinquire  if  that  committee  has  discharged  itsduty  ? 

2.  On  page  15,  we  find  that  a  Committe  was  appointed 
to  submit  a  plan  to  meet  the  requirements  of  our  organic 
law,  requiring  some  probationary  period  of  one  year  for  our 
candidates  for  the  ministry,  prior  to  ordination.  Is  this  com- 
mittee ready  to  report? 

3.  On  page  12,  we  find  the  continuation  of  a  Committee 
to  collect  statistics  and  material  for  the  history  of  our 
Churches  and  Synod,  and  we  inquire  whether  this  committee 
has  done  anything? 

4.  On  some  page,  we  find  the  continuation  of  a  Commit- 
tee to  collect  all  the  minutes  and  pamphlets  of  the  different 
sessions  of  our  Synod  and  have  them  bound,  and  we  inquire 
if  this  work  has  been  eousumated? 

5.  On  page  14.  we  find  that  a  Committee  on  the  revision 
of  our  Beneficiary  Education  system  was  appointed  and  to 
report  at  this  meeting  of  Synod  ? 

b\  On  page  15,  we  find  that  a  Committee  was  appointed 
in  the  case  of  Rev.  D  Ktird  and  others,  and  we  inquire  what 
has  been  done? 

A.  L.  Grouse, 
J   C.  Moser, 
Henry  Darr. 

The  report  was  received  and  laid  over  for  future  action. 
There  being  no  business  before  Synod,  the  Theses  on  the 
"  Fall  and  rise  of  Man''  were  read,  and  received  for  discus- 
sion. 

On  motion  Synod  adjourned  till  Friday  morning.— 
Prayer  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse. 


THIRD  SESSION. 

Friday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  A.  L. 
Orouse.     Roll  called.     Minutes  read,  received,  and  adopted. 

On  motion,  Rev.  E.  P.  Parker,  of  the  X.  0.  Synod,  was 
invited  to  a  seat  within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

On  motion  the  reprinting  ot'our  old  Church  Hymn  Book 
was  taken  up,  aud  after  a  tree  exchange  of  views,  was  in- 
definitely postponed. 

On  motion  the  Report  on  Unfinished  Business  was 
taken  up,  and  considered  b,v  items. 

Item  1.    No  action  necessary. 

Item  2.  No  action  taken. 

Item  3.  Committee  discharged. 

On  motion,  a  new  Committee  was  appointed  to  collect 
statistics  and  material  for  the  history  of  our  Churches  aud 
Synod,  and  report  the  result  of  their  efforts  at  the  uext  con- 
vention of  Synod.  Committee,  Revs.  A.  J.  Fox,  P.  C. 
Henkel,  L.  A.  Fox,  aud  Rev.  D.  Etird. 

Item  I    Favorably  reported,  aud  Committee  continued. 

Item  5.  Report  was  read,  received,  aud  takeu  up,  and 
on  motion  laid  on  the  table. 

On  motion  Synod  adjourued  till  after  recess.  Benedic- 
tion by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

During  recess  Rev.  H.  Goodman  preached  a  sermon 
from  1  Cor.  2,  2. 

FOURTH  SESSION. 

Friday,  2  o'clock. 
Synod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President.     Roll  was 
called  aud  business  resumed. 

Item  6,  of  Report  on  Unfinished  Business  was  received. 

REPORT  OF  THE  COMMITTEE  APPOINTED  TO    COLLECT   THE 

EVIDENCE,  PRO  AND  CuN,    IN  REGARD   TO  CERTAIN 

CHARGES  PREFERRED  AGAINST  REV.  D.  EFIRD. 

Your  Committee  appointed  to  collect  the  testimony  of- 
fered, on  bath  sides,  in  regard  to  certain  charges  preferred 
against  Rev.  Daniel  Etird,  a  member  of  this  Synod,  aud  re- 
port the  same  to  the  present  convention  of  this  Synod, 
would  submit  that,  after  some  preliminary  correspondence 
with  both  the  accusers,  aud  the  accused,  aud  being  furnish- 
ed with  a  written  copy  of  the  charges  and  specifications  pre- 


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ferred  against  him,  and  being1  assured  that  a  copy  of  the 
same  had  been  properly  served  on  the  said  Rev.  Daniel 
Efird,  in  obedience  to  a  resolution  of  this  Synod,  we  called 
and  attended  a  meeting  for  the  purposes  designated  iu  our 
appointment,  at  St.  Peter's  (Piuey  Woods;  Church,  Lexing- 
ton Co.,  S.  0.,  on  the  22nd,  23rd,  and  24th  days  of  May,  1877, 
heard  and  recorded  the  testimony  as  we  were  required  to  do. 

Your  Committee,  upon  considering  this  very  difficult, 
but,  nevertheless,  grave  and  important  matter,  thought  it 
would  be  best  for  all  concerned,  to  have  all  the  witnesses 
make  their  statements  under  a  civil  oath.  And  according- 
ly, all  on  both  sides  were  publicly  qualified  by  Mr. 

Counts,  Notary  Public.  The  witnesses  on  both  sides  were 
heard  and  examined,  and  the  substance  of  the  statement 
made  by  each  one  was  written  down,  and  publicly  read  to 
him,  while  he  was  still  upon  the  witness  stand  ;  and  he  was 
asked  whether  the  statemants  then  recorded  is  what  he 
swears  iu  this  case— to  which  every  one  gave  an  affirmative 
answer. 

Rev.  JJauiel  Efird,  by  agreement  of  both  parties,  was 
permitted  to  present  in  writing,  the  principle  part  of  his  tes- 
timony iu  his  own  defeuse — this  he  did  on  oath. 

After  all  the  testimony  offered  on  both  sides,  at  that 
time,  had  been  heard  and  recorded,  the  meeting  adjourned, 
sine  die. 

Since  then,  several  copies  of  additional  testimony  of 
affidavits  taken  by  Rev.  Daniel  Efird,  in  his  own  defense, 
have  been  forwarded  to  us,  with  a  statement  from  him  that 
the  original  are  retained  by  him,  to  be  presented  to  this  con- 
vention of  the  Synod. 

Your  Committee  having  discharged  all  the  portions  of 
this  most  difficult  duty  assigned  to  us  by  the  Synod  to  the 
best  of  our  ability  ;  now  most  respectfully  beg  leave  to  com- 
plete the  work  assigned  us,  by  suomitiug  this  report  in  con- 
nection with  the  charges  preferred — the  evidence  collected, 
and  all  the  papers  relating  to  this  case,  tiiat  have  come  into 
our  hands,  with  the  sincere  hope,  and  prayer  to  Almighty 
God,  that  in  the  wisdom  of  this  Synod,  and  with  ihe  guid- 
ance of  tiie  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  this  case  may  be  disposed  of, 
in  such  a  manner,  that  full  justice  shall  be  done  to  all  cou 
cerued,  to  the  honor  and  glory  of  the  Great  Head  of  the 
Church.  A  J.  Eox, 

A.  COSTNER. 

On  motion,  all  the  Ministers  present  were  appointed  a 
Committee  to  investigate  the  written  evidence  on  the  Efird 
—  Chapman,  i^and  others,)  case. 

The  appointed  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church 
read  their  report.     The  report  was  laid  on  the  table 


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Adjourned  till  Saturday  morning.  Prayer  by  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  D.  D. 

Friday  evening  a  sermon  was  preached  by  Mr.  E.  L. 
Ly  brand,  from  Luke  8,  4-8. 

FIFTH  SESSION. 

Saturday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 

Synod   was   opened   by  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith.     Roll  called. 

Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim  of  the  U.  0.  Synod  being  present, 
and  having  presented  his  credentials  of  election  as  corres- 
ponding delegate  from  the  North  Carolina  Synod,  to  this 
Synod,  was  received,  and  took  his  seat  as  such  among  us. 

On  motion,  reading  of  yesterdays  Minutes  was  dis- 
pensed with. 

On  motion,  the  report  on  the  State  of  the  Church  was 
re  committed. 

On  motion,  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church 
was  discharged. 

REPORT    OF    THE    COMMITTEE  ON  THE    PROBATION  OF  CAN- 
DIDATES FOR  THE  MINISTRY. 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  this  duty  was  assigned  have 
examined  the  matter  with  as  much  care  as  time  aud  oppor- 
tunities have  permited  us  to  do,  and  we  must  say,  that  we 
find  it  surrounded  by  many  very  serious  difficulties.  Ow- 
ing to  the  peculiar  situation  of  our  Synod,  and  also  the 
poorly  defined,  and  unsettled  views  of  the  Church  at  this 
time,  upon  this  subject.  We  however  beg  leave  to  submit 
the  following: 

Formerly  our  Synod  recognized  two  grades  in  the  Min- 
istry, Deacon  and  Pastor.  This  custom,  as  observed  by  us, 
resulted  in  a  two-fold  Ordination,  in  almost  all  cases,  and 
after  some  45  years  experience,  with  this  custom,  it  was 
abondoned,  and  the  licensure  System,  as  practiced  by  many 
other  Lutheran  Synods,  in  this  country  was  substituted, 
aud  this  was  in  use  among  us  for  some  10  or  12  years.  But 
was  finally  abandoned  by  a  resolution  of  our  last  Synod. 
The  first  was  abandoned,  because  it  was  supposed  by  some 
that  there  is  no  Scriptural  warrant  for  a  two  fold  Ordina- 
tion as  was  practiced  by  us.  The  latter  was  abandoned  be 
cause,  it  has  no  Scriptural  warrant — is  not  practiced  by  the 
more  genuine  Lutheran  Synods  of  this  country  ;  aud  is  rap- 
idly going  into  disuse,  even  among  the  more  lax  of  our  Luth- 
eran,Synods.  The  question  now  is  with  us,  shall  we  return 
to  either  of  our  abandoned  customs,  or  adopt  some  other 


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one.  Our  organic  law  requires  a  probationary  period  of  at 
least  one  year,  of  all  our  candidates  for  the  office  of  the  Min- 
istry. The  Synods  in  connection  with  the  General  Bodies 
of  our  Church,  have  no  difficulty  in  regard  to  this  matter  ; 
because  each  one  of  thein  has  a  Theological  Seminary  under 
their  care  and  direction,  in  which  they  generally  require 
their  candidates  for  the  ministry  to  pass  a  regular  pupilage 
from  one  to  three  years;  and  at  the  eod  of  that  time,  they 
are  prepared  for  ordination.  With  us,  however,  the  case  is 
very  different,  as  we  have  no  such  Institution,  iu  which  to 
prepare  our  young  men.  The  Church  in  this  country,  is  iu 
rather  a  transition  state,  and  the  greater  portion  may  at  no 
distant  day,  adopt  a  graded  ministry  embraciug,  not  ouly  the 
Deacon  and  Pastor,  but  the  Bishop  too.  Besides,  our  Synod 
may  in  no  very  many  years,  see  her  way  clear  to  unite  with 
some  one  of  the  General  Lutheran  bodies  of  this  country  — 
In  view  of  all  these  things,  your  Committee  is  of  the  opinion, 
that  we  as  a  Synod  are  bearly  prepared,  at  this  time,  to  take 
any  decided  action  in  regard  to  this  matter,  and  therefore, 
recommeud  that  a  resolution  be  adopted  at  this  convention 
of  our  Synod,  advising  all  candidates  for  the  ministry,  who 
now  are  under  the  care  of  Synod,  or  who  may  at  any  time 
place  themselves  under  her  care,  to  place  themselves  under 
the  care  of  some  minister  in  our  connection  and  prosecute 
their  studies,  and  labor  under  his  directions  until  they  are 
prepared  for  ordination,  or  until  this  order  is  changed. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox, 
S.  Henkel. 

The  recommeudatiou  in  the  Report  was  sustained. 

Moved,  that  the  Efird — Chapman,  (and  others,)  case  be 
now  heard  and  considered. 

Moved  that  the  President  appoint  two  persons  as  at- 
torneys to  conduct  the  case. 

Appointments,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  on  the  part  of  the 
Plaintiffs,  and  Rev.  P.  0.  Henkel,on  that  of  the  Defendants. 

On  motion  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  after  recess  for  the 
consideration  of  said  case.     Benediction  by  Mr  J.  K.  Efird. 

During  recess  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith  preached  from  John  8, 
29,  30,  31.  After  which  the  pastor  loci  administered  the  Rite 
of  Confirmation  to  eight  persons. 

SIXTH  SESSION. 
»  Saturday,  2  o'clock. 

The  members  of  Synod  assembled  iu  private  session, 
and  were  called  to  order  by  the  President,     Roll  called. 


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Synod  proceeded  to  consider  the  above  named  case. — 
After  investigating  and  considering  the  two  specifications 
under  the  first  count,  and  the  first  specification  under  the 
second  count  being  introduced,  and  the  attorney  for  the 
plaintiff  finding  that  a  paper  containing  the  principal  evi- 
dence had  been  lost  or  misplaced,  asked  the  consent 
of  the  attorney  for  the  defence,  to  enter  a  nolle  prosequi. — 
After   some  consultation  it    was  granted. 


NOLLE  PROSEQUI. 

JRCH,  Gui 

November  12,  1S77. 


Coble's  Church,  Guilford  Co.,  N.  C, ) 


This  day  by  mutual  agreement,  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  and  Rev. 
P.  C  Henkel  counsel,  in  a  case  in  which  Col.  Geo.  H.  Chap- 
man and  others,  against  Rev.  Daniel  Efird,  brought  before 
the  Evan.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  in  which  case  serious 
charges  were  preferred  against  the  said  Dauiel  Efird,  the 
case  being  commenced  and  brought  to  a  certain  stage,  when 
we  the  counsel  on  both  parts  by  a  mutual  agreement  made 
and  publicly  subscribed  by  each  one  of  the  counsel  in  the 
presence  of  the  whole  number  of  the  members  now  present, 
enter  a  cessation  of  the  prosecution. 

A.  J.  Eox,  P.  0.  Henkel, 

Counsel  for  the  Prosecution.  Counsel  for  the  Defendant. 

On  motion,  the  entrance  of  the  nolle  prosequi  was  agreed 
to,  by  Synod. 

The  President  then  arose  and  delivered  a  suitable  ad- 
monition, intermingled  with  traces  of  reprimand  and  pru- 
dence. 

On  motion,  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser  was  granted  leave  of 
absence. 

Moved  to  adjourn  till  Monday  morning,  9  o'clock  Bene- 
diction by  Rev.  T.  Moser. 

RELIGIOUS  SERVICES  ON  SUNDAY. 

A  large  congregation  assembled  in  the  new  Church 
edifice  and  listened  to  the  dedicatory  sermon  by  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  D.  D.,  after  which  the  dedicatory  services  were  con- 
ducted by  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel. 

At  the  same  time  a  congregation  assembled  in  the  old 
Church,  and  were  addressed  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  from 
Rom.  10,  1,  2,  3. 


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A  recess  was  given,  after  which  the  congregation  as- 
sembled at  the  stand  in  the  Grove,  and  heard  a  sermon  de- 
livered by  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Pox,  from  1  Cor.  11,  26-32. 

Confession  and  absolution  were  then  attended  to,  and 
the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered  to  a 
goodly  number  of  communicants. 

During  these  lengthy  exercises  the  large  assembly  was 
characterized  by  good  order  and  marked  attention. 

SE  VENTE  SESSION. 

Monday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 
Synod  met  and  was  opened  in  the  usual  way,  by  the 
Secretary. 

REPORT  ON  THE  PRESIDENT'S  REPORT. 

The  Committee  on  the  President's  Report  submit  the 
following. 

1.  That  the  name  of  J.  W.  Hauseufluck  be  entered  on 
the  ministerial  roll  of  our  Synod. 

2.  That  a  Committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  confer 
with  a  similar  Committee,  to  be  appointed  by  the  Reformed 
Church,  in  reference  to  joint  Church  property  at  Lincoln  - 
ton,  N.  C. 

3.  That  we  regard  no  further  action  o'i  the  part  of  this 
Synod,  in  reference  to  the  Concordia  Hig'i  School,  at  Con- 
over,  X.  C,  as  necessary. 

4.  That  S3  nod  put  a  traveling  missionary  in  the  field, 
as  soon  as  the  uecessary  arrangement  can  be  made. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

T.  Moser, 
M.  L.  Little, 
J.  W.  Eargle. 

On  motion,  the  Report  was  received  and  considered, 
item  by  item. 

Item  1,  sustained  and  bro.  J.  W.  Hausenflucks'  name 
enrolled. 

Item  2,  recommendation  sustained  and  Committee  ap- 
pointed. Committee,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,  A.  Costner,  and 
Caleb  Rhodes. 

Item  3,  recommendation  of  Committee  sustained. 

Item  4,  recommendation  of  Committee  sustained. 


REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  LETTERS  AND  PETITIONS. 

Your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  beg  leaf  to 
submit  the  following : 

Class  I.  Petitions  for  Ordination. 

Nos.  1  and  2  are  petitions  from  St.  Johu's  and  St.  Pe- 
ter's Churches,  Lexington  Co.,  S.  C,  asking  for  the  exami- 
nation and  ordination  of  Messrs.  J.  A.  Cromer,  J.  K.  Etird, 
and  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

Nos.  3,  4,  5,  6,  7  and  8  are  petitions  from  Bethlehem,  St. 
Jacob's,  Cedar  Grove,  St.  Pauls,  Immanuel's  and  Zion's 
Churches,  Lexiugtou  Co.,  S.  C  ,  praying  for  the  examination, 
ordination  and  services  of  candidates,  J.  K.  Enrd,  E.  L.  Ly- 
brand and  J.  A.  Cromer 

Nos.  9  and  10  are  petitions  from  St.  Stephen's  and  Zion's 
Churches,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  praying  for  the  examination 
and  ordination  of  candidate,  R.  A.  Yoder. 

Class  II  Petitions  for  the  next  Session  of  Synod. 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Shenan- 
doah Co.,  Va.,  asking  for  the  next  session  of  this  Synod  to 
convene  in  said  Church. 

No.  2  is  a  petition  from  Emanuel's  Church,  New  Market, 
Shenandoah  Co.,  Va  ,  of  the  same  import. 

No.  3  is  a  petition  from  St.  Mary's  Church,  Shenandoah 
Co.,  Va  ,  of  similar  import. 

Class  III.  Petitions  for  dismissal. 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  Spanish  Grove  congregation, 
Forsythe  Co.,  N.  C,  in  which  the  petitioners  asked  to  be 
dismissed  from  this  Synod. 

Class  II.    Memorials. 

No.  1  is  a  memorial  from  Beck's  Church,  Davidson  Co., 
N.  C,  in  which  the  memorialists  state,  that  they  have  been 
supplied  with  preaching  this  year,  by  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim, 
of  the  N.  C.  Synod 

No.  2  is  a  memorial  from  Coble's  Church,  Guilford  Co., 
N.  C.,  in  which  the  memorialist  state  that  they  have  been 
faithfully  served  this  year  as  pastor  by  Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox. 

Class  V.  Letters  to  Synod. 

No.  1  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  S.  Benuick.  1.  He  gives 
his  reason  for  non  attendance  at  this  session  of  Synod.  — 
2.  Assigus  his  reasons  for  not  raising  auy  Beneficiary  Funds 
this  year.  3.  He  speaks  of  a  petition  from  St  Mary's  Church, 
Shenandoah  Co  ,  Va.,  asking  for  the  next  session  of  Synod 
to  convene  in  said  Church,  and  urges  that  Synod  comply 
with  said  request. 

No.  2  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,  giving  his 
reasons  for  his  non  attendance  at  this  session  of  Synod,  and 
speaks  of  education  and  missions. 

No.  3  is  a  letter  from  Kev.  J.  I.  Miller,  in  which  he  states 
his  appointment  by  the  Va.  Synod,  as  Corresponding  Dele- 


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gate  to  our  Synod,  and  regrets  his  inability  to  be  with  us. — 
Tenders  the  fraternal    greetings   of  the  Va.   Synod    to   this 
body,  and  ealls  the  attention  of  this  Synod  to  the  late  action 
of  the  General  Synod,  on  the  subject  of  the  Richmond  Mis 
sion. 

RECOMMENDATIONS. 

1.  In  reference  to  Nos  I,  2,  3,  4,  5,  0,  7  and  8,  we  recom- 
mend the  examination  of  brethren  J.  K.  Efird,  K.  L.  Ly- 
brand,  and  J.  A.  Cromer. 

2.  In  reference  to  Nos.  9  and  10,  we  recommend  that 
brother  R.  A.  Yoder  be  examined  and  ordained. 

3.  In  reference  to  Class  3rd.  No.  1,  we  recommend  that 
the  petioners  request  be  granted. 

4.  In  reference  to  Class  5th,  No.  1.  we  reeommeud  that 
Bro.  Bennick  be  excused. 

5.  In  reference  to  No  2,  we  recommend  that  Bro.  Peter- 
son be  excused. 

7.  In  reference  to  No.  3.  be  it 

Resolved,  That  we  express  our  regret  that  Rev.  J.  I. 
Miller,  did  not  hud  it  convenient  to  be  with  us. 

D.  Efird. 
Jacob  Epting,  Sen. 

Report  was  received  and  acted  upon  by  items. 

On  motion,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J,  Fox  was  added  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  examination  instead  of  Rev.  T.  Moser  absent. 

Class  I. — Items  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  0,  7,  8  and  recommendation 
postponed  for  the  present. 

Items  9  and  10,  R.  A.  Yoder  declined  being  examined. 

Class  II. — Petitions  for  Synod. 

No.  1.  Next  meeting  be  held  in  St.  Matthew  Church, 
Virginia. 

It  was  moved  that  the  next  meeting  of  the  Synod  be 
held  in  St.  Matthew  Church,  Shenandoah  Co  ,  Va.,  begin- 
ning on  Thursday  before  the  first  Sunday  in  September,  1878. 

ClassIII.—^o.  1.  Complied  with.  Rev.  P.  C.  Heukel 
and  N.  Towusan  voted  negatively. 

Moved  to  adjourn  till  after  sermon.  During  intermis- 
sion Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel  preached  from  John  3,  5. 


EIGHTH  SESSION. 


Monday,  2  o'clock. 


Synod  assembled  and  resumed  business 
Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  takeu  up,  consider- 
ed and  finished. 


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Class  V. — No.  1.   Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick  not  excused. 
No.  2.  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson  excused. 
No.  3    Resolution  unanimously  adopted. 
Rev.  I.  Conder  not  excused. 
Rev.  T.  Miller  excused. 
Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt  excused. 
Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  excused. 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 
On  motion,  Rev.  T.  Moser  was  granted  leave  of  absence. 
Reports   on  the  condition  of  congregations  were  now 
read,  being  called  for  by  the  President. 

Synod  ajourned  with  prayer  by  Rev.  M.  L.  Little. 

NINTH  SESSION 

Tuesday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  H.  Goodman. — 
Roll  called. 

On  motion,  it  was  made  the  duty  of  the  President,  ver- 
bally, to  return  to  day  after  divine  worship,  the  most  sincere 
thanks  of  the  members  of  this  Synod  to  the  members  of  this 
congregation,  and  other  citizens  of  this  community  for  the 
many  acts  of  kindness  they  have  so  generally  extended  to 
us,  during  our  sojourn  in  their  midst. 

Resolved,  That  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of  the  Min- 
utes of  this  Convention  of  Synod  be  printed  to  supply  the 
calls  for  them,  and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod 
with  three  copies,  each  General  Body  of  Lutherans  in  this 
country,  the  Synods  in  correspondence  with  this  body,  our 
Institutions  of  learning,  and  our  Lutheran  publications  two 
copies  each. 

Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  Corresponding  Delegate  of  the 
N.  C.  Synod,  conveyed  to  this^Synod  in  a  few  pertinent  re- 
marks, the  fraternal  greetings  and  kindly  feelings  of  the  N. 
C.  Synod,  and  was  appropriately  replied  to  by  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  D.  D. 

The  following  resolution  in  reference  to  the  congrega- 
tions of  the  late  Rev.  T.  Crouse,  was  unanimously  adopted. 

THE  CONGREGATIONS  OF  THE  REV.  T.  CROUSE. 

Resolved,  That  the  course  pursued  aud  the  conduct 
manifested  by  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  of  N.  C.  Synod,  in 
serving  as  a   supply    the   congregations  left  vacant  by  the 


18 

death  of  the  late  lamented  Rev.  T.  Grouse,  and  in  connection 
with  this  Synod,  is  commendable,  and  meets  the  approba- 
tion of  this  Synod. 

On  motion,  the  minutes  were  received  and  adopted 
without  reading. 

An  election  of  Treasurer  for  Beneficiary  Fund  was  held, 
aud  resulted  in  the  re-election  of  Rev.  T.  Moser. 

The  Committee  on  Treasurers  and  Beneficiary  Treas- 
urer's Report,  have  examined  these  Reports  and  find  them 
correct.  M.  L.  Little, 

W.  A.  Beck. 

REPORT  OF  TREASURER  OF  SYNOD. 

Rev.  A.  J.  Fox, 

In  account  with 

Evan.  Lttth.  Tenn.  Synod. 
1877. 
Nov.  13,  To  am't  due    from    former   Treasurer, 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  $73.28 

187G. 
Dec.  5,  By  am't  paid  Henkel  &  Co.,  for  printing, 

binding  and  mailing  Minutes  for  1876,  $50  12 

To  balance  due  Synod  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.     17.10 
To  cash  on  hand  collected    from    congre- 
gations for  Synodical  Treasury,  $13.30 
To  balance  due  the  Synod  in  cash  and  accounts,    60.40 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  Fox,  Treasurer. 

REPORT  OF  TREASURER  OF  BENEFICIARY  FUND. 

T.  Moser, 

In  a  ceo  tint  with 

Evan.  Luth.  Tenn.  Synod. 

1877.  Dr. 

To  amount  on  hand,  $3.45 

Jan  10,  "  "  from  Rev  J.  R.  Peterson's  charge,  50.40 
June  19,  "  "  "  Rev.  J-  M.  Smith's  charge,  10  55 
Nov.  11,  "  "  "  Rev.  M.  L.  Little's  charge,  50  00 
Nov.  11,    "         "         "    Rev.  T.  Mosers  charge,  2.60 


1877.  Cr. 

Jan.  10,  By  am't  paid  R.  A.  Yoder,  $29.55 

May  1,        ''            "              "  61.00 

June  19,     u             "               u  12.00 

July  28,       "             -k               "  3.00 

Nov.  8,        "             k'               "  11-45 


$117.00 


$117.00 
T.  Moser,  Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 


TREASURER  S  AGENT  REPORT. 

S.  Henkel  with  Rev.  T.  Moser, 

Trasarer of  Tenn. Synod  Beneficiary  Association. 

1876.  Dr. 
Sept.  30,  To  balance  due  on  account  rendered,  $2.80 

1877.  Jan.  25,  of  Mary  M.  Henkel,  3 .15 
"     Feb.  1,   of  L.  M.  Zirkle,   Treas.  Emanuel 

Church,  Xew  Market,  Va.,  12.00 

Aug.  14,  of  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  11.35 

"      "    of  Rev.  J.  K  Stirewalt,  182 

"     "    of  Rev.  1.  Oonder,  22.00 

Sept.  3,     of  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  1.62 

860.86 
1877.  Or. 

April,  By  am't  paid  J.  \V.  Hausenfluck,  £15. 00  815.00 


$75.86 
S.  Henkel,  Agent  of  Ben.  Treats. 

On  motion,  the  President  appointed  a  Committee  of  three 
to  prepare  rules  and  regulations  for  the  government  of  Bene- 
ficiaries to  report  at  the  next  meeting  of  Synod.  Committee, 
Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  M    Smith,  and  Mr.  M.  L   Cliue. 

On  motion,  tue  following  Executive  Committee  on  Mis- 
sions was  appointed  by  the  President.  Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  P. 
C.  Henkel,  and  A.  L.  Grouse. 

RESOLUTION  RELATIVE  TO  REV.  A.  L.  YOUNT. 

Whereas,  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount,   formerly  a  Beneficiary, 

and  who  had  received  some  8500  or  $600  of  the  Beueticiary 
funds  of  this  Synod,  and  who  had  entered  intoan  obligation 
to  labor  within  the  bounds  of  this  Synod  for  a  term  of  ten 
years,  has  removed  to,  and  taken  charge  of  Lutheran  con- 
gregation at  Mnrphysboro,  111.,  and  by  this  act  has  laid  him 
self  liable  to  refund  the  money  he  has  received  from  this 
Synod  with  6  per  cent,  interest     Be  it 

Resolved,  by  this  Synod  that  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount,  be  here- 
by notified  that  he  is  expected  and   required  to  refund  as 
early  as  possible,  all  the  money  he  has  received  with  the  in 
terest  he  has  obligated  himself  to  pay  to  this  Synod. 

Resolution  adopted. 

On  motion.  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and 
place  above  mentioned.     Closed  by  Rev.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

After  recess  a  sermon  was  preached  by  the  Secretary 
from  1  Thes.  5,  17. 

J.  Paul  Stirewalt, 

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Resolved,  That  each  of  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requesed,  to 
preach  at  least  one  Sermon  in  each  of  his  congregations, 
annually,  upon  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education, 
and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to  the  next 
succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  request- 
to  send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written 
Eeport  of  the  condition  of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  cate- 
chising those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  com- 
munion, previous  to  their  Confirmation,  is,  in  some  places, 
falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  custom  of  receiving 
uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without  the  slight- 
est examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowl- 
edge and  other  qualifications  for  Church  membership,  has 
been  practiced  by  some ;  be  it  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers 
and  congregations  in  the  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can 
possibly  be  done,  all  who  make  application  for  Church 
membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechisation, 
in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to 
their  Confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as 
when  persons  of  age  and  experience  make  application,  or 
such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably  situated  as 
to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with  and 
to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  cus- 
toms, seek  Church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their 
request  be  granted  ;  but,  in  no  case,  until  such  persons 
have  been  examined  by  the  Pastor,  before  the  Council, 
and  have  been  approved  by  them. 


INDEX. 


Page. 
Absentees,  17 

Committees,  Regular,  7 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  other  Synods 8 

Delegate  from  Virginia  Synod,  15 

Delegate  from  N.  C.  Synod,         17 

Executive  Committee  on  Missions,      19 

Lay-Delegates, 4 

Ministerial  Roll,       3 

Meeting  of  next  Convention,  16 

Nolle  Prosequi,  IB 

Officers,  7 

President's  Report, 4-7 

Printing  Minutes,  17 

Parochial  Report,     20 

Receptions,        7 

Report  on  Unfinished  Business,  8 

Report    of   Committee   to  collect   Evidence   in   regard   to   the   Efird- 

Chapman  Case,     9 

Report  of  Committee  on  State  of  the  Church, 10 

Report  on  Probationary  State  of  Theological  Students,         11 

Religious  Services  on  Sunday,  13 

Report  on  President's  Report,      14 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions,         15 

Recommendations,  16 

Resolution  relative  to  Rev.  T.  Crouse's  Charge,  17 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Synod,     18 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund,         18 

Report  of  Treasurer's  Agent,        19 

Resolution  relative  to  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount,         19 

Standing  Resolutions,     21 


MINUTES 


OF    THE 


FlFTY-ElGHTH     ANNUAL     CONVENTION 


OF    THE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


Tennessee    Synod, 


HELD    IN 


ST.  MATTHEW  CHURCH,  SHENANDOAH  COUNTY,  VA. 


August  29  to   September  2,  1878. 


New  Market,  Va.  : 
Henkel  &  Co.,  Printers. 


Calendar  for  1878-79, 


JRet.  P.  C.  HENKEL,  Peesident,              -        -  -  Conover,  JST.  C. 

Rev.  L.  A.  FOX,  Recording  Secretary,  -        -  -  Waynesboro,  Va. 

Rev.  Dk.  A.  J.  FOX,  Corresponding  Secretary,  -  Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

Rev.  J.  PAUL  STIREWALT,  Treasurer,        -  -  New  Market,  Va. 

Examining  Committee. 

Rev.  S.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  FOX, 

Rev.  J.  N.  STIREWALT,  Rev.  L.  A.  FOX. 

Delegates  to  Other  Synods. 

North  Carolina  Synod. 

Rev.  P.  C.  HENKEL,  Principal.       Rev.  A.  L.  CROUSE,  Alternate. 

Virginia  Synod. 
Rev.  S.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  Principal.         Rev.  L.  A.  FOX,  Alternate. 

South  Carolina  Synod. 
Rev.  M.  L.  LITTLE,  Principal.         Rev.  A.  L.  CROUSE,  Alternate. 

Holston  Synod. 
Rev.  J-  M.  SMITH,  Principal.  Rev.  T.  MOSER,  Alternate. 

Pennsylvania  Synod. 
Rev.  L.  A.  FOX,  Principal.         Rev.  S.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  Alternate;. 


TRANSACTIONS 


Fifty-Eighth  Annual   Convention 

OF   THE 

Evan.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 


The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  convened 
in  its  Fifty-eighth  annual  session  in  St.  Matthew  church, 
Shenandoah  Co.,  Va.,  beginning  on  Thursday,  the  29th  day 
of  August,  1878. 

Synod  was  opened  by  the  President  in  the  usual  form, 
the  roll  of  Ministers  was  called,  the  lay-delegates  presented 
their  certificates  of  election,  and  their  names  were  enrolled. 

Ministers. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

2  "  J.R.Peterson Dallas,  N.  C 

3  "  T.  Moser* Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

4  "  P.  C.  Henkel Conover,  " 

5  "  S.  Henkel,  D.  D New  Market,  Va. 

6  "  D.  Efird*  Pine  Ridge,  S-  C. 

7  "  J.  M.  Smith! Conover,  N.  C. 

8  "  I.  Conder McGaheysville,  Va. 

9  "  J.  N.  Stirewai/t Stony  Man,  Va. 

10  "  J.  S.  Bennick Forestville,    " 

11  "  M.  L.  Fox Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

12  "  J.  C.  Moser* China  Grove,       " 

13  "  M.  L.  Little* Lincolnton,         " 

14  "  L.  A.  Fox Waynesboro,  Va. 

15  "  A.  L.  Crouse Summit,  S.  C 

16  "  J.  P.  Stirewalt New  Market,  Va- 

17  "  J.  W.  Hausenfluck Grove  Hill, 

18  "  E.  L.  Lybrand^: Columbia,  S.  C. 

19  "  J.  K.  Efird  J Summit,  S.  C. 

20  "  J.  A.  Cromer t Columbia,  S.  C. 

*  Excused.  t  Not  excused. 

I  Examined  and  ordained  at  this  meeting. 


4  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Lay-Delegates. 

Names.  Churches  Represented. 

\  St.  James,  St.  Thomas, 

J.  K.  Efirp -   Cedar  Grove,  St.  Peter, 

(  (Metz),  St.  Paul,  S.  C. 

D.  H.  Wheeler St.  John,  S.  C. 

(  St.  Peter  or  Piuy  Woods, 

E.  L.  Ltbkand. -;  Bethlehem     and      Zion, 

(  South  Carolina. 
J.  A.  Cromer Jacob  and  Emanuel,  S.  C. 

(  Ziou,  St.  John,  Conover, 
N.  Townsan -St.    Paul,    Piny    Grove, 

(  Hickory,  St  James, N.C. 

(  Coble,  Melanchthon  and 
Petek  Coble -  Mount   Pleasant,  North 

(  Carolina. 

A.  G.  Henkel Bethlehem,  Ya. 

W.  H.  Arehart St.  Jacob,  Bethany,  Va. 

J.  F.Miller Trinity,  Va. 

Jno.  T.  Hoake Grace,       l* 

Henry  Soh.effer Morning  Star,  Va. 

Jno.  H.  Zirkle St.  Mark,  Va. 

D.  H  Henkel Mt.  Calvar}%  Va. 

A.  Dodson St- Jacob,        " 

Capt.  Jno.  E.  Towns St.  Matthew,    " 

J.  G.  Fellers St  Paul, 

Jos.  H.  Stickley. Zion,  " 

Jno.  J.  Hepner Powder  Springs,  Va. 

C.  Miller St.  Paul,  Va. 

M.  Filtzmoyer Rader,  " 

Samuel  Filtzmoyer St.  Mary  (Pine),  Va. 

Geo.  Boavman Solomon,  Va. 

D.  S.  Henkel Emmanuel,  Va. 

Jno.  Lowery Mt.  Zion,  Va- 

The  President  read  his  annual  Beport,  which  was  receiv- 
ed, to  be  referred  to  the  proper  Committee. 

President's  Report. 

Dear  Brethren  in  Christ  :— May  grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  from 
God  the  Father,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  and  abide  with  us. 

The  allwise  and  merciful  Being  who  transmitted  his  Kingdom  to  this- 
world,  saw  fit  to  make  men  his  instruments  and  ministers,  to  maintain, 
extend,  dispense,  and  perpetuate  it.  Some  of  the  interests  of  this  King- 
dom can  be  better  promoted  by  assemblies  and  taking  counsel  together. 

It  is  through  the  beneficent  providence  of  our  merciful  Father  in 
heaven,  that  we  have  been  permitted  to  pass  another  synodical  year,  safe- 
ly, and  to  assemble  again  for  this  purpose,  in  the  capacity  of  a  delibera- 
tive body,  in  which  we  are  able  to  meet  each  other  with  fraternal  greeting. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      5 

It  becomes  us,  then,  to  devise  the  best  and  most  judicious  means  for  the 
object  contemplated. 

We  should  rightly  appreciate  these  privileges,  and  form  proper  con- 
ceptions of  the  solemn  and  sacred  duties  resting  upon  us  as  ministers  and 
as  an  ecclesiastical  body.  Our  hearts  should  devoutly  rise  in  gratitude 
and  thankfulness  to  our  Heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  as  the 
Mediator  between  him  and  us,  and  implore  him  to  continue  his  blessings, 
and  to  grant  us  the  guidance  and  aid  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  in  all  the  rela- 
tions of  life. 

The  lives  of  our  ministerial  brethren  in  ccnnection«with  our  Synod, 
except  that  of  Rev.  father  Goodman,  who  departed  this  life  on  Jan.  26th, 
1878, — Synod  will  take  proper  action  in  regard  to  it, — have  been  preserved 
during  the  past  year,  and  the  deaths  of  our  lay-membeis,  have  not  been 
unusually  numerous-  The  condition  of  our  Synod,  in  a  physical,  moral, 
and  spiritual  point  of  view,  seems  to  be  in  its  normal  health. 

Official  Acts. — Daring  the  synociical  year,  we  have  had  no  occasion  to 
perform  any  official  act,  as  president  of  Synod.  There  have  been  no  im- 
portant changes  in  our  Synod,  during  the  year,  to  require  any  such  acts. 

New  Churches,  &c. — A  new  church  edifice  is  in  process  of  completion, 
in  Caldwell  co.,  N.  C,  called  Philadelphia,  Rev-  P.  C.  fienkel's  charge. 
A  new  church  house,  Hickory,  Catawba  co.,  N.  C,  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith's 
charge,  is  in  process  of  erection.  Arrangements  have  been  made  to 
erect  a  new  church  at  King's  Mountain,  a  station  on  the  Charlotte  and 
Atlanta  Air  Line  Railroad,  Cleveland  County,  N.  C,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peter- 
son's charge.  A  new  congregation  has  been  organized,  by  Rev.  P.  C. 
Henkel,  at  Table  Rock,  Burk  Co.,  N.  C.  The  congregation  of  Rader 
Church,  Rockingham  County,  Va.,  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick's  charge,  arebuild- 
ing-a  new  church  near  Timberville. 

Vacancies. — We  learn,  that  are  still  some  vacant  congregations  within 
the  bounds  of  our  Synod,  which  are  not  regularly  supplied  with  the  means 
of  grace,  and  that  those  left  vacant  by  the  death  of  the  lamented  T. 
('rouse,  are  still  being  served  by  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  of  the  North  Caro- 
lina Synod.  We  would  recommend,  that  Synod  make  arrangements  to 
supply  the  vacancies,  and  that,  as  the  congregations  left  vacant  by  the 
death  of  Rev.  T.  Crouse  are  in  rather  an  abnormal  condition,  being  served 
by  a  minister  not  in  connection  with  the  Synod,  to  which  they  belong, 
Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim  be  requested  to  consider  the  propriety  of  uniting 
with  the  Synod,  to  which  the  congregations,  which  he  is  serving,  belong. 
No  doubt  this  would  be  gratifying  to  these  congregations,  and  contribute 
much  to  the  best  interests  of  all  concerned. 

Changes  in  Pastorates. — As  far  as  our  information  extends,  very  few, 
if  any  changes,  have  taken  place  during  this  year.  No  doubt,  as  many 
of  our  charges,  are  still  too  large,  and  not  arranged  in  the  most  advan- 
tageous and  convenient  way,  it  would  be  well  to  consider  the  propriety  of 
reducing  them,  and  arranging  them  in  the  best  and  most  j  adicious  man- 
ner. Our  people  ueed  more  preaching,  and  our  children  more  thorough 
instruction.     This  cannot  be   accomplished  with  the  present  arrangement 


6     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

of  some  of  our  charges.     It  would  evidently  prove  beneficial  to  the  con- 
gregations to  have  regular,  divine  berviees  more  frequently. 

Church  Property.— As  we  are  informed,  there  is  church  property  within 
the  bounds  of  our  Synod,  which  has  been  partly  abandoned, —as  that  in 
Shenandoah  County,  Va.,  near  Red  Banks,  that  in  Stanley  County,  N.  C, 
and  other  property,  we  would  recommend,  that  committees,  one  in  N.  C, 
and  one  in  Va.,  be  appointed  to  look  after  such  property,  to  take  steps  to 
bring  it  into  requisition  in  the  most  profitable  manner,  and  to  report  the 
result  of  their  efforts  to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod.  Such  property 
should  not  be  too  much  neglected,  but,  utilized  in  some  way. 

Education.— As  a  school  has  been  established  at  Conover,  Catawba 
County,  N.  C,  called  Concordia  High  School,  under  church  influence,  as 
a  congregational  enterprise,  perhaps  it  would  be  well  for  Synod  to  ap- 
point a  committee  to  examine  into  the  propriety  of  making  it  a  synodical 
enterprise,  if  it  can  be  done  consistent  with  the  designs  and  character  of 
the  school,  and  report  to  next  Synod. 

Missionary  Operations. — The  times  demand,  that  our  Synod  should 
arouse  to  missionary  work..  Much  good  could  be  accomplished  it  that  way. 
There  are  many  places  within  the  bounds  of  Synod,  where  missions  could 
be  established,  that  would,  in  the  course  of  a  few7  years,  become  self- 
sustaining.  We  would,  therefore,  suggest,  if  the  pecuniary  circumstances 
of  the  Synod  will  admit,  that  active  missionary  services  be,  at  once, 
brought  into  requisition. 

May  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church  preside  over  us,  during  our  pres- 
ent meeting,  guiding  us  in  the  way  of  truth  and  efficiency,  so  that  our 
deliberations  and  transactions  may  contribute  to  the  honor  and  glory  of 
God  and  to  the  promotion  of  the  Redeemer's  Kingdom. 

SOCRATES  HENKEL. 

Election  of  Officers  for  the  ensuing  year  was  held,  with 
the  following  results: 

Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  -    -    -    -     President. 

"     L.  A.  Fox,  ------  Bee.  Secretary. 

"     Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  -    -    -    -     Cor.  Secretary. 

"    J.  Paul  Stirewalt,  -    -  Treasurer. 

It  was  moved,  that  the  regular  time  for  meeting  during 
the  Sessions  of  this  Convention  be  S£  A.  M.,  and  2  P.  M. — 
On  motion  Synod  adjourned  till  2  P.  M.  Benediction  by 
Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel. 

During  recess  Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox  preached. 

SEOOlsTID  SESSION, 

House  called  to  order  by  the  President.  Synod  resumed 
business. 

Letters,  Papers  and  Petitions  addressed  to  Synod,  were 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  7 

called  tor,  placed  ou  the  table,  and  handed  to  the  respective 
Committees. 

Regular  Committees. 

1.  On  President's  Report. — Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson,  M.  L. 
Fox,  and  Mr.  N.  Townsau. 

2.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  K. 
Efird,  aud  Mr    D.  H.  Wheeler. 

3.  On  Examination. — Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  Dr.  A.  J. 
Fox,  J.  N.  Stifewaltj  and  L.  A.  Fox. 

4.  On  the /State  of  the  Church. — Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  J.  R. 
Peterson,  and  A.  L.  Crouse. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions. — Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  aud  Mr. 
A.  Dodson. 

6.  On  Treasurers  Report  and  Beneficiary  Association. — 
Rev.  J.  S.  Beunick,  Messrs.  D.  S.  Heukel  and  M.  Filtzmoyer. 

The  Executive  Committee  on  Missious  uow  handed  in 
the  following  report: 

Report  of  Executive  Committee  on  Missions. 

The  Executive  Committee  of  Missions  has  no  official  acts  to  report. — 
No  mission  and  no  funds  came  into  our  hands.  In  response  to  a  call  by 
our  Chairman  through  Odk  Church  Paper,  no  application  has  been  made 
for  aid.  The  Committee  itself  knew  of  no  place  of  sufficient  importance  to 
justify  it  in  assuming  the  responsibility  of  commencing  operations. 

The  Synod,  however,  has  not  been  inactive  ;  most  of  our  pastors  have 
been  missionatrng  in  places  outside  of  their  regular  pastorates.  Our  Con- 
ferences have  missions  under  their  charge.  None  of  these  missions  have 
required  pecuniary  assistance,  and  have  not  fallen  under  the  perview  of 
this  Committee. 

We  believe  that  tbere  are  points  at  which  we  might  labor  success- 
fully, but  as  this  is  a  new  sphere  of  effort  for  us  as  a  Synod,  those  most  in- 
terested are  slow  to  make  application.  It  is  necessary  that  our  pastors  be 
vigilant  in  this  direction.  They  must  find  such  places  and  bring  them  to 
the  attention  of  Synod. 

It  is  of  grave  importance  that  we  should  concentrate  our  missionary 
efforts.  While  we  should  not  diminish  but  rather  increase  such  labors 
as  we  have  hitherto  been  engaged  in,  yet  all  missious  demanding  pe- 
cuniary aid  should  be  put  under  the  control  of  Synod.  When  they  have 
been  located  all  must  co-operate,  heart  to  heart,  and  support  them  most 
earnestly-  L.  A.  FOX, 

A,  L.  CROUSE, 
P.  C.  HENKEL. 


8     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  report  was  received. 

The  Treasurer's  Report  was  received  and  placed  iu  the 
hands  oi'the  proper  committee. 

Report  of  Delegate  to  the  Pennsylvania  Synod. 

Your  delegate  to  the  Pennsly  vania  Synod  could  not  attend  the  con- 
vention to  which  he  was  elected,  but  addressed  to  it  a  letter  of  fraternal 
greetings.  L.  A.  FOX. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  Friday  morning. 
Prayer  by  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox. 

t:h:i:r,:d  session. 

Friday  Morning,  8£  o'clock. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  in  the  usual  way  by  Rev. 
Dr.  A.  J.  Fox.  Roll  called.  Minutes  of  yesterday  read, 
received,  and  adopted. 

On  motion,  the  congregation  at  Conover,  Catawba  Co  , 
N.  C,  was  received  and  the  delegate  enrolled. 

The  Committee  on  the  President's  Report,  being  called 
for,  read  the  following  report: 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

We,  the  Committee  upon  President's  Report,  having  examined  that 
paper,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following : 

Item  1.  In  references  to  "Vacancies,''  your  Committee  hav^e  no 
recommendation  to  make  but  leave  it  to  Synod  to  take  such  steps  and 
make  such  provisions  as  its  wisdom  may  suggest.  » 

2.  Your  Committee  have  no  recommendation  to  make  in  regard  to 
change  of  pastorates,  believing  that  necessary  changes  can  be  best  made 
by  the  parties  immediately  concerned. 

3.  We  sustain  the  recommendation  of  the  President  to  appoint  two 
Committees,  one  in  Virginia  and  another  in  North  Carolina,  to  look  after 
Church  Property. 

4.  Your  Committee  also  approve  the  suggestion  of  the  President  con- 
cerning Concordia  High  School,  and  recommend  that  a  Committee  be  ap- 
pointed. 

5.  In  the  work  of  Missions,  your  Committee  concur  with  the  Presi- 
dent, and  recommend  that  Synod  take  immediate  steps  towards  active 
labor  in  that  direction. 

6.  Your  Committee  recommend  that  a  Committee  of  three  be  ap- 
pointed to  report  suitable  resolutions  on  the  death  of  Rev.  H.  Goodman. 

Respectfully  submitted,  J.  R.  PETERSON, 

M.  L.  FOX, 
N.  TOWNSEND. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE   SYNOD.  9 

The  Report  was  received,  and,  on  motion,  was  considered 
by  items- 
On  motion,  Rev.  P.  Miller,  of  the  Virginia  Synod,  was 
invited  to  a  seat  within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

Item  1.  Passed  by  for  the  present. 

Item  2.  Passed  by  for  the  present. 

Item  3.  This  resolution  was  passed. 

''Resolved  That  this  matter  be  referred  to  the  Conferences  in  connec- 
tion with  this  Synod." 

Item  4.  Adopted,  by  appointing  that  Committee,  which 
consists  of  Revs.  J.  R  Peterson  and  M.  L.  Little  of  K  C, 
Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  J.  S.  Bennick  of  Virginia. 

Item  5.  Adopted,  and  Committee  appointed  by  Synod, 
as  follows:  Revs.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox,  J.  Paul  Stirewalt,  J.  S. 
Beunick  and  A.  L.  Crouse, 

Item  6.  Passed  by  for  the  present.  The  Report  was 
recommitted. 

Item  7.  Received  and  adopted.  The  Committee  was 
appointed  by  the  bouse  as  follows:  Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  Dr. 
A.  J-  Fox  aud  J.  R.  Peterson. 

The  Report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 

Report  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We  your  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  beg  leave  to  report, 
that 

1.  On  page  9,  we  find  the  continuation  of  the  Committees  to  collect 
all  minutes  and  pamphlets  oi  the  different  conventions  of  our  Synod  and 
have  them  bound,  and  we  ask  if  that  committee  is  ready  to  report. 

2.  On  page  9,  we  find  that  a  new  committee  was  appointed  to  collect 
statistics  and  material  for  the  history  of  our  churches  and  synod,  and  re- 
port the  result  of  theii  efforts  at  the  next  convention  of  Synod.  Our 
inquiry  is,  is  the  Committee  prepared  to  report. 

3.  On  page  12,  we  find  that,  in  the  report  of  the  Committee  on  the 
probation  of  candidates  for  the  ministry,  a  recommendation  that  a  reso- 
lution be  adopted,  at  this  convention  of  our  synod,  advising  all  candidates 
for  the  ministry,  who  now  are  under  the  care  of  synod,  or  who  may  at  any 
time  place  themselves  under  the  care  of  some  minister,  in  our  connection, 
and  prosecute  their  studies,  and  labor  under  his  directions,  until  they  are 
prepared  for  ordination,  or  until  this  order  is  changed,  and  as  the  resolu- 
tion does  not  appear,  from  the  record,  to  have  been  passed,  nor  the  com- 
mittee discharged,  we  suggest  that  some  action  is  necessary. 

4.  On  page  14,  we  find  that  it  was  determined  to  put  a  traveling 
missionary  in  the  field,  as  soon  as  the  necessary  arrangements  can  be 
made,  and  we  ask  whether  that  arrangement  cannot  now  be  made  and  a 
missionary  elected  and  put  to  work. 


10    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

5.  On  page  14,  we  find  that  a  Committee  was  appointed  in  reference 
to  certain  church  property  in  Lincolnton,  N.  C-,  and  we  desire  to  know 
what  has  been  done. 

6.  On  page  19,  we  find  the  appointment  of  a  Committee  of  three  to 
prepare  rules  and  regulations  for  the  government  of  Beneficiaries  to  re- 
port to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod,  and  we  call  for  the  report. 

7.  On  page  19,  we  find  the  following  : 

Resolved,  By  this  Synod  that  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount  be  hereby  notified  that 
he  is  expected  and  required  to  refund  as  early  as  possible  all  the 
money  he  has  received  with  the  interest  he  has  obligated  himself  to  pay 
to  this  Synod.  We  enquire  whether  Rev.  Yount  has  complied  with  thi9 
requirement.  Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  L.  CROUSE, 

J.K.  EF1RD, 

D.  H.  WHEELER. 

Item  1.  Adopted  and  Committee  continued. 
Item  2.  Adopted. 

Report  of  the  Committee  to  Collect  Matter  for  the  History  of 

this  Synod. 

Your  Committee  appointed  to  collect  material  for  the  history  of  this 
Synod,  would  most  respectfully  submit  that  they  have  not  been  able  to  do 
much  in  that  way,  and  supposing,  as  it  does,  that  there  remains  but  little, 
if  anything  more  to  be  done  in  that  way,  would  most  respectfully  ask  to 
be  discharged.  A.  J.  FOX, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 
L.  A.  FOX. 

This  Report  was  received,  and  adopted  and  the  Com- 
mittee discharged. 

Item  3.  The  Committee  not  ready  to  report  now. 

Item  4.  In  regard  to  this  item,  it  was  moved  to  appoint 
a  Committee  of  three  ministers  to  report  apian  for  Mission- 
ary labors.  Committee,  Revs.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  R.  Peter- 
son, and  J.  S.  Benuick. 

Item  5.  The  Committee  report  slow  progress,  and  were 
discharged. 

Item  6.  Postponed  till  to-morrow  morning. 

Item  7.  Matter  deferred  till  the  Report  of  Committe  on 
Letters  and  Petitions  be  heard. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

Class  I.— Letters. 

No.  1  Is  a  letter  from  Rey.  J.  M.  Smith.  He  gives  as  excuse  for 
absence   a  want  of  means  and  an  unwillingness  to  ask  his  people,  who 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     11 

have  been  so  greatly  taxed  by  the  Concordia  High  School,  to  bear  his 
expenses.  He  speaks  earnestly  of  the  importance  of  a  Lutheran  School 
in  which  ministers  may  be  trained.  He  believes  such  school  is  more 
important  now,  as  being  preparatory,  missionary  effort. 

Your  committee  recommends  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  2  Is-a  letter  from  Rev.  D.  Efird.  He  assigns  as  his  reasons  for 
absence  from  this  convention  some  legal  business  that  demands  his  per- 
sonal attention.  He  calls  the  attention  of  Synod  to  the  revision  of  the  Hymn 
Book  and  states  that  3U0  or  400  copies  have  been  subscribed  for  and  will 
be  paid  for  as  soon  as  delivered. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused- 

No.  3  Is  a  letter  from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  asking  to  be  excused  for  non- 
attendance- 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  4  Is  a  letter  from  Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  assigning  the  dangerous  ill- 
ness of  his  family  as  the  chief  reason  of  his  absence. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  5  Is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  C  •  Moser.  He  says  that  he  was 
unable  to  raise  the  means  of  def laying  expenses  either  from  his  own 
private  funds  or  from  the  resources  of  the  church. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  6  Is*a  letter  from  Rev-  A-  L.  Yount.  He  proposes  to  pay  soon 
the  amount  he  owes  Synod.  He  asks  for  a  definite  statement  of  the 
amount  Synod  demands.  He  says  that  $50  were  received  for  missionary 
labors  at  Monroe. 

We  recommend  that  such  a  statement  as  he  requests,  be  furnished. 

Class  II.— Petitions. 

No.  1  These  are  petitions  from  Cedar  Grove,  St.  Paul,  and  St.  Peter 
(Metzes)  in  S.  0.,  praying  for  the  examination  and  ordination  of  J.  K. 
Efird  to  the  pastoral  office. 

No.  2  These  are  petitions  from  Bethlehem,  Zion,  and  St  John,  S. 
C,  praying  for  the  ordination  to  the  pastoral  office  of  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

No.  3  These  are  petitions  from  St.  Peter  (Piney  Woods),  Emmanuel 
and  St.  Jacob,  praying  for  the  ordination  of  J.  A.  Cromer  to  the  pastoral 
office. 

These  brethren  are  present  and  we  recommend  that  they  be  examined . 

]No.  4  Is  a  petition  from  Conover  for  the  ordination  of  R.  A.  Yoder. 
As  he  is  absent  we  have  no  recommendation  to  make. 

No.  5  Is  a  petition  from  St.  James,  Summit,  Lexington  co.,  S.  C, 
asking  that  the  next  convention  of  Synod  be  held  in  their  church. 

No.  6  Is  a  petition  from  New  Jerusalem,  Davidson  co.,  N.  C,  pray- 
ing for  the  assistance  of  Synod  in  securiug  the  pastoral  services  of  some 
minister  of  our  own  Synod. 

We  recommend  that  this  matter  be  referred  to  the  North  Carolina 
Conference  of  this  Synod  with  the  earnest  request  that  they  make  ar- 
rangements to  supply  this  Church  until  they  can  obtain  a  regular  pastor. 

L.  A.  FOX, 
A.  DODSON. 


12  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Moved  to  adjourn  till  2  P.  M.  During  recess  a  sermon 
was  preached  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse. 

FOUBTH   SESSION. 

Friday,  2  o'clock. 

Synod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President.  Roll  was 
called  and  business  resumed. 

The  Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was 
now  considered  by  items. 

Class  I. — Nos.  1,  2,  and  3,  the  recommendation  of  the 
Committee  was  sustained. 

It  was  moved  that  the  examination  be  private.  The 
motion  was  sustained. 

On  motion,  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  was  added  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Examination. 

No.  4.  It  was  moved  to  appoint  a  Committee  to  examine 
and  ordain  Mr.  R.  A.  Yoder.  Committee,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peter- 
son and  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox.  « 

In  regard  to  No.  5,  it  was  moved  that  the  next  meeting 
of  Synod  be  held  in  St.  James  Church,  Summit,  Lexington 
Co.,  S.  C,  beginning  on  Thursday  before  the  third  Sunday 
of  November,  1879. 

No.  6.  The  recommendation  was  sustained. 

Rev.  V.  Stickley,  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the 
North  Carolina  Synod  was  received. 

Mr.  J.  S.  Koiner,  a  student  of  Theology,  was  made  an 
advisory  member. 

It  was  moved  to  recur  to  the  2nd  item  of  the  report  of 
the  Committee  on  the  President's  Report.  The  motion  was 
rejected. 

Report  of  Delegate  to  North  Carolina  Synod. 

On  account  of  the  many  other  engagements,  your  Delegate  to  the 
Annual  Convention  of  the  Evang,  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina 
could  not  attend  that  meeting,  but  addressed  a  fraternal  letter  to  the 
Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX. 

This  Report  was  received. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  13 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  Other  Synods. 

To  N.  C.  Synod,  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkei,  Principal;  Kev.  A. 
L.  Grouse,  Alternate. 

To  Virginia  Synod,  Eev.  S.  Henkei,  D.  D  ,  Principal; 
Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  Alternate. 

At  its  session  in  1877,  this  Synod  appointed  Corres- 
ponding Delegates  to  the  South  Carolina  and  Holston  Syu- 
ods.  These  synods  have  not  as  yet  convened,  and  hence  this 
Synod  did  not  appoint  other  delegates  at  its  session  in  1878. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  Saturday  morning. — 
Prayer  by  Kev.  P.  C.  Henkei.  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick  preach- 
ed in  the  evening,  at  early  caudle-lighting. 

FIFTH   SESSI02ST. 

Saturday  Morning,  8J  o'clock. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  I  Cou- 
rier. Roll  called.  Minutes  of  yesterday  read,  received,  and 
adopted.    ' 

On  motion,  the  Committee  on  Examination  and  Ordi- 
nation reported  as  follows: 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination. 

We,  a  committee,  appointed  to  examine  Messrs.  Eli  Lot  Lybrand  and 
James  Albert  Cromer,  Columbia,  S.  C,  and  Jacob  Killian  Efitd,  Summit, 
S.  C,  as  to  their  qualifications  tc  bear  the  office  of  the  ministry,  have 
performed  that  duty.  In  our  opinion  they  sustained  a  very  creditable  ex- 
amination. We  would,  therefore,  in  virtue  of  petitions  desiring  their  ser- 
vices, unanimously  recommend,  that  Synod  ordain  them  to  the  office  of 
pastor,  according  to  the  custom  of  the  Church. 

S.  HENKEL, 

A.  J.  FOX, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT, 

L.  A.  FOX. 

The  report  was  unanimously  adopted. 

It  was  moved  that  the  ordination  take  place  on  Monday 
immediately  after  the  sermou,  and  that  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox 
preach  the  ordination  sermou. 

On  motion,  it  was  made  the  duty  of  the  Examining 
Committee  to  perform  the  ordination. 

Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  read  the  Regulations  for  the  Gov- 
ernment of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  in 
the  Work  of  Beneficiary  Education. 


14     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Regulations  for  the    Government   of  the  Evangelical    Lutheran 
Tennessee  Synod  in  the  Work  of  Beneficiary  Education. 

Article  I. — This  Synod  shall,  from  time  to  time,  receive  as  many 
Beneficiaries,  preparing  for  the  Gospel  Ministry,  into  her  connection,  as 
she  can  procure  and  collect  funds  to  sustain. 

Article  II.— Every  applicant  for  beneficiary  aid  from  this  Synod 
must  be  subjected  to  a  rigid  examination  in  regard  to  his  Christian  charac- 
ter, deportment,  designs,  talents,  and  advancements  in  Literarj',  or 
Theological  attainments.  No  one  can  obtain  beneficiary  aid  from  this 
Synod,  unless  he  is  a  member  of  some  one  of  our  congregations,  in  full 
communion  with  the  same.  His  moral  character  and  piety  must  be  en- 
tirely above  reproach,  and  his  talents  must,  at  least,  reach  mediocrity. 
He  must  unqualifiedly  receive,  and  express  a  willingness  to  teach,  all  the 
doctrines  of  the  entire  collection  of  our  Evangelical  Lutheran  Confessions. 
He  must,  at  least,  have  attained  to  a  sufficient  amount  of  literary  knowl- 
edge, to  enable  him  to  enter  the  Freshman  class  in  regular  Colleges.  He 
must  furnish  satisfactory  evidence  that  he  has  not,  and  cannot  command, 
the  necessary  pecuniary  means,  to  qualify  him  for  the  work  of  the  Holy 
Ministry  from  his  parents,  or  any  other  worldly  source. 

Article  III. — Every  minister  educated  by  this  Synod  shall  be  held, 
in  honor  bound,  to  labor  within  the  bounds  of  this  Synod,  as  Pastor,  for 
a  term  of  not  less  than  five  years — unless  he  is  excused  by  a  resolution  of 
this  Synod,  which  he  must  ask  for,  and  obtain  before  he  is  at  liberty  to 
make  arrangements  to  go  elsewhere.  He  may  be  excused  upon  the  ground 
of  refunding  the  money  he  has  received  with  interest  at  6  per  cent,  or 
upon  any  other  ground  satisfactory  to  this  Synod. 

Article  IV — This  Synod  should  have  full  control  of  all  her  Benefi- 
ciaries, in  regard  to  their  studies,  during-the  time  they  are  receiving  bene- 
ficiary aid  from  her.  They  must  attend  such  schools  as  directed  by  Synod, 
only,  and  their  studies  must  be  approved  by  the  Synod.  They  may  pros- 
ecute their  studies  in  either  some  college,  school  or  Theological  seminary, 
as  per  agreement  with  this  Synod,  and  they  must  obtain  from  the  Presi- 
dent of  such  Institution,  annually,  a  full  report  in  regard  to  their  conduct, 
capacity,  and  advancement  in  their  studies,  and  forward  the  same  to  the 
President  of  this  Synod,  who  shall  submit  it  with  his  report,  to  the  Synod 
for  examination. 

Article  V — Every  minister  in  connection  with  this  Synod  is 
required  to  take  up  collections  for  beneficiary  purposes,  in  each  of  his 
congregations,  as  often  in  each  year  as  he  may  deem  it  expedient,  and  in 
whatever  manner  he  and  his  council  may  think  most  prudent,  and  report 
the  result  of  the  same  to  the  next  annual  convention  of  this  Synod.     . 

Article  VI. — There  shall  be  elected  annually,  by  this  Synod,  a 
receiving  and  disbursing  Agent,  who  shall  discharge  the  duties  of 
Treasurer,  as  described  in  the  following  Articles  of  these  regulations  ; 
and  hold  his  office  until  his  successor  shall  be  elected,  or  in  case  of  his 
death,  another  shall  be  appointed  by  the  President  of  Synod  to  fill  the 
vacancy. 


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Article  VII— The  President  of  this  Synod  shall  recognize  all  the 
Beneficiaries  receieved  by  this  Synod,  and  shall  give  all  orders  upon  the 
Treasurer  in  favor  of  Beneficiaries  to  whom  appropriations  have  been 
made  by  the  Synod.  He  shall  keep  a  correct  account  of  all  orders  given 
by  him,  and  shall  annually  compare  his  account  with  the  accounts  kept 
by  the  Treasurer,  and  report  the  result  of  the  same  to  the  Synod.  He 
must  annually  report  to  Synod  all  his  other  transactions  including  the 
number  of  Beneficiaries,  their  progress,  prospects,  and  Christian  deport- 
ment, and  anything  else  he  may  deem  interesting  to  the  Synod.  During 
the  periods  elapsiDg  between  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  all 
communications  on  the  subject  of  beneficiary  education,  and  all  applica- 
tions for  aid,  must  be  addressed  to  the  President,  and  must  be  laid  by  him 
before  the  annual  convention  of  the  Synod. 

Article  VIII — The  Secretary  of  this  Synod  shall  record  the  reports 
of  the  President  and  Treasurer,  and  in  the  event  of  the  death  or  removal 
of  the  President,  the  Secretary  shall  discharge  all  the  duties  of  the  Presi 
dent  in  regard  to  beneficiary  operations,  until  the  next  Synod  shall  fill 
the  vacancy- 

Article  IX. — The  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  shall  keep  a 
clear  and  correct  account  of  all  moneys,  which  shall  come  into  his  hands  ; 
and  shal)  report  the  same  to  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  with 
all  the  disbursements  he  may  make,  during  the  previous  Synodical  year, 
accompanied  with  the  proper  vouchers  for  each  disbursement.  He  must 
allow  and  pay  all  orders  of  the  President  out  of  the  funds  in  his  hands. 

Article  X. — All  moneys  collected  from  congregations,  or  otherwise, 
and  donations  for  beneficiary  purposes,  shall  be  paid  over  to  the  Treasurer ; 
for  which  he  shall  be  requiied  to  give  his  official  receipt,  to  the  parties 
who  may  pay  them  over  to  him. 

Article  XI. — From  every  Beneficiary  who  receives  any  funds  appro- 
priated to  him  by  this  Synod,  the  Treasurer  shall  take  suitable  bonds, 
made  payable  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  of  this  Synod, 
for  the  full  amount  of  all  the  funds  he  shall  at  any  time  have  received, 
with  inierest  at  6  per  cent-  If  he,  at  any  time  afterwards,  shall,  without 
the  consent  of  the  Synod,  either  abandon  his  studies,  or,  after  completing 
them,  refuse  to  engage  in  the  work  of  preaching  the  Gospel  of  Christ  in 
connection  with  this  Synod,  during  the  time  specified  in  Article  III,  or 
shall  for  any  cause  be  expelled  from  this  Synod,  in  either  event,  the  obli- 
gation he  has  entered  into  for  refunding  the  money  he  may  have 
received  shall  immediately  become  due,  and  if  he  should  refuse  to  pay 
the  same,  he  shall  by  such  refusal,  make  himself  liable  to  public  exposure. 

Article  XII. — This  Synod  may  receive  as  many  pledges  for  the 
subsequent  payment  of  money,  for  beneficiary  purposes  as  she  can  pro- 
cure, but  she  shall,  in  no  case,  make  any  further  appropriations,  than 
she  has  actual  cash  in  the  Treasury  ;  or  can  at  any  time  make  it  immedi- 
ately available  when  such  appropriations  are  made. 

Article  XIII. — This  Synod  shall  not  at  any  time  receive  more  Ben- 
eficiaries, upon  her  funds,  than  she  has  money  to  sustain  for  one  year. 
And  no  Beneficiary  shall  receive   less  than  a  sufficient  amount   to  enable 

r 


16  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

him,  with  proper  economy,  to  prosecute  bis  studies,  for  the  current  year. 
The  Synod  shall  make  an  estimate  of  the  probable  expenses,  necessary  to 
sustain  her  Beneficiaries,  and  make  her  appropriations  accordingly.  The 
Synod  shall  not  allow  anything  to  her  Beneficiaries,  beyond  the  strictest, 
comfortable,  living  economy. 

Article  XIV. — No  Beneficiary  of  this  Synod  shall  be  allowed  to 
continue  less  than  two  years  in  connection  with  any  school,  college,  or 
Theological  seminary,  without  the  consent  of  the  Synod.  And  no  Bene- 
ficiary shall  be  sustained  more  than  two  years,  at  any  Institution  of  learn- 
ing, without  a  special  agreement  between  himself  and  the  Synod. 

Article  XV- — These  regulations  shall  be  subject  to  amendment  at 
any  convention  of  this  Synod.  One  day's  notice  is  required  to  be  given, 
with  a  written  statement  of  the  amendment  asked  for,  by  any  one  who 
may  at  any  time  desire  any  amendment. 

Article  XVI. — All  rules  and  regulations  heretofore  adopted  by  this 
Synod,  in  regard  to  beneficiary  education,  are  hereby  rescinded  from  the 
adoption  of  these  regulations.  A-  J,  FOX, 

Chairman  of  Committee. 
The  Report  was  adopted. 

Probationary  Regulations. 

To  meet  the  requirements  of  the  Constitution  of  Synod,  that  all  can- 
didates for  the  ministry  be  held  in  a  state  of  probation  for  not  less  than 
one  year,  and  to  direct  the  studies  of  such  students  as  pursue  their  studies 
under  private  instruction,  the  following  regulations  are  adopted  : 

I.  Every  such  candidate  shall  be  placed  under  the  care  of  some  pas- 
tor in  connection  with  this  Synod,  under  whose  direction  such  student 
shall  pursue  his  studies  not  less  than  two  years. 

II.  The  pastor  under  whose  care  any  student  may  be  placed  shall  as- 
sign to  such  student  any  labor  for  which  he  may  be  found  qualified. 

III.  Synod  shall  prescribe  the  course  of  study  to  be  pursued  by  each 
student. 

IV.  The  following  text-books  shall  be  used,  viz.  :  Kurtz's  Church  and 
Sacred  History,  Horn's  Introduction,  Hutter's  Compend,  Knott's  Theolo- 
gy, Book  of  Concord,  Krauth's  Conservative  Reformation,  Schmidt's 
Dogmatics,  Mann's  Schmidt's  Christian  Ethics,  Vinet's  Homiletics,  Vi- 
net's  Pastoral  Theology.  Instruction  shall  also  be  given  in  Liturgies, 
Catechetics,  and  Ecclesiastical  Polity. 

V.  There  shall  be  a  committee  of  examination,  appointed  at  each  an- 
nual meeting.of  Synod,  before  which  every  student  shall  be  required  to 
appear  for  examination  at,  or  shortly  before  each  convention  of  Synod. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  committee  of  examination  to  report  to  Synod 
the  progress  made  in  his  studies  by  each  student. 

A.  J.  FOX, 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 

S.  HENKEL. 

The  Report  was  received  as  amended  and  unanimously 
adopted. 


VJ4  MEMORY  0p, 


REV.  H.  GOODMAN 


Whereas,  It  bas  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  wise  provi- 
dence, to  remove  Rev.  Henry  Goodman  from  his  labors  on 
earth  to  his  reward  in  heaven, 

Resolved  I.  That  in  the  death  of  Father  Goodman,  the  Church 
has  lost  an  earnest,  faithful,  and  zealous  laborer  in  his  Master's 
vineyard ; 

Resolved  2.  That  we  bow  in  humble  submission  to  him  who 
doeth  all  things  well  : 

Resolved  3.  That  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  be  sent  to  "Ops 
Ciiukch  Paper  "  for  publication  ; 

Resolved  4.  That  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  be  sent  to  the 
relatives  of  the  deceased  family. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 

A.  J.  FOX, 

J.  R.  PETERSON. 


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EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


These  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted  by  all  the 
members  of  Synod  standing  in  profound  silence  for  a  few 
minutes. 

It  was  moved  to  appoint  a  committee  of  two  ministers 
to  prepare  a  biographical  sketch  of  Rev.  H.  Goodman,  to 
occupy  not  more  than  two  pages,  to  be  appended  to  these 
minutes.     Committee,  Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson  and  J.M.  Smith. 

On  motion,  Rev.  P.  0.  Heukel  was  added. 

The  Secretary  now  read  the  Treasurer's  Report  as  fol- 
lows : 


Treasurer's   Report. 


D.  Efird 

In  account  with 

Evan.  Luth.  Tennessee  Synod. 

1877.  Dr. 

Nov.  8,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  R-  Peterson's  cbarge $18  20 

"        "     L.  M.  Little's          " 7  00 

"            "        "    J.M.Smith's          "         6  90 

"          "            "     Salem  Church,  N.  C 2  00 

"     Grace  Church,       "     2  00 

Nov.  10,     "            "     Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel 2  00 

"          "            "        "     J.  P.  Stirewalt 2  20 

"          "            "        "    D.  Efird's  charge 7  10 

"          "             "     New  Jerusalem  Church,  N.  C- 120 

"     Beck's  Church,  N.  C 120 

"            "    Emmanuel"          "     40 

"             "     Pilgrim       "           "     100 

"         "            "     Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox 2  00 

Nov.  13,     "            "        "    J  P.  Stirewalt 8  05 

"          "            *'    Former  Treasurer 43  30 

"        Account  on  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Henkel  from  former  Treasurer...  17  16 


$121  71 


1877.      ■  Ck. 

Nov.  13,  By  Cash  to  Henkel  &  Co.,  on  Acc't 

for  printing  Minutes  of  1877 $33  05 

"        By  account  to   HeDkel  &  Co. ,  on 

Acc't  for  printing  Minutes  of  1877....  17  16 
1878. 
Aug.  21,  By  Cash  on  hand 71  50 


Respectfully  submitted, 


$121  71 

D.  EFIRD, 
Treas.  Evan-  Luth.  Tscnn-  Synod* 


On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  2  P.  M.,  with  prayer 
by  the  President. 

During  recess  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  preached. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  19 

SIXTH   SESSION. 

Saturday,  2  o'clock. 
Syuod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President.     Koll  was 
called  and  business  resumed. 

Report  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Beneficiary  Association. 

We,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Treasurer's  Report, 
beg  leave  to  say,  that  from  the  data  furnished  us  we  find  it  correct. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  S.  BENNICK, 
D.  S.  HENKEL, 
M.  FILTZMOYER. 

We,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Report  of  the 
Treasurer  of  the  Beneficiary  Fund,  find  neither  receipts  nor  disbursements 
and  hence  have  no  report  to  make. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  8.  BENNICK, 
D.  S.  HENKEL, 
M.  FILTZMOYER. 

Rev.  T.  Miller's  Request  for  Dismission. 

Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  Tennessee,  I  ask  for  a  certificate  of 
dismission  from  this  body  to  the  Evan-  Luth.  Synod  of  Virginia. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

THOMAS  MILLER. 

Rev.  T.  Miller's  request  for  honorable  dismission  from  this 
body  to  unite  with  the  Va.  Synod  was  granted. 

Rev.  V.  Stickly  conveyed  to  this  Syuod  the  fraternal 
greetings  of  the  N.  G.  Synod,  and  was  replied  to  in  a  few 
pertinent  remarks  by  Rev.  P.  0.  Heukel. 

Rev.  S.  Heukel,  D.  D.,  offered  the  following  resolution: 

Whereas,  The  publication  of  a  new  edition  of  our  old  church  Hymn 
Book,  in  a  revised  form,  has  been  brought  before  Synod  on  different  occa- 
sions, and  to  place  the  Synod  properly  before  the  public,  and  as  many  of 
the  congregaiions  still  use  the  old  book  ;  be  it, 

Resolved,  That  Synod  has  no  objection  to  the  publication  of  such 
book,  as  an  individual  enterprise,  and  that  such  congregations  as  desire  it. 
have  a  right,  according  to  the  Augsburg  Confession,  to  use  it. 

The  resolution  was  adopted. 

On  motion,  it  was  made  the  duty  of  the  President, 
verbally,  to  return,  to-morrow  after  divine  worship,  the  most 
sincere  thanks  of  the  members  of  this  Synod  to  the  members 
of  this  congregation,  and  other  citizens  of  this  community 


20    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

for  the  many  acts  of  kindness  they  have  so  generally  extend- 
ed to  ns,  during  our  sojourn  in  their  midst. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  Monday  morning, 
with  prayer  by  Hev.  J.  JS.  Stirewalt. 

Religious  Services  on  Saturday  Evening  and  Sunday. 

On  Saturday  evening,  at  early  candlelighting,  Rev.  J.  K. 
Efird  preached. 

At  the  same  time  Rev.  I.  Conder  preached  in  St.  John's 
(Reformed)  Chapel. 

A  large  congregation  assembled  on  Sunday  morning 
and  listeued  to  a  sermon  delivered  by  Rev.  P.  0.  Henkel. 

A  recess  was  given,  after  which  the  congregation  as- 
sembled and  heard  a  sermon  delivered  by  Rev.  J.  R. 
Peterson. 

Confession  and  absolution  were  then  attended  to,  by  the 
Pastor,  and  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  admin- 
istered to  a  large  number  of  communicants. 

On  Sunday  evening,  at  early  candlelighting,  Rev.  V. 
Stickly  preached.  At  the  same  time  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse 
preached  in  St.  Peter's  Evangelical  Lutheran  church,  at 
Tom's  Brook  Station. 

During  these  lengthy  exercises  the  large  assembly  was 
characterized  by  good  order  and  marked  attention. 

SE"VE3STTI3:  SESSION. 

Monday  morning,  8J  o'clock. 
Synod  met  and  was  opened  in  the  usual  way,  by  Rev.  J. 
W.  Hauseufluck.      House  called  to  order  by  the  President. 
Minutes  of  Saturday  read,  received  and  adopted- 
Report  of  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  E.  L.  Virginia  Synod. 

As  your  delegate  to  the  E.  L.  Virginia  Synod,  I  have  only  to  sayy 
that  on  account  of  unavoidable  circumstances,  I  did  riot  attend  the  last 
convention  of  that  Synod.  I  am  therefore,  without  any  knowledge  of 
their  condition  or  their  progress  in  the  great  work  of  the  salvation  of 
souls.  Very  respectfully, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT 

It  was  moved  to  reconsider  No.  G  of  Report  of  the  Com- 
mittee on  Letters  and  Petitions      The  motion  was  lost. 

On  motion,  the  resolution  previously  adopted  was  re- 
considered, and  resulted  in  the  adoption  of  the  following 
substitute  : 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     21 

Whereas,  The  publication  of  our  old  Hymn  Book,  the  church  Hymn 
Book,  in  a  revised  form,  has  been  brought  before  Synod,  at  different 
times,  and  as  the  book  is  still  extensively  used  in  our  Synod,  and  there  is 
a  desire  to  continue  its  use  in  some  of  our  congregations,  and  as  Synod 
has  no  funds,  at.  this  time,  to  invest  in  the  publication  of  that  work ;  be  it, 
Resolved,  Therefore,  that  such  publication,  under  the  circumstances, 
is  a  matter  for  consideration  on  the  part  of  the  proprietors  only  of  the 
work  in  making  arrangements  for  its  revision  and  publication,  if  deemed 
desirable  and  expedient,  under  such  regulations  as  may  be  thought  most 
judicious. 

On  motion  a  Committee,  consisting  of  six  ministers, 
two  from  Virginia,  two  from  North  Carolina,  and  two  from 
South  Carolina,  on  examination  was  appointed  as  follows: 

Revs.  S.  Henkel,  L.  A.  Fox,  J.  M.  Smith,  M.  L.  Little, 
D.  Efird  and  A  L.  Grouse. 

It  was  moved  that  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  num- 
ber of  copies  of  the  minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod 
printed  to  supply  the  calls  for  them,  and  to  furuish  each 
minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies,  each  General 
Body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country,  the  Synods  in  corres- 
pondence with  this  body,  our  Institutions  of  learning,  and 
our  Lutheran  publications  two  copies  each. 

On  motion,  an  executive  committee  on  Missions,  con- 
sisting of  three  ministers,  was  appointed  as  follows: 
Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  P.  C.  Henkel  and  J.  R.  Peterson. 
It  was  moved  to  elect  a  Treasurer  for  the  Beneficiary 
Association. 

Rev.  T.  Moser  was  unanimously  re-elected  Treasurer  of 
the  Beneficiary  Association 

It  was  moved  to  dispense  with  the  reading  of  the  Paro- 
chial Report  in  Synod. 

On  motion,  the  theses  on  the  Rise  and  Fall  of  man  will 
be  discussed  at  the  next  convention  of  the  Synod. 

The  President  called  for  the  report  of  the  ministers  in 

regard  to  the  standing  resolutions  on  last  page  of  minutes. 

The  ministers  reported  variously  as  to  their  operations 

and  results,  but  there  were  sufficient  to  give  evideuce  that 

the  requirement  of  the  resolutions  are  being  observed. 

It  was  made  the  duty  of  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  to 
confer  with  Mr.  J.  W.  Norman,  our  former  Beneficiary,  as 
to  whether  he  will  prosecute  his  studies  with  a  view  of  en- 
tering the  ministry  in  connection  with  this  Synod. 


22  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted: 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  the  body  be  expressed  to  the  B.  &  O., 
W.  C.  V.  M.  &  G.  S.,  C.  &  O.,  C.  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  for  favors  done  us  in 
coming  and  returning  to  this  convention. 

On  motion,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  was  made  Chairman  of 
the  executive  committee  on  Missions. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  after  divine  service  with 
prayer  by  the  President. 

EIGHTH  SESSION. 

Monday  Afternoon,  2  o'clock. 
Synod  assembled  and  resumed  business.      The  minutes 
of  this  convention  were  of  Synod  finally  approved. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and 
place  above  mentioned.     Closed  by  Rev.  T.  Miller. 

L.  A.  FOX, 
Secretary. 


•ORDINATION  SERVICES. 


According  to  previous  arrangement  the  ordination  of 
Messrs.  Eli  Lot  Ly brand  and  James  Albert  Cromer,  Colum- 
bia, S.  O,  and  Jacob  Killian  Efird,  Summit,  S.  C,  took 
place.  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  preached  the  ordinatiou  sermon 
to  a  large  and  attentive  congregation.  After  which,  these 
three  young  men  were  solemnly  ordained  to  the  office  of 
Pastor  by  the  imposition  of  hands  and  prayer,  by  the  exam- 
ining committee. 

Thus  ended  thepleasaut,  and  we  confidently  hope  profit- 
able transaction  and  exercises  of  the  Fifty  eight  annual 
convention  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

L.  A.  FOX, 
Secretary. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


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IN  MEMORIAM: 


Rev.  HENRY  GOODMAN. 


The  subject  of  this  notice  was  the  sou  of  Michael  and 
Elizabeth  Goodman  (Gutbmann)  born  April  9th,  1798,  was 
baptized  in  infancy,  and  in  the  year  1819,  entered  into  full 
communion  with  the  Ev.  Luth.  Church,  by  the  imposition  of 
hands  and  prayer,  by  Rev.  Daniel  Scherer,  at  St.  Johu's 
church,  Cabarras  county,  N.  0. 

He  was  intermarried  with  Esther  Faggart,  daughter  of 
Jacob  and  Margaret  Faggart,  July  20th,  1819,  by  whom  he 
had  14  children,  7  sous  and  7  daughters;  2  sons  and  3  daugh- 
ters are  still  living.  He  had  57  grand  children,  of  whom  50 
are  living,  and  9  great  grand  children,  of  whom  8  are  living. 

He  was  licensed  to  preach  by  Revs.  Daniel  Moser  and 
David  Henkel,  on  the  29th  of  Nov.,  1830,  and  preached  his 
first  sermon  on  the  19th  of  Dec,  following,  at  his  uncle, 
George  Goodman's  in  Cabarras  County,  N.  C. 

He  was  ordained  Deacon,  by  Revs.  Philip  Henkel, 
Adam  Miller,  and  Daniel  Moser,  in  Buhler's  Church,  Suli- 
van  Co.,  Tenn.,  Sept.  13th,  1832. 

During  the  whole  of  his  ministry,  as  also  before  enter- 
ing the  ministry,  he  labored  faithfully  in  defence  of  the 
pure  Confessions  of  the  Ev.  Lutherau  Church;  often,  espe- 
cially in  the  early  struggles  of  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Teuu. 
Synod  for  the  pure  faith  of  the  church  of  the  Reformation, 
sacrificing  much  time  as  well  as  other  means,  to  forward 
the  work  in  this  great  crisis. 

And  even  after  the  decision  was  made  by  his  physician, 
that  it  was  unsafe  for  him  to  venture  from  home,  he  travel- 
ed with  the  writer  of  this  notice  to  a  uumber  of  places,  as 

*  After  waiting  a  reasonable  length,  of  time,  we  wrote  to  the  Chair- 
man of  the  Committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  biographical  notice  of  Rev. 
H.  Goodman,  and  he  replied  that  the  Committee  had  not  met,  and  hence, 
we  should  insert  the  article  which  appeared  in  Our  Church  Paper,  in  re- 
gard to  his  death,  as  it  here  appears. 

Secretary. 


IN  MEMORIAM — REV.  HENRY  GOODMAN.  25 

he  said,  "to  bear  preaching,  aud  to  test  the  fact  as  to 
whether  he  might  venture  out  by  himself."  So  anxious  was 
he,  to  be  ibuud  at  his  post,  that  only  seveu  days  before  his 
death,  in  an  interview  with  the  writer  of  this,  he  said,  "I 
have  been  blessed  with  a  good  constitution,  and  if  I  should 
recover,  so  as  to  be  able  to  labor  any,  I  will  cheerfully  do 
what  I  can,"'  but  then  adding,  fc'my  race  is  about  run,  aud  I 
would  be  glad  to  soon  depart."  He  then  said,  '■!  am  glad 
you  come  to  see  me,  for  after  you  leave  me  this  time,  you 
will  not  see  me  alive  in  this  world  any  more,  for  I  am  assur- 
ed my  days  ou  earth  are  about  at  au  end,  and  I  may  go  at 
any  minute,  but  this  gives  me  no  trouble  at  all."  He  was 
too  feeble  to  talk  much  at  a  time,  but  was  greatly  blessed 
iu  having  his  proper  mind  aud  memory  to  the  last,  and 
resting  securely  upon  the  gracious  promises  contained  iu 
God's  Word. 

In  the  above  interview,  the  writer  of  this  quoted  many 
passages  of  Scripture,  and  briefly  commented  on  the  same, 
to  which  he  attentively  listened,  and  would  frequently  say, 
•'that  is  another  meal  lor  the  soul;  the  soul  needs  food  as 
well  as  the  body,  aud  though  it  be  repeated  ever  so  often,  it 
still  remains  the  same  substantial  food." 

Thus  another  faithful,  aud  aged  minister  of  Christ, 
came  to  his  last  retreat,  full  of  piety,  aud  full  of  days  :  "as  a 
shock  of  corn,  ripe  with  age,  and  ladeu  with  plenty,  cometh 
in,  iu  his  season."     Job  5:  29. 

How  calm  was  the  evening  of  his  life  !  When  his  flesh 
and  his  heart  failed,  how  reviving  was  the  remembrance  of 
an  all  sufficient  Redeemer;  once  dying  for  our  sins,  now 
risen  again  for  our  justification:  How  cheering  the  well 
grouuded  hope  of  pardon  for  our  transgressions,  and  peace 
with  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  This  assuages 
the  agonies,  and  sweetens  the  bitterness  of  death. 

When  death  comes  what  can  all  the  golden  mountains 
of  wealth  bestow !  A  well  grounded  hope  iu  Christ  sur- 
mounts everything  else ;  but,  alas!  how  few  make  this  the 
all  important  consideration. 

He  preached  his  last  sermon,  on  the  4th  Sunday  of  Nov., 

1877,  in  Sharon  Church,  Iredell  Co.,  IS.  C,  from  1  John  5 :  7,  8. 

The  subject  of  the  above  notice  died  at  his  late  residence 

in  Iredell  county,  K  C,  on  the  morning  of  the  26th  of  Jan- 


20  IN  MEMOEIAM — REV.  HENRY  GOODMAN. 

uary,  1878 ;  aged  79  years,  9  months,  aud  17  days  ;  his  eon- 
sort  having  been  called  to  her  reward  Oct.  17th,  1876;  aged 
74  years,  8  months,  and  22  days. 

His  perishable  remains  were  deposited  in  the  Cemetery 
at  St.  Martin's  Church,  Iredell  County,  N.  C,  on  the  next 
day  after  his  departure  from  this  life;  and  notwithstanding 
the  day  was  very  rainy,  a  large  concourse  of  people  assem- 
bled to  take  a  last  view,  and  to  sympathize  with  the  many 
relatives,  whose  faces  were  bathed  in  tears,  but  in  hopeful 
resignation  to  the  will  of  Him  who  had  taken  His  faithful 
servant  home. 

After  the  burial  service  ended,  the  many  relatives  and 
friends  of  the  deceased  repaired  to  the  Church,  to  hear  the 
funeral  sermon  which  was  based  on  2  Tim.  4:  7,  8,  and  de- 
livered by  the  Pastor  of  the  congregation. 

P.  C.  Henkel. 


Standing  Resolutions. 


Resolved,  That  each  of  oar  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested, 
to  preach  at  least  one  Sermon  in  each  of  his  congrega- 
tions, annually,  upon  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Educa- 
tion, and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to  the 
next  succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  request- 
ed to  send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  writ- 
ten Report  of  the  condition  of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  cate- 
chising those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our 
communion,  previous  to  their  Confirmation,  is,  in  some 
places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  custom  of  re- 
ceiving uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without  the 
slightest  examination  of  tbem  in  regard  to  their  religious 
knowledge  and  other  qualifications  for  Church  member- 
ship, has  been  practiced  by  some;  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers 
and  congregations  in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can 
possibly  be  done,  all  who  make  application  for  Church 
membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechisation, 
in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to 
their  Confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as 
when  persons  of  age  and  experience  make  application,  or 
such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably  situated  as 
to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with  and 
to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs, 
seek  Church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  request 
be  granted  ;  but,  in  no  case,  until  such  persons  have  been 
examined  by  the  Pastor,  before  the  Council,  aud  have 
been  approved  by  them. 


INDEX 


Page. 

Calendar...  2 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  other  Synods  ...  13 

Delegates  from  North  Carolina  Synod       ......         19 

Election  of  Officers 6 

In  Memory  of  Rev.  H.  Goodman 17 

In  Memoriam 24-26 

Lay-Delegates 4 

Ministers     3 

Next  Meeting  of  Synod 12 

Ordination  Services 22 

President's  Report  4-6 

Probationary  Regulations     16 

Parochial  Reports         23 

Regular  Committees ...  7 

Report  of  Executive  Committee  on  Missions  7 

Report  of  Delegate  to  Pennsylvania  Synod     8 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report 8 

Report  on  Unfinished  Business 9 

Report  of  Committee  to  collect  Matter  for  the  History  of  this  Synod .10 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions 10 

Report  of  Delegate  to  North  Carolina  Synod  12 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination ...         13 

Regulations  for  the  Government  of  the  Evan.  Lutheran  Tenn. 

Synod  in  the  Work  of  Beneficiary  Education       14 

Report  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Beneficiary  Association         19 

Rev.  T.  Miller's  Request  for  Dismission   19 

Religious  Services  on  Saturday  Evening  and  Sunday     , 20 

Report  of  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  Evan.  Luth.  Va.  Synod    20 

Resolutions  Relative  to  Hymn  Book 19,21 

Resolution  of  Thanks  to  Railroads  22 

Standing  Resolutions 27 

Treasurer's  Report  18 

Vote  of  Thanks        19 


MINUTES 


OF  THE 


Fifty-ninth    Annual   Meeting 


of  THE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


Tennessee  Synod, 


HELD  IN 


ST.  JAMES  CHURCH,  LEXINGTON  CO.,  S.  C, 


November  13-15.  1879. 


NEW  MARKET,  VA.  : 
Henkei.  &  Co.,  Printers  and  Publishers. 


PROCEEDINGS 


Fifty-ninth   Annual  Meeting 

OF  THE 

Ivam®  Lmflu  Tenessee  SyboiL 


The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  con- 
vened in  its  Fifty-ninth  Annual  meeting  in  St.  James 
Church,  Lexington  Couuty,  S.  0.,  on  Thursday,  the  13th  day 
of  November,  A.  D.,1879. 

The  meeting  was  opened  by  the  President,  Rev.  P.  0. 
Henkei,  with  appropriate  religious  exercises.  In  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Secretary,  Rev.  M.  L.  Little  was  appointed  Sec- 
retary, pro  tern.  The  roll  of  Ministers  was  called  and  absen- 
tees noted. 

Ministers. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Key.  A.  J.  Fox* Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

2  "  J.  R.  Peterson Dallas, 

3  "  T.  Mosee* Mt.  Pleasant,   " 

4  "  P.  C.  Henkel, Conover,  " 

5  "  S.  Henkel,  D.  D New  Market,  Va. 

6  "  D.  Efird.... Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

7  "  J.  M.  Smith Conover,  N.  C. 

8  "  I.  Conder+ McGaheysville,   Va. 

9  "  J.N.  STiRKWALTt Stony  Man,  Va. 

10  "  J.  S.  BENNiCKt Forestville,     " 

11  "  M.  L.  Fox Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

12  "  J.  C.  Moser China  Grove,       " 

13  "  M.  L.  Little Lincolnton,  " 

14  "  L.  A.  Fox+ Waynesboro,  Va, 

15  "  A.  L.  Croitse Summit,  S.  C. 

16  '•  J.  P.  Stirewalt* : New  Market,  Va. 

17  "  J.  W.  Hausenfluck+ Grove  Hill, 

18  "  E.  L.  Lybrand. Columbia,  S.  C. 

19  "  J.  K.  Efird Summit,         " 

20  "  J.  A.  Cromek Columbia, 

21  "  R.  A.  Yodkr Conover,  N.  C. 

♦Excused.  +Not  excused. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Lay-Delegates. 

Names-  Churches  Represented. 

Louis  Shealy St.  James,  South  Carolina. 

Geo.  H.  Chatman St.  Thomas,         " 

E.  S.  Seiss St.  Paul,  " 

W.  W.  Lorick Bethlehem,  " 

D.  A.  Sox Emmanuel,  " 

D.  H.  Wheeler St.  Peter, 

J.  W.  Summer St.  John,  " 

L.  F.  Seay St.  Andrew, 

Jacob  Wingard Zion,  " 

D.  I.  Drafts   Cedar  Grove,        " 

G.  A.  Kaminer St.  Peter  or  Metzes,  S.  C. 

A.  Costnek Rev.  A.  J.  Fox's  charge,  N.  C. 

M.  j!  De^zJ  • Rev.  P.  C.Henkel's charge,  KC. 

R.  A.  Yoder St    James  and  Concordia,  N.  C. 

W.  W.  Stroup Christ,  Sharon,  Luth.  Chap.     " 

L.  H.  Quiokle Daniel,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Mauney St.  Matthews,  N.  C. 

D.  M.  Wyont Trinity, 

Jno.  M.  Rhodes Philadelphia,         " 

M.  E.  Rudisill St.  Mark,  Sardis&Bethage,  N.  C. 

P.  C.  Shinson Morning  Star,  N.  C. 

P.  Killian Rev.  L.  A.  Fox's  charge,  Va. 

The  President  read  his  annual  Report. 
President's  Report. 

Dear  Brethren: — By  the  kind  providence  of  our  Heavenly  Father, 
we  have  passed  through  the  labors,  dangers  and  trials  of  another  year,  and 
are  once  more  assembled  in  Synod,  and  in  our  deliberations,  it  is  greatly  de- 
sired that  we  may  see  eye  to  eye,  and  in  the  unity  of  the  faith  speak  the 
same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no  divisions  among  us,  but  that  we  be  per. 
fectly  joined  together  in  the  same  mind  and  in  the  same  judgment. 

Official  Acts. — During  the  year  now  end'ng,  I  have  not  been  called  to 
perform  any  official  acts,  which  might  concern  our  Synod  directly. 

Missionary  Work. — "The  field  is  white  unto  the  harvest."  If  Synod  can 
devise  any  means  in  this  direction,  to  do  more  than  is  being  done  by  pas- 
tors in  charge  of  congregations,  we  heartily  recommend  it. 

Education. — To  meet  the  demand  for  ministers  to  cultivate  the  fields  al- 
ready opened,  as  well  as  to  do  missionary  work,  a  school  has  been  opened 
in  the  village  of  Conover,  Catawba  county,  N.  C,  and  as  allusions  have 
been  made  to  this  school  in  different  reports  to  Synod,  in  the  past,  and  a 
committee  having  been  appointed  at  the  last  sitting  of  Synod,  to  look  after 
the  terms  upon  which  Synod  could  take  and  control  said  school  ;   I  recom- 


EVANGELICAL,  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  5 

mend  that  the  Synod  call  for  the  report  of  that  committee,  and  that  this 
matter  be  prayerfully  considered. 

Recommendations. — 1.  I  gave  notice  through  Our  Church  Paper  that  I 
intended  to  recommend  to  Synod  the  prayerful  consideration  and  investi- 
gation of  the  doctrine  and  worship  of  secret  societies,  as  well  as  the  subject 
of  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship  and  Chiliastic  views. 

As  it  is  one  of  the  duties  of  Synod  ' '  to  detect  and  expose  erroneous 
doctrines  ;  and  as  I  am  grieved  in  conscience  at  the  thought  of  being  par- 
taker in  any  way  with  those  who  knowingly  hold  a  doctrine  at  variance  with 
our  confessions  of  faith,  and  worship  God  otherwise  than  Trinity  in  Unity 
and  Unity  in  Trinity,  as  our  noble  Athanasian  Creed  demands  ;  I  beg  Syn- 
od not  to  cause  distress  of  conscience  by  delaying  an  investigation  of  the 
false  worship  and  doctrine  practiced  and  held  by  secret  societists,  and  with 
which  some  of  our  ministers  are  probably  affiliating  and  we  with  them.  If 
my  troubles  are  unfounded,  I  ask  Synod  to  remove  them,  by  clearly  show- 
ing that  secret  society  worship  and  doctrine  are  in  keeping  with  our  con- 
fessions and  the  Holy  Scriptures  or  otherwise  remove  the  grounds  by  which 
such  evils  may  be  imputed  unto  us. 

Constitution  of  Synod.— Permit  me  to  offer  a  few  recommendations  on 
the  constitution  of  our  Synod. 

Rec.  2.  In  Art.  Ill,  S.  1  ;  The  Synod  should  rather  be  said  to  be  com- 
posed of  congregations  represented  by  their  pastoi's  and  lay-delegates.  The 
language  as  it  now  reads  may  imply  that  the  ministry  is  a  distinct  and 
separate  class  in  the  church,  whereas  it  is  only  an  office  in  the  church,  and 
the  pastor  a  servant  of  the  congregation.     [1  Cor.  3  ;  5.     Col.  2  ;  24,  25.] 

In  Art.  IV,  S.  1.  This  Art.  establishes  as  a  part  of  the  business  of 
Synod,  "To  *  *  *  depose  from  the  holy  office  of  the  ministry  such  as 
refuse,  after  due  admonition,  to  repent  of  their  wrongs."  This  is  a  power 
which  cannot  be  vested  in  Synod,  as  the  office  of  the  ministry  can  only  be 
taken  away  through  the  same  power  by  which  it  was  conferred.  The  office, 
however,  is  conferred  through  the  congregation,  [Matt.  18  ;  15,  20.  I  Peter 
2  ;  5,  10]  therefore  also  the  congregation  alone  can  depose  from  the  ministry. 
Synod  can  expel  from  its  connection,  and  recommend  the  congregations  con- 
cerned to  depose. 

Also  in  Sec.  3.  This  section  should  rather  read,  "  upon  application  to 
examine  candidates  regularly  called  to  the  ministerial  office,  etc.,  as  ordina- 
tion without  such  a  call  would  imply  that  the  office  is  conferred  in  ordination, 
whereas  it  is  conferred  in  the  call,  and  ordination  is  only  an  apostolic 
churchly  practice,  and  not  of  divine  institution. 

Sec.  4.  Should  be  entirely  stricken  out,  as  it  would  be  very  wrong  to 
permit  men  to  officiate  at  all,  of  whom  there  is  not  sufficient  evidence  that 
the}r  are  duly  qualified  for  such  office. 

By-Laws. — I  have  a  few  words  to  say  in  regard  to  the  by-laws :  But 
permit  me  to  remark  that  I  do  not  very  highly  favor  a  Standing  Presidency, 
nor  Visitatorship  and  would  prefer  the  position,  [in  regard  to  this]  of  the 
Tenn.  Synod  in  her  first  formation.     I  know  that  Dr.  Martin  Luther  favored 


G  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

the  office  of  Visitator  .  and  I  admit  that  good  may  be  accomplished  by  it,  if 
we  could  be  certain  that  properly  disposed  men  could  always  be  had  in  this 
office,  but  of  this  we  have  no  assurance  ;  and  a  shrewd,  proud,  aspiring 
man  in  this  office  could  so  intimidate  pastors  and  their  congregations,  (with 
probably  a  very  few  exceptions)  as  to  bring  them  under  his  supreme  control  ■ 
for  when  a  head  or  single  rulership  is  once  set  up  it  naturally  grows  greater 
and  greater  in  the  estimation  of  the  subjects  governed,  and  can  easily  be- 
come a  terror  Such  are  my  fears,  and  I  cannot  be  satisfied  to  conceal 
them.  But  time  will  show.  If,  however,  the  present  arrangement  will  be 
preferred,  I  would  recommend  that  in  the  By-Laws,  Art.  IV,  Sec.  2,  after 
admonition  by  the  church  council  has  proven  fruitless,  the  case  should  be 
referred  to  the  whole  congregation  before  going  to  Synod.  The  language 
of  this  section  implies  that  the  church  council  is  the  highest  judicatory  in 
the  congregation,  whereas  the  last  appeal,  according  to  Matt.  18  ;  15,  18,  is 
the  congregation.  "  To  whose  decision  he  must  yield  "  might  be  entirely 
omitted,  because  the  decisions  of  Synod  are  not,  per  se,  binding.  God's 
word  alone  binds.     I  Cor.  7 ;  29. 

In  Sec.  3,  Whenever  such  accusation  of  error  in  doctrine  or  life  are 
made  against  a  minister  and  the  congregation  report  the  same  to  the  Presi- 
dent of  Synod  it  might  be  very  dangerous  to  defer  the  investigation  three 
months.  In  all  such  cases,  after  the  congregation  has  made  all  efforts  to 
put  it  to  rights,  and  fail,  let  report  be  made  to  the  President  immediately, 
and  his  aid,  or  that  of  a  committee  of  investigation,  be  called  for.  If,  after 
such  investigation,  the  charge  be  well  grounded  (I  Tim.  5  ;  19)  and,  if  here 
he  still  remain  impenitent,  let  him  be  expelled  from  Synod,  and  his  congre- 
gations advised  to  depose  him. 

I  desire  also  to  call  the  attention  of  Synod  to  the  subject  of  the  revision 
and  reprinting  of  our  Church  Hymn  Book,  as  there  are  many  desiring  to 
see  the  Synodhave  her  owm  hymn  book. 

That  our  deliberations  and  transactions  may  redound  to  the  glory  and 
honor  of  God.  and  the  promotion  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom  is  my  sincere 
and  humble  prayer.  P.  C.  HENKEL. 

The  report  was  received  and  referred  to  the  proper  com- 
mittee. 

An  election  for  Officers  now  ensued,  which  resulted  as 
follows : 

Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,    -  -  President. 

"     M.  L.  Little,  -----  Bee.  Secretary. 

"    J.  M.  Smith,  -----  Cor.  Secretary. 

"     S.  Heneel,  D.  D.,      -     -     -  Treasurer. 

"     T.  Moser,  -    -    -      -     -     -  Treas.  of  Ben.  Fund. 

Synod  now  adjourned  for  a  recess  of  one  hour. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Thursday,  Nov.  13th,  2  P.  M. 
The  roll  was  called.     The  President  announced  the  fol- 
lowing 

Regular  Committees. 

1.  On  President's  Report.— Revs.  S.  Henkel,D.  D.,  J.  M. 
Smith,  and  A.  Costner,  Esq. 

2.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  R.  A.  Yoder,  E.  L. 
Ly brand,  and  Lewis  Shealy. 

3.  On  Examination. — Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  M.  L.  Fox, 
and  J.  0.  Moser. 

4.  On  Letters  and  Petitions.  —  Revs.  J.  K.  Etird,  J.  0. 
Moser,  and  Capt.  D.  M.  Wyont. 

5.  On  State  of  the  Church. — Revs.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  J.  C. 
Moser,  and  J.  A.  Cromer. 

6.  On  Treasurer's  Report  and  Beneficiary  Treasurer's 
Report. — Revs.  M.  L.  Fox,  R.  A.  Yoder,  and  J.  M.  Rhodes,  Esq. 

The  President  called  lor  papers,  letters,  and  petitions 
pertaining  to  Synod.  These  were  classed  and  placed  into 
the  hands  of  the  proper  committees. 

The  Treasurer  of  Synod  read  his  report  which  was  re- 
ferred to  the  committee.  Parochial  reports  were  also  read 
and  handed  to  the  Secretary. 

The  President  read  the  u Standing  Resolutions"  and 
inquired  after  the  practice  of  the  Ministers  in  regard  to 
these  Resolutions.  Nearly  all  the  Ministers  reported  that 
they  had  complied  with  the  requirement  of  Syuod.  Synod 
now  resolved  to  consider 

Petitions  of  Congregations  for  Admission  into  Synod. 

1.  A  Petition  from  St.  Michael's,  Cleburne  Co.,  Alabama, 
was  read. 

On  motion,  this  Congregation  was  received. 

2.  A  Petition  from  St.  Andrew's,  Richland  Co.,  S.  C, 
was  read. 

On  motion,  this  congregation  was  received. 
Adjourned  Friday  morning,  9  A.  M.     Prayer  by  the 
President. 


8  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

THIRD  SESSION. 

Friday,  Nov.  Uth,  9  A.  M. 

The  devotional  service  was  conducted  by  the  President. 

The  roll  was  called  and  the  minutes  read  and  approved. 

On  motion  Rev.  J.  Hawkins  was  received  as  correspond 
ing  delegate  from  the  P.  0.  Synod,  and  invited  to  a  seat 
within  the  bar  of  Synod.     On  motion  Rev.  E.  Kaufman,  of 
the  same  synod,  was  received  as  an  advisory  member. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

We  your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  submit  the  following  Re- 
port : 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  St.  Michael's,  Cleburne  Co.,  Ala.,  in  which  the 
petitioners  pray  for  the  service  of  a  pastor. 

We  recommend  that  this  congregation  be  supplied,  as  frequently  as 
possible,  by  the  ministers  of  South  Carolina. 

No.  2  is  a  petition  from  St.   Paul's  Church,  Lexington  Co.,   S.   C  , 

reading  as  follows  : 

Lexington  Co-,  S.  C,     ) 
October  27th,  1879.  j" 

Whereas  there  are  some  existing  difficulties  at  St.  Paul's  Church,  Lex- 
ington Co.,  S.  C,  and  whereas  such  difficulties  are  exerting  a  damaging 
influence  upon  the  congregation,  and  if  permitted  to  continue,  will  eventually 
destroy  it ;  we  the  members  of  said  Church  petition  your  honorable  body 
to  appoint  a  committee  to  investigate  the  troubles,  adjust  the  matter,  and  if 
possible  unite  the  congregation. 

C.  S.  Keisler,  E.  M.  Keisler,  P.  C,  Keisler,  Jacob  Keisler,  D.  F. 
Keisler,  A.  P.  Keisler,  E.  S.  Sease,  J.  L.  Sease,  A.  A.  B.  Keisler,  Hiram 
Keisler,  S.  R.  Keisler,  W.  M.  Rauch,  M.  J.  Hook,  O.  J.  Hook,  G.  J. 
Hook,  D.  M.  Hook,  Joel  Keisler,  Sr.,  A.  Anderson,  E-  B.  Keisler,  R  H. 
Leaphart,  A.  Griffith,  P.  H.  Craps,  J.  E.  Price. 

We  recommend  that  a  committee  of  two  of  our  ministers  be  appointed 
to  inquire  into  the  difficulties,  and  endeavor  to  adjust  them  if  possible. 

No.  3  is  a  petition  from  Concordia  Congregation,  Conover,  N.  C, 
praying  for  the  examination  of  Mr.  R.  A.  Yoder,  as  to  his  theological  at- 
tainments, and  if  found  qualified  to  ordain  him  at  the  next  meeting  of  the 
N.  C.  Conference  of  our  Synod.     They  also  ask  his  services. 

No.  4  is  a  petition  from  St.  James  Church,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  also 
asking  for  the  examination  and  ordination  of  Mr.  R.  A.  Y'oder.  They  also 
desire  his  services. 

We  recommend  that  Synod  grant  these  petitions. 
No.  5  is  a  petition  from  Concordia  Congregation,  Conover,  N.  C,  praying 
for  the  next  session  of  this  body. 

Nos.  6  and  7  are  letters  from  sister  Synods. 

We  recommend  that  they  be  read. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     9 

No.  8  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt  asking  to  be  excused  from 
attendance  on  this  session  of  Synod. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  10  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  asking  to  be  excused  from 
attendance  on  this  meeting. 

We  recommend  that  the  Synod  excuse  him. ' 

No  11  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  T.  Moser  asking  to  be  excused  from  attend- 
ing this  meeting  of  Synod. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused . 

He  also  states  that  he  received  of  A.  L.  Yount  a  draft  on  tbe  bank  of 
Nokomis,  111.,  for  three  hundred  and  twenty-five  ($325)  dollars  in  payment 
of  his  account  with  the  Tennessee  Synod,  as  beneficiary.  Brother  Yount 
desires  to  be  relieved  of  the  interest. 

We  recommend  that  the  interest  be  required. 

Rev.  T.  Moser  also  asks  what  he  shall  do  with  tb.°  draft  received  from 
Rev.  A.  L.  Yount. 

We  recommend  that  it  be  cashed. 

No.  12  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  of  the  N.  C.  Synod,  in 
which  he  makes  a  report  of  the  congregations  which  he  serves  in  connection 
with  the  Tennessee  Synod,  in  Davidson  Co.,  N.  C. 

Your  committee  deplore  the  anomalous  condition  of  those  congrega- 
tions. 

We  recommend  that  Rev.  Bernheim  be  advised  to  find  a  remedy  for 
this  state  of  affairs,  if  possible. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  K.  EFIRD, 
J.  C.  MOSER, 
D.  M.  WYANT. 

This  Report  was  received  to  be  acted  ou  item  by  item* 
Petitions. 

Item  1.  Adopted. 

Item  2.  Amended.  (1)  That  the  congregation  make  an 
earnest  and  prayerful  effort  to  remove  the  troubles,  and  in 
case  of  failure  to  adjust  the  difficulties,  that  the  committee 
be  called  to  act,  the  congregation  bearing  the  expenses  of 
said  committee.  (2)  That,  that  committee  consist  of  one 
minister  and  one  layman.  Adopted  as  amended.  Commit- 
tee:— Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  and  A  Costner,  Esq. 

Ou  motion,  Rev.  A.  D.  L.  Moser,  was  invited  to  a  seat 
within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

Items  3  and  4.  Adopted.  Committee: — Ministers  of 
the  N.  C.  Conference. 

Item  5.     Recommendation  of  committee  not  sustained. 


10  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

St.  Peter's  Church,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  was  chosen  as  the 
place  for  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 
Adjourned  for  recess. 

FOURTH    SESSION. 

Friday,  Nov.  Uth,  2  P.  M. 

During  recess  a  sermon  was  delivered  by  Rev.  Dr.  M. 
L.  Fox.  Text,  I  Cor.  13 :  13.  Roll  called.  Synod  resumed 
business. 

The  President  announced  the  following 

Corresponding  Delegates  : 

Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,    -  -  Virginia  Synod. 

"     J.  C.  Moser,  -  North  Carolina  Synod. 

"     J.  K.  Efird,  -  South  Carolina  Synod. 

Committee's  Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  continued. 

Letters. 

Items  6  and  7.  Recommendations  not  sustained. 

Item  8.  Adopted 

Item  9.  Adopted. 

Item  10.  (1)  T.  Moser  excused.  (2)  Amended— interest 
charged  from  September,  1878  to  the  time  the  check  was  re- 
ceived by  the  Treasurer    Adopted  as  amended.    (3)  Adopted. 

Item  11.  Amended.— That  those  congregations  be  ad- 
vised to  find  a  remedy  for  this  state  of  a  flairs,  by  procuring 
a  minister  in  connection  with  our  Synod. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

The  committee  made  the  following  report : 

We,  your  committee  on  unfinished  business,  beg  leave  to  report  that : 

1.  On  page  9  we  find  that  two  committees  were  appointed,  one  in  North 
Carolina,  Revs  J.  R.  Peterson  and  M.  L.  Little,  and  one  in  Virginia,  Revs. 
S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  J.  S.  Bennick,  to  look  after  church  property;  are 
they  ready  to  report  ? 

2.  On  page  9  we  find  that  Revs.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox,  Paul  Stirewalt,  J.  S. 
Bennick  and  A.  L.  Crouse,  were  appointed  a  committee  to  make  some 
inquiries  concerning  Concordia  High  School,  upon  what  terms  it  could  be 
made  the  property  of  Synod,  etc.;  is  that  committee  ready  to  report  ? 

3.  On  page  12,  we  find  that  a  committee  was  appointed  to  examine  and 
ordain  R.  A.  Yoder:   we  ask  what  has  been  done  in  this  matter. 


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4-  On  page  10.  we  find  the  continuation  of  a  committee  to  collect  all  min- 
utes and  phainphlets,  etc-:  is  that  committee  ready  to  report  ? 

•5.  On  page  12.  we  find  that  it  was  made  the  business  of  the  X.  C.  Confer- 
ence of  this  Synod  to  assist  Xew  Jerusalem  Congregation  in  securing  pastoral 
services  of  one  of  our  ministers  ;  what  was  done  ? 

6.  On  page  13,  we  find  that  Rev.  P.  C /Henkel  was  appointed  delegate  to 
the  X.  C.  Synod :  did  he  attend  their  meeting  ? 

7.  On  page  13.  we  find  that  Rev.  S.  Henkel  was  appointed  delegate  to  the 
Virginia  Synod  :  did  he  attend  ? 

Respectfully  submitted, 

R.  A.  YODER. 
E.  L.  LYBRAXD. 
LEWIS  SHEALY. 

Ou  motion,  this  report  was  received  tor  action  item  by 
item. 

Item  1.  Committee  continued. 

Item  2.  Committee  not  ready  to  report. 

Item  3.  ^o  request  for  ordination. 

Item  4.   Committee  continued. 

Item  5.  Xothing  done. 

Items  6  and  7.  Delegates  did  not  comply. 

On  motion,  a  committee  was  appointed  to  report  some 
plan  by  which  the  Synod's  Mission  "Work  may  be  transferred 
to  the  Conferences.  Committee: — Revs.  J.  C.  Moser,  E.  L. 
Lybrand,  and  P.  Killiau,  Esq. 

On  motion,  the  President  was  added  to  this  committee. 

Adjourned  till  7  P.  M.,  with  benediction. 

fifth:  session. 

Feiday,  Sor.  l±th,  7  P.  M. 
The  roll  was  called  and  Synod  resumed  business. 
The  President  appointed  the  following 

Committee  on  Examination : 

Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  L.  A.  Fox,  Virginia. 
"       J.  M.  Smith  and  M.  L.  Little.  Xorth  Carolina. 
"       D.  Efied  aud  A.  L.  Ceotjse,  South  Carolina. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  Transfer  of  the  Missionary  Work 
to  the  Conferences. 

The  committee  made  the  following  report : 

The  committee  on  the  transfer  of  the  mission  work  of  Synod  to  the 
Conferences  present  the  following  resolutions : 


12  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Resolved: — 1st.  That  the  mission  work  of  this  Synod  be  transferred  to 
the  several  Conferences. 

2nd.  That  the  Conferences  be  urged  to  engage  earnestly  and  actively 
in  this  work  under  such  regulations  as  may  to  them  seem  best. 

3d.  That  it  be  the  duty  of  the  Conference  to  make  a  report  of  the  work 
done,  to  the  annual  sessions  of  Synod. 

J.  C.  MOSER, 
E.  L  LYBRAND, 
P.  KILLIAN, 
J.  R  PETERSON. 
This  report  was  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's    Report   and   Beneficiary 
Treasurer's  Report. 

We  your  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  Treasurer's  report  and 
the  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  beneficiary  fund,  have  examined  them  and  we 
find  them  to  be  correct. 

M.  L.  FOX, 
R.  A.  YODER. 
J.  M.  RHODES. 

This  report  was  received  and  adopted. 

On  motion, 
Thursday  before  the  Second  Sunday  in  November, 
188.0,  was  fixed  as  the  time  for  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

The  resolution  io  regard  to  the  publication  of  Miuutes 
adopted  at  the  last  meetiug  of  Synod  was  amended  by 
adding— u and  a  copy  to  each  of  our  beneficiaries."  As 
amended,  this  resolution  was  adopted: 

It  was  moved  that  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of 
the  minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod  printed  to  supply  the  calls  for  them, 
and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies,  each  General 
Body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country,  the  Synods  in  correspondence  with  this 
body,  our  Institutions  of  learning,  and  our  Lutheran  Publications  two 
copies  each,  and  our  beneficiaries  one  copy  each. 

Appropriation  for  Beneficiary  Education. 

1.  On  motion,  Mr.  Thomas  C.  Armentrout,  McGaheysville, 
Va.,  was  received  as  a  Beneficiary  student,  and  an  appro- 
priation of  seventy  dollars  was  made  for  his  use.  He  was 
directed  to  continue  his  studies  in  the  Polytechnic  Institute, 
New  Market,  Va. 

2.  On  motion,  Mr.  Willie  A.  Smith,  Conover,  Catawba 
Co.,  N.  C,  was  received  as  a  beneficiary  student,  and  an  ap- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     13 

propriation  of  fifty  dollars  was  made  to  him.  He  was 
directed  to  continue  bis  studies  at  Concordia  High  School, 
Conover,  if.  C* 

3.  On  motion,  Mr.  D.  A.  Sox,  feeder's  Store,  Lexington 
Co.,  S.  C,  was  received  as  a  beneficiary  student,  and  an  ap- 
propriation of  fifty  dollars  was  made  to  him.  He  was 
directed  to  pursue  his  studies  at  Concordia  High  School. 

Rev.  M.  L.  Little  gave  notice  that  he  would  offer  an 
amendment  ou  to-morrow  to  the  second  article  of  "The 
Regulations  for  the  government  of  the  Synod's  Beneficiary 
Work,"  which  amendment  was  read  before  Synod. 

Adjourned,  to  meet  at  9  o'clock  to-morrow,  with  bene- 
diction. 

SIXTH  SESSION. 

Saturday,  Nov.  loth,  9  A.  M. 
The  devotional  service  was   conducted  by   Rev.  J.  C. 
Moser.     The  roll  was  called  and  the  minutes  of  yesterday 
were  read  aud  approved. 

The  following  resolutions  of  thanks  were  passed: 
Besotted :  That  the  thanks  of  this  body  are  expressed  to  the  C.  C.  &  A. 
E.  E.,  the  Chester  &  Lenoir  Narrow  Gauge  E.  E.,  and  C.  C.  E.  E.,  for 
favors  done  us  in  coming  to  and  returning  from  Synod. 

Resolved :  That  it  be  made  the  duty  of  the  President  to  return,  verbally, 
on  to-morrow  morning  after  divine  service,  the  most  sincere  thanks  of  this 
body  to  the  members  of  this  congregation  for  the  many  acts  of  kindness 
they  have  so  generally  extended  to  us,  and  the  good  music  they  have  furnished 
us  during  our  sojourn  in  their  midst. 

Ou  motion,  the  excuses  of  absent  members  were  consid- 
ered and  acted  upon. 

Rev.  I.  Conder,  not  excused. 
"     J.  jS".  Stirewalt,  not  excused. 
"    J.  S.  Reuuick,  not  excused. 
"     J.  W.  Hansen fluck,  not  excused. 

Amendment  to  Article  V\  of   Regulations  for  the  Government  of 
Synod's  Beneficiary  Work. 

Resolved,  That  every  application  for  Beneficiary  aid  be  made  to  the 
President  of  the  Synod  who,  upon  such  application,  shall  appoint  a  com- 

*[We  learn,  that  after  mature  consideration,  Mr.  Wm.  A.  Smith  has 
concluded,  that  it  is  better  for  him  not  to  accept  the  amount  appropriated 
for  his  beuetit.  at  this  time — Pubs.] 


14  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

mittee  to  examine  the  applicant  or  applicants  according  to  the  requirements 
contained  in  the  Synod's  Regulations  for  Beneficiary  Work,  and  it  shall  be 
the  duty  of  this  committee  to  examine  and  report  the  result  of  the 
examination  to  the  President  of  the  Synod,  who  shall,  if  *  approved  by 
the  committee,  recommend  such  applicant  or  applicants  to  the  favorable 
attention  of  Synod. 

Ordination  Certificates. 

Whereas,  This  Synodical  body  has  no  neatly  printed  ordination 
certificates  for  her  ministers  as  they  are  ordained, 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  to  get  up  a  new  form 
to  be  submitted  to  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Committee,  Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  L.  A.  Fox. 

Report  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  Missions. 

The  Committee  made  the  following  report : 

The  committee  of  missions  have  had  no  meeting  during  the  year,  and, 
but'  little  work  has  been  done  in  this  field. 

Soon  after  the  rising  of  last  Synod,  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  was  authorized 
to  attend  to  the  spiritual  wants' of  Lutheran  families  who  are  without  regu- 
lar Lutheran  pastoral  care. 

During  the  year  just  passed  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  organized  two  congrega- 
tions, one  in  Cleburne  Co. ,  Ala. ,  with  47  members,  and  another  in  Richland 
county,  S.  C,  with  about  20  members.  As  no  application  for  pecuniary 
aid  was  asked  from  Synod,  the  missionary  has  been  laboring  at  his  own  ex- 
pense ;  while  thus  laboring  he  contracted  a  debt  of  twenty  dollars,  besides 
his  loss  of  two  weeks  time. 

Your  committee  recommend  that  Synod  make  an  appropriation  suffi- 
cient to  relieve  Rev.  Crouse  of  his  indebtedness,  and  compensate  him  for  his 
loss  of  time.  Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  C.  HENKEL 
J.  R.  PETERSON. 

The  report  was  received  and  adopted.  The  Missionary 
was  allowed  Fifteen  Dollars  for  bis  services.  The  money — 
the  debt  of  Twenty  Dollars  and  the  Fifteen  Dollars  for  ser- 
vices— was  ordered  to  be  paid  by  the  several  Conferences, 
each  Conference  bearing  one-third  of  the  expense. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination. 

We,  your  Committee  on  Examination  report  that  we  have  examined 
Mr.  R.  A.  Yoder  as  to  his  qualifications  to  bear  the  office  of  the  Holy  Min- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  15 

istry,  and  finding  him  well  qualified,  we  recommend  that  he  be  ordained  by 

the  Committee  already  appointed  for  that  purpose. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 
M.  L.  FOX, 
J.  C.  MOSER. 

This  report  was  received  and  approved. 
A  vote  of  thanks  was  tendered  to  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  for 
printing  the  daily  proceedings  of  Synod. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

We,  the  committee  appointed  to  report  on  the  President's  Report,  sub- 
mit the  following : 

I.  The  President  suggests  the  importance  of  devising  a  plan,  by  which 
more  ministerial  labor  can  be  brought  into  requisition. 

In  regard  to  this,  we  submit,  that  the  change  made  relative  to  our 
missionary  work,  may  be  so  utilized  as  to  secure  a  greater  amount  of  such 
labor. 

II.  Relative  to  education  with  a  view  to  prepare  persons  for  the  ministry, 
the  President  calls  attention  to  the  High  School  at  Conover,  Catawba  Co., 
North  Carolina. 

With  respect  to  this  matter,  a  comrnitttee  was  appointed  at  last  Synod 
to  see  whether  that  school  can  be  placed  under  the  control  and  supervision 
of  Synod. 

We  deem  a  recommendation,  on  our  part,  unnecessary,  relative  to  that 
matter,  as  no  doubt  the  committee  will  report  at  the  proper  time. 

III.  The  President  recommends  the  consideration  of  the  doctrine  and 
worship  of  secret  societies. 

In  reference  to  these  matters,  we  suggest  the  following  : 

Whereas,  This  Synod  is  invested  only  with  advisory  power;  and 
whereas  the  general  policy  of  this  Synod  has  not  been  to  encourage  such 
doctrines,  worship  or  fellowship,  be  it 

Bssolved  1.  That  this  Synod,  as  we  have,  so  far  as  we  know,  no  minister 
now  in  affiliation  with  such  societies,  we  advise  all  who  may  be  looking  to 
the  office  of  the  ministry  in  connection  with  this  Synod,  not  to  associate  or 
hold  fellowship  with  any  societies  that  practice  a  deistic  worship  or  service, 
to  the  disparagement  of  the  adoration  due  Jesus  Christ,  or  that  comes  in 
conflict  with  the  orthodox  worship  of  the  church,  or  that  set  up  a  plan  of 
salvation  coming  in  conflict  with]that  set  forth  in  Divine  Revelation,  through 
the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  as  the  Mediator  between  God  and  man  ; 
as  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this  Synod  that  such  could  not  be  received. 

2.  That  we  regard  these  matters  as  subjects  for  investigation  and  in- 
struction, and  our  ministers  are  advised  tojgive  such  information  as  they 
may  deem  proper,  when  it  is  desired. 

With  respect  to  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship,  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this 
Synod,  that  our  ministers  and  people  adhere  to  the  practice  set  forth  in  the 


4 


16  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Confessions  of  the  Church,  using  all  necessary  precaution,  prudence,  and 
judiciousness  in  the  exercise  of  such  privileges,  lest  the  sacredness  of  the 
altar  and  pulpit  be  violated,  or  the  consciences  of  any  be  oppressed,  and 
reference  should  always  be  had  to  the  preparation  designated  in  the  Augs- 
burg Confession,  Article  eleven,  and  in  Luther's  Catechism,  where  it  is  said, 
"  Let  a  man  examine  himself,"  etc.,  and  "  He  only  is  truly  worthy  and  well 
prepared,  who  has  faith  in  these  words,"  etc. 

In  regard  to  Chiliaism,  we  would  simply  say,  it  is  clearly  rejected  in 
the  17th  Article  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

IV.  Relative  to  the  allusion  in  the  President's  report,  to  certain  articles 
in  the  Constitution  of  Synod;  we  would  simply  remark  that  organic  laws 
should  be  seldom  changed,  and  as  no  proposition  has  been  made,  in  accord- 
ance with  the  8th  Article  of  the  said  constitution,  for  any  change  or  altera- 
tion, no  action  is  required  on  the  part  of  the  Synod. 

V.  With  respect  to  the  matter  of  revising  and  publishing  our  Church 
Hymn  Book,  we  deem  the  action  taken  by  our  Synod  last  year,  all  that  we 
could  recommend.  Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  HEKKEL, 
J.  M.  SMITH, 
A.  COSTNHER. 

On  motion,  this  report  was  received  to  be  acted  on  item 
by  item.  The  report  was  adopted,  item  by  item,  without 
any  change. 

Adjourned  for  recess.     Prayer  by  the  President. 

SE^VEISTTIEa:    SESSION. 

Saturday,  Nov.  15th,  3  P.  IT. 
The  roll  was  called  and  business  resumed. 
The    Secretary   offered   the   following   resolution  con- 
cerning 

Our  Church  Paper. 

Mesolved,  That  this  Synod  recommend  to  all  the  families  of  the  Synod 
Our  Church  Paper,  and  especially  urge  it  upon  the  Ministers  to  endeavor  to 
extend  its  circulation  and  thereby  widen  its  sphere  of  usefulness. 

The  resolution  was  adopted. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of  Synod 
to  confer  with  the  Trustees  of  Concordia  High  School  in  or- 
der to  ascertain  upon  what  terms  this  school  could  be  made 
the  property  of  Synod,  submitted  the  terms  obtained  from 
said  Trustees.  This  committee  was  discharged  at  its  own 
request,  and  the  following  resolution  was  adopted: 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     17 

Whereas,  The  committee  appointed  at  last  Synod  were  discharged, 
and, 

Whereas,  The  proprietors  of  the  Concordia  High  School,  at  Conover, 
N.  C,  is  desirous  to  be  under  the  supervision  and  control  of  this  Synod,  and, 

Whereas,  We  need  a  School  of  that  grade  under  church  influence, 
and  the  Synod  would  rejoice  at  seeing  such  arrangement,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  to  take  the  initiary 
steps  in  co-operation  with  the  proprietors  of  the  school,  to  bring  about  this 
result,  and  report  to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Committee:  Revs.  S-  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  J.  C.  Moser. 
The  committee   on  State  of  the  Church   was  excused 
from  making  a  report. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place 
appointed. 

Closing  exercises  bv  the  President. 


A  J. 

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Prof.  R.  A.  Yoder  preached,  Nov.  13,  7  P.  M.— Text :  Isaiah  35,  8. 
Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox  preached,  Nov.  14,  12  M.— Text :  I  Cor.  13,  13. 

"     J.  C.  Moser  preached,  Nov.  15,  7  P.  M.—  Text:  St.  John  3,  16. 

"     S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  preached,  Nov.  16,  10£  A.  M Text ;  Heb.„10,  24. 

"     J.  M.  Smith  preached,  Nov.  16,  2  P.  M.— Text :  I  Cor.  11,  1,  2. 

"     M.  L.  Little  preached,  Nov.  16,  6i  P.  M.— Text :  Luke  23,  46. 

The  religions  services  were  wei!  attended,  and  the  seed 
sown  will  doubtless  bring  forth  its  fruit  in  due  season.  In 
addition  to  the  regular  services  of  Sunday,  Confession  and 
Absolution  were  attended  to  and  the  Holy  Communion  ad- 
ministered to  a  goodly  number  of  communicants. 

"Not  unto  us,  not  unto  us,  O,  Lord,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory  for  thy  mercy  and  for  thy  truth's  sake."     Amen. 

M.  L    LITTLE.  Secretary. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     19 


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Treasurer's  Report. 

J.  Paul  Stirewalt, 

In  account  with  the 

Evang.  Luth.  Tennessee  Synod. 

1878. 

Aug.  30,  To  cash  of  Rev.  D.  Efird,  former  Treasurer, $71  50 

"  "    Amount  received  at  Synod  for  Minutes 50  70 

Sept.  3,      "  "    of  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  for  Missions,  &c 12  50 


1878.  Cr. 

Sept.  10,  By  cash  to  Henkel  &  Co.,  for  printing 

Minutes  of  1877,  due  from  Rev.  D. 

Efird,  former  Treasurer $12  39 

Sept.  10,  By  cash  to  Henkel  &  Co.,  for  printing 

Minutes  of  1878 45  00 

Sept.  10,  By  amount  over  paid  Henkel  &  Co., 

and  subject  to  the  order  of  Synod...  27  01 
Dec.  9,  By  amount  paid  F.    Zeiler,    postage   on 

Minutes 4  74 


$134  70 


$89  74 
1879. 

Nov.  7,  Balance  in  hand  at  this  time  subject  to  order  of  Synod $44  96 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  PAUL  STIREWALT, 
Treasurer. 


20  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education  Fund. 

Eev.  A.  L.  Yount, 

In  account  with 

Evan.  Luth.  Tennessee  Synod. 

1873.  Dr. 

June  15,  To  cash $50  00 

Sept.  27,     "      25  00 

1874. 

April  22,  To  cash     43  00 

"     23,       "     30  85 

Sept.    3,       "        '    6120 

Nov.  16,       "      10  00 

1875. 

Jan.  18,  To  cash       60  00 

Feb.   9,       '•      400 

Mayl7,      "             20  00 

July  28,      •'      6  00 

1876. 

Jan.  13,  To  cash       14  00 


$324  05 
1876.  Feb.  18.  To  cash  for  missionary  services  allowed  by  Synod  ...  .$50  00 
1878-  Cb. 

May  2,  Draft  on  Bank $325. 00 

Respectfully  submitted, 

T.  MOSER, 
Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education  Fund. 

Treasurer's  Agent's  Report. 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  Virginia  Agent  for  Rev.  T.  Moser, 

Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund  of  Evan.  Luth.  Tennessee  Synod. 
1879. 
Nov.,  To  amount  appropriated  to  J.  W.  Nauman,  -which  he  did 

not  accept,  as  he  entered  into  other  business $50  00 

Jan.  25,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck's  charge 2  50 

Nov.  8,       "    from  Rev.  J.  P.  StirewahVs  charge 8  02 

Nov.  2,       "    from  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge 3  24 

Nov.  10,      "     from  Emmanuel,  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge 6  50 

T.  Moser,  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education  Fund, 
In  account  with 

Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 
1879.  May  2,  Received  of  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount  on  his  indebtedness 

to  Synod,  draft,  Bank,  Nokomis,  111.,  for $325 

To  Importers  and  Traders  National  Bank,  New  York. 
As  there  were  no  orders  from  the  President  the  above  still  remains  in 
my  hands. 

Respectfully  submitted,  T.  MOSER, 

Treasurer  Beneficiary  Education  Fund. 


EVANGELICAL,  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


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Resolved,  That  each  of  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested, 
to  preach  at  least  one  Sermon  in  each  of  his  congregations, 
annually,  upon  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education,  and 
other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to  the  next 
succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested 
to  send,  to  each  Anuual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written 
Report  of  the  condition  of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly 
catechising  those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our 
communiou,  previous  to  their  Confirmation,  is,  in  some 
places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  custom  of 
receiving  uucatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without 
the  slightest  examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  relig- 
ious knowledge  and  other  qualifications  for  Church  mem- 
bership, has  been  practiced  by  some;  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers 
and  congregations  in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can 
possibly  be  done,  all  who  make  application  for  Church 
membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechisation, 
in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to  their 
Confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as  when 
persons  of  age  and  experience  make  application,  or  such 
young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably  situated  as  to 
have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with  and  to 
have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs, 
seek  Church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  request 
be  granted;  but,  in  no  case,  until  such  persons  have  been 
examined  by  the  Pastor,  before  the  Council,  and  have 
been  approved  by  them. 


INDEX. 


Page. 

Appropriation  for  Beneficiary  Education,  12 

Amendment  to  Article  XI  of  Regulations  for  the  Government  of 

Synod's  Beneficiary  Work,            13 

Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Agent's  Report,  20 

Corresponding  Delegates,        10 

Committee  on  Examinations,  ......  11 

Election  of  Officers,                G 

Lay  Delegates,  ...  4 

Letters,    ...            10 

Ministerial  Roll,  3 

Ordination  Certificates,           14 

Our  Church  Paper,  16 

President's  Report,   4 

Petitions  of  Congregations  for  Admission  into  Synod         7 

Petitions,               9 

Place  of  meeting, ...        10 

Regular  Committees, 7 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions,    ....  8 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,          10 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Transfer  of  Missionary  Work  to  the 

Conferences,  11 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Beneficiary 

Treasurer's  Report,  12 

Report  of  Executive  Committee  of  Missions,      14 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination,     14 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report,      15 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 20 

Summary  of  Sermons,     ..    ..  18 

Treasurer's  Report, 19 

Treasurer's  Agent's  Report,  19 

Time  of  next  Meeting,            12 


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STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 


Resolved,  That  each  of*  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested, 
to  preach  at  least  oue  Sermon  in  each  of  his  congrega- 
tions, auuually,  upon  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education, 
and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to  the  next 
succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  request- 
ed  to  send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  writ- 
ten .Report  of  the  condition  of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  cate- 
chising those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  com- 
munion, previous  to  their  Confirmation,  is,  in  some  places, 
falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  custom  of  receiving 
uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without  the  slight- 
est examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowl- 
edge and  other  qualification  for  Church  membership,  has 
been  practiced  by  some;  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers 
and  Congregations  in  future  tg^ee  t^J*»Ufat>  if  it  can 
possibly  be  done,  all  who   rcak(^applicat%iA'  for  Church 


membership  be  thoroughtyinstructed,*Ty  Catechisation, 
in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to 
their  Confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as 
when  persons  of  age  and  experience  make  application,  or 
such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably  situated 
as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with 
and  to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  cus 
toms,seek  Church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  re 
quest  be  granted ;  but,  in  no  case,  until  such  persons  have 
been  examined  by  the  Pastor,  before  the  Council,  and  have 
beeu  approved  by  them. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF   THE 

SIXTIETH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 

OF   THE 


The  Evangelical  Lutheean  Tennessee  Synod  as- 
sembled in  its  sixtieth  annual  convention  in  St.  Peter's 
Church,  Catawba  County,  N.  C,  on  Thursday,  11th  day  of 
November,  1880.  A  sermon  was  preached  by  Rev.  J.  Paul 
Stirewalt  from  Matt.  11:28,  after  which  the  meeting  was 
called  to  order  by  the  President,  Rev.  J.  R.  Petersou.  Rev. 
J.  C.  Moser  was  chosen  Secretary,  pro  tern.  The  roll  of 
ministers  was  called  aud  absentees  noted. 

Ministers. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  „ Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

2  "  J.  R.  Peterson, Dallas,  N.  C. 

3  "  T.  Moser Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

4  "  P.  C.  Henkel, .....Conover,  N.  C. 

5  "  8.  Henkel,  D.  D., New  Market,  Va. 

6  "  D.Efird, Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

7  "  J.  M.  Smith,  .....Oonover,  N.  C. 

8  "  I.  Condor,! McGaheysville,  Va. 

9  "  J.  N.  Stirewalt,! Stony  Man,  Va. 

10  "  J.  S.  Benniok,* Porestville,  Va. 

11  "  M.  L,  Fox, Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

12  "  J.  C.  Moser, China  Grove,  N.  C. 

13  '•  M.  L.  Little,* Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

14  "  L.  A.  Fox, Waynesboro,  Va. 

15  "  A.  L.  Croote, Summit,  S.  C. 

16  "  J.  P.  Stirewalt, New  Market,  Va. 

17  "  J.  W-Hausenfluck,* Grove  Hill,  Va. 

18  "  E.  L.  Ltbrand, Columbia,  S.  C. 

19  "  J.  K.  Efird,! Summit,  S.  C. 

20  "  J.A.Cromer, Columbia,  S.  C. 

21  "  R.  A.  Yoder, Conover,  N.  C. 

22  "  C.  H.  Berniieim, Lexington,  N.  C. 

♦Excused.  tNot  excused. 


The  certificates  of  Lay-delegates  were  called  for  and 
the  following  presented  credentials  : 

Lay-Delegates. 

Names-  Churches  Represented. 

J.  L.  Wagner, St.  Martin's,  Iredell,  N.  C. 

Silas  Bost,   Sharon,  "  " 

Tobias  Barnes,.... Salem,  Alexander,  " 

D.  M.  Puett, Bold  Spring,  " 

W.  W.  Fry, Friendship, 

C.  T.  Sigmon, St.  Peter's,  " 

J.  M.  Miller, St.  Stephen's  " 

Noah  Hawn, Zion,  " 

D.  W.  Moose, Piney  Grove,  " 

F.  L.  Herman, St.  Paul's, 

Logan  Dellinger.  St.  John's,  " 

G.  M.  Yodek Grace,  " 

M.  L.  Cline, Hickory,  " 

M.  Hallman St.  Luke's,  " 

Caleb  Rhodes, Salem,  Lincoln,  N.  C. 

LetiHass, Trinity, 

Henry  Setzer Philadelphia,  Gaston,  N.  C. 

W.  M.  Robinson... Lutheran  Chapel,  " 

Q.  Y.  Strotjp Christ's,  '• 

D.  V-  Clippard.... Salem,  Lincoln,  " 

S.  H.  Efird, St.  Martin's,  Stanley,      '' 

J.  P.  Goodman, ....Phanuel,  " 

Philip  Fisher Morning  Star,  " 

D.  A.  Goodman.  ...Concordia,  " 

M.  E.  Rudisill, ....St.  Mark's,  Catawba,       " 
P.  W.  Carpenter. Bethphage,  " 

H.  C-  Goodman,  ...St.  Mark's,  Rowan,  " 

H.  H.  Conrad, Pilgrim  and  Emanuel.      " 

George  Hkdriok,  .New  Jerusalem  and  Beck's,  N.  C 

LawsonLink, Philadelphia,  Caldwell,  '• 

.).  W.  Summer,  St  John's,  St.  Peter's,  St.  Jacob's  and  Bethlehem,  S.  C, 

J.  W.  Craps, St.  James'  and  St.  Thomas',  S.  C. 

G.  F.  Drafts, St.  Andrew's,  Zion,  and  St.  Paul's,  S.  C. 

D.  A.  Sox, Emmanuel,  S.  C- 

D.  S.  Henkel, Emmanuel  and  Mt.  Zion,  Va. 

J.  M.  Roberts, St.  Matthew's,  N.  C. 

A.  M.  HurT St.  James', 


The  following  officers  were  elected  lor  (be  ensuing  year: 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., President. 

"    J.  C.  Mosee,  Rec.  Secretary. 

"    J.  R.  Peterson,  Cor.  Secretary. 

"    J.  M.  Smith, Treasurer. 

The  retiring  President  then  read  his  Auuual  jbteuort. 
President's  Report. 

To  the  Members  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  in  Conven- 
tion assembled:  Grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  from  God  oar  Father  and  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

Dear  Brethren : 

Our  thanks  are  due  the  Triune  God  for 
that  kind  providence,  which  has  watched  over  us  during  the  year  now  ending, 
and  for  the  privilege  of  again  meeting  in  the  capacity  of  a  Synod.  The 
lives  of  our  ministers  have  been  spared  ;  and  with  a  single  exception,  their 
health  has  been  such  as  to  enable  them  to  perform  their  accustomed  labors. 
One  dear  brother,  (Rev.  M.  L.  Little)  has,  for  mouths,  lain  upon  a  sick  bed 
from  which  he  is  slowly  recovering.  Our  prayers  should  ascend  to  the 
throne  of  grace,  in  behalf  of  our  afflicted  brother. 

During  the  Synodical  Year,  I  have  been  called  upon  to  perform  but 
few  official  acts. 

Beneficiaries. — Concerning  beneficiaries,  Messrs.  T.  E.  Armentrout  and 
D.  A.  Sox,  I  have  had  satisfactory  information.  Mr.  Armentrout  is  pursuing 
his  studies  at  the  Polytechnic  Institute,  New  Market,  Va.  His  progress  in 
study  has  been  commendable,  and  his  character  and  prospects  entirely  sat- 
isfactory. No  call  was  made  upon  me  for  an  order  upon  the  Treasurer  of 
Beneficiary  Fund  in  his  favor,  but  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  informed  me 
that  he  paid  the  amount  appropriated  by  Synod  for  his  benefit  out  of 
money  in  his  hands,  belonging  to  Synod.  Mr.  Armentrout  asks  an  addi- 
tional appropriation  of  $75.00  or  $100.00.  I  recommend  that  an  appropria- 
tion be  made. 

Mr.  Sox  is  pursuing  his  studies  at  Concordia  High  School,  Catawba 
Co.,  N.  C.  His  progress  in  his  studies  during  the  year  has  been  quite  sat- 
isfactory. His  Christian  character  is  above  reproach  and  his  prospect  for 
usefulness  is  encouraging.  On  the  3rd  day  of  August  last,  I  gave  an  order 
upon  the  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund  for  $50 — the  amount  appropriated 
for  his  benefit  by  the  last  Synod.  He  asks  of  Synod  an  appropriation  for 
the  incoming  year.  I  recommend  that  the  necessary  appropriation  be 
made. 

Church  Dedication. — On  Sunday,  the  3rd  day  of  October,  during  a 
meeting  of  the  N.  C.  Conference  of  this  Synod,  a  new  church,  situated  in 
the  northern  part  of  Rowan  County,  N.  C. ,  was  dedicated  to  the  service  of 
the  Triune  God,  to  be  known  as  St.  Mark's  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church. 


This  church  is  under  the  pastoral  care  of  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser  and  will  be  pre- 
sented to  this  convention  for  admission  as  an  integral  member  of  Synod. 

And  now,  brethren,  thanking  you  for  the  confidence  you  have  reposed 
in  me  and  for  the  forbearance  you  have  exercised  toward  me  in  the  imper- 
fect manner  in  which  I  have  served  you,  I  commend  you  to  God  and  the 
word  of  his  grace  and  invoke  for  your  guidance  the  direction  of  the  Holy 
Spirit,  to  whom  with  the  Father  and  Son,  be  all  honor  and  glory  ascribed, 
world  without  end. 

J.  R.  PETERSON,  Pkesident. 

The  report  was  received  and  referred  to  the  proper 
committee. 

The  presideut  announced  the  followiug 

Regular  Committees. 

1.  On  President's  Report. — Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  J.  M. 
Smith,  and  Mr.  Silas  Bost. 

2.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson,  T. 
Moser,  and  Mr.  Logan  Dellinger. 

3.  On  Examination. — Revs.  A.  J.  Fox,  T.  Moser,  and 
A.  L.  Orouse. 

4.  On  Letters  and  Papers. — Revs.  J.  M.  Smith,  J.  A. 
Cromer,  aud  G.  M.  Yoder. 

5.  On  State  of  the  Church. — Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  Efird, 
and  R.  A.  Yoder. 

6.  On  Treasurer's  and  Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Report.— 
Messrs.  D.  S.  Henkel,  0.  T.  Sigman,  and  Franklin  Herman. 

The  papers,  letters  and  petitions  intended  for  Syuod 
were  called  for.  These  were  classed  and  placed  in  the 
hands  of  the  proper  committees. 

Synod  now  adjourned  until  Friday  morning,  9  o'clock. 
Benediction  by  the  President. 

SECOND  SESSION. 

E'riday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 

Synod  was  opened  with  religious  exercises  by  Rev.  A. 
L.  Crouse.  The  roll  was  called,  and  the  minutes  were  read 
and  adopted.     Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  arrived. 


Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We  the  committee  on  unfinished  business  have  examined  the  minutes 
of  last  Synod  and  refer 

1.  To  page  9,  and  recommend  Synod  to  inquire  whether  the  committee 
appointed  to  adjust  the  troubles  then  existing  in  St.  Paul's  Church,  Lex- 
ington Co.,  S.  C,  were  called  upon  to  act;  and  if  so,  what  has  been  the 
result. 

2.  We  refer  to  page  10,  Item  11  on  Letters,  and  recommend  that  in- 
quiry be  made  whether  any  changes  have  been  made  since  last  Synod  in 
the  relations  existing  between  Rev.  C.  II.  Bernheim  and  the  congregations 
served  by  him  and  belonging  to  this  Synod. 

3.  AVe  refer  to  page  12,  and  recommend  Synod  to  inquire  what  has 
been  done  in  mission  work  by  the  several  Conferences  of  this  Synod,  since 
the  last  meeting. 

4.  On  page  14,  we  find  that  a  committee  was  appointed  to  prepare  a 
new  form  of  ordination  certificate,  and  report  to  this  committee.  Is  that 
committee  prepared  to  report  ? 

5.  We  refer  to  page  17,  and  recommend  Synod  to  inquire  whether  the 
committee  appointed  to  report  upon  a  transfer  of  Concordia  High  School 
to  this  S3rnod  is  prepared  to  report  as  required  by  Synod. 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 

T.  MOSER, 

LOGAN  BELLINGER. 

The  report  was  received  and  considered  by  items. 

Item  1.  Passed  by. 

Item  2.  Postponed  until  the  committee  on  letters  and 
petitions  report. 

Item  3.  It  was  moved  that  the  representatives  of  the 
several  Conferences  be  required  to  report  on  to-morrow 
with  regard  to  this  item. 

Item  4.  The  committee  not  being  ready  to  report  was 
continued. 

Item  5.  Postponed  until  to-morrow  10  A.  M.  This  re- 
port was  adopted  as  far  as  acted  upon. 

The  Report  of  the  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

We  your  committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  President's  report,  beg 
leave  to  stale  that  there  is  nothing  in  it  to  demand  the  special  action  of 
Synod  further  than  its  recommendations  in  regard  to  our  beneficiaries. — 
We  respectfully  recommend  that  the  recommendation  of  the  President,  be 
approved.  P.  C.  HENKEL, 

J.  M.  SMITH, 
SILAS  BOST. 


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son  County,  N.  C. ,  stating  that  the  condition  of  the  Church  is  good,  and 
that  they  have  selected  Rev.  C.  II.  Bernheim  as  their  pastor. 

No.  12  is  an  honorahle  dismission  of  C.  H.  Bernheim  from  the  N.  C. 
Synod  to  the  Tennessee  Synod.  We  recommend  that  he  be  received  as  a 
member  of  Synod.  J.  M.  SMITH, 

J.  A.  CROMER, 
G.  M.  YODER. 

On  motion,  this  report  was  received  and  acted  upon  by 
item. 

Item  1.  The  recommeudation  of  the  committee  was  sus- 
tained. 

Item  2.  In  reference  to  this  item  it  was  moved  that  tbe 
next  session  of  thisSyuod  beheld  in  Emmanuel  Church,  in 
New  Market,  Va.     St.  Mary's  Pine  Church  was  put  in  com 
petition  with  Emmanuel. 

Place  and  Time  of  Next  Meeting. 

Emmanuel  Chuech,  New  Market,  Va.,  was  chosen  as 
the  place  of  the  next  meeting  of  Synod.  Saturday  before 
the  second  Sunday  in  September,  was  fixed  as  the  time  of 
next  meeting. 

The  rules  were  suspended  and  item  12  was  taken  up. 

Item  12.  It  was  moved  that  the  recommendation  of  the 
committee  be  sustained. 

Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim  was  unanimously  received  as  a 
member  of  this  Synod. 

Item  3.  The  recommendation  of  the  committee  was  sus- 
tained. St.  Mark's  Evang.  Lutheran  Church,  Rowan  Co., 
N.  C,  and  its  delegate  were  received. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  this  report  Synod  adjourn- 
ed until  Saturday  morning,  8  o'clock.  Benediction  by  Rev. 
T.  Moser. 

IFOTTPITjEI  SESSION. 

Satueday,  10  A.  M. 

Synod  met,  and  was  opened  with  devotional  exercises 
by  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox.  The  roll  was  called,  and  the  minutes 
of  yesterday's  session  were  read,  corrected  and  adopted. 

The  Committee  on  the  reception   of  Concordia  High 


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School  under  care  of  Synod,  which  was  made  the  special 
order  for  10  o'clock  this  morning,  reported. 

This  report  was  received. 

Pending  the  discussion  of  this  subject,  Synod  adjourn- 
ed until  after  the  recess.     Benediction  by  Eev.  M.  L.  Fox. 

During  the  recess  a  funeral  discourse  was  preached  by 
Eev.  T.  Moser.     Text:  1  Thess.  4,  13-18;  2  Cor.  5,  8. 

FIFTH  SESSION. 

Candidate  J.  B.  Fox  was  received  as  an  advisory  mem- 
ber. The  following  resolution  was  substituted  for  the  re- 
port of  the  committee  on  the  reception  of  Concordia  High 
School. 

Resolution  on  the  Reception  of  Concordia  High  School  under 
Care  of  Synod. 

Whereas,  The  Trustees  of  Concordia  High  School,  Conover,  N.  C. , 
have  made  a  proposition  to  Synod  to  take  the  Institution  under  her  care 
and  supervision,  and 

Wiieeeas,  It  is  the  desire  and  wish  of  this  Synod  to  have  an  Institu- 
tion of  learning  in  her  connection,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  three,  on  the  part  of  Synod,  be  appoint- 
ed to  confer  with  the  Trustees  of  said  school,  and  prepare  an  agreement 
which  may  serve  as  a  basis  upon  which  said  school  may  become  the  recog- 
nized Institution  of  Synod,  and  that  this  committee  be  required  to  report 
to  the  next  session  of  Synod. 

Resolved  further,  That  we  hereby  recommend  Concordia  High  School 
to  the  members  of  our  Church,  and  to  the  public  generally,  as  a  school  of 
meritorious  character. 
Adopted. 

The  President  appointed  the  following  persons  on  this 
committee:  Revs.  J.  C.  Moser,  J.  R.  Peterson,  and  C.  H. 
Bernheim. 

On  motion,  A.  Costner,  Esq.,  and  Mr.  C.  T.  Sigman 
were  added  to  this  committee. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  Examination  of  Mr.  J.  A.  Rudisill. 

We,  your  committee,  appointed  to  examine  applicant  J.  A.  Rudisill  in 
reference  to  his  qualifications  to  become  a  beneficiary  of  Synod,  report  that 
we  have  discharged  that  duty,  and  are  well  pleased  with  the  brother,  and 
recommend  that  he  be  taken  under  care  of  Synod,  and  directed  and  sus- 
tained according  to  our  beneficiary  regulations.  T.  MOSER. 

A.  L.  CROUSE. 


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The  committee,  appointed  to  take  iuto  consideration 
the  revised  Constitution  laid  before  Synod  on  Thursday, 
made  the  following: 

Report  of  Committee  on  Proposed  Amendments  to  the  Constitu- 
tion and  By-Laws  of  Synod. 

We,  the  committee,  appointed  to  consider  the  amendments  proposed 
to  he  made  to  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  Synod,  submit  the  fol- 
lowing : 

Constitution— That  Article  3,  Sec.  1,  be  so  amended  as  to  read,  This 
Synod  shall  be  composed  of  congregations  represented  by  their  pastors  and 
lay-delegates.  The  lay-delegates  shall  be  appointed  by  the  congregations 
in  connection  with  this  Synod,  to  represent  them  in  the  synodical  meetings. 

We  recommend,  that  Sec.  5  of  Article  3  be  transferred  to  Article  6, 
Sec.  2  of  the  By-Laws. 

That  Sec.  1  of  Article  4,  be  amended  by  striking  out  all  in  said  Sec, 
after  the  words  "finding  them  guilty,"  and  by  inserting  in  their  place,  the 
following :  to  expel  from  Synod  such  as  refuse  to  repent,  after  due  admo- 
nition, and  recommend  his  congregation  or  congregations  to  sever  his  pas- 
toral or  ministerial  relations. 

That  Section  2  of  Article  4,  be  stricken  out. 

That  Section  3,  Article  4,  be  amended  by  striking  out  the  words  "by 
a  majority  of  the  members  voting,"  and  the  word  "appointing,"  shall  be 
changed  to  appoint. 

By-Laws— In  regard  to  the  By-Laws,  we  recommend  the  following 
amendments : 

That  Sections  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  and  7  of  Article  4,  be  stricken  out  and  the 
following  substituted : 

Sec.  2.— Should  any  member  of  the  Church  know  a  minister  to  be 
guilty  of  a  private  offense,  he  shall  reprove  him  according  to  (Matth.  18,  15.) 
And  if  in  the  process,  as  required  in  this  text,  he  be  restored  fully  to  the 
favor  of  his  charge,  or  congregation,  as  to  his  membership  and  fitness  to 
perform  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  the  matter  should  rest  here ;  but  if 
his  offense  shall  have  been  of  such  a  serious  character,  in  violating  the 
principles  of  piety,  rules  of  morality,  or  errors  in  the  fundamental  doc- 
trines of  our  church,  and  the  decision  of  the  congregation  or  charge  shall 
not  have  been  satisfactory  to  the  Synod,  Synod  shall  investigate  the  mat- 
ter, and  if  in  her  judgment,  his  offense  has  been  such  as  to  disqualify  him 
to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  she  shall  sever  his  synodical  re- 
lation, and  recommend  the  congregation  or  congregations  to  sever  his  pas- 
toral or  ministerial  relations ;  and  any  congregation  refusing  to  do  so,  its 
connection  with  this  Synod  shall  be  dissolved. 

Sec.  3. — In  the  event  of  an  offense  committed  by  a  minister  of  this 
Synod,  requiring  the  aid  of  Synod  to  adjust  it  satisfactorily,  the  member 


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or  members  acquainted  with  the  facts  in  the  case,  shall  immediately  inform 
the  president  of  Synod,  who  shall  call  without  delay  a  session  of  Syrio'd^Tf 
two  ministers  and  two  laymen  request  it,  to  be  held  in  one  of  the  congre- 
gations of  the  accused. 

The  president  shall  notify  specially  the  parties  of  the  call  session  and 
enjoin  it  upon  them  to  appear  at  the  time  and  place  appointed,  prepared  to 
furnish  al!  the  testimony  for  and  against  the  accused.  When  all  the  evi- 
dence shall  have  been  collected,  the  Synod  shall  proceed  to  give  the  sub- 
ject a  fair,  candid,  and  impartial  investigation,  and  dispose  of  it  according 
to  the  evidence  in  the  case. 

Sec.  4. — If  a  minister  against  whom  serious  charges  are  preferred  be 
duly  notified  and  he  refuse  to  attend  the  meeting  appointed  to  investigate 
his  case,  his  connection  with  Synod  shall  be  severed,  and  his  charge  ad- 
vised to  sever  his  pastoral  and  ministerial  relations. 

That  Section  2  of  Article  5,  be  stricken  out. 

That  Section  3  of  Article  5,  be  stricken  out,  and  the  following  be  sub- 
stituted in  its  place : 

Sec.  3. — Whenever  one  or  more  congregations  make  application  for 
the  services  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry1,  he  shall  be  carefully  examined 
in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sustains  the 
examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod  he  shall  be  ordained  to  the  office 
of  pastor  according  to  Article  IV,  Sec.  3  of  Constitution. 

That  Section  4  of  Article  5  be  stricken,  out. 

That  relative  to  the  Reception  of  Ministers  or  Candidates  for  the  Min- 
istry, and  Altar  and  Pulpit  Fellowship,  we  recommend  that  the  following, 
known  as  the  Summit  Rule,  he  adhered  to,  which  reads  as  follows: 

This  Synod  is  invested  only  with  advisory  power;  and  whereas  the 
general  policy  of  this  Synod  has  not  been  to  encourage  such  doctrines, 
worship  or  fellowship,  "be  it 

Revolved  1.  That  this  Synod,-  as  we  have,  so  far  as  we  know, mo  min- 
ister now  in  affiliation  with  such  societies,  we  advise  all  who  may  be  look- 
ing to  the  office  of  the  ministry  in  connection  with. this  Synod,  not  to  as- 
sociate or  hold  fellowship  with  any  societies  that  practice  a  deistic  worship 
or  service,  to  the  disparagement  of  the  adoration  due  Jesus  Christ,  or  that 
comes  in  conflict  with  the  orthodox  worship  of  the  church,  or  that"  set  up 
a  plan  of  salvation  coming  in  conflict  with' that  set  forth  in  Divine  Revela- 
tion, through  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  as  the  Mediator  between 
God  and  man;  as  it  is- the  sentiment  of  this  Synod  that  such  could  not  be 
received. 

2.  That  we  regard  these  matters  as  subjects  for  investigation  and  in- 
struction, and  our  ministers  are  advised  to  give  such  information  as  they 
may  deem  proper,  when  it  is  desired.. 

With  respect  to  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship,  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this 
Synod,  that  our  ministers  and  people  adhere  to  the  practice  set  forth  in  the 
Confessions  of  the  Church,  using  all  necessary  precaution,  prudence,  and 
judiciousness  in  the  exercise  of  such  privileges,  lest  the  sacredness  of  the 


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altar  and  pulpit  be  violated,  or  the  consciences  of  any  be  oppressed,  and 
reference  should  always  be  had  to  the  preparation  designated  in  the  Augs- 
burg Confession,  Article  eleven,  and  in  Luther's  Catechism,  where  it  is 
said,  "Let  a  man  examine  himself,"  etc.,  and  "  He  only  is  truly  worthy 
and  well  prepared,  who  has  faith  in  these  words,"  etc. 

In  regard  to  Chiliaism,  we  would  simply  say,  it  is  clearly  rejected  in 
the  17th  Article  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

S.  HENKEL, 
A.  L.  CROUSE, 
P.  C.  HENKEL 

Not  being  satisfied, 
T.  MOSER, 
R.  A.  YODER. 

This  report  was  received  and  considered  section  by 
section. 

The  amendment  to  Article  3,  Sec.  1,  was  rejected. — 
Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel  and  J.  M.  Smith  asked  to  have  their 
names  recorded  in  the  affirmative. 

Rev.  D.  Efird  was  excused  from  further  attendance  on 
the  sessions  of  this  Synod. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  Monday  morn- 
ing at  9  o'clock.     Benediction  by  the  President. 

Sunday   Services. 

At  10  A.  M.  a  very  large  congregation  having  assem- 
bled, Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  preached  on  the  subject  of  the 
Lord's  Supper,  Text,  Acts  18  :  21.  After  the  sermon  the 
Holy  Communion  was  administered  to  a  very  large  number 
of  communicants.  After  a  recess  Rev.  0.  H.  Bernheim 
preached  from  Gen.  7 :  1.  Great  interest  was  manifested 
in  these  services,  and  we  trust  much  good  was  done  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  and  for  his  glory. 

SIXTH  SESSION. 

Monday  Morning,  9  o'clock. 

Synod  met  at  the  appointed  hour.  The  devotional  ex- 
ercises were  conducted  by  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt.  The  roll 
was  called. 

Excuses  of  absentees  were  heard. 

Rev.  I.  Conder  was  not  excused. 


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Eev.  J.  N".  Stirewalt  was  not  excused. 

Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick  was  excused. 

Eev.  M.  L.  Little  was  excused. 

Eev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck  was  not  excused. 

Eev.  J.  K.  Efird  was  not  excused. 

Resolution  of  Thanks. 

Mesolved,  That  our  heartfelt  thanks  are  due  the  good  people  of  this 
congregation  for  their  exceedingly  kind  and  hospitable  treatment  during  our 
stay  amongst  them. 

Continuance  of  the  Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

Items  6,  7,  8,  and  9  were  re-cotnmitted  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

Item  10.  In  reference  to  this  item,  Synod  adopted  the 
following  resolution : 

Inasmuch  as  Synod  is  not  in  possession  of  all  the  facts,  she  deems  it 
unwise  to  give  advice  in  that  particular  case. 

The  report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 

The  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  S.  C.  Synod  report- 
ed that  he  was  in  attendance  upon  the  last  meeting  of  that 
body,  and  that  Eev.  Prof.  G.  W.  Holland  was  appointed 
delegate  to  this  meeting  with  J.  A.  Sligh  alternate. 

The  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  N.  C.  Synod  re- 
ported that  he  had  discharged  the  duty  imposed  upon  him. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

Your  Committee  are  able  to  report  reasonably  favorable  on  the  state 
of  the  congregations  in  connection  with  our  Synod  in  the  State  of  Vir- 
ginia. The  spirit  of  liberality  is  being  manifested  to  a  greater  degree  than 
in  former  years.  The  ministers  are  actively  and  zealously  engaged  in  the 
work  of  the  Master's  Vineyard,  and  their  efforts  have  been  crowned  with 
an  eminent  degree  of  success.  But  one  slight  change  in  pastoral  relation, 
has  taken  place,  and  that  only  temporarily.  In  one  congregation  there  is 
a  little  discord  between  Pastor  and  members  of  the  congregation ;  but  as 
far  as  our  information  goes,  no  serious  trouble  is  likely  to  result  from  this 
difficulty.  With  this  single  exception,  our  congregations,  in  this  part  of 
our  Synod,  enjoy  a  reasonable  share  of  prosperity.  The  increase  in  mem- 
bership has  been  good. 

Relative  to  the  state  of  the  Church  in  North  Carolina,  we,  your  Com- 
mittee, regret  that  we  are  not  able  to  make  upon  the  whole  a  very  favor- 


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able  report.  In  some  portions  of  the  Church  here  the  work  is  being  car- 
ried forward  with  some  degree  of  efficiency  and  zeal.  But  most  of  our 
pastoral  charges  are  much  too  large,  and  more  laborers  are  greatly  needed, 
in  order  that  our  Church  work  may  be  prosecuted  with  that  degree  of  effi- 
ciency which  the  nature  of  the  work  demands.  Among  our  ministers, 
both  personally  and  in  our  Church  work,  there  is  not  that  entire  harmony 
which  is  desirable.  We  believe,  however,  that  the  outlook  for  more 
laborers,  more  effectual  work,  and  greater  unity  and  harmony  is  improving. 
Our  congregations  in  South  Carolina,  are  d^ing  tolerably  well.  There 
seems  to  be  more  harmony  existing,  among  the  congregations— with  one 
exception— than  has  been  for  some  years  past.  All  our  congregations  in 
this  State  are  regularly  supplied  with  divine  services ;  and  in  most  of  the 
congregations,  the  children  are  being  catechised.  Our  members-attend 
regularly  on  public  worship.  Taken  altogether,  we  believe,  there  -has  been 
much  improvement  during  the  past  year. 

Respectful^  submitted, 

J.  PAUL  STIREWALT, 
J.  C.  MOSER, 
J.  A.  CROMER. 

The  Appointment  of  Delegates  to  other  Synods. 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  was  appointed  Delegate  to  the 
N.  0.  Synod. 

Synod  adjourned  until  after  recess.  Benediction  by 
Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder. 

SE^EHSTTii  SESSION. 

With  regard  to  Mission  Work,  the  followiug  resold 
tious  were  passed  : 

1.  Resolved,  That  as  the  work  of  Missions  has  been  transferred  to  the 
Conference,  the  regulations  of  Synod  in  regard  to  said  work  are  hereby  re- 
pealed. 

2.  Resolved,  That  the  reports  of  the  Conferences  in  regard  to  Mission 
Work,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  state  of  the  Church. 

3.  Resolved,  That  all  moneys  collected  or  subscribed  for  the  Mission 
Work  be  retained  for  such  purpose  in  the  Conference  in  which  such  sub- 
scription or  collection  has  been  made. 

Notice  was  given  that  at  the  next  session  of  this  Synod, 
an  amendment  would  be  offered  to  the  By-Laws,  establish 
ing  a  Standing  Committee  on  Missious. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of  the 
Minutes  of  this  Convention  of  Synod  printed  to  supply  the  calls  for  them, 
and  to  furnish  each  Minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies,  each  general 


body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country  one  copy,  our  Institutions  of  learning 
one  copy  each,  our  Lutheran  Publications  two  copies  each,  and  our  Bene- 
ficiaries one  copy  each. 

Conference  Report. 

Lexington  Co.,  S.  C,     ) 
Aug.  28,  1880.) 

To  TOE  EVANG.   LuTFIaHAN  TENN.  SYNOD  : 

In  accordance  with  requirement  of  Synod,  we  report  that  this  Coun- 
cil'has  adopted  apian  for  Ho.ne  Mission  work,  elected  officers  and  made  a 
beginning  which  we  hope  will  be  eminently  successful  in  prosecuting  the 
work  committed  by  Synod  to  our  care. 

The  further  consideration  of  the  report  of  the  commit- 
tee on  the  Amendments  to  the  Constitution  was  postponed 
until  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  the  time  and  place  already 
appointed.     Closing  exercises  by  the  President. 

J.  C.  MOSER,  Secretary. 
Religious  Services. 

Rev.  J.  Paul  Stirewalt  preached,  Nov.  11,  12  M.,  Text, 
Matt.  11:  28. 

Rev.  J.  C.  Moser  preached,  November  12, 12 M.,  Text,  2 
Tim.  1 :  12. 

Rev.  D.  Eflrd  preached,  November  12,  7P.  M.,  Text, 
John  5:  39. 

Rev.  T.  Moser  preached  a  funeral  sermon,  Nov.  13,  12 
M.,  Texts,  1  Thes.  4:  13-18  and  2  Cor.  5 :  8. 

Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer  preached,  Nov.  13,  7  P.  M.,  Text, 
Isa.  63:  1-3. 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  preached  Nov.  14,  10  A.  M., 
Text,  Acts  18:  21. 

Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim  preached,  Nov.  14, 3  P.  M.,  Text, 
Gen.  7:1. 

Great  interest  was  manifested  in  all  the  services.  The 
communion  was  an  unusually  large  one.  May  God  bless 
these  services  to  the  good  of  his  Church  and  to  the  praise 
of  his  own  great  glory. 

J.  C.  MOSER,  Secretary. 


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Treasurers'  Reports. 

SOCRATES  HENKEL,  Treasurer, 

In  account  with 

The  Tennessee  Synod.  Dk. 

1879. 
Nov.  22.  To  amounts  of  former  Treasurer,  Rev.  J.  P.  S  tire  wait....  $44  96 

"  "  received  of  different  parties  at  Synod 38  30 

P.  C.  Hahn,  Esq., 2  70 

Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt 1  40 

"      J.  K.  Efird 35 

Geo.  Hedrick 1  00 

H.  J.  Wisinger 10 

Zion  Church,  S.  Henkel's  Ch.  80 

Rev.  T.  Moser 2  00 

"      J.  C.  Moser 50 

$92  11 

1880.  Ob. 

Dec.  13.  By  am't  pd.  Henkel  &  Co.  for  printing  minutes  and 

postage  on  same $49  96 

Bal.  on  hand,  and  subject  to  Order  of  Synod $42  15 


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To  cash  on  hand $325  00 


1880. 

Jan.  9.  To  interest  on  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount's  note $12  00 


Amount $337  00 

1880.  Cr. 

Aug.  10.  By  Cash  paid  D.  A.  Sox , $50  00 

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$50  25 

Balance  in  my  hands $286  75 

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Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 


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REV.  S.  HENKEL'S  ACCOUNT, 

As  Agent  for  Rev.  T.  Mosee, 

Teeasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education  Fund. 

1880.  Dr. 

Nov.  7.  To  amount  in  his  hands  on  Report,  Nov.,  1879 $60  26 

1880.  Ce. 

Apr.  3.  By  amount  paid,  appropriated  to  Thomas  E.  Ar- 

mentrout,  by  Synod  at  session  in  Nov.,  1879...  .$70  00 

1880.  Dr. 

July  18.  To  amount  of  Rev.  I.  Conder's  charge $14  00 

"28.  "  refunded  by  J.  S.  Koiner  a  former  beneficiary  42  00 

Nov.  7.  "        from  Mt.  Zion  Church 3  39 

"  "  "     Emmanuel  Church 6  75 

$126  40 
$70  00 


Balance  in  S.  Henkel's  hands $56  40 

This  account  does  not  appear  in  T.  Moser's  statement,  but  leaves  the 
balance  of  $56.40,  subject  to  the  order  of  the  Treasurer,  in  S.  Henkel's 
hands. 


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Officers  of  Synod. 

REV.  S.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,...New  Market,  Va., President. 

"      J.  C.  MOSER, China  Grove,  N.  C Reo.  Secretary. 

"      J.  R.  PETERSON,.... Dallas,  N.  C Cor.  Sec. 

"      J.M.SMITH, Conover,  N.  C Treasurer. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

REV- L.  A.  FOX, Waynesboro,  Va. 

"      D.  EFIRD, Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

"      R.  A.  YODER, Conover,  N.  C. 

Committee  on  Examination. 

REV.  J.  R.  PETERSON, Dallas,  N.  C. 

"      T.  MOSER, Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

"      D.  EFIRD, Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

"      A.  L.  CROUSE, Summit,  S.  C. 

"      L.  A.  FOX, Waynesboro,  Va. 

"      I.  CONDER, McGaheysville,  Va. 

Place  and  Time  of  Next  Meeting. 

Emmanuel  Church,  New  Market,  Va. ,  Saturday  before  the  Second 
Sunday  of  September,  1881. 

Delegates  to  Other  Synods. 
REV.  S.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  to  North  Carolina  Synod. 


INDEX. 


Appropriation  for  Beneficiary  Education,         8 

Absentees, 14 

Appointment  of  Delegates  to  other  Synods 1G 

Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Report  18-19 

Clerical  Roll,  3 

Conferential  Report,     17 

Lay-Delegates,         ......  4 

Note  concerning  J.  A.  Rudisill,     ...         19 

Officers  of  Synod,  5 

President's  Report,     5 

Place  of  Next  Meeting 10 

Regular  Committees,  6 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,  7 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report,        7 

Report  of  Com.  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Beneficiary  Treas.  Report,       8 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions,  9 

Resolutions  on  Reception  of  Concordia  High  School  under  care  Synod,  11- 
Report  of  Committee  on  the  Examination  of  Mr.  J.  A.  Rudisill,  11 

Report  of  Com.  on  Proposed  Amend,  to  Constitution  and  By-Laws,   12-13 

Resolution  of  Thanks,  15 

Report  of  the  Committee  o:i  the  State  of  the  Church,  15 

Religious  Services, 17 

Standing  Resolutions,       2 

Sunday  Services,     '4 

Time  of  Next  Meeting, 10 

Treasurers'  Reports,  18 


MINUTES 


Sixty-First  Annual  Conventio 


N 


EVANGELICAL  L  UT RERAN 


Tennessee  S 


ENNESSEE  OYNOD 


EMMANUEL  CHURCH,  NEW  MARKET,  VA., 

September  10-14, 1881. 


NEWMARKET,  VA.: 

Office  of   "  Oue  Chukoh  Paper," 

Hekkel  &  Co.,  Printers  and  Publishers. 

1881. 


OFFICERS  @F  iYH@B« 


President— Rev.  A.  J.  FOX,  M.  D., Lincolnton,  N.  C. 

Secretary — Rev.  L.  A.  FOX,  D.  D., Waynesboro,  Va. 

Cor.  Secretary— Rev.  J.  M.  SMITH, Conover,  N.  C. 

Treasurer— Rev.  S.  HENKEL,  D.D., New  Market,  Va. 


Standing   Committees. 

On  Missions : 
Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  J.  R.  Peterson,  A.  L.  Crouse. 

On  the  State  of  the  Church  : 
Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D..  A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  C.  Moser. 

On  Examination : 

Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  P.  C.  Henkel,  T.  Moser, 
A.  L.  Crouse,  D.  Efird. 

Place  and  Time  of  the  Next  Meeting  : 

The  next  Convention  will  be  held  in  St.  Jacob's  Church,  Lexington 
County,  S.  O,  commencing  on  Saturday  before  the  Third  Sunday  in 
October,  1882. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF  THE 

SIXTY-FIRST  ANNML  CONVENTION 

OF  THE 

Evang.  Luth.  Tennessee  Synod. 


New  Market,  Va.,         \ 
Sept.  10,  1881.  / 

The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod 
assembled  in  its  Sixty-first  Annual  Convention  in  Em- 
manuel's Church,  New  Market,  Va.,  Rev.  S.  Heukel,  D.  D., 
pastor— on  Saturday,  10th  day  of  September,  1881.  Devo- 
tional exercises  were  conducted  by  the  President,  Eev.  Dr. 
Henkel.  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox  was  appointed  Secretary,  pro  tern. 
The  roll  of  ministers  was  called  and  absentees  noted. 

Clerical  Roll. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  M.  D Lincolnton,  N.  C. 


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21 

22 

23 


J.  R.  Pet krson* Dallas, 

T.   Mosek* Mt.  Pleasant,    " 

P.  C.  Henkel* Conover,  " 

8.  Henkel,  D.  D New  Market,  Va. 

D.  Efikd* .-..  Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

J.  M.  Smith Conover,  N  C. 

I.  Condee McGaheysville,  Va. 

J.  N  Stirewalt Stony  Man,  Va. 

J.  S.  Bennick Forestville,     " 

M.  L.  Fox,  M.  D Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

J.  C.  Mosee* China  Grove,      " 

M.  L.  Little Lincolnton,         " 

L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D WayDesboro,  Va. 

A.  L.  Ceouse Summit,  S.  C. 

J.  P.  Stirewalt New  Market,  Va. 

J.  W.  Hausenfliick Grove  Hill,  Va. 

E.  L.  Lybrand* Columbia,  S.  C. 

J.  K.  Efiud* Summit,  S.  C- 

J.  A.  Cromer* Columbia,  S.  C. 

Prof.  R.  A.  Yoder Conover,  N.  C. 

C.  H.  Beenheim* Lexington,  N.  C. 

Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner Waynesboro,  Va. 


*Absent  and  Excused. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


The  following  Lay-Delegates  were  enrolled  as  members 
of  the  present  Convention. 

Lay-Delegates. 

Names.  Churches  Represented. 

Christian  Printz, Morning  Star,  Va. 

John  D.  Printz, Mt.  Calvary,       " 

J.  J.  Shank,  St.  Mark's,  Luray,  Va. 

A.  J.  Sillings, St.  Paul's,  (Augusta)  Va. 

D.  P.  Dellinger, St.  Jacob's,  Va. 

Wm.  Coffman, St.  Matthew's,  Va. 

J.  B.  Hess, Mt.  Zion, 

L.  M.  Zirkel, Emmanuel,         " 

N.  W.  Bowman, Bethany,  " 

Phil.  Killian, Bethlehem,         " 

Wm.  H.  Areheart, Rader's,  " 

Calvin  F.  Moser, Melanchthon,  N.  C. 

CM.  Efird, St.  James  and  others,  S.  C 

Harrison  Pence, Solomon's,  Va. 

David  Funkhousee, Powder  Springs,  Va. 

Joel  Fultz, St.  Paul's,  (Page)  Va. 

J.  R.  Miller, St.  Paul's,  (Shenandoah)  Va. 

D.  F.  Judy, St.  William's,  Va. 

D.  F.  Miller, Trinity, 

G.  Sours, Grace,  " 

J.  J.  Long, Zion,  (Shenandoah)  Va. 

Thos.  E.  Armentrout,  McGaheysville,  Va. 

Letters  aud  Petitions  were  called  for  aud  presented  and 
placed  in  the  hands  of  a  special  Committee,  constituted  of 
Revs.  J.  M.  Smith  aud  K.  A.  Yoder,  for  arrangement  and 
classification. 

The  President,  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  read  his  annual 
report,  which  was  received  aud  held  for  the  Committee  to  be 
subsequently  appointed. 

President's  Report. 

Dear  Brethren  in  Christ  Jesus  : — May  grace,  mercy,  peace,  from 
God  the  Father,  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior,  and  the  fellowship 
o$  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  and  abide  with  us. 

It  is  through  the  kind,  beneficent  providence  of  our  merciful  Father  in 
Leaven,  that  we  have  been  permitted  to  pass  through  another  Synodicai 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     5 

year,  safely,  and  to  assemble  again  in  the  capacity  of  a  deliberative  body, 
in  our  Sixty -first  annual  Convention,  in  which  we  are  enabled  to  meet  each 
other  with  fraternal  greetings,  sympathize  with  each  other,  counsel  and 
encourage  each  other,  devise  the  best  and  most  judicious  means  for  pro- 
moting the  Gospel,  maintaining  and  perpetuating  the  sacred,  saving  and 
glorious  truths  and  principles  of  our  holy  religion,  in  their  purity  and  entire- 
ness,  and  for  the  upbuilding  and  extension  of  the  Redeemer's  Kingdom 
here  on  earth. 

We  should  rightly  appreciate  these  privileges  and  blessings,  devoutly 
raising  our  hearts,  in  gratitude  and  thankfulness,  to  the  Father  of  Lights, 
the  Giver  of  all  Good,  through  Jesus  Christ  as  the  Mediator  between  him  and 
us,  and  imploring  him  for  a  continuance  of  his  blessings  and  tender  mercies. 

The  lives  of  all  our  ministerial  brethren  in  connection  with  our  Synod, 
have  been  preserved  during  the  past  Synodical  year,  whilst  the  deaths 
among  our  lay-members  have  been  rather  unusually  numerous,  especially 
among  the  more  advanced  in  age.  The  health  of  our  Synod,  however,  in 
a  physical,  moral,  and  spiritual  point  of  view,  may  be  regarded  as  alto- 
gether in  a  normal  condition. 

Official  Acts.— During  the  S3rnodical  year,  we  have  performed  few 
official  acts.  The  changes,  during  the  year,  in  our  Synod  have  not  been 
numerous. 

Relative  to  our  beneficiaries,  in  pursuance  of  a  resolution  making  ap- 
propriations, we  issued  an  order  on  the  Treasurer,  Rev.  T.  Moser,  in  favor 
of  Mr.  D.  A.  Sox,  of  South  Carolina,  for  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-five 
Dollars;  one  on  the  same,  in  favor  of  Mr.  Thomas  E.  Armentrout,  of  Vir- 
ginia, for  One  Hundred  Dollars  ;  and  one,  on  the  same,  in^favor  of  Mr.  J. 
A.  Rudisill,  of  North  Carolina,  for  Fifty  Dollars. 

Mr.  Armentrout  pursued  his  studies  in  the  New  Market  Polytechnic 
Institute-  The  reports  in  regard  to  him  are  altogether  satisfactory.  At 
the  late  Commencement  of  said  Institute,  the  degree  of  A.  B.  was  con- 
ferred on  him. 

Mr.  Sox,  we  learn,  pursued  his  studies  in  Concordia  High  School,  at 
Conover,  North  Carolina,  and  so  did  Mr.  Rudisill. 

1.  We  would  recommend  the  consideration  of  the  propriety  of  making 
appropriations  in  favor  of  these  young  men  to  enable  them  to  continue  to 
pursue  their  studies,  if  they  desire  so  to  do. 

2.  We  would  recommend,  that  Synod  take  such  action  in  regard  to 
beneficiary  education,  as  will,  in  its  judgment,  awaken  a  greater  interest  in 
our  people  in  contributing  towards  this  much  needed  work. 

Installation. — We  requested  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  Summit,  South  Caro- 
lina, to  install  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird,  Kaughman's,  South  Carolina,  into  his 
charge,  according  to  the  forms  of  the  Church.  We  learn  he  performed 
this  solemn  duty. 

In  conclusion,  we  pray  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church,  to  preside  over 
us,  guiding  us  in  the  way  of  all  truth  and  efficiency,  so  that  our  delibera- 


6     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

tions  and  transactions,  as  well  as  our  individual  ministrations,  may  con- 
tribute to  the  honor  and  glory  of  God,  and  the  promotion  of  the  Redeem- 
er's Kingdom. 

SOCRATES  PIENKEL. 

The  hours  of  eight  o'clock  in  the  morning  and  two  in 
the  afternoon  were  fixed  for  the  opening  of  the  sessions. 

During  the  intermission,  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  at  the  re- 
quest of  the  President,  preached  the  sy nodical  sermou. 
Text,  JSTehemiah  G,  3. 

SECOISTID  SESSION. 

2  o'clock. 
The   Synod   convened  immediately   after  the  sermou. 
The  roll  was  called.     Revs.   J.  M.  Smith  and  M.   L.   Little 
were  appointed   tellers,  and  the  election   for  officers    was 
held. 

Officers. 

Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  M.  D., President. 

Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D., Secretary. 

Rev.  J.  M.  Smith, Cor.  Secretary. 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., Treasurer. 

Rev.  J.  A.  Snyder  of  the  Va.  Synod  and  Rev.  H.  Wet- 
zel were  received  as  advisory  members. 

The  President  announced  the  following 

Standing  Committees: 

I.  President's  Report. — Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  A.  L.  Crouse, 
and  Mr.  P.  Killian. 

IT.  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  J.  M.  Smith,  M.  L.  Lit- 
tle, and  L.  M.  Zirkle,  Esq. 

III.  Letters  and  Petitions. — Revs,  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  R. 
A.  Yoder,  and  Mr.  C.  M.  Efird. 

IV.  State  of  the  Church. — Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  A.  L  Crouse, 
and  J.  C.  Moser. 

V.  Treasurer's  Beport — Revs.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  J.  W. 
Hausenfiuck,  and  Mr.  C.  M.  Efird. 

VI.  Beport  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Beneficiary  Fund. — 
Revs.  M.  L.  Fox,  J.  N.  Stirewalt,  and  Mr.  D.  F.  Judy. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  7 

VII.  Missions. — Revs.  S.  Henkel,  J.  K.  Petersou,  and 
A.  L.  Crouse. 

VIII.  Examination.  —  Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  L.  A. 
Fox,  D.  D. 

Synod  adjourned.     Prayer  by  the  Secretary. 

THIRD  SESSION. 

Monday,  Sept.  12,  8  o'clock. 

The  session  was  opened  with  devotional  exercises  con- 
ducted by  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse.  The  minutes  of  Saturday 
were  read  and  adopted. 

A  committee  was  appointed,  on  motion,  to  inquire  iuto 
the  expediency  of  placing  monuments  at  the  graves  of  Rev, 
Ambrose  Henkel  at  New  Market,  Va.r  and  Rev.  Philip 
Henkel  at  Richland  Church,  Randolph  County,  N.  C.  The 
committee,  Revs.  A.  J.  Fox  and  a.  Henkel. 

The  committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  reported,  and 
the  report  was  considered  item  by  item. 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

We  your  committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  submit 
the  following  report: 

1st.  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  and  8  are  letters  from  Revs.  J.  R.  Peter- 
son, J.  C.  Moser,  C.  H.  Bernheirn,  J.  A.  Cromer,  J.  K.  Efird,  D.  Efird,  E. 
L.  Lybrand  and  P.  C.  Henkel  asking  to  be  excused  from  this  convention 
of  Synod.     We  recommend  that  they  be  excused. 

2nd.  In  No.  2,  Rev.  J-  C.  Moser,  as  chairman  of  the  committee  for 
considering  the  propriety  of  receiving  the  Concordia  High  School  into  con- 
nection with  this  Synod,  conveys  the  information  that  said  committee  is 
not  prepared  to  report  and  requests  that  the  same  be  continued.  We  rec- 
ommend that  said  committee  be  continued. 

3d.  In  No.  8,  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel  suggests  that  Synod  consider  the  pro- 
priety of  forming  district  Synods  of  the  different  Conferences  in  our  con- 
nection.    We  recommend  that  said  suggestion  be  considered. 

4th.  No.  9  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  W.  H.  Cone,  Corresponding  Delegate 
from  the  Evang.  Luth.  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  to  this  body,  sending 
fraternal  greetings,  and  expressing  his  sincere  regrets  that  he  is  not  able 
to  be  with  us  on  account  of  ill  health.  We  recommend  that  said  letter  be 
read  before  Synod. 

5th.  Nos.  13  and  14  are  petitions  from  Mt.  Pleasant  Church  and  Phila- 
delphia Church,  Caldwell  County,  N.  C,  praying  for  the  examination,  and 


8  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

if  found  qualified,  the  ordination  and  services  of  Mr.  D.  A.  Goodman. 
We  recommend  that  their  petitions  be  granted,  and  that  the  Revs.  P.  C. 
Henkel,  J.  M.  Smith,  and  Rev.  Yoder  be  the  Committee  to  attend  to  this 
work  at  said  Mt.  Pleasant  Church,  at  such  time  as  said  congregation 
deem  most  convenient. 

6th.  Nos.  11  and  12  are  petitions  from  St.  Luke's,  Lincoln  Co.,  N.  C, 
and  St.  Matthew's  churches,  King's  Mountain,  N.  C  ,  asking  for  the  exam- 
ination, and,  if  found  qualified,  the  ordination  and  services  of  Prof.  W.  P. 
Cliue.  We  recommend  that  said  petitions  be  granted,  and  that  a  committee 
consisting  of  Revs.  A.  J.  Fox  and  T.  Moser  be  appointed  to  do  said  work. 

7th.  No.  15  is  a  copy  of  Rules  that  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson  requests  to  be 
added  to  the  By-Laws  of  Synod.     We  recommend  said  addition. 

1.  There  shall  be  appointed  at  each  annual  meeting  of  Synod  a  com- 
mittee of  three  to  be  known  as  "The  Mission  Committee." 

2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  committee  to  report  to  Synod  the  mission 
work  which  shall  be  performed  during  the  year  of  their  appointment. 

3.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Secretaries  of  the  several  conferences  of 
Synod  to  report  to  Synod  all  the  mission  work  done  by  the  conferences 
during  the  year,  and  into  the  hands  of  this  committee  these  reports  shall  be 
placed. 

8th.  No.  16  is  a  petition  from  the  S.  C.  Con.  of  E.  L.  T.  Synod  and 
the  members  of  St.  Jacob's  church,  Lexington  County,  S.  C,  praying  that 
the  next  session  of  Synod  be  held  in  said  church.  We  recommend  its 
adoption. 

9th.  No.  18  is  a  letter  from  our  beneficiary,  Mr.  J.  A.  Rudisill,  asking 
an  appropriation  of  $150  to  pursue  his  studies  at  the  Capital  University, 
Columbus,  O.  We  recommend  that  an  appropriation  of  $50  be  made, 
provided  there  be  money  enough,  to  the  said  J.  A.  Rudisill,  and  that  he 
be  directed  to  continue  his  studies  in  Concordia  High  School,  Conover, 
North  Carolina. 

10th.  No-  18  is  a  letter  from  a  few  of  the  members  of  St.  Peter's 
(Piney  Woods)  and  St.  Jacob's  churches,  S.  C,  relating  to  the  unfavora- 
ble condition  existing  between  the  pastor  and  said  members. 

In  view  of  this  unfavorable  condition,  and  in  view  of  the  fact  that  the 
pastor's  resignation  has  not  been  accepted,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  this  Synod  advise  the  disaffected  parties  to  try  to  make 
some  satisfactory  agreement  with  the  majority,  whom,  we  learn,  are  in 
harmony  with  one  another  and  the  pastor. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  P.  STIREWALT, 
R.  A.  YODER, 
C.  M.  EFIRD. 

Item  1st.  The  recommendation  sustained,  and  t lie  fact 
noted  in  the  clerical  roil. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  9 

Item  2ud.  The  committee  was  continued  That  com- 
mittee is  composed  of  Bevs.  J.  C.  Moser,  S.  Henkel,  C.  H. 
Bernheim,  and  Messrs.  A.  Costner  and  C.  T.  Sigmau. 

Item  3.  The  recommendation  was  not  sustained. 

Item  4.  The  letter  of  Bev.  W.  BL  Cone  was  read. 

Item  5.  Adopted. 

Item  6.  Adopted. 

Item  7.  Adopted. 

Item  8.  Adopted.  The  time  was  fixed  fcr  the  Conven- 
tion at  10  o'clock,  on  Saturday  before  the  third  Sunday  in 
October,  1882. 

Item  9.  Adopted. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  the  remaining  part  of  the 
report  the  Synod  adjourned.     Benediction  by  the  President. 

FOURTH  SESSION. 

Monday,  2  o'clock. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  M. 
Smith. 

Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner  was  invited  to  a  seat  within  the  body. 

The  Secretary  was  directed  to  publish  the  Order  of 
Business  in  the  Minutes. 

The  rule  of  Synod  requiring  a  written  excuse  was  sus- 
pended and  Bev.  T.  Moser  was  excused  for  absence  from 
the  present  Convention. 

Item  10  of  report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  recom- 
mitted. 

The  Treasurer,  Bev.  J.  M.  Smith,  submitted  his  report. 


10  E VANGE  LICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  S  YNOD. 

Treasurer's  Report. 

Rev.  J.  M.  SMITH  in  Account  with 

J.  M.  SMITH.  Dr. 

1880. 

Nov.  13.  To  amts.  rec'd  of  different  persons  at  different  times .$  60  70 

"   cash  of  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser 40 

"         "   amt.  from  former  Treasurer 43  11 

"         "   amt.  collected  by  former  treasurers  and  handed  to  me       3  00 

$106  31 
1880.  Ck. 

Dec.  34.  By  amt.  paid  Henkel  &  Co.  for  printing,  binding, 

and   mailing  800  copies  of  Minutes $  40  61 

By  amount  to  balance 65  60 

$106  31 
1881. 

Sept.  13.  To  bal.  due  Synod,  in  my  hands,  subject  to  its  order $65  60 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  M.  SMITH,  Treasurer. 

The  Committee  on  Examination  was  announced  by  the 
President:  Revs.  S.  Henkel,  L.  A.  Fox,  P.  C.  Henkel,  T. 
Moser,  A.  L.  Grouse,  and  D.  Efird. 

The  Committee  on  President's  Report  submitted  a  report 
which  was  considered  by  items. 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

The  Committee  on  the  President's  Report  find  two  recommendations: 
1st.  In  reference  to  two  students,  Messrs.  Sox  and  Rudisill,  who  have 
been  receiving  aid  from  the  fund  of  beneficiary  education,  that  appropria- 
tions be  made  for  these  young  men  to  pursue  their  studies,  if  they  desire 
to  do  so.     We  submit  the  following  : 

Resolved,  That  the  recommendation  of  the  President  be  sustained, 
provided  the  funds  of  Synod  will  admit. 

3nd.  That  action  be  taken  in  regard  to  awakening  greater  interest  in 
the  work  of  beneficiary  education. 

We  recommend  that  a  committee  of  three,  of  whom  the  President  of 
Synod  shall  be  one,  be  appointed  to  investigate  this  matter,  and  report  to 
this  convention  of  Synod. 

A.  L.  GROUSE, 
L.  A.  FOX, 
PHILIP  KILLIAN. 
Item  1.  Adopted. 

Item  2.  Adopted,  and  the  President  having  announced 
two  other  members,  the  committee  was  constituted  of  Revs. 
A.  J.  Fox,  S.  Henkel,  and  A.  L.  Crouse. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SY^OD.     11 

The  Cooi m ittee  on  Unfinished  Business  reported,  which 
was  considered  by  items  and  then  recommitted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We,  the  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,  have  examined  the  min- 
utes of  last  Synod  and  refer 

1.  To  page  11,  and  recommend  that  Synod  inquire  whether  that  com- 
mittee have  performed  their  duty. 

2.  To  page  17,  on  proposed  Amendments  to  Constitution  and  By-Laws 
of  Synod  to  be  disposed  of. 

3.  To  page  7-  a  committee  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  form  of  an  or- 
dination certificate.     Has  that  committee  performed  that  duty  ? 

4  and  5.  As  to  other  items  of  business,  we  refer  to  the  appointment  of 
two  committees,  one  to  prepare  a  history  of  the  Synod,  and  another  to  col- 
lect and  have  bound  a  file  of  the  Minutes  of  this  Synod,  who  have  not  as 
yet  reported.     Are  they  ready  to  report  ? 

Respectfully,  J.  M.  SMITH, 

M.  L.  LITTLE, 
L.  M.  ZIRKLE. 

Item  1.  Already  disposed  of. 

Item  2.  The  consideration  of  the  proposed  amendments 
to  the  Constitution  waspostpoued  until  the  next  convention 
of  the  Synod. 

Petitions  having  been  presented  orally  for  the  ordina- 
tion of  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner,  his  examination  was  appointed 
at  eight  o'clock  to-morrow  morning. 

Parochial  reports  were  read. 

Synod  adjourned.     Prayer  by  Rev.  I.  Conder. 

In  the  evening,  Rev.  M.  L.  Pox  preached ;  text,  Ephs. 
4,  4-6.  Afterwards  Synod  engaged  in  special  prayer  for 
Rev.  J.  S.  Benuick  in  his  great  affliction. 

FIFTH  SESSION. 

Tuesday,  8  o'clock. 

Synod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President,  and  was 
opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck.  Minutes 
of  yesterday  were  read  and  adopted. 

A  letter  from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  containing  his  report  as 
Treasurer  of  the  Beneficiary  Fund  and  his  excuse  for  ab- 
sence, was  announced  as  haviug  just  been  received. 


12    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  continued  its 
report.  This  in  its  completed  form  is  found  on  a  former 
page. 

Item  3.  The  committee,  Kevs.  S.  Henkel  and  L.  A..  Fox, 
was  continued. 

Item  4.  Dr.  S.  Heukel  reported  that  he  was  still  en- 
gaged in  gathering  material  for  the  history  of  the  Synod. 

Item  5.  Dr.  8.  Henkel  reported  that  he  had  not  been 
able  to  complete  a  file  of  the  Minutes. 

The  examination  of  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner  was  conducted 
in  open  Synod  by  the  Committee  of  Examination. 

The  examination  beiug  entirely  satisfactory,  the  ordi- 
nation of  Prof.  Koiner  was  ordered  at  the  close  of  the  ordi- 
nation sermon. 

By  action  of  Synod,  the  Presideut,  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  was 
appointed  to  preach  the  ordination  sermon,  at  1£  o'clock 
to-day. 

The  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report 
was  read  and  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurers  Report. 

We  your  committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Treasurer's  Report, 
submit  the  following : 

We  have  examined  that  paper  and  the  vouchers  which  came  into  our 
hands,  and  report  that  it  is  correct. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  P.  STIREWALT, 
J.  W.  HAUSENFLUCK, 
C.  M.  EFIRD. 
Synod  adjourned  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt. 
During  the  recess,  as  by  order  of  Synod,  Rev.    A.   J. 
Fox  preached  the  ordination  sermon — text,   1   Tim.  4,16; 
and  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner  was  ordained  Pastor. 

SIXTH  SESSIOIST. 

Tuesday,  2  o'clock. 

Immediately  after  the  ordination  the  Synod  was  called 
to  order. 

The  committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  reported  the 
item  recommitted.     As  finally  adopted  it  is  found  in  the 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.    13 

report  on  another  page.     Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  was  excused 
from  voting. 

The  Committee  on  the  Report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Bene- 
ficiary Fund  was  received  and  adopted. 

Report  on  Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

We  your  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report  of  Beneficiary  Fund  have 
examined  said  report  and  find  it  to  be  correct. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

M.  L.  FOX, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT. 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

T.  MOSER,  Teeasueee  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 

In  account  with  the 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

1880.  Dr. 
Nov.  11,  To  cash  on  hand $286  75 

"     "       "       "     From  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson 16  35 

"    J.  W.  Craps 7  06 

"     E.  L.  Lybrand 18  00 

"     J.Cromer 4  25 

1881.  Dec.  17,  To  cash  from  J.  K.  Efird 14  45 

Amount $346  86 

In  the  hands  of  Rev.  S.  Henkel. 

1880.  Dr. 

"     Nov.  11,  To  cash  on  hand $56  40 

"    Dec.  3,      "     "     from  Rev.  J.  N  Stirewalt 4    3 

1881.Feb.16,      "     <•         "     Rev.  P.  Stirewalt . 3  44 

Amount $63  97 

1881.  Cr. 
Feb.  16,  By  cash  paid  Thos.  E.  Armentrout....$  63  97 

1880.  Nov.  15,  By  cash  paid  D.  A.  Sox 125  00 

1881.  Feb.  16,  By  cash  paid  Thos.  E.  Armentrout     36  03 
"    July  28,  By  cash  paid  J.  A.  Rudisill, 50  00 

Amount $211.03 

Balance  in  my  hands $135  83 

Deduct  for  postage 13 

T.  MOSER,  Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 


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14  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Rev.  T.  Moser  was  unanimously  re-elected  Treasurer  of 
the  Beneficiary  Fund. 

Responses  were  made  to  the  call  of  President  as  to  com- 
pliance with  the  standing  resolution  concerning  Benefi- 
ciary Education. 

Synod  adjourned  with  prayer  by  Kev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt. 

In  the  evening,  Rev.  M.  L.  Little  preached.  Text, 
John  2:  5. 

SE-VElSTTIEi   SESSION. 

Wednesday,  8  o'clock. 
Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt. 
The  Miuutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  adopted. 
Report  of  Committee  on  Awakening  Greater  Interest 
in  Beneficiary  Education  was  adopted. 

We  the  Committee,  appointed  to  report  on  the  recommendation  of  the 
Committee  on  the  President's  report,  in  regard  to  awaking  a  greater  interest 
in  Beneficiary  Education,  would  submit  the  following  : 

That  a  Committee  of  one  be  appointed  in  each  Conference  whose  duty 
it  shall  be  to  call,  by  correspondence  or  otherwise,  attention  to  the  duties 
relative  to  this  important  matter,  urging  the  congregations,  through  the 
Ministers  or  in  any  other  way,  to  consider  the  propriety  of  aiding  with  their 
substance  this  much  needed  work,  by  contributing  liberally :  or  to  devise 
some  systematic  plan  for  raising  means  for  such  purpose,  putting  them  in 
remembrance  of  these  duties  and  privileges. 

S.  HENKEL, 

A.  J.  FOX, 

A.  L.  CROUSE. 

The  Committee  was  appointed,  Revs.  J.  N.  Stirewalt, 
J.  M.  Smith,  A.  L.  Grouse. 

The  Committee  on  Missions  reported  which  was 
adopted. 

We  the  Committee  appointed  to  report  on  Home  Mission  Work,  as  re- 
ported by  the  Secretaries  of  the  Conferences  in  connection  with  this  Synod, 
would  submit  the  following : 

1.  The  Secretary  of  the  South  Carolina  Conference  reports  that  some 
money  has  been  raised  for  Home  Missionary  Work,  that  one  point  has  re- 
ceived some  means,  and  the  Executive  Committee  are  endeavoring  to 
establish  other  missions,  and  that  one  of  the  ministers  is  performing  mis- 
sion work  without  material  aid  from  the  Society.  The  prospects  are 
favorable. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     15 

2.  The  Secretary  of  the  Virginia  Special  Conference  reports,  that  steps 
have  been  taken  to  inaugurate  a  regular  plan  for  carrying  on  Home  Mis- 
sion Work  in  a  systematic  way,  that  the  work  has  been  progressing  steadily, 
that  various  points  have  been  selected,  that  work  has  been  commenced  at 
them,  that  the  indications  are  encouraging,  that  there  are  still  other  points 
which  will  receive  due  attention,  that  collections  have  been  taken  to  aid 
the  work,  and  that  object  is,  as  soon  as  practicable,  to  put  a  Home  Mis- 
sionary in  the  field  with  the  hope,  that  the  congregations  in  connection 
with  Conference  will  be  induced  to  support  such  a  laborer. 

3.  The  Secretary  of  the  North  Carolina  Conference,  has  sent  no  re- 
port, and  hence  we  are  unable  to  report  anything  in  regard  to  that  Con- 
ference. S.  HENKEL, 

A.  L.  CROUSE, 
J.  M.  SMITH. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church  submitted 
the  following  which  was  adopted. 

Report  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

A  report  on  the  State  of  the  Church  is  difficult  to  make.  A  number 
of  congregations  obey  the  rule  of  the  Synod,  and  make  offLeial  reports,  but 
a  majority  do  not.  We  are  compelled  to  draw  very  largely  upon  our  gen- 
eral information  of  the  condition  of  our  churches  and  such  facts  as  we  may 
gather  from  Parochial  reports  and  the  statement  of  brethren  in  attend- 
ance. Were  it  in  the  province  of  your  Committee,  we  would  urge  a  more 
general  respect  to  this  rule,  so  important  to  our  acquaintance  with  the  real 
state  of  our  churches. 

It  is  difficult  also  to  avoid  evasive  generalities, — words  that  gloss  over 
the  true  condition,  and  give  no  true  and  practical  idea  of  it.  It  is  easy  to 
say  that  there  have  been  lights  and  shadows,  successes  and  reverses,  pro- 
gress yet  not  perfect  work.  This  would  be  a  correct  statement,  but  not 
particular  enough  to  enable  us  to  lay  hand  upon  those  things  that  retard 
and  positively  injure,  and  correct  them.  If  there  is  disease,  it  is  better  for 
us  to  confess  it  frankly  to  ourselves  and  apply  the  remedy. 

In  looking  over  the  general  field,  we  are  encouraged.  There  are  mani- 
fest signs  of  life,  and  in  nothing  does  that  life  reveal  itself  more  than  in 
the  consciousness  of  the  need  of  a  better  state.  The  evils  are  great  enough 
to  make  the  living  deplore  them,  but  small  enough  to  be  overlooked  or  uu- 
felt  by  the  dying. 

Many  of  our  congregations  are  prosperous.  Their  pastors  labor  with 
success.  The  Sunday  schools  are  carried  on  with  efficiency.  The  number 
of  communicants  is  every  year  increased.  A  fact  worthy  of  notice  is,  that 
the  most  prosperous  congregations  in  the  bounds  of  the  Synod  are  in  those 
very  sections  where  there  seems  to  be  the  most  of  difficulty,  showing  that 
w  hatever  of  disease  there  may  be,  it  is  not  of  the  vital  organs.     Nowhere, 


16    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

however  is  there  a  benevolence  at  all  commensurate  with  the  wants  of  the 
church.  We  are  compelled  to  acknowledge  that  the  contributions  to  our 
treasurers  are  very  far  below  the  abilities  of  the  people.  Our  pastors  are  very 
inadequately  supported,  necessitating  a  division  of  time  and  labor  greatly 
to  the  detriment  of  the  church.  There  is  need  of  much  more  money  for 
missionary  work.  The  time  has  come  when  the  people  must  feel  that  not 
the  ministry  alone  but  they  also  were  commissioned  to  carry  the  Gospel  to 
the  whole  creation,  and  that  the  ministry  must  not  do  the  work  and  bear 
the  expense  also  but  that  they  must  help  by  giving.  If  there  was  such  a 
spirit  of  sacrifice  among  the  people  as  is  among,our  ministry — if  they  gave 
only  half  as  much  what  a  full  and  outflowing  treasury  we  should  have ! 

Of  Virginia  we  can  report  favorably.  There  is  entire  concord  among 
the  minister.  Our  brethren  dwell  in  fraternal  love.  For  ten  years  there 
has  not  been  a  single  thing  that  bore  the  least  semblance  of  discord.  The 
spirit  of  mutual  respect,  concession  and  forbearance  makes  their  association 
beautiful.  Our  congregations  are  slowly  building  up,  and  through  our 
missionary  efforts  new  ones  are  in  the  process  of  formation.  Our  relations 
with  other  religious  bodies  are  such  that  there  are  very  few  conflicts  be- 
tween us  and  them.  We  carefulty  avoid  encroachments  upon  the  common 
rights  of  men  and  we  are  suffering  perhaps  less  and  less  every  year  from 
such  encroachments  upon  our  rights.  We  are  very  far  from  what  we 
might  and  ought  to  be,  but  yet  we  are  seeking  by  labor  and  prayer  to  ad- 
vance towards  perfection.  The  greatest  hindrance  to  our  work  during  the 
year  has  been  the  sad  affliction  of  one  of  our  most  active  and  successful 
ministers,  which  has  deprived  his  congregations  of  his  regular  service. 
Our  progress  is  hindered  much  by  a  disposition  of  young  men  to  go  West 
and  in  some  communities  our  losses  in  this  way  nearly  equal  our  gains  by 
confirmation.  A  division  of  a  few  of  our  pastorates  would  be  greatly  to 
their  advantage.  Instead  of  seven  ministers  there  ought  to  be  ten  or 
twelve.     The  people  however  do  not  see  their  ability  to  support  so  many. 

In  N.  C  in  some  respects  the  state  of  the  church  is  a  sad  one.  Many 
of  our  pastorates  are  too  large.  As  many  as  six  congregations  have  only 
one  pastor,  and  preaching  on  the  Lord's  day  at  some  of  the  churches  is  had 
only  once  in  two  months.  No  man  can  care  properly  for  such  a  large  field. 
Some  of  the  pastorates  are  very  badly  arranged.  Some  of  the  pastors  go 
about  twenty  miles  to  preach  to  churches  at  the  door  of  other  pastors.  A 
better  division  of  labor  ought  by  all  means  to  be  effected.  More  ministers 
could  profitably  to  the  church  be  engaged.  The  saddest  feature  is  the 
alienation  of  feeliug  which  exists  between  some  of  the  ministers. 

There  is  some  divergence  in  opinion  that  prevents  hearty  co-operation 
but  the  chief  difficulty  is  personal.  There  is  not  that  respect  for  each  other 
which  ought  to  be  felt  among  neighbors  and  among  ministers.  Brotherly 
love  is  suspended  if  not  destroyed.  These  unpleasant  relations  now  be- 
come known  and  the  effects  upon  the  Church  are  seen  and  will  continually 
increase  unless  they  be  adjusted.     Your  committee  would  willingly  step 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     17 

beyond  its  province  and  suggest  a  remedy  if  it  were  able.  We  must  sadly 
ask  with  the  prophet,  "Is  there  no  balm  in  Gilead?  Is  there  no  physician 
there  ?" 

There  is  a  want  of  united  effort  in  Church  work.  From  some  cause 
they  do  not  heartily  and  earnestly  concentrate  upon  mission  work  nor  upon 
any  general  enterprise.     Divided  forces  are  always  feeble. 

There  comes  a  complaint  of  a  lack  of  efficiency  in  Sunday-School 
work. 

There  comes  also  a  lamentation  of  a  lack  of  interest  in  literature.  The 
people  do  not  read  as  they  should  the  church  periodicals  and  the  valuable 
books  which  could  so  easily  be  procured.  There  is  a  consequent  lack  of 
information  and  interest  in  the  church  beyond  their  own  communities. 

The  absence  of  the  member  of  the  committee  from  S.  C.  deprives  us 
of  an  adequate  report  from  the  congregations  of  that  State.  We  know 
however  that  the  old  difficulties  so  often  brought  to  the  attention  of  the 
synod  still  exist.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that  they  are  to  some  extent  diminish- 
ing. We  can  only  pray  that  by  another  year  that  they  be  forever  destroy- 
ed. In  a  matter  so  long  standing  there  must  be  mutual  wrong  and  there 
is  need  of  mutual  concession  and  forbearance.  Peace  must  be  sought  at  a 
sacrifice  and  when  so  great  damage  comes  to  the  cause  of  Christ  great  sac- 
rifices ought  to  be  made. 

There  is  alienation  also  among  the  ministers.  What  shall  be  said 
when  there  is  no  effort  at  reconciliation,  no  spirit  of  confession,  none  of 
forgiveness?  What  would  Paul  say  ?  Possibly  his  rebuke  would  be  more 
burning  than  of  the  lately  converted  Gentile  Christian  at  Corinth. 

We  can  in  conclusion  only  express  our  regret  that  we  can  not  present 
a  fuller  and  more  favorable  report.  L.  A.  FOX, 

R.  A.  YODER. 

The  followiug  resolution  submitted  by  Prof.  E.  A.  Yo- 
der  was  adopted  : 

Whekeas,  the  spiritual  interests  of  the  colored  people,  in  our  territory 
as  elsewhere,  are  sadly  neglected,  and, 

Whereas,  their  worship,  where  they  have  any  at  all,  partakes  more  of 
the  form  of  heathenism  than  Christianity,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  the  ministers  of  this  Synod  make  all  efforts  in  their 
power  to  educate  religiously  the  colored  people,  by  preaching,  lecturing, 
and  catechisatiou,  with  a  view  sooner  or  later  of  getting  men  of  their  own 
color  to  look  after  the  spiri  tual  interests  of  their  race  in  connection  with 
the  Lutheran  church. 

Synod  adjourned  with  prayer  by  Prof.  Yoder. 


18    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


EIGHTH  SESSION. 

Wednesday,  2  o'clock. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith. 
The  roll  was  called. 

The  committee  on  the  matter  of  monuments  for  the 
graves  of  fathers  Heukel,  not  being  prepared  to  report, 
was  continued. 

Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  was  appointed  delegate  to  the  ET.  C.  synod. 

An  appropriation  of  $50  was  made  to  J.  A.  Rudisill, 
provided  he  continue  his  studies  in  Concordia  High  School. 

No  application  was  made  by  Mr.  Sox. 

An  appropriation  of  $140  was  made  to  T.  E.  Armen- 
trout,  to  continue  his  literary  studies  in  Polytechnic  Insti- 
tute, New  Market,  Va. 

The  following  resolutions  of  thanks  and  in  regard  to  the 
number  of  minutes  to  be  printed  was  adopted: 

Resolved,  That  the  hearty  thanks  of  the  Synod  be  unanimously  ten- 
dered to  the  pastor  and  members  of  Emmanuel  congregation,  and  other 
friends  of  the  town  of  New  Market  and  vicinity  for  their  fraternal  recep- 
tion, kind  and  excellent  entertainment  of  the  members  during  their  stay 
among  them. 

Resolved,  That  the  President  of  Synod  read  this  resolution,  accompa- 
nied with  suitable  remarks,  at  the  close  of  services  to-night. 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Synod  be  tendered  to  the  officers  of 
the  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Company,  and  of  the  different  Clyde  lines  passed  over, 
for  their  kindness  in  giving  members  reduced  fare  over  their  roads. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of  the 
minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod  printed  to  supply  the  calls  for  them, 
and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies,  each  general 
body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country  one  copy,  our  institutions  of  learning 
one  copy  each,  our  Lutheran  publications  two  copies  each,  and  our  Bene- 
ficiaries one  copy  each. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  aud  place  before 
selected. 

Iu  the  evening  the  Secretary  preached  a  sermon,  after 

which  the  President  led  the  Synod  iu  prayer  and  pronounced 

the  convention  formally  adjourned. 

L.  A.  FOX,  Secretary. 

Note. — The  publishers  received  a  postal  from  Mr.  J.  A.  Rudisill,  iu 
which  he  states  that  he  will  be  able  to  get  through  the  present  year  with- 
out the  appropriation  made  by  Synod  for  him  at  its  last  sitting,  and  requests 
us  to  note  the  fact. 


SERMONS. 


Saturday. 
Morning  :  Synodical  Sermon,  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  Text, 
Deb.  6,  3. 

Evening:  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  St.  Mark  16,  15-16. 

Sunday. 

Morning:  Emmanuel, Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  St.  John  15,  1-7. 
St.  Matthew,  Rev.  Prof.  R.  A.  Yoder.  Forestville,  Rev.  L. 
A.  Fox. 

Evening:  Emmauuel,  Rev.  Prof.  R.  A.  Yoder,  Rom.  1, 
16.     Methodist  church,  Rev.  Jno.  K.  Stirewalt,  Ps.  119,  80. 

Monday. 
Evening:  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox,  Eph.  4,  4-6. 

Tuesday. 
Noon:   Ordination  sermon,  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  1  Tim.  4,16. 
Evening:  Sermon,  Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  St.  John  2,  5. 


Note.— This  report  is  very  incomplete,  in  many  particulars,  and  does 
not  show  the  full  strength  of,  and  the  actual  work  done  by,  the  Synod. 
Some  failing  to  make  full  reports. 


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ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


FIRST  DAY. 
1. — Devotional  exercises  by  the  President. 
2.- Call  of  Clerical  Roll. 

3. — Reception  and  Enrollment  of  La3r-Delegates. 
4. — Reading  of  President's  Report. 
5. — Election  of  Officers. 
6. — Reception  of  Advisory  Members. 
7. — Reception  of  Letters  and  Petitions. 
8.— Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 
9. — Devotion. 

OTHER  DATS. 
1. — Devotion. 
2.— Calling  the  Roll. 
3. — Reading  and  Correction  of  Minutes. 
4. — Unfinished  Business. 
5. — Reports  of  Standing  Committees. 
6. — Reports  of  Special  Committees. 
7. — Resolutions. 
8. — New  Business. 
9. — Devotion. 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 


Resolved.  That  each  of  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested,  to  preach  at 
least  one  sermon  in  each  of  his  congregations,  annually,  upon  the  subject 
of  Beneficiary  Education,  and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to 
the  next  succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested  to  send, 
to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written  Report  of  the  condition  of 
the  congregation.     ■ 

Whekeas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  catechising 
those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  communion,  previous  to  their 
confirmation,  is,  iri  some  places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  cus- 
tom of  receiving  uncatechised  persons  into  the  church,  without  the  slight- 
est examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowledge  and  other 
qualifications  for  church  membership,  has  been  practiced  by  some  ;  be  it, 
therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers  and  congre- 
gations in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can  possibly  be  done,  all  who  make 
application  for  church  membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechi- 
sation,  in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  church,  previous  to  their  confir- 
mation. But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as  when  persons  of  age  and  ex- 
perience make  application,  or  such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably 
situated  as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with  and  to 
have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs,  seek  church  priv- 
ileges, we  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted  ;  but,  in  no  case,  until 
such  persons  have  been  examined  by  the  pastor,  before  the  council,  and 
have  been  approved  by  them. 


THEOLOGICAL  COURSE 

FOR  PRIVATE  STUDENTS. 

Home's  Introduction. 
Kurtz's  Sacred  History. 
Kurtz's  Church  History. 
Hutter's  Compend. 
Book  of  Concord. 
Knapp's  Theology. 
Krauth's  Conservative  Reformation. 
Schmidt's  Dogmatics. 
Mann's  Schmidt's  Ethics. 
Vinet's  Homiletics. 
Riply's  Sacred  Rhetoric. 
Vinet's  Pastoral  Theology. 

Instruction  most  be  given  in  Liturgies,  Catechetics,  and  Ecclesiastical 
Polity. 


INDEX. 


Clerical  Roll,    3 

Committee  on  Missions,         2 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church,     2 

Committee  on  Examination, 2 

Index, 23 

Lay-Delegates 4 

Officers  of  Synod,  2 

President's  Report, 4-G 

Parochial  Report,  20 

Place  of  next  Meeting,  2 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions,     7-8 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report,    10 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,         11 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report,   12 

Report  of  Committee  on  Report  of  Treas.  Beneficiary  Fund, 13 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund,        13 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church, 15-17 

Resolution  Concerning  colored  People, 17 

Standing  Committees,    6-7 

Sermons, 19 

Standing  Resolutions,    22 

Treasurer's  Report, 10 

Theological  Course,        22 

Time  of  next  Meeting,  2 


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SIXTY-SECOND  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


TENNESSEE  SYNOD 


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Secretary— Rev.  J.  PAUL  STIREWALT, New  Market,  Va. 

Cor.  Secretary— Rev.  J.  M.  SMITH,. Couover,  N.  C. 

Treasurer— Rev.  M.  L.  LITTLE, Dallas,  N.  C. 

STANDING   COMMITTEES. 

On  Missions  : 

Revs.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  R.  Peterson,  A.  L.  Crof/se. 

On  State  of  the  Church  : 
Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  C.  Moser,  J.  K.  Efird. 

On  Examination  : 

Revs.  J.   M.  Smith,    J.  C.  Moser,    A.   L.  Crotjse,  J.  N.  Stirewalt, 

J.  K.  Efird,  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

PLACE  AND  TIME  OF  THE  NEXT  MEETING  : 
The  next  Convention  will  be  held  in  Concordia  Church,  Conover, 
Catawba  County,  N.  C,  commencing  on   Saturday  before  the  first  full 
moon  in  October,  1883. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF  THE 

SIXTY-SECOND  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 

OF  THE 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 


Lexington  County,  S.  O,  ) 
Oct.  11,  1SS2.      | 

The  Evangelical  Lutheean  Tennessee  Synod  con- 
vened in  its  Sixty-Second  Annual  Session  in  St.  Jacob 
Church,  Lexington  County,  S.  C,  on  Saturday,  October  11, 
1882.  The  congregation  being  vacant,  Eev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  at 
the  request  of  the  Council,  conducted  devotional  exercises. 
The  President,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  preached  the  Synodical 
Sermon  from  1  Cor.  4,  1,  2. 

The  Secretary  being  absent,  Rev.  J.  Paul  Stirewalt  was 
appointed  Secretary,  pro  tern.  The  clerical  roll  was  called 
aud  the  absentees  noted. 

Roil  of  Ministers. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  M.  D., Lincolnton,  N  C. 

2  "  P.  C.  Hrnkel, Conover,  " 

3  "  J.  R.  Peterson, Dallas,  " 

4  "  T.  Moser,* Mt.  Pleasant,  N..C. 

5  "  D.  Efird, Pine  Ridge,  S.  C. 

6  "  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., New  Market,  Va. 

7  "  C.  H.  BERNHEiM.t Lexington,  N  C. 

8  "  J.  M.  Smith,! Conover, 

9  "  I.  Condee, McGaheysville,  Va. 

10  "     L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,* Salem,  Va. 

11  "    J.  N.  Stirewalt,! Stony  Man,  Va. 

12  "    A.  L.  Crouse, Waynesboro,   " 

13  "    M.  L.  Fox,  M.  D.,t Conover,  N.  C. 

*Excused.  t  Not  excused. 


4      EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Names.  Residences. 

14  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt New  Market,  Va. 

15  "  M.  L.  Little, Dallas,  N.  C. 

16  "  J.  C.  Moser,* Conover,   " 

17  "  J.  W.  Hausenfluck,* Alma,  Va. 

18  "  J.  K.  Efikd, Caughman's  Store,  8.  C. 

19  il  J.  A.  Cromer, Columbia,  S.  C. 

20  "  E.  L.  Lybrand,.... "  " 

21  "  R.  A.  Yoder,* Conover,  N.  C. 

22  "  J.  S.  Koiner, Conover,  N.  C. 

23  "  D.  A.  Goodman, Gamewell,  N.  C. 

24  "  W.  P.  Cline, Newton,  N.  C. 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry. 

Mr.  D.  J.  Suttlemyer, Dallas,  N.  C. 

Mr.  J.  A.  Rudisill, Jug  Town,  N.  C. 

Mr.  T.  E.  Armentrout, Waynesboro',  Va. 

Beneficiaries. 

Mr.  P.  C.  Wyr-e, Conover,  N.  C. 

Mr.  D.  A.  Sox, Conover,  N.  C. 

The  following  Lay-Delegates  presented  evidences  of  their 
election  and  their  names  were  enrolled  as  members  of  Synod. 

Lay-Delegates- 

Names.  Churches  Represented. 

Dr.  J.  W.  Eargle, St.  Jacob,  South  Carolina. 

Carroll  Bookman, Bethlehem,      "  " 

Tnos.  N.  Epting, St,  John, 

C.  M.  Efird, St.  Peter's,  (Piny  Woods)  South  Carolina. 

Col.  G.  H.  Chapman,  ...St.  Thomas,  South  Carolina. 

Lewis  Siiealey, ...St.  James,  "  " 

A.  L.  Eargle,  Cedar  Grove,      "  " 

E.  S.  Seask, St.  Paul's, 

Maj.  H.  A.  MEETZE,....St.  Peter's,  (Meetze)  South  Carolina. 

Geo.  S.  Drafts,  Zion,  South  Carolina. 

J.  P.  Price,  Emmanuel,  South  Carolina. 

Emmanuel  LAMiNACK,.St.  Michael,  Alabama. 

C.  B.  Sikes Emmanuel  and  Morning  Star,  N.  C. 

Q.  Y.  Stroup, Christ  and  Sharon,  N.  C. 

Jacob  K.  Rhyne, Trinity,  St.  Mark,  and  Philadelphia,  N.  C. 

A.  J.  Cansler, Grace,  Salem,  St.  Luke,  Holy  Trinity,  N.  C. 

P.  C.  Wyke, St.  Stephen,  St.  Peter,  Friendship,  Salem,  N.  C 

W.  A.  Smith, St.  John,  St.  Paul,  Piny  Grove,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Sox, St.  James,  Concordia,  N.  C. 

*Excused.  tNot  Excused. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      5 

The  Rule  of  Order  concerning  the  reading  of  the  Presi- 
dent's Eeport  was  suspended. 

Revs.  A.  L.  Grouse  and  J.  S.  Koiner  were  appointed  tel- 
lers, and  an  election  for  officers  was  held  with  the  following 
result : 

Rev.  S.  Henkel,  I).  D.,    -     -     -     President. 
"     J.  Paul  Stirewalt,  -    -    -  Rec.  Secretary. 

"     J.  M.  Smith, Cor.  Secretary. 

"     M.  L.  Little,     -----  Treasurer. 

The  President,  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  read  his  Annual  Re- 
port, which  was  received  and  properly  reserved  for  the  Com- 
mittee yet  to  be  appointed. 

President's  Annua!  Report. 

Dear  Bhetitren  in  Cueist  : — In  the  course  of  events,  another  year 
in  the  history  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  has  passed. 
And  in  the  Providence  of  our  kind  Heavenly  Father,  some  of  us  are,  once 
more,  permitted  to  assemble  ourselves  together  in  Synodical  Convention — 
professedly  to  confer  with  each  other,  and  deliberate  upon  the  best  means 
by  which  the  great  interests  of  that  portion  of  the  Church  of  Christ 
committed  to  our  care,  may  be  best  promoted.  It  is  to  be  sincerely  hoped, 
that  noDe  of  us  have  come  here  with  any  feelings  or  motives  contrary  to 
the  Holy  Religion  we  profess;  for  in  its  beneficent  provisions,  that  Re- 
ligion utterly  precludes  all  merely  ambitious  and  selfish  aspirations. 
jNothing  but  pure  love  to  God,  and  an  ardent  desire  for  the  salvation  of 
our  fellow  men,  should  be  allowed  to  actuate  any  one  in  the  work  of 
meetings  of  this  kind. 

We  should  be  sincerely  grateful  to  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church  for 
the  special  care  he  has  exercised  over  us,  during  the  year  that  has  gone  by, 
as  well  as  for  the  many  years  of  oar  former  existence,  as  a  Synod.  With 
one  single  exception,  the  lives  and  a  reasonable  degree  of  health  have  been 
preserved  to  all  the  Ministers  of  our  connection,  since  we  were  last  as- 
sembled ;  and  that  all  have  been  permitted  in  some  way,  to  some  extent, 
to  be  engaged  in  the  great  work  of  our  Divine  Master. 

Official  Acts. — The  rule  of  custom,  as  well  as  the  law  of  our  Synod,  re- 
quire me,  as  the  Presiding  Officer  of  this  Synod,  to  render  some  account 
of  my  official  transactions  daring  the  year  now  ended.  There  seems  to  me 
to  be  seme  considerable  defect  in  this  matter,  which  may  be  the  result  of 
some  oversight  or  misapprehension  in  regard  to  making  the  necessary  re- 
ports to,  and  demands  upon,  the  Presiding  Officer  of  Synod,  which  will 
enable  him  to  make  a  correct  statement  of  what  things  may  have  trans- 
pired during  his  term  of  office  within  the  bounds  of  Synod.     At  any  rate, 


(!      EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

such  reports  are  often  very  defective,  for  the  want  of  proper  data.  On  this 
account,  this  report  must  necessarily  be  very  imperfect. 

Some  time  after  the  last  Convention  of  Synod,  I  received  a  letter  from 
our  beneficiary,  Thomas  E.  Armentrout,  requesting  me  to  issue  an  order 
upon  the  Treasurer  of  this  Synod  for  the  amount  appropriated  to  him  by  a 
resolution  of  last  Convention.  I  immediately  sent  an  order  to  him  for  One 
Huudred  and  Forty  Dollars  ($140.00),  which  I  presume  he  received  indue 
time,  though  I  have  heard  nothing  from  him  since. 

The  appropriation  made  to  J.  A.  Kudisill  of  Fifty  Dollars  ($50.00) 
has  not  been  called  for. 

Some  time  last  Spring,  I  received  a  communication  from  Rev.  W.  M. 
Gilbreath,  a  member  of  the  East  Ohio  Synod,  asking  for  a  copy  of  the 
Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  our  Synod  ;  and  stating  that  he  and  his  con- 
gregations were  somewhat  dissatisfied  with  their  Synodical  relations,  and 
were  thinking  of  asking  a  connection  with  this  Synod.  I  immediately  for- 
warded to  him  the  required  documents,  and  asked  for  a  copy  of  the  Minutes 
of  the  last  Convention  of  his  Synod.  Soon  afterwards,  I  received  the  Minutes, 
but  otherwise  have  heard  nothing  from  him. 

On  the  9th  day  of  October,  1881,  I  resigned  my  Pastoral  connection  with 
St.  Luke's  Church,  Lincoln  County,  N.  O,  and  Eev.  W.  P.  Cline  was 
immediately  elected  as  my  successor,  and  as  he  was  present  he  accepted 
the  call.  On  the  day  following  he  was  publicly  ordained,  as  per  order  of 
Synod,  and  being  President  this  year,  by  request  of  the  congregation  and 
consent  of  the  Pastor-elect,  in  obedience  to  a  rule  of  Synod,  I  also  publicly 
installed  him  as  Pastor  of  the  congregation. 

On  the  22nd  day  of  last  April,  I  publicly  installed  the  officers  of  a  new 
congregation  at  Mt.  Holley,  in  Gaston  County,  N.  C.  On  the  day  following, 
by  request,  I  dedicated  a  new  house  of  worship  at  that  place,  and  it  re- 
ceived the  name  of  the  place — Mount  Holley.  Prof.  Junius  B.  Fox,  a 
candidate  for  the  Ministry,  is  supplying  them  with  regular,  monthly  ser- 
vices.    Our  prospects  there  are  truly  flattering. 

Some  time  last  July,  I  received  a  communication  from  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
informing  me  that  he  had  received  and  accepted  a  call  from  Bethlehem  E. 
L.  Congregation,  near  Waynesboro,  Augusta  County,  Va.,  which  had  lately 
become  vacant  by  the  resignation  of  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  to  accept  a  call 
to  the  Professorship  of  Mental  and  Moral  Science  in  Roanoke  College.  In 
obedience  to  the  custom  of  Lutheran  Synods,  as  well  as  to  comply  with  a 
special  rule  adopted  by  this  Synod  at  her  Convention  in  1872,  he  requested 
me,  as  the  President  of  Synod,  to  appoint  a  committee  to  regularly  install 
him  Pastor  of  said  congregation  at  an  early  day.  I  immediately  wrote  to 
Revs.  Prof.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  and  Irenaeus  Conder,  appointing  them  to 
perform  this  duty.  Soon  after  I  received  a  letter  from  Prof.  L.  A.  Fox, 
stating  that  it  would  not  be  convenient  for  him  to  discharge  the  duty  as- 
signed the  committee,  very  soon,  but  would  do  so  as  soon  as  convenient. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      7 

Since  then  I  have  not  heard  from  any  of  the  parties  concerned,  but  I  have 
no  doubt  that  if  the  thing  has  not  yet  been  done,  in  due  time  it  will  be  at- 
tended to. 

In  his  communication,  Rev.  Crouse  also  informs  me,  that  by  his  re- 
moval bis  late  Pastorate — St.  James'  and  St.  Thomas'  congregations,  in 
Lexington  County,  S.  C,  are  rendered  vacant. 

Some  time  in  the  month  of  August,  I  received  a  communication  from 
Rev.  Daniel  Efird,  officially  informing  me  that  he  has  resigned  the  Pas- 
toral oversight  of  his  congregations — St.  John's,  St.  Peter's,  St.  Jacob's, 
and  Bethlehem  Churches,  in  Lexington  County,  S.  C,  and  that  they  are 
consequently  vacaat. 

Early  in  this  month,  I  received  a  postal  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt, 
officially  informing  me  that  he  has  resigned  his  former  Pastorate,  and  has 
accepted  a  call  from  the  late  Pastorate  of  our  deceased  and  much  lamented 
brother,  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick.  He  also  informed  me  that  his  late  Pastorate 
is  now  vacant,  and  that  St.  Stephen's  Church,  near  Strasburg,  until  lately 
in  connection  with  the  Concordia  District  of  the  Ohio  Synod,  has  severed 
its  connection  with  that  Synod  and  united  with  his  former  Pastorate,  and 
will  apply  for  admission  into  this  Synod  at  its  present  Convention. 

Very  lately  I  received  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck,  inform- 
ing me  that  he  has  within  the  last  synodical  year  organized  two  new  con- 
gregations, and  added  them  to  his  Pastorate,  viz. :  Alma  Fairview  and 
Cedar  Point,  which  will  make  application  to  be  received  into  connection 
with  this  Synod  during  this  Convention. 

Inasmuch  as  the  3rd  Section  of  Art.  I.  of  the  By-Laws  of  this  Synod 
require  the  President  "  to  make  a  statement  of  all  important  events  that 
have  occurred  relating  to  Synod,  which  may  have  come  to  his  knowledge," 
I  feel  it  my  duty  to  report  some  additional  things  which  have  occurred, 
and,  properly,  should  have  been  officially  reported  to  me,  but  by  some 
means  have  not  been  furnished  me; — having  seen  some  of  them  stated  in 
the  public  prints,  and  heard  of  others  from  reliable  sources : 

I  have  heard  that  Revs.  J.  S.  Koiner,  J.  C.  Moser  and  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox 
have  removed  from  their  former  places  of  residence,  and  that  the  two 
former  have  taken,  each,  a  Professorship  in  Concordia  College,  and  the 
latter  also  resides  at  Conover. 

I  have  also  learned,  that  by  the  removal  of  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser,  his  late 
Pastorate,  consistingof  St.  Mark's,  Mount  Moriah  and  Phanuel's  Churches, 
in  Rowan  County,  N.  C,  and  Morning  Star,  in  Mecklenburg,  and  Em- 
manuel's, in  Union,  County,  N.  C,  have  become  vacant:  I  have,  how- 
ever, heard  that  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson  has  taken  a  temporary  oversight  of 
the  two  latter  Churches. 

I  am  credibly  informed  that  Prof.  J.  C.  Moser  is  regularly  serving 
Sharon's  and  St.  Martin's  Churches,  in  Iredell  County,  1ST.  C. 

Although  I  was  the  Presiding  Officer  of  Synod,  I  was  not  aware  that 


8      EVANGELICAL,  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner  had  been  installed  as  Pastor  of  Zion's  Church,  until  I 
saw  it  stated  in  the  columns  of  Our  Church  Paper. 

I  have  no  official  notice  of  the  facts,  but  have  seen  it  stated  in  Our 
Church  Paper,  that  Houses  of  Worship  have  been  dedicated  during  the 
year  in  Mt.  Pleasant  Congregation,  Wautauga  County,  N.  C,  and  in  Bold 
Spring  Congregation,  Caldwell  County,  N.  C,  and  also  in  Philadelphia 
Congregation,  Caldwell  County,  N.  C. 

I  have  also  learned,  that  the  corner-stone  was  laid  some  time  ago,  and 
that  a  new  House  of  Worship  is  being  constructed  in  Pilgrim's  Congrega- 
tion, Davidson  County,  N-  C. 

I  am  informed  that  Concordia  College,  at  Conover,  N.  C,  has  a  fair 
patronage  and  enjoys  a  reasonable  degree  of  prosperity. 

Through  the  columns  of  Our  Church  Paper,  I  learned  soon  after  it 
occurred,  that  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick,  our  highly  esteemed  fellow-laborer  in 
the  vineyard  of  our  Lord,  departed  this  life  within  the  last  synodical  year. 
I  would  recommend  the  appointment  of  a  suitable  committee  to  prepare  a 
suitable  report  to  his  memory  for  publication  in  our  Minutes,  and  also  in 
the  columns  of  Our  Church  Paper. 

These,  dear  brethren,  are  the  facts  I  have  felt  it  my  duty  to  lay  before 
you  in  this  report.  There  are  some  things  I  would  like  to  recommend  in 
addition  to  these  statements,  but  the  report  is  already  a  very  lengthy  one. 

Now,  permit  me  to  surrender  the  Chair  you  so  kindly  placed  me  in, 
and  humbly  hope  that  upon  whom  you  devolve  its  duties  for  the  next 
year,  may  be  better  able  to  discharge  them  than  I  have  been. 

Respectfully  submitted,  A.  J.  FOX. 

Letters,  Petitions,  and  Papers,  addressed  to  Synod,  were 
called  for  and  presented,  to  be  placed  in  the  hands  of  a  Com- 
mittee, consisting  of  Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson  and  M.  L.  Little, 
for  arrangement  and  classification. 

The  President  announced  the  following 

Standing  Connmiiteas  : 

I.  On  Missions. — Revs.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  R.  Peterson, 
and  A.  L.  Crouse. 

II.  On  State  of  the  Church. — Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse,  J. 
C.  Moser,  and  J.  K.  Efird. 

III.  On  Examination. — Revs.  J.  M.  Smith,  J.  C.  Moser, 
A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  N.  Stirewalt,  J.  K.  Eftrd,  and  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

IV.  On  President's  Report. — Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson,  I. 
Conder,  and  Maj.  H.  A.  Meetze. 

V.  On  Treasurers'  Reports. — Maj.  II.  A.  Meetze  and 
Rev.  E.  L.  Lybrand. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  0 

VI.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Eevs.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  P. 
Stirewalt,  and  Mr.  C.  M.  Eflrd. 

VII.  On  Letters  and  Petitions. — Eevs.  M.  L.  Little, 
J.  A.  Cromer,  and  Col.  G-.  H.  Chapman. 

VIII.  On  Committee  on  Examination  of  Candi- 
dates for  the  Ministry. — Eevs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  J.  S.  Koin- 
er,  and  I.  Conder. 

IX.  On  Ordination. — Eevs.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  E.  Peterson. 
The  hours  of  9  A.  M.,  12  M.,  2  P.  M.,  and  4  P.  M.,  were 

fixed  as  the  hours  of  opening  and  closing  the  sessions. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  on  Monday  at  9 
o'clock.     Benediction  by  Dr.  S.  Henkel. 

SEaOlSTD  SESSION. 

Monday,  Oct.  10,  9  A.  M. 

Session  was  opened  with  devotional  exercises,  conducted 
by  Eev.  J.  E.  Peterson. 

The  Minutes  of  Saturday  were  read  and  adopted. 

Eev.  Peter  Miller,  Corresponding-Delegate  from  the 
South  Carolina  Synod,  was  received  and  invited  to  a  seat 
within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

On  motion,  St.  David's  Congregation,  Shenandoah  Co., 
Va.,  and  Mt.  Nebo  Congregation,  Eochelle,  Madison  Co., 
Va.,  were  received  into  connection  with  our  Synod. 

The  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  received  and  acted  upon  by 
items,  and  then  recommitted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We,  the  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,  make  the  following 
report : 

Item  1.  On  page  7,  we  find  a  Committee,  consisting  of  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J 
Fox  and  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Henkel,  appointed  to  inquire  into  the  expediency  of 
erecting  tombstones  at  the  graves  of  Rev.  Ambrose  Henkel,  New  Market, 
Va.,  and  Rev.  Phil.  Henkel,  Richland  Church,  Randolph  County,  N.  C. 
Is  that  Committee  ready  to  report  ? 

Item  2.  On  same  page,  we  find  a  Committee  appointed,  of  which 
Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel  is  Chairman,  to  examine  and,  if  found  qualified,  to 
ordain  Mr.  D.  A.  Goodman  to  the  office  of  Pastor.  Has  that  Committee 
discharged  its  duty  ? 


10    "  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Item  3.  On  page  8,  a  Committee,  of  which  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  is 
Chairman,  was  appointed  to  examine  and,  if  found  qualified,  to  ordain 
Prof.  W.  P.  Cline  to  the  office  of  Pastor.     Has  this  been  done  ? 

Item  4.     On  page  11,  we  find  the  proposed  amendments  to  the  Consti- 
tution and  By-Laws  of  Synod  were  postponed  until  this  meeting  of  Synod. 
Item  5.     Ou  page  12,  we  find  that  a  Committee,  consisting  of  Rev.  S. 
Henkel  and  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  form  of  an  Ordi- 
nation Certificate.     Is  this  Committee  prepared  to  report  ? 

Item  6.  On  same  page,  we  find  that  a  Committee,  of  which  Rev.  J. 
N.  Stirewalt  is  Chairman,  was  appointed  to  memorialize  the  Ministers  and 
people  on  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education. 

Respectfully,  '   A.  J.  FOX, 

J.  P.  STIREWALT, 
C.  M.  EFIRD. 

Item  1.  Not  complied  with.  The  Committee  was  con- 
tinued with  the  substitution  of  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse  for  Rev. 
S.  Henkel. 

Item  2.  Complied  with,  and  the  name  of  Mr.  D.  A.  Good- 
man was  recorded  in  the  clerical  roll. 

Item  3.  Complied  with,  and  the  following  Report  of  the 
Committee  on  the  Ordination  of  Candidate  W.  P.  Cline,  was 
received  and  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination  of  Candidate,  W.  P.  Cline. 

As  Chairman  of  your  Committee,  I  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following: 
After  consulting  Hev.  T.  Moser  the  other  member  of  the  Committee, 
Mr.  Cline,  and  the  Congregation  at  St.  Luke's,  Lincoln  County,  N.  C,  I 
made  an  appointment,  for  the  purposes  designed  by  the  appointment  of  the 
Committee,  at  that  place,  on  the  11th  day  of  December,  1881.  At  the  time 
agreed  upon,  I  went  to  the  place  appointed,  and  met  Mr.  Cline  and  the 
Congregation  assembled,  but  Rev.  T.  Moser,  the  other  member  of  the 
Committee,  failed  to  meet  us  ;  as  he  soon  afterwards  informed  me,  on  ac- 
count of  ill-health.  Mr.  Cline  and  the  Congregation  were  anxious  to  pro- 
ceed in  the  work  for  which  we  were  assembled.  Being  alone  as  I  was,  I 
felt  considerable  hesitancy  in  regard  to  the  matter  ;  but  inasmuch  as  Mr. 
Cline  had  been  preaching  statedly  for  those  people,  and  as  it  was  under- 
stood that  immediately  after  his  ordination  he  would  take  the  Pastoral 
oversight  of  the  Congregation,  I,  at  length,  proposed  to  the  Officers 
of  the  Congregation,  that  I  would  do  as  they  desired,  provided  they 
would  join  me  in  conducting  a  public  examination  of  the  candidate, 
and  in  the  event  we  should  find  him  qualified  to  bear  the  office  of  the  Min- 
istry, and  with  me,  subscribe  a  certificate  of  ordination.  In  view  of  his 
probably  becoming  their  Pastor,  they  readily  consented.    His  examination 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  11 

proved  entirely  satisfactory.  He  was  found  well  qualified,  both  in  Literary 
and  Theological  attainment.  On  the  day  following  he  was  publicly  cou- 
secrated,  in  the  manner  and  form  prescribed  iu  our  Lutheran  Liturgy,  and 
received  his  credentials,  signed  by  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee  and 
the  Officers  of  the  Congregation. 

Should  these  transactions  be  approved  by  the  Synod,  his  name  should 
be  placed  upon  our  regular  Catalogue  of  Ministers. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX, 
Chairman  of  Committee. 

Item  4.  In  regard  to  this  item  the  motion  was  sus- 
tained, and  the  Committee  consists  of  Revs.  S.  Henkel, 
D.  D.,  A.  L.  Cronse,  P.  C.  Henkel,  T.  Moser,  and  Prof.  P.  A. 
Yoder. 

Moved,  That  the  proposed  amendments  to  the  Consti- 
tution of  Synod  be  entrusted  to  a  Committee  whose  duty  it 
shall  be  to  consider  them  and  report  at  the  convention  of 
Synod  next  year. 

Item  5.  Not  complied  with.  The  Committee  was  dis- 
charged. Bevs.  J.  B.  Peterson  and  M.  L.  Little  were  consti- 
tuted a  Committee  to  prepare  a  form  of  Ordination  Certi- 
ficate. 

Item  6.  Complied  with,  and  a  Committee,  composed  of 
Bevs.  A.  J.  Fox  and  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  was  appointed  to  call 
the  attention  of  Ministers  and  people  in  our  connection,  by 
letter,  or  otherwise,  to  the  subject  of  Beneficiary  Education, 
urging  upon  them  its  importance  and  their  duty. 

The  Committee  on  President's  Beport  submitted  a  re- 
port, which  was  considered  by  items. 

We,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  and  report  on  the  Presi- 
dent's Report,  find  nothing  in  that  document  requiring  our  action,  except 
his  reference  to  the  death  of  our  lamented  brother,  Rev.  J.  8.  Bennick, 
and  we  recommend,  that  a  Committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  report  reso- 
lutions of  this  sad  event.     Respectfully  submitted. 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 
I.  CONDER, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE. 

Item  1.  Sustained,  and  the  President  appointed  Bevs. 
J.  B.  Peterson,  I.  Conder  and  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  to  prepare  the 
resolutions  on  the  death  of  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick. 


12     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

St.  Stephen's  Congregation,  Shenandoah  Comity,  Va., 
Cedar  Point,  and  Alma  Fairview,  Page  County,  Va.,  were 
received  into  connection  with  this  Synod. 

The  Annual  Report  of  the  retiring  President  was  re- 
committed. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse, 
was  adopted": 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  be  instructed  to  prepare,  for  the  Arch- 
ives of  Synod,  a  complete  roll  of  all  Congregations  in  its  connection,  and 
that  the  Ministers  give  him,  at  his  request,  all  the  assistance  they  can. 

Resolution  adopted. 

The  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,  presented  the 
remaining  item  of  their  report. 

Item  7.  Said  report  being  re-committed,  the  Committee  beg  leave  to 
enquire  further,  if  the  Committee  appointed  on  page  7,  (Minutes  of  1881), 
of  which  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser  is  Chairman,  in  regard  to  receiving  Concordia 
High  School  into  connection  with  this  Synod,  is  ready  to  report  ? 

A.  J.  FOX, 
J.  P.  ST1REWALT, 
C.  M.EFIRD. 

The  Committee,  not  being  ready  to  report,  was,  at  their 
own  request,  continued. 

The  Report  on  Unfinished  Business  was  adopted  as  a 
whole. 

The  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  reported,  and 
the  report  was  received  and  considered  by  items. 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

Your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  beg  leave  to 
submit  the  following  report : 

CLASS  I. — EXCUSES  FOE,  ABSENCE  FROM  SYNOD. 

No.  1  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  in  which  he  asks  to  be 
excused  for  his  non-attendance  upon  this  Convention  of  Synod,  assigning, 
as  a  reason,  pressure  of  duties.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  2  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  of  similar  import.  We  re- 
commend that  he  be  not  excused. 

No.  3  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox,  of  same  import.  We  recom- 
mend that  he  be  not  excused. 

No.  4  is  a  letter    from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  assigning  the  reason  of  his  ab- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  13 

sence  to  be  bodily  infirmities  and  want  of  means.     We  recommend  he  be 
excused. 

No.  5  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  asking  to  be  excused 
from  this  meeting.     We  recommend  that  he  be  not  excused. 

CLASS  II. — PETITIONS  FOR  ORDINATION. 

Nos.  1,  2,  and  3  are  Petitions  from  St.  Mark's,  Mt.  Moriah,.  Rowan 
County,  and  Phanuel's,  Cabarrus  County,  N.  C,  asking  for  the  examina- 
tion, and,  if  found  qualified,  the  ordination  of  Prof.  D.  J.  Suttlemyer,  to 
the  holy  office  of  the  Ministry,  praying  also  for  his  services. 

Nos.  4  and  5  are  Petitions  of  like  import,  from  Killian's,  Catawba 
County,  and  Luther's,  Burke  Count3r,  N.  C.  Your  Committee  recom- 
mend the  appointment  of  a  Committee  of  three,  consisting  of  Revs.  P.  C. 
Henkel,  J.  R.  Peterson,  and  J.  M.  Smith,  to  attend  to  this  work  at  such 
time  as  may  be  agreed  upon  by  the  Committee  and  the  candidate. 

CLASS   III. — PETITIONS  FOR   NEXT  CONVENTION  OF  SYNOD. 

No.  1  is  a  Petition  from  Beck's  Church,  Davidson  County,  N.  C, 
praying  for  the  next  meeting  of  Synod  to  be  held  in  their  church. 

No.  2  is  a  Petition  from  Pilgrim's  Church,  Davidson  County,  N.  C, 
of  same  import. 

No.  3  is  a  Petition  from  Concordia  Church,  Conover,  N.  C,  of  like 
import. 

CLASS  IV. — MISCELLANEOUS. 

No.  1  is  a  Petition  from  Killian's  Church,  Catawba  County,  N.  C, 
asking  to  be  received  into  connection  with  this  Synod.  We  recommend 
that  this  congregation  be  received. 

No.  2  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  asking  this  Synod  to  take 
into  consideration  the  division  of  the  Synod  into  State  district  Synods. 

No.  3  is  a  Petition  from  Melanchthon's  Church,  Randolph  County,  N. 
C,  asking  Synod  to  send  them  a  preacher. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

M.  L.  LITTLE, 
J.  A.  CROMER, 
G.  H.  CHAPMAN. 

Class  I. — No.  1.  Eev.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  excused. 
No.  2.  Eev.  J.  M.  Smith  not  excused. 
No.  3.  Eev.  M.  L.  Fox  not  excused. 
No.  4.  Eev.  T.  Moser  excused. 
No.  5.  Eev.  0.  H.  Bernheim  not  excused. 
Class  II. — Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5.  Pending  the  discussion  of 
these  items,  Synod  adjourned.     Prayer  by  the  President. 


14  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

TiEilFLID    SESSION. 

Monday,  Oct.  10,  2  o'clock. 

During  recess,  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt  preached  from  Eph. 
3 :  19. 

House  was  called  to  order  by  the  President.  Eoll  called. 

The  pending  items  of  the  report  on  Letters  and  Petitions 
were  resumed  and  after  some  discussion,  the  recommenda- 
tion of  the  Committee  was  sustained. 

Class  III. — Eos.  1,  2,  3.  It  was  moved  to  ballot  for  the 
place  of  holding  the  next  Convention.  The  motion  was  sus- 
tained. 

Concordia  Church,  Conover,  Catawba  County,  N.  C,  was 
chosen,  by  ballot,  as  the  place  for  the  next  Convention  of 
Synod.  The  time  for  the  Convention  was  iixed  at  10  o'clock, 
on  Saturday  before  the  first  full  moon  in  October,  1883. 

Class  IV. — No.  1.  The  recommendation  prevailed,  and 
Killian's  congregation,  Catawba  County,  1ST.  C,  was  received. 

No.  2.  It  was  moved  that  Synod  consider  the  propriety 
of  Districting  herself  according  to  States.  After  discussing 
the  subject,  the  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Dr.  S. 
Henkel,  was  adopted. 

In  view  of  various  contingent  circumstances,  I  offer  the  following  as 
a  substitute,  for  the  motion  before  Synod :  Be  it  Resolved,  That  in 
regard  to  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim's  suggestion  to  district  our  Synod,  Synod  is 
not  prepared  to  entertain  said  suggestion  at  this  time,  whilst,  however,  it 
may  be  desirable  in  the  near  future. 

No.  3.  It  was  moved,  that  a  Committee  of  two  be  ap- 
pointed to  consider  the  petition  from  Melanchthon's  Church, 
and  report  at  this  session  of  Synod.  Committee — Revs.  P. 
C.  Henkel  and  A.  J.  Fox. 

The  Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  adopted  as  a 
whole. 

The  Treasurer,  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Henkel,  submitted  his  report. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  15 

Treasurer's  Report. 

New  Market,  Shenandoah  County,  Va.,) 

October  11th,  1882.  j 
SOCRATES  HENKEL  in  Account  with 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

1881.  Dr. 

Sept.  14,     To  amount  from  former  Treasurer,  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith. $  65  60 

"     Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson 9  35 

"     Rev.  W.  P.  Cline 30 

"     Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim 1  80 

"     Rev.  J.  M.  Smith 3  80 

"          "     G.  D.  Armentrout 60 

"     Rev.  A.  J.  Fox 3  50 

"     Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel 3  00 

"     Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder 2  50 

"■          '.'         "          li     N.  \V.  Bowman 50 

"         "          "     Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt 1  40 

"         "          "     Rev.  D.  Efird 70 

"    Dr.  Eargle 30 

"           "         "          "     Mr.  J.  F.  Drafts 50 

"    J.  K.  Efird 2  70 

"     Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox 2  00 

"           "         "          "     Mr.  L.  M.  Zirkle 2^00 

"     Rev.  I.  Conder 40 

"     Rev.  T.  Moser 2  00 

"     H.  J.  Wessinger 20 

"           "         "          "     Rev.  Lybrand 90 

"     Rev.  Goodman 1  15 

"     Rev.  J.  C.  Moser 3  00 

"    Rev.  S.  Henkel 1  00 

Nov.  1.        "        "          "    Mr.  Jos.  Shealey 100 

"         "          "     Rev.  Lybrand 30 

Nov.  30.      "        "          "     Rev.  Hausenfluck 50 

Dec.  22.       "        "          "                "                   90 

1882. 

Jan.  5.          "        "          "    Minutessold 40 

$112.30 
1881. 
Oct.  10.  To  amount  paid  Henkel  &  Co.  for  printing,  binding, 

and  mailing  800  copies  of  Minutes $45.50 

1882. 

Oct.  10.  Balance  on  hand,  due  Synod $66.80 

$112  30 


16     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  Committee  on  Treasurers'  Reports  submitted  the 
following  reports  which  were  received  and  adopted. 

To  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. — The  Commit- 
tee appointed  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  this  Synod  have 
discharged  that  duty  and  find  the  same  to  be  correct.     He  has  a  balance  in 
his  hands  and  due  the  Synod  of  sixty-six  dollars  and  eighty  cents. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

HENRY  A.  MEETZE,  Chairman, 
E.  L.  LYBRAND. 
SOCRATES  HENKEL'S  Report  as  Agent  for  Treasurer  of 

Beneficiary  Fund.     Oct.  10,  1882. 

Dr. 

To  amount  from  Mt.  Zion  Church)  $  4  38 

S.  Henkel's  charge ,- 

To  amount  from  Emmanuel's ) 14  50 

To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge 12  19 

To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird's  charge 4  00 

To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer 2  00 


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(< 

14, 

$37  07 
1882.  Cr. 

June  5,  By  amount  paid  T.  E.  Armentrout .$40  00 

Oct.  10,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt's  charge $19  40 

"  11,  To  amount  from  Emmanuel's  Church   )  12  00 

ft    HfinkcFs  cti£Lr°"6                            "~ 
"  11,  To  amount  from  Mt.  Zion  Church )  6  00 


$74  47 
40  00 

$34  47 


Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

T.  MOSER,  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 

In  account  with  the 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 
1882.  Dr. 

Sept.  10,  To  cash  on  hand $135  70 

Dec.  10,  To  cash  from  J.  C.  Moser's  charge 12  00 

1882.       From  T.  Moser's  charge, 

"    Sept.  17,  St.  Mark's,  Rowan  Co.,  N.  C 2  00 

"     17,  Mt.  Moriah,  "  "      .• 10  00 

"    24,  St.  Martin's,  Stanley  Co.,   "      150 

"    Oct.     1,  St.  Martin's,  Cabarrus  "     "      6  35 

"      8,  Phanuel,  Rowan  Co.,         "      3  00 


Amount $170  55 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     17 


1881.  Ce. 

Dec.  20,  By  cash  paid  T.  E.  Armentrout, flOO  00 

"    20,    "      "         Postage 13 

Amount $100  13 

Balance  in  my  hands $70  42 

T.  MOSER,  Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 

The  Committee  on  the  Keport  of  the  Treasurer  of  the 
Beneficiary  Fund  reported  as  follows  : 

To  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  : — T^e  Commit- 
tee appointed  to  examine  the  account  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Beneficiary 
Fund  have  discharged  that  duty,  and  find  the  same  to  be  correct,  and  that 
there  is  in  his  hands  a  balance  of  Seventy  Dollars  and  forty-two  cents,  and 
in  the  hands  of  his  agent,  Dr.  S.  Henkel,  the  sum  of  Thirty-four  Dollars 
and  forty-seven  cents,  making  in  the  aggregate  the  sum  of  One  Hundred 
and  Four  Dollars  and  eighty-nine  cents. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

HENRY  A.  MEETZE,  Chairman, 
Oct.  16,  1882.  E.  L.  LYBRAND. 

Synod  adjourned.     Bent  diction  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  I). 

zFOTjriRTpa:  session. 

Tuesday,  Oct.  17,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  session  was  opened  with  devotional  exercises,  con- 
ducted by  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird.  House  was  called  to  order  by  the 
President.    Roll  called. 

Rev.  P.  Miller  conveyed  to  this  Synod  the  fraternal* 
greeting's  of  the  Evang.  Lutheran  Synod  of  South  Carolina, 
and,  at  the  request  of  the  Presideut,  was  replied  to  by  Rev. 
Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  iu  a  few  pertinent  rem  arks. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  we  recommend  "Grades  in  the  Ministry,"  a  book  by 
the  late  Rev.  Jacob  Stirewalt,  to  the  careful  study  and  impartial  exami- 
nation of  our  people,  both  clerical  and  lay.* 

Report  of  the  Delegate  to  Evang.  Lutheran  Synod  of  N.  C. 

Your  Delegate  begs  leave  to  submit  the  following  : 
Some  very  urgent  business   matters  being  very   unexpectedly   thrust 
upon  me,  demanding  immediate  attention,  prevented  me  from  discharging 

*The  book  can  be  had  of  the  Publisher,  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  New 
Market,  Va.  ■:. 


18     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

the  duty  assigned  by  my  appointment.  For  several  reasons  I  was  anxious 
to  meet  our  brethren  of  the  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  and  regretted  my 
inability  to  do  so  very  much  ;  I,  however,  addressed  a  fraternal  letter  to 
the  Synod,  a  copy  of  which  I  herewith  submit.  I.  learn  this  letter  was 
very  kindly  received  and  read  before  the  Synod. 

I  learn  from  the  public  prints,  that  a  committee  of  two  ministers  and 
one  layman,  was  appointed  to  meet  and  confer  with  a  similar  committee 
from  this  Synod,  in  regard  to  such  territory  as  may  be  in  dispute  between 
the  two  Synods.  It  is  my  opinion,  that  the  committee  asked  for  should 
be  appointed,  and  trust  every  suitable  means  will  be  employed  to  secure 
au  amicable  adjustment  of  every  misunderstanding,  which  in  any  way  dis- 
turbs the  peace  and  prosperity  of  our  beloved  Lutheran  Church  in  North 
Carolina.  Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX. 

The  report  was  received  and  adopted. 

On  motion,  a  Committee,  composed  of  Eevs.  A.  J.  Fox, 
P.  C.  Henkel,  and  Mr.  A.  Costner,  was  appointed  to  confer 
with  a  Committee,  appointed  by  the  North  Carolina  Synod, 
in  regard  to  such  territory  as  may  interlap  between  the  two 
Synods. 

Parochial  Reports  were  now  read. 

Synod  adjourned  till  after  recess.  Benediction  by  the 
President. 

During  recess,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson  preached  from  Matt. 
22 :  1,  14.  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  preached  Monday  evening, 
in  Mt.  Olivet  Lutheran  Church,  Spring  Hill,  from  1  John  1 : 
5,  6,  7,  8. 

FIFTH     SESSION. 

Tuesday,  2  P.  M. 
Synod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President.  Roll  called. 
The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Henkel, 
was  adopted : 

Be  it  Resolved,  That  it  be  the  duty  of  our  ministers  to  obtain  the  num- 
ber of  baptized  persons,  infants  and  adults,  as  well  as  that  of  the  commu- 
nicant members,  and  report  the  result  of  their  efforts  to  the  next  session  of 
Synod,  with  a  view  to  arranging  our  Parochial  Report,  so  as  to  give  the 
whole  strength  of  our  Synod,  by  adding  a  column  for  the  insertion  of  such 
members. 

The  resolution,  offered  by  Maj.  H.  A.  Meetze,  on  Sunday 
school  work,  was  adopted  : 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  19 

Resolved,  That  until  otherwise  ordered,  at  the  future  meetings  of  this 
Synod,  Sunday  afternoons  shall  be  devoted  to  Sunday  school  work  ;  and 
the  piutors  loci  where  synodical  meetings  are  held  are  charged  with  the 
duty  of  making  the  necessary  arrangements,  to  give  interest  and  effect  to 
these  services. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Prof.  J.  S- 
Koiner,  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  each  of  our  Pastors  is  required  to  teach  his  people  the 
duty  of  Christian  giving,  and  to  take  up  in  each  of  his  congregations  col- 
lections for  beneficiary  education,  and  to  report  at  each  regular  Convention 
of  our  Synod. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Henkel, 
was  adopted : 

It  is  meet  and  right,  that  the  dignity,  sacredness,  and  solemnity  of  the 
ministerial  office  be  preserved  and  perpetuated,  and  in  order  that  it  may 
not  be  lowered  and  disparaged,  be  it  Resolved,  That  Synod  recommend, 
that  all  applicants  for  examination  and  ordination,  and  for  whom  there  are 
petitions  to  Synod  from  a  congregation,  or  congregations,  praying  for  such 
examination  and  ordination,  and  extending  a  call  or  a  request  for  pastoral 
services  on  the  part  of  the  subject  of  such  petition  or  petitions,  appear  at 
some  session  of  this  Synod,  prepared  to  submit  to  such  examination,  and  if 
found  qualified,  to  receive  such  ordination,  and  be  it  further  Resolved,  that 
it  is  the  sentiment  of  this  Synod,  thai  this  recommendation  should  be  ac- 
quiesced in,  in  all  possible  cases,  an  the  order  of  Synod  in  all  ordinary  cases . 

The  Committee  on  Petition  from  Melanchthon  Congre- . 
gation  read  the  following  report.    The  report  was  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Petition  from  Melanchthon  Congregation. 

Your  Committee  on  petition  from  Melanchthon  Church,  Randolph 
County,  N.  C,  for  a  minister,  would  report  the  following:  Inasmuch 
as  we  have  no  one  whom  we  could  send  to  them  at  this  time,  we  recom- 
mend Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox,  and  others,  be  advised  to  visit  them  as  often 
as  possible,  until  their  request  can  be  complied  with. 

Respectfully  submitted,  A.  J.  FOX, 

P.  C.  HENKEL. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  Examination  was  read  and 
adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination. 

We,  your  Committee  on  examination  of  P.  C.  Wyke,  an  applicant  for 
beneficiary  aid,  report  that  we  have  held  such  examination  ;  and,  being 
convinced  that  he  possesses  the  necessary  qualifications,  recommend  that 


L'O     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

he  be  received  and  directed  according  to  our  regulations.  We  have,  also, 
had  an  interview  with  J.  P.  Price,  and  are  satisfied  as  to  his  moral  qualifi- 
cations, but  in  view  of  the  fact  that  he  has  made  scarcely  a  beginning  in 
his  education,  we  deem  it  unnecessary  to  place  his  name  upon  our  roll  of 
students  at  present,  but  recommend  that  he  pursue  his  studies  as  zealously 
as  he  is  able  to  do. 

A.  L.  CROUSE, 
J.  K.  EFIRD, 
E.  L.  LYBRAND. 

Synod  having  ascertained  the  condition  of  the  Benefi- 
ciary Treasury,  it  was  moved  to  consider  appropriations  for 
which  application  was  made. 

On  motion,  Synod  made  an  appropriation  of  eighty  dol- 
lars ($89.00)  to  Mr.  P.  G.  Wyke.     The  motion  was  sustained. 
It  was  moved,  that  Synod  make  an  appropriation  of  one 
hundred  and  fifty  dollars  ($150.00)  to  Mr.  J).  A.  Sox.     The 
motion  prevailed. 

The  Committee  on  Missions  submitted  the  following  re" 
port,  which  was  received,  considered,  and  adopted  : 

Your  Committee  on  Missions  report,  that  it  has  no  data  from  the  Sec- 
retaries of  the  Virginia  and  North  Carolina  Conferences;  and,  therefore, 
has  no  report  to  make  in  reference  to  the  work  in  those  sections.  A  paper 
has  been  addressed  to  the  Synod  from  a  Committee  of  the  South  Carolina 
Conference,  which  we  herewith  submit,  and  recommend  that  it  be  read  in 
Synod,  considered,  and  such  action  taken  as  may  seem  necessary. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, . 

A.  L.  CROUSE. 

Report  of  S.  C.  Conference  of  E.  L.  Tennessee  Synod  in  Regard  to 

Mission  Work. 

To  the  Evangelical-  Lutheean  Tennessee  Synod  : 

The  South  Carolina  Conference,  connected  with  your  body,  during 
its  July  meeting,  constituted  the  subscribed  parties  a  Committee  to  bring 
its  acts  and  views  in  the  mission  work  before  you,  in  accordance  with 
which  action,  we  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  : 

1st.  Said  Conference,  in  obedience  to  the  resolution  of  Synod,  passed 
Nov.,  1879,  at  Summit,  at  its  next  meeting,  Aug.,  1830,  adopted  a  sys- 
tematic plan  for  prosecuting  the  work,  which  plan  provides  an  Executive 
Committee  with  proper  adjuncts,  i:ito  whose  hands  the  work  is'entrusted* 
subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Conference.  Said  Committee  is  now  in  ac- 
tive existence. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  21 

2d.  Said  Committee  has  from  time  to  time  expended  such  funds  as 
have  been  put  in  their  possession  in  giving  such  aid  to  such  people  and 
places,  as  it  deemed  best.  We  notf  have  in  operation  a  systematic  plan 
for  raising  funds,  and  at  one  time  had  a  German  Missionary,  who  visited 
all  Germans  immigrating  to  this  State  upon  their  arrival,  and  which  has 
been  discontinued,  because  we  have  no  man  who  can  fill  the  place. 

3d.  Said  Committee  finds  itself  much  hampered  for  the  scarcity  of 
ministers,  and  after  bringing  its  views  before  said  Conference,  and  dis- 
cussing the  same  fully,  the  Conference  unanimously  agreed— That  the 
said  work  could  not  be  pushed  effectively,  except  by  some  men  who  had 
the  time  to  visit  remote  places, — spending  days  with  the  people — working 
up  their  resources — gathering  up  the  stray  ones,  and  encouraging  those 
already  at  work.  Certain  it  is  that  no  one  Conference  in  our  Synod,  has 
or  will  accomplish  thus  much. 

Therefore  we  beg  leave  to  recommend: 

1st,  That  the  Synod  rescind  its  action  of  November,  1879. 

2d,  That  it  recommend  the  Conferences  to  keep  in  active  force  their 
plans  for  raising  missionary  funds. 

3d,  That  the  Synod  put  a  regular  missionary  in  the  field. 

All  of  which  we  think  can  be  effected  by  the  earnest  and  energetic 
co-operation  of  the  Conference,  in  connection  with  what  the  people  aided 
could  pay  toward  the  salary  of  said  missionary. 

All  of  which  we  respectfully  submit  for  the  earnest  and  prayerful 
consideration  of  your  body. 

HENRY  A.  MEETZE,  Chairman, 
C.  M.  EFIRD, 
E.  L.  LYBRAND. 

October  13th,  1882. 

The  report  was  received  and  considered  by  items. 
Pending-  the  discussion  of  item  1st  of  this  report,  Synod 
adjourned  till  Wednesday  morning'.     Benediction  by  Bev. 
M.  L.  Little. 

SIXTH  SESSI03ST. 

Wednesday,  October  18,  9  o'clock. 
Synod  was  opened  with  divine  services,  conducted  by 

Bev.  1.  Conder.     House  called  to  order  by  the  President. 

Boll  called. 

On  motion,  Bev.  T.  Moser  was  re-elected  Treasurer  of 

Beneficiary  Fund. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted : 
Whereas,  Our  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Funds  is  absent, 
-Resolved,  That  his  agent  is  authorized  to  receive  all  moneys  that  can  be 


22     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

paid  over  *'.  this  session  of  Synod,  and  pay  to  our  beneficiaries  half  the 
amount  appropriated,  provided  he  obtains  satisfactory  receipts,  and  for 
which  they  shall  execute  their  bonds  when  the  whole  appropriation  is  re- 
ceived. 

Eev.  J.  C.  Moser  was  excused. 

Rev.  E.  A.  Yoder  was  excused. 

Eev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt  was  not  excused. 

Eev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck  was  not  excused. 

The  following  resolutions,  offered  by  Eev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
were  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  names  of  all  our  regularly  received  candidates  for 
the  ministry  be  appended  to  our  clerical  roll. 

Resolved,  That  the  names  of  all  our  beneficiaries  be  appended  to  our 
clerical  roll. 

The  usual  vote  of  thanks,  expressed  in  the  following 
language,  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  we,  the  members  of  this  Convention  of  Synod,  hereby 
tender  our  most  sincere  thanks,  to  the  members  of  this  Congregation,  and 
other  citizens  of  this  vicinity,  for  the  very  kind  and  cordial  manner  in 
which  they  have  received  and  entertained  us,  during  our  stay  among 
them  ;  and  that  the  President  of  Synod  read  this  resolution  to-day,  at  the 
close  of  the  sermon. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of  the 
Minutes  of  this  Convention  of  Synod  printed,  to  supply  the  calls  for  them, 
and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies;  each  general 
body  of  Lutherans,  in  this  country,  one  copy ;  and  the  Synods  with  which 
this  Synod  is  in  correspondence,  one  copy  each ;  our  institutions  of  learning, 
one  copy  each ;  our  Lutheran  publications,  two  copies  each ;  and  our  bene- 
ficiaries and  applicants,  one  copy  each. 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  other    Synods  : — 

To  S.  0.  Synod.— Eev.  M.  L.  Little,  Principal ;  Eev.  E. 
L.  Lybrand,  Alternate. 

To  X.  C.  Synod.— Eev.  J.  E.  Peterson,  Principal ;  Eev. 
Prof.  E.  A.  Yoder,  Alternate. 

To  Virginia  Synod. — Eev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  Principal ;  Eev. 
J.  Paul  Stirewalt,  Alternate. 

It  was  moved  to  re-open  correspondence  with  the  E. 
Lutheran  Holston  Synod. 

Eev.  S.  Heiikel,  I).  I).,  was  appointed  Corresponding 
Delegate  to  the  Holston  Synod,  with  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox, 
Alternate. 


IN   MEMORY  OF 


REV.  JOHN  S.  BENNICK. 

We,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  prepare  suitable  resolutions,  have 
adopted  the  following : 

Whereas,  It  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  all-wise  Providence, 
to  remove  our  lamented  brother,  J.  S.  Benuick,  from  his  work  on  earth  to 
his  reward  in  heaven ; 

Be  it  Resolved  1.  That  we  bow  in  humble  submission  to  the  will  of 
Him  who  doeth  all  things  well. 

Resolved  2.  In  his  death,  the  Church  militant  has  lost  a  most  efficient 
and  faithful  laborer. 

Resolved  3.  That  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  be  spread  upon  the  face 
of  the  Minutes,  and  that  one  page  be  devoted  to  his  memoiy. 

Resolved  4.  That  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  be  sent  to  his  bereaved 
family. 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 

I.  CONDER, 

J.  P.  STIREWALT. 


24    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

These  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted  by  all  the 
members  of  Synod,  standing  in  profound  silence  for  a  few 
minutes. 

It  was  moved  that  our  applicant,  Mr.  T.  E.  Arm  entrant, 
be  directed  to  place  himself  under  the  care  of  Rev.  A.  L. 
Crouse  for  this  Synodical  year,  and  that  he  prosecute  his 
studies  as  rapidly  as  possible.     The  motion  was  sustained. 

The  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the 
Church,  read  his  report,  which  was  received  and  considered ; 
and,  being  amended,  stands  as  follows : 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church  is  represented  here  by  only 
one  member,  and  its  report  cannot  be  as  full  as  it  should  be.  Much  that 
should  be  brought  out  will  necessarily  escape  attention. 

In  many  respects  we  find  that  the  general  condition  of  the  Synod  has 
been  improved.  In  many  places  new  and  elegant  houses  of  worship  have 
been  built,  both  by  old  and  new  congregations.  Several  new  congregations 
have  been  organized,  and  estranged  ones  reclaimed.  More  interest  in 
mission  work  has  been  manifested.  Money  has  been  raised,  missions  estab- 
lished and  supplied.  This  indicates  that  our  people  are  becoming  more 
concerned  about  the  exteusion  of  the  church ;  hence,  we  find  somewhat 
less  selfishness. 

The  accessions  to  our  membership  have  been  as  large,  and  perhaps  of 
as  worthy  character,  as  any  year  in  our  history.  We  do  not  think  that  any 
body,  with  an  equal  number  of  laborers,  has  outstripped  us  in  this  respect. 
We  are  also  confident,  that  the  majority  of  persons  received  into  our  com- 
munion have  been  well  trained  in  the  catechetical  class  and  Sunday 
school. 

We  notice  also,  that  our  people  are  manifesting  greater  interest  in  the 
cause  of  education.  Many  have  been  induced  to  give  to  our  colleges  and 
schools,  who  a  few  years  ago  thought  such  a  thing  an  innovation  not  to  be 
tolerated.  No  doubt  more  has  been  done  in  this  way,  by  a  number  of 
congregations,  during  the  past  year,  than  any  previous  one.  Parents,  too, 
have  been  moved  to  give  more  attention  to  the  education  of  their  children, 
and,  as  a  natural  consequence,  we  bear  of  an  increase  in  the  number  of 
young  men  making  an  effort  to  prepare  for  the  work  of  the  ministry. 

There  is  an  improvement  in  the  work  of  beneficence,  but  not  commen- 
surate with  the  resources  of  the  people  and  the  demands  of  the  Church. 
More  money  has  been  collected  this  year  than  last,  and  yet  we  are  not 
doing  our  whole  duty. 

Most  of  our  Ministers  have  been  prosecuting  the  work  with  zeal  and 
energy,  but  many  of  them  at  a  sad  disadvantage,  in  view  of  the  extent  of 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHEEAN  TENNESSEE  SYXOD.  25 

their  charges.     Notwif hstanding  these  disadvantages,  the  best  possible  has 
been  done,  considering  the  depleted  ranks  of  our  ministry. 

In  view  of  these  elements  of  prosperity,  we  have  a  right  to  expect 
that  the  fond  hopes  entertained  at  our  last  Convention  were  all  realized, 
but,  with  sadness,  we  are  compelled  to  report  otherwise,  in  respect  to  some 
of  the  features  of  the  state  of  the  Cnurch. 

In  Virginia,  we  can  safely  say,  as  aforetime,  that  there  are  no  divi- 
sions in  the  congregations,  and  that  the  ministers  are  keeping  the  unity 
of  the  spirit  in  the  bonds  of  peace.  They  walk  in  love  and  respect  each 
others  feelings.  They  are  not  given  over  to  jealous}",  but  know  how  to 
honor  each  others  ability  and  excuse  each  others  infirmities. 

In  North  Carolina,  we  '"hear  that  there  are  divisions,  and  we  partly 
believe  it."  We  do  not  think  that  there  are  any  serious  differences  in 
matters  of  faith,  but  there  is  not  that  concert  of  action  that  should  char- 
acterize a  Conference.  Xeither  is  there  sufficient  respect  for  the  feelings  of 
each  other  among  some  of  the  ministers.  Ministers  should  not  think  more 
highly  of  themselves  than  they  ought  to  think,  lest  they  look  more  to  the 
immortalization  of  their  names  than  the  glory  of  God.  ''Let  this  mind 
be  in  you  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus.''  for  "Ye  are  brethren." 
Ministers  should  not  think  more  highly  of  themselves  than  they  ought  to 
think,  lest  they  look  more  to  the  extension  of  their  territory  and  infLieace, 
and  the  immortalization  of  their  names  than  the  glory  of  God.  "  Let  this 
same  mind  be  in  you  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus,"  for  you  are  his 
servants. 

In  South  Carolina,  some  of  the  things  formerly  complained  of  have 
been  removed,  and  the  internecine  strife  once  carried  on  has.  in  a  great 
degree,  abated.  One  minister  has  resigned,  and  another  moved  away,  and 
their  action  has  been  criticised,  perhaps,  too  freely.  However,  we  think 
that  good  has  already  resulted  from  some,  if  not  all,  of  the  changes  that 
have  been  made. 

Iu  Alabama,  our  cause  is  holding  out  bravely,  and  the  people  have 
done  admirably  well.  There  is  but  one  hindrance  to  almost  unbounded 
prosperity  there,  and  that  is  the  waut  of  laborers.  The  people  are  liberal 
and  zealous,  and  will  do  their  part  well. 

Looking  again  at  the  whole  Synod  there  is,  in  many  places,  a  lack  of 
interest  in  Sunday  schools,  and  a  fearful  want  of  attention  to  the  reading 
of  Church  literature.  The  Minutes  of  Synod  are  not  circulated  as  they 
ought  to  be,  and  the  people  are  not  well  enough  acquainted  with  the  work 
and  demands  of  Synod. 

There  is  also  too  much  negligence  in  training  the  people  in  the  re- 
sponsive service  in  the  Church. 

While  all  these  things  that  are  wrong,  are  unpleasant  and  need  correc- 
tion, we  have  much  to  cause  us  to  thank  God  and  take  courage. 

A.  L.  CROUSE. 


2G  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  two  amendments  to  the  report  on  the  state  of  the 
church  were  adopted.    The  report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 

The  following  paper  was  read  before  Synod,  and  dis- 
cussed to  a  limited  extent : 

Whereas,  The  Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  has  in  time  past  held 
aloof  from  direct  connection  with  other  Lutheran  bodies  in  this  country, 
from  reasons  patent  and  well  known  to  all  persons  acquainted  with  her 
history;  and  since  said  reasons  have  been  dispelled  by  other  bodies, 
planting  themselves  on  the  same  basis  as  ourselves  :  and  whereas  in  union 
and  co-operative  energy  there  is  resistless  strength  ;  therefore,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  now  in 
Convention  assembled,  do  adopt  the  Constitution  of  "The  Evangelical 
Lutheran  General  Syuod  in  North  America,"  and  do  elect  a  delegation, 
proportioned  according  to  Article  II.  of  said  Constitution,  to  represent 
this  Synod  in  the  next  regular  Convention  of  said  General  Synod,  to  sit 
in  the  City  of  Charleston,  in  April  proximo. 

Pending  the  discussion  of  this  paper,  pertaining  to  effect- 
ing a  union  with  the  General  Synod  in  North  America, 
Synod  adjourned.  Benediction  by  the  President.  During 
recess,  Rev.  E.  L.  Lybrand  preached  from  Phil.  2 :  5. 

SEVENTH  SESSION. 

Wednesday,  2  o'clock. 

House  was  called  to  order  by  the  President,  the  roll  was 
called,  and  Synod  at  once  proceeded  to  business. 

The  following  preamble  and  resolution,  offered  by  Rev. 
S.  Henkel,  were  adopted : 

Whereas,  A  paper  is  before  Synod,  asking  S3rnod  to  take  into  con- 
sideration the  propriety  of  effecting  some  connection  with  the  Southern 
E.  L.  General  Synod,  and  whereas,  this  is  a  matter  which  requires  careful 
and  matured  consideration  ;  hence,  in  view  of  the  late  hour  of  this  session 
of  Synod,  in  which  the  said  paper  was  offered,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  this  paper  be  deferred  to  our  next  Annual  Session  of 
Synod,  for  consideration. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D. 
D.,  was  adopted : 

As  a  substitute  for  the  motion  now  before  the  Synod,  I  offer  the  fol- 
lowing :  In  view  of  the  probability  of  some  change  taking  place  in  the 
present  polity  of  our  Synod  at  no  far  distant  date,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  we  deem  it  injudicious,  as  well  as  impolitic,  to  change 
our  present  system  of  missionary  work,  as  indicated  in  the  report  of  the 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHEEAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.    27 

South  Carolina  Conference  of  the  Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  sug- 
gesting a  change  in  our  present  policy  of  missionary  operations. 

On  motion,  it  was  made  the  duty  of  the  Secretary  to 
prepare  an  extract  of  the  proceedings  of  this  Convention  of 
Synod,  for  publication  in  Our  Church  Paper. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox, 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  facts  set  forth  by  the  report  of  the  Committee  on 
the  State  of  the  Church,  showing  as  they  do,  that  rather  an  unfavorable 
State  of  things  exists  among  our  people  in  the  State  of  North  Carolina, 
this  Synod  most  earnestly  advises  all  concerned  to,  at  the  earliest  possible 
period,  make  a  united  effort  to  adjust  any  difficulties  that  may  exist  in 
that  section  of  our  Church. 

It  was  moved  to  reconsider  Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck's 
excuse.  After  due  consideration,  Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck 
was  excused. 

The  following  resolution,  offered  by  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox, 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  we  have  heard  with  pleasure  the  statement  of  the 
President  in  regard  to  his  writing  the  history  of  our  Synod,  and  hope  that 
his  expectations  may  be  realized,  and  the  work  forthcoming  by  the  next 
session  of  this  Synod. 

It  was  moved  to  dispense  with  reading  the  Minutes. 
The  motion  prevailed. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place  appointed. 
Closed  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

J.  PAUL  STIREWALT,  Secretary. 


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SERMONS, 

Saturday. 

Synodical  Sermon,  Eev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  Text,  1  Cor.,  4, 

1-2. 

Sunday. 

Morning  :  Eev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  Text,  Hosea,  14,  1-2. 

Afternoon  :  Eev.  I.  Conder,  1  Cliron.  29,  5 — last  clause. 

Mt.   Olivet,  Spring  Hill :  Eev.  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner,  St. 

Luke  14,  16-24. 

Monday. 
Eev.  J.  Paul  Stirewalt,  Text,  Eph.  3,  19— first  clause. 
Evening  :  Mt,  Olivet,     Eev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Eox,  Text,  1  John 
1,  5-8. 

Tuesday. 
Eev.  J.  E,  Peterson,  St.  Matth.  22,  1-14. 

Wednesday. 
Eev.  E.  L.  Lybrancl,  Phil.  2,  5. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


FIEST  DAY. 

1. — Devotional  exercises  by  the  President. 

2.— Call  of  Clerical  Boll. 

3. — Beception  and  Enrollment  of  Lay-Delegates. 

4. — Beading  of  President's  Beport. 

5. — Election  of  Officers. 

6. — Beception  of  Advisory  Members. 

7. — Beception  of  Letters  and  Petitions. 

8. — Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 

9. — Devotion. 

OTHER"  DAYS. 
1. — Devotion. 
2.— Calling  of  Boll. 

3. — Beading  and  Correction  of  Minutes. 
4. — Unfinished  Easiness. 
5. — Beports  of  Standing  Committees. 
6.— Beports  of  Special  Committees. 
7. — Besolutious. 
8. — New  Easiness. 
9. — Devotion. 


LIST  OF  CHURCHES 

IN  CONNECTION  WITH  THE 

EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


ALABAMA. 

Cleburne  County. — St.  Michael. 

SOUTH  CAROLINA. 

Lexington  County. — Zion,  St.  Peter,  (M.),  St.  Paul,  Cedar  Grove, 
St.  James,  Emmanuel,  St- Peter,  (P.  W.),  St.  John,  St.  Jacob,  Bethlehem, 
St.  Thomas. 

Richland  County. — St.  Andrew. 

NORTH    CAROLINA. 

Cleveland  County. — St.  Matthew. 

Gaston  County. — Lutheran  Chapel,  Christ,  Philadelphia,  Mount 
Holly,  St.  Mark. 

Lincoln  County. — Bethpage,  Daniel,  Salem,  St.  Luke,  Trinity. 

Catawba  County. — Sardis,  Grace,  Zion,  Holy  Trinity,  St.  Stephen, 
St.  Peter,  St.  .John,  St.  Paul,  Killian,  Piny  Grove,  St.  James,  Concordia. 

Alexander  County. — Friendship,  Salem. 

Caldwell  County. — Philadelphia,  Mt.  Zion. 

Watauga  County. — Mt.  Pleasant. 

Iredell  County. — Sharon,  St.  Martin. 

Mecklenburg  County. — Morning  Star. 

Union  County. — Emmanuel. 

Cabarrus  County.- — St.  Martin,  Luther  Union. 

Stanley  County. — St.  Martin. 

Rowan  County. — Mt.  Moriah.  St.  Mark,  Phanuel. 

Davidson  County. — Pilgrim,  Beck,  New  Jerusalem. 

Randolph  County. — Melanchthon. 

Alamance  County. — Mt.  Pleasant. 

Guilford  County. — Coble. 

Burke  County.— Luther. 

VIRGINIA. 

Augusta  County. — Bethlehem,  St.  Paul. 

Rockingham  County. — Bethany,  (St.  Jacob),  McGaheysville,  Trini- 
ty, St.  Peter,  Rader. 

Page  County. — St.  Paul,  St.  William,  Fairview,  Grace,  Mt.  Calvary, 
Morning  Star,  St.  Mark,  Cedar  Point. 

Shenandoah  County. — Emmanuel,  Mt.  Zion,  Solomon,  St.  Mary, 
(Pine),  Powder  Springs,  St.  Paul,  St.  Jacob,  Zion,  St.  Matthew,  St.  Ste- 
phen, St.  David. 

Madison  County. — Mt.  Nebo. 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 

Resolved,  That  each  of  our  Pastors  be  earnestly  requested  to  preach  at 
least  one  sermon  in  each  of  his  congregations,  annually,  upon  the  subject 
of  Beneficiary  Education,  and  other  benevolent  enterprises,  and  report  to 
the  next  succeeding  convention  of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested  to  send, 
to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written  Report  of  the  condition  of 
the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  catechising 
those  who  propose  to  become  members  of- our  communion,  previous  to  their 
confirmation,  is,  in  some  places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a  loose  cus- 
tom of  receiving  uncatechised  persons  into  the  church,  without  the  slight- 
est examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religions  knowledge  and  other 
qualifications  for  church  membership,  has  been  practiced  by  some  ;  be  it, 
therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Prtinisters  and  congre- 
gations in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can  possibly  be  done,  all  who  make 
application  for  church  membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by  Catechi- 
sation  in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  church  previous  to  their  confir- 
mation. But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as  when  persons  of  age  and  ex- 
perience make  application,  or  such  young  persons  as  have  been  so  favorably 
situated  as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted  with  and  to 
have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs,  seek  church  priv- 
ileges, we  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted;  but,  in  no  case,  until 
such  persons  have  been  examined  by  the  pastor,  before  the  council,  and 
have  been  approved  by  them. 


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INDEX. 

Absentees,         13 

Absentees, 22 

Benficiaries       4 

Beneficiary  Appropriations, 20 

Clerical  Roll,    3 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry, 4 

Corresponding  Delegate  from  S.  C.  Synod, ...  9 

Corresponding  Delegates  to  other  Synods,        22 

Lay -Delegates, 4 

List  of  Churches,     30 

Officers  of  Synod, 2 

Order  of  Business, 29 

Place  of  Next  Meeting, 2 

President's  Annual  Report, ■        5_8 

Parochial  Report 28 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business 9 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination  of  Candidate  W.  P.  Cline,         10 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions,         12 

Report  of  the  Agent  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund,        16 

Report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 16 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Report,        17 

Resolution  on   "Grades  in  the  Ministry,"         17 

Report  of  the  Delegate  to  the  E.  L.  Synod  of  N.  O, 17 

Report  of  Committee  on  Petition  from  Melanchthon  congregation, ...         19 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination,      19 

Report  of  S.  C.  Conference  of  Tenn.  Synod,  regarding  Mission  Work,     20 

Resolutions  on  the  death  of  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick,    ......         23 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church,         24-25 

Standing  Committees,    2 

Standing  Committees,  8-9 

Sermons,  ......         29 

Standing  Resolutions, 31 

Time  of  Next  Meeting, ■ 2 

Treasurer's  Report, 15 

Theological  Course  for  Private  Students 31 


ADDENDA. 


Since  the  copy  of  the  Minutes  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  printer 
and  printed,  I  have  received  the  following,  which  the  reader  will  observe 
instead  of  what  appears  in  the  regular  Parochial  Report  : 

In  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser's  report,  read  $15.00  instead  of  $14.00  for  Bene- 
ficiary Education. 

In  Rev.  D.  A.  Goodman's  report  read  the  following  : 

Entered  the  Ministry,  1882 ;  Congregations.,  2;  Communicants,  107: 
Infant  Baptisms,  35;  Adult  Baptisms,  2;  Confirmations,  17;  Deaths,  5; 
Sunday  S.  Scholars,  30;  Removals,  1:  Ben.  Education,  $3.07;  Current 
Expenses,  $200.  Secretary. 


MINUTES 


SIXTY-THIRD  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 
n "'   '' ".' '  of  %d>;  7-  r~ ": " r.:" :: 

'.;.  .EVANGELICAL  'LUTHERAN  ' 

"Tennessee  Synod,' 


HELD  IN 


CHAPEL  OF  CONCORDIA  COLLEGE,  CONOVER,  N."  C. 


October  13—17,  1883. 


henkel  &  co.,  printers,  new  market,  va. 
Office  of  Shenandoah  Valley  and  Our  Church  Paper. 


OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 


President— Rev.  J.  R.  PETERSON, Dallas,  N.  C. 

Seoeetaey— Rev.   A.  L.  CROUSE, Waynesboro,  Va. 

Cor.  Secretary— Rev.  C.  H.  BERNHEIM, Lexington,  N.  C. 

Treasurer— Rev.  J.  N.  STIREWALT, Stony  Man,  Va. 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

On  Missions: 

Revs.  J.  M.  Smith,  J.  C.  Moser,  and  W.  P.  Cline. 

On  State  of  the  Church  : 
Revs.  T.  Moser,  J.  S.  Koiner,  and  A.  L.  Grouse. 

On  Examination: 

Revs.  J.  C.  Moser,  A.  J.  Fox,  A.  L.  Crouse,  J.  N.   Stirewalt,  J.   K. 

Efird,  and  J.  A.  Cromer. 

PLACE  AND  TIME  OF  THE  NEXT  MEETING. 
The  next  Convention  will  be  held  in  St.  Mary's  (Pine)  Church,  near 
Mt.  Jackson,  Shenandoah  county,  Va.,  commencing  on  Saturday,  10  a. 
M.,  before  the  last  Sunday  in  September,  1884. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF  THE 

SIXTY-THIRD  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 

OF  THE 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 


CONOVER,  N.  0.,     ) 

Oct.  13, 1883.  } 
The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod 
met  in  its  Sixty-Third  Annual  Convention  with  St.  James 
congregation,  iu  the  Chapel  of  Concordia  College,  in  Cono- 
ver,  N.  C,  on  Saturday,  October  13th,  1883.  Eev.  J.  N. 
Stirewalt  preached  the  opening  sermon  from  1  Cor.  3,  11. 

After  recess  the  house  was  called  to  order.  Divine  ser- 
vices were  conducted  by  the  President.  The  Secretary 
called  the  clerical  roll : 

Roll  of  Ministers. 

Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  M.  D., Lincolnton,  N.  C. 


9 

10 
11 
12 
13 
14 


P.  0.  Henkel,  D.  D., Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  R.  Peterson, Dallas,  N.  C. 

T.  Moser, Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

D.  Efird,* Lexington,  S.  C. 

S.  Henkel,  D.  D., New  Market,  Va. 

C.  H.  Bernheim, Lexington,  N.  C. 

J.  M.  Smith, Conover,  N.  C. 

I.  Conder,* McGaheysville,  Va. 

L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,* Salem,  Va. 

J.  N.  Stirewalt, Stony  Man,  Va. 

M.L.  Fox,  M.  D Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Crouse, Waynesboro,  Va. 

J.  P.  Stirewalt, New  Market,  Va. 


♦Absent  and  excused. 


4     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Names.  Residences. 

15  Rev.  M.  L.  Little, Dallas,  N.  C. 

16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26' 
27 


J.  C.  Moser Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  W.  Hausenfluck.* Alma,  Ya. 

J.  K.  Efied, / Prosperity,  S.  C. 

J.  A.  Cromer,* Columbia,  S.  C. 

E.  L.  Lybeand,.. "..■ Columbia,  S.  C. 

R.  A.  Yoder,* , Philadelphia,  Pa. 

J.  S.;Koiner, Spring  Hill,  S.  C. 

D.  A.  Goodman, ......Happy  Home,  N.  C. 

W.  P.  Cline, Newton,  N.  C. 

D.  A-  Sox,t Oak  Level,. Alabama. 

D.  J.  Settlemyee,+ China  Grove,  N.  C. ' 

J.  A.  RrDisiLL,+ ......Jug  Town,  N.  C. 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry. 

T.  E^  Armentrout, McGaheysville,  Ya. 

J.  F.  Moser, Conover,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Sigman, Conover,.  N.  C.  . 

Beneficiaries. 
P.  C.  Wike, • ■ • Conover,  N.  C. 

W.  A.    Botte, 

J.  P.  Price, 

W.  L.Darr, 

N.  G.  Deal? 

D.  M.  Moser, 

The   following  Lay-Delegates  presented   evidences  of 
their  election,  and  their  names  were  enrolled  : 
Lay-Delegates. 

Names.  Churches  Represented. 

W.  W.  Loeick Bethlehem,  St.  Jacob's,  and  St.  Thomas,  S.  C- 

Maj.  H.  A.  MEETZE...St.  Peter's"  (Meetze's)  and  St.  Andrew's,  S.  C. 

J.P.Price Emmanuel,  S.  C. 

J.  W.  Summer St.  John's,' St.  Peter's  (P." W.)  &  Cedar  Grove,  S.  C. 

J.  T.  Monts Zion,  St.  Paul's,  and  St.  James,  S.  C. 

Wm.  Jenkins Antioch,  N.  C. 

JohnD.  Hoover Salem,  N.  C. 

David  Lohr Grace,  N.  C. 

A.  M.  Long Emmanuel  and  Morning  Star,  N.  C, 

I.  R.  Stkoup Christ's,  N.  C. 

N.  P.  Efird St.  Martin's,  Stanley  Co.,  St.  Martin's  and  Lutheran 

Union,  Cabarrus  Co.,  N.  C.  ,       . 

P.  A.  Keplt New  Jerusalem,  N.  C. 

*  Absent  and  excused;    f  Ordained  at  this  session. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      5 

Names.  Churches  Represented. 

W.L.  Grimes Pilgrim,  N.  C. 

Haley  Myers Emmanuel,  N.  C. 

J.  S.  Lipe Mt.  Moriah,  N.  C. 

H.  C.  Goodman St.  Mark's,  N.  C. 

J.  P.  Collins St.  Martin's,  Iredell  Co. ,  N.  C. 

J.  L.  Yotjnt Concordia,  N.  C. 

M.  W.  Shook Sharon,  N.  C. 

D.  D.  Seitze Zion,  N.  C. 

W.  M.  Robinson Luther  Chapel,  N.  C. 

Sam'l  E.  Killian Emmanuel,  N.  C. 

Henry  Setzer Philadelphia,  N.  C. 

D.  P.  Yount Trinity,  N.  C. 

P.  W.  Carpenter Bethphage,  N.  C. 

L.  M.  RiiEiNHARDT....Sardis,  N.  C. 

John  D.  Hoke Luther  Chapel,  N.  C. 

Jas.  T.  Miller St,  Stephen's,  N.  C. 

Q.  M.  Smith St,  Peter's,  N.  C. 

F.  L.  Fry Friendship,  N.  C. 

Anthony  Moser Melanchthon,  N.  C. 

G.  W.  L.  Meize Philadelphia,  N.  C. 

J.  E.  Corpening Mt.  Zion,  N.  C. 

N.  Wineberger Mt,  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

D.  W.  Moose Piny  Grove,  N.  C. 

F.  L.  Herman St.  Paul's,  N.  C. 

J.  P.  Yount ....St.  John's,  N.  C. 

W.  S.  Mauney St.  Matthew's,  N.  C. 

D.  V.  Clippard Sharon,  N.  C. 

D.  E.  Whitener Holy  Trinity,  N.  C. 

A.  M.  Yotjnt St.  James,  N.  C. 

A.  A.  Brown Newton,  N.  C. 

F.  C.  Sipe St.  John's,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Sox St.  Michael's,  Ala, 

A.  M.  Hot St.  James,  N.  C. 

The  President  read  the  following  report : 
President's  Report. 

Dear  Brethren  in  Christ  Jesus  : — May  grace,  mercy,  and  peace, 
from  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit,  be  and  abide  with  us. 

It  is  through  the  tender  mercy  and  beneficent  providence  of  our 
heavenly  Father,  that  we  have  been  permitted  to  pass  through  another 
Synodical  year,  safely,  and  to  assemble  again  in  the  capacity  of  a  delib- 
erative body,  in  its  sixty-third  annual  convention,  in  which  we  are  ena- 
bled to  meet  each  other  with  fraternal  greetings,  to  sympathize  with  each 


6     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

other,  to  counsel  and  encourage  each  other,  and  to  devise  the  best  and 
most  judicious  ways  and  means  for  promoting  the  Gospel,  maintaining 
and  perpetuating  the  sacred,  saving,  and  glorious  truths  and  principles 
of  our  holy  religion,  in  their  purity  and  integrity,  and  for  the  promotion 
and  extension  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom  on  earth. 

We  should  rightly  appreciate  these  privileges  and  blessings,  as  well 
as  properly  realize  the  sacred  duties  devolving  upon  us,  devoutly  raising 
our  hearts  in  thankfulness  and  gratitude  to  the  Father  of  Lights,  the  Giver 
of  all  good,  through  Jesus  Christ  as  the  Mediator  between  him  and  us, 
and  imploring  him  for  a  continuance  of  his  mercies  and  providential  care. 

The  lives  of  all  our  ministerial  brethren,  in  connection  with  this  Syn- 
od, have  been  preserved  during  the  past  Synodicalyear,  whilst  the  deaths 
anions;  our  lay -members,  have  not  been  unusually  numerous.  The  health 
of  our  Synod  in  a  physical,  moral,  and  spiritual  aspect,  may  be  regarded 
as  altogether  in  a  normal  condition. 

Official  Acts  : — October  17,  1882,  I  paid  to  Beneficiary  D.  A.  Sox, 
per  order,  as  agent  for  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Association,  seventy-five 
dollars,  #75. 00, —one-half  of  the  appropriation  made  by  Synod  in  his  fa- 
vor. October  17,  1882,  I  also,  under  the  same  circumstances,  paid  over 
to  Beneficiary  P.  C.  Wike,  forty  dollars,  $40.00,— one-half  of  the  amount 
appropriated  for  his  benefit,  by  Synod.  Jan.  10,  1883,  I  issued  an  order 
on  the  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Association,  Rev.  T.  Moser,  to  Beneficia- 
ry P.  C.  Wike,  for  forty  dollars,  #40.00.  February  9,  1883,  I  issued  an 
order  on  said  Treasurer  in  favor  of  Beneficiary  D.  A.  Sox  for  seventy- 
five  dollars,  $75.00. 

Pastoral  Charges  : — Rev.  J.  K.  Efird  notified  me,  that  he  had  re- 
signed St.  Peter's  or  Meetze's  church,  and  had  taken  charge  of  St.  Peter's 
(Piny  Woods)  church,  and  St.  John's,  Lexington  co.,  South  Carolina. 
Rev.  I.  Conder  informed  me,  that  he  had  taken  charge  of  a  church  near 
Matthews,  North  Carolina.  Rev.  Prof.  M.  L.  Little  informs  me,  that 
the  following  changes  have  taken  place  in  his  charge  :— A  new  congrega- 
tion has  been  organized  at  Cherryville,  North  Carolina,  of  which  he  is 
now  pastor,  and  that  a  new,  commodious  church-edifice  has  been  erected 
there.  Early  in  the  year,  he  resigned  Bethphage.  Recently  he  resigned 
Sardis  church,  Catawba  co.;  and  Trinity,  Lincoln  co.,  N.  C.  In  August, 
he  reorganized  a  congregation  near  Dallas,  Gaston  co.,  N.  C,  where  ar- 
rangements are  being  made  for  the  erection  of  a  new  brick  church.  Hav- 
ing received  ^  'dall,  he  has  taken  charge  of  Luther  Chapel.  Rev.  J.  I. 
Miller  has  taken  charge  of  St.  Luke's  church,  Luray,  Page  co.,  Va.,  ac- 
cording  to  certain  understanding  and  regulations,  whose  parochial  report 
is  submitted  to  Synod.  Candidate  J.  A.  Rudisill  has  taken  charge  of 
Bethphage,  Trinity,  Lincoln  co.,  Sardis,  Catawba  co.,  and  a  newly  or- 
ganized congregation  at  Glen  Alpine,  Burk  co.,  N.  C.  Candidate  D.  J. 
Settlemyre  has   taken   charge  of   St.   Mark,   Mt.   Moriah,   and  Phanuel 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      7 

churches,  Rowan  co.,  N.  C.  Rev.  Prof.  R.  A.  Yoder  resigned  his  pas- 
toral relation  to  Concordia  congregation,  Conover,  N.  C.  Zion's,  St.  Ja- 
cob's, St.  Matthew's,  and  St.  Stephen's  churches,  Shenandoah  county,  Va., 
are  partially  supplied  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt. 
Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner  has  taken  charge  of  St.  Jacob,  St.  Thomas,  and  Beth- 
lehem churches,  Lexington  co.,  South  Carolina. 

Beneficiaries: — Mr.  P.  C.  Wike  and  Mr.  D.  A.  Sox  pursued  then- 
studies  in  Concordia  College,  Conover,  North  Carolina. 

Recommendations  : — 1.  If  deemed  beneficial  in  promoting  the  inter- 
ests of  the  church,  That  Synod  take  such  action,  as  she  may,  in  her  wis- 
dom, see  fit,  with  a  view  to  inaugurate  a  Southern  Lutheran  Synodical 
Conference,  properly  based  on  the  Confessions  of  the  Church,  and  invest- 
ed with  only  advisory  powers,  to  be  occupied  with  the  more  general  work 
and  operations  of  the  Church. 

2.  If  consistent  with  the  charter  and  the  desire  of  the  proper  authori- 
ties and  those  pecuniarily  interested,  That  some  action  be  taken  to  effect 
proper  relations  between  Concordia  College,  located  at  Conover,  Catawba 
co.,  N.  C, — a  church  institution, — and  this  Synod, — such  relations  as  are 
customary  and  practicable. 

3.  That  the  agreement  between  the  E.  L.  North  Carolina  Synod  and 
the  E.  L.  Tennessee  Synod,  inaugurated,  by  the  committees,  at  Hickory, 
Catawba  co.,  N.  C,  March,  1883.  appointed  by  said  Synods,  in  regard  to 
church  operations,  so  as  to  prevent  conflict  in  mission  work  and  other 
church  work,  be  considered  and  acted  on,  by  Synod,  and  that  the  Secre- 
tary furnish  said  paper  to  be  appended  to  our  minutes,  as  well  as  the 
action  of  Synod  relative  to  it. 

In  conclusion,  we  pray  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church,  to  preside  over 
us,  guiding  us  in  the  way  of  all  truth  and  efficiency,  so  that  our  delibera- 
tions and  transactions,  as  well  as  our  individual  ministrations,  may  con- 
tribute to  the  honor  and  glory  of  God,  and  the  promotion  of  the  Redeem- 
er's Kingdom.  .  SOCRATES  HENKEL. 

On  motion,  the  report  was  received  and  reserved  for  the 
proper  committee. 

An  election  was  held  for  officers.     Revs.  J.  K.  Efird  and 
C.  H.  Bernheim  acted  as  tellers,  and  the  result  was 
Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,    -    -    -    -    President. 

"     A.  L.  Crouse, Rec.  Secretary. 

"     C.  H.  Bernheim,   -    -    -    -    Cor.  Secretary. 
"     J.  N.  Stirewalt,    -    -    -    -  Treasurer. 
On  motion,  Rev.  M.  J.  Stirewal|,  of  the  Indiana  Synod, 
Rev.  A.  L.  Yount,  of  the  Pittsburg  Synod,  Candidates  J.  A. 
Rudisill,D.J.  Settlemyre,D.A.  Sox,  Prof.  J.  F.  Moser,  and  P. 


8  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

G.  Wike,  of  our  own  Synod,  were  received  as  advisory  mem- 
bers. 

Papers  for  Synod  were  called  for  and  placed  in  the 
bands  of  the  proper  committee. 

The  following'  committees  were  appointed : 

On  Missions.— Revs.  J.  M.  Smith,  J.  C,  Moser,  and  W, 
P.  Cline. 

On  State  of  the  Church.— Revs.  T.  Moser,  J.  S. 
Koiner,  and  A.  L.  Cronse. 

On  Examination. — Revs.  J.  C.  Moser,  A.  J.  Fox,  A. 
L.  Cronse,  J.  N.  Stirewalt,  J.  K.  Efird,  and  J.  A.  Cromer, 

On  President's  Report. — Rev.  J.  M.  Smith  and  Maj. 
H.  A.  Meetze. 

On  Unfinished  Business. — Revs.  A.  J.  Fox,  J.  P. 
Stirewalt,  and  Mr.  W.  W.  Lorick. 

On  Letters  and  Petitions. — Revs.  C.  H.  Bernheim, 
D.  A.  Goodman,  and  Mr.  J.  L.  Yount. 

On  Ordination. — Revs.  S.  Henkel,  J.  S.  Koiner,  and 
A.  J.  Fox. 

On  Treasurer's  Report — of  Beneficiary  Fund — 
Revs.  C.  IT.  Bernheim  and  D.  A.  Sox. 

On  motion,  Lutheran  Chapel  congregation  was  received 
into  connection  with  Synod. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  Monday  morning, 
at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.     Benediction  by  the  President. 

Monday,  Oct.  15,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Divine  service  was  conducted  by  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox.  Rev. 
H.  M.  Brown,  of  the  Evan.  Luth.  N.  C.  Synod,  and  Rev.  J. 
W.  S.  Sheppard,  of  the  Evan.  Luth.  S.  C.  Synod,  were  in- 
vited to  seats  as  advisory  members.  Minutes  of  Saturday 
were  read,  received,  and  adopted. 

The  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  made  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  received  and  acted  upon  by  items; 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

Your  committee  on  unfinished  business  beg  leave  to  submit  the  fol- 
lowing : 

1. — On  page  9.  the  minutes  of  last  year,  we  find  that  committee,  of 


£  V "ANGELIC AL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  9 

which  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  is  chairman,  to  inquire  into  the  expediency  of 
erecting  tombstones  to  mark  the  places  of  burial  of  Revs.  Philip  Henkel 
and  Ambrose  Henkel,  was  continued  from  the  previous  year.  Is  that 
committee  prepared  to  report  ? 

II. — On  page  10,  we  find  that  a  committee,  whose  chairman  is  Rev. 
S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  to  consider  the  proposed  amendments  to  the  constitu- 
tion of  Synod,  and  report  to  this  convention,  was  appointed.  Is  that 
committee  ready  to  report  ? 

-  III. — On  page  11,  we  find  that  Revs.  J.  R.  Peterson  and  M.  L.  Little 
were  appointed  to  prepare  an  ordination  certificate.  Has  that  duty  been 
performed  ? 

IV. — On  same  page,  we  find  a  committee  on  Beneficiary  Educa- 
tion, of  which  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox  is  chairman, — is  that  committee  prepared 
to  report? 

V. — On  page  12,  we  find  that  a  committee,  whose  chairman  is  Rev. 
J.  C.  Moser,  was  appointed  in  regard  to  forming  some  connection  be- 
tween Concordia  College  and  this  Synod.  Is  that  committee  ready  to 
report  ? 

VI.— On  page  13,  we  find  that  Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  J.  R.  Peterson, 
and  J.  M.  Smith  were  appointed,  to  examine  and  ordain  candidate  D.  J. 
Settlemyre  to  the  office  of  the  ministry.     Has  that  duty  been  performed? 

VIL— On  page  18,  we  see  acommittee,  composed  of  Revs.  A.  J.  Fox, 
P.  C.  Henkel,  and  A.  Costner,  Esq.,  was  appointed  to  meet  a  similar 
committee  from  the  E.  L.  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina  to  make 
an  effort  to  devise  some  plan  by  which  a  satisfactory  arrangement  can 
be  made,  in  regard  to  overlapping  territory  between  the  two  Synods. 
Has  that  duty  been  complied  with  ? 

VIII. — On  the  same  page,  we  see  that  it  was  made  the  duty  of  each 
pastor  of  this  Synod  to  collect  the  number  of  baptized  persons— infants, 
adults,  as  well  as  communicants,  and  to  report  them  to  this  convention 
of  Synod.     Has  that  rule  been  complied  with? 

IX. — On  page  26,  we  find  that  the  consideration  of  a  paper,  propos- 
ing a  connection  of  this  Synod  with  the  Southern  Gen.  Synod  of  the  E. 
L.  Lutheran  church,  was  postponed  to  the  present  convention  of  this 
Synod.  Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX,  ) 

J.  P.  STIREWALT,         -  Committee. 

W.  W.  LORICK,  ) 

Item  1.  No  action  had  been  taken,  and  the  Committee, 
consisting  of  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox  and  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  was 
continued. 

Item  2.  Consideration  postponed  until  Tuesday  morning, 
nine  o'clock. 


10  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Item  3.  Not  complied  with.  The  committee  was  dis- 
charged, and  Revs.  J.  C.  Moser  and  J.  M.  Smith  were  ap- 
pointed to  attend  to  the  matter. 

Item  4.  The  committee  had  not  complied  and  was  dis- 
continued. 

Item  5.  Passed  over  for  the  present. 

Item  6.  Not  complied  with  by  mutual  arrangement. 

Item.  7.  The  Committee  made  a  report  which  was  re- 
ceived and  unanimously  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  to  Meet  Committee  of  North  Carolina  Synod. 

Report  of  the  committee,  appointed  by  this  Synod,  to  meet  and  con- 
fer with  a  similar  committee,  appointed  by  the  E.  L.  Synod  of  North 
Carolina,  in  regard  to  overlapping  and  disputed  territory. 

Your  committee  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following: — After  some 
epistolary  correspondence  between  the  chairmen  of  the  respective  com- 
mittees, in  regard  to  the  duty  assigned  them — the  members  of  the  com- 
mittees from  their  respective  Synods  met,  in  the  town  of  Hickory,  Ca- 
tawba co.,  N.  C,  in  the  E.  L.  Church  in  that  place,  on  the  27th  day  of 
March,  1883.  An  organization  was  effected,  by  electing  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox, 
M.  D.,  President,  and  Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle,  D.  D.,  Secretary.  The  meeting 
was  a  very  cordial  one — the  discussions  fraternal  and  respectful,  and  the 
decisions  prompt  and  unanimous. 

The  following  paper  was  presented,  carefully  considered,  and  adopted 
by  items,  and  then  with  great  readiness  and  unanimity,  it  was  adopted 
as  a  whole  : 

"We  the  undersigned  committees,  appointed  by  the  North  Carolina 
and  Tennessee  Synods,  at  their  sessions,  in  1882,  respectfully  submit  the 
following  as  the  conclusions  and  results  of  our  deliberations,  at  Hickorjr, 
N.  C,  on  the  27th  of  March,  1883,  relative  to  the  important  matter  placed 
in  our  hands.  The  object  of  our  meeting  being  to  mature  and  to  submit, 
for  the  consideration  of  and  the  adoption  by  said  Synods  in  convention 
assembled,  some  expedient,  judicious,  equitable  plan,  or  policy,  to  pre- 
vent— between  these  Synods  in  their  efforts  to  extend  the  Redeemer's  King- 
dom in  the  occupancy  of  places,  the  establishment  of  missions,  the  erec- 
tion of  church  edifices,  the  organization  of  congregations,  etc., — conflicts 
calculated  to  disparage  the  efforts  at  and  the  prosperity  of  such  places, 
establishments,  erections,  organizations,  etc.,  as  are  already  occupied 
and  inaugurated  by  the  one  or  the  other  of  these  Synods,  and  in  process 
of  existence, — we  submit  the  subjoined  plan  or  policy  as  practicable  and 
effective  : 

1.  That  inasmuch  as  the  aforesaid  Synods  confess,  and  teach  in  ac- 
cordance with  the  confessional  basis  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  11 

as  set  forth  in  her  Symbols,  and  so  long  as  these  Synods  shall  thus  con- 
fess and  teach,  neither  Synod,  in  its  efforts  to  promote  the  Gospel  and 
cause  of  Christ,  shall  occupy  places,  erect  churches,  establish  missions, 
organize  congregations,  etc.,  where  such  things  have  already  been  done 
or  instituted  by  the  other,  in  villages  or  towns  whose  inhabitants  do  not 
exceed  2,000 ;  and,  so  too,  in  regard  to  churches  and  church-work  in  the 
country  or  communities,  as  due  respect  should  be  paid  to  locations  at  a 
reasonable  distance,  in  order  to  prevent  conflict  of  interest  by  the  inaugu- 
ration of  such  efforts  too  nearly  contiguous. 

2.  That  in  towns  or  cities  the  number  of  whose  inhabitants  shall  ex- 
ceed 2,000,  or  shall  be  large  enough  to  support  two  or  more  Lutheran 
Churches,  it  may  be  advantageous  and  proper  for  both  Synods  to  operate 
without  any  view  of  conflict  or  infringement. 

3.  That  when  or  where  the  one  Synod  has  a  member  or  members  re- 
siding in  a  community,  village,  or  town,  already  occupied  by  the  other 
Synod,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  that  Synod,  having  such  member  or  mem- 
bers, to  advise  the  same,  to  unite  with  those  of  the  Lutheran  faith  already 
engaged  in  the  Redeemer's  work  in  such  town  or  village. 

4.  That  in  all  proper  efforts  to  promote  the  interests  of  the  Church, 
friendly  Christian  relations  between  the  two  Synods  shall  be  maintained 
and  cherished,  each  respecting  the  rights  of  the  other,  as  it  becomes  Chris- 
tians to  do  in  the  dissemination  of  the  Gospel,  and  in  the  promotion  of 
the  Church. 

This  paper  was  subscribed  by  each  member  of  the  respective  Com- 
mittees, as  follows : 

L.  A.  BIKLE,  )  Com.  of 

S.  ROTHROCK,         -    N.  C. 
D.  R.  HOOVER.       )    Synod. 

A.  J.  FOX,  )  Com.  of 

P.  C.  HENKEL,         -    Tenn. 
AMB.  COSTNER.     )    Synod. 

Inasmuch  as  the  Evang.  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina  has,  in 
her  late  annual  convention,  adopted  these  articles  of  agreement,  your 
Committee  most  respectfully  recommends  their  unanimous  adoption  by 
this  Synod.  Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 

A.  COSTNER. 

Item  8.  Answers  to  be  heard  through  the  Parochial  re- 
ports. 

Item  9.  Deferred  for  future  actiou. 

The  report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 

The  following  report  was  received  and  adopted  : 


12     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Report  of  Delegate  to  Holston  Synod. 

Report  of  visit  to  the  E.  L.  Holston  Synod,  as  alternate  of  the  Dele- 
gate appointed  in  1882: 

Inasmuch  as  6  congregations,  in  the  State  of  Tennessee,  lately  vaca- 
ted hy  the  removal  of  Rev.  Professors  Wagner  and  Barb,  had  extended  a 
call  to  me,  to  become  their  pastor,  I  decided  to  visit  them,  and  extend  my 
visit,  some  70  miles,  and  attend  the  annual  convention  of  the  E.  L.  Hol- 
ston Synod,  in  Buehler's  Church,  Sulivan  co.,  Tenn.,  Dr.  A.  J.  Brown, 
pastor. 

Not  being  well,  I  did  not  attend  on  the  first  day  of  the  meeting;  but 
on  the  morning  of  the  second  day,  though  considerably  indisposed,  I  put 
in  my  appearance,  and  was  most  kindly  and  cordially  received  by  all  the 
members  of  Synod. 

Inasmuch  as  I  had  not  been  informed  by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  who  was 
delegate  primarius,  that  he  could  noi,  attend  the  Synod,  I  naturally  ex- 
pected to  meet  him  there.  In  this  I  was  disappointed.  As  he  was  absent, 
I  was  introduced  and  received  as  corresponding  delegate  from  this  Synod. 
But  on  taking  my  seat,  I  was  considerably  embarrassed  to  find  an  offi- 
cial letter,  containing  the  fraternal  greetings  of  this  Synod,  etc.  The  Syn- 
od, however,  somehow  managed  to  retain  me  as  the  corresponding  dele- 
gate, and  also  receive  and  recognize  the  official  letter  of  the  principal. 

I  am  exceedingly  sorry,  that  I  was  so  much  indisposed  as  to  prevent 
rny  attending  much  upon  their  deliberations,  but  from  what  I  saw  and 
could  learn,  I  feel  confident  that  a  spirit  of  zeal  and  activity,  in  the  Mas- 
ter's cause,  prevails,  that  is  both  commendable  and  that  others  will  do 
well  to  emulate. 

Rev.  A.  J.  Brown,  D.  D.,  was  appointed  delegate  to  this  Synod,  and 
Rev.  J.  C.  Miller,  alternate. 

I  would  respectfully  recommend  the  appointment  of  a  delegate   by 
this  Synod,  to  meet  that  Synod  in  her  next  annual  convention. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  J.  FOX. 

The  report  of  the  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions 
was  received  and  considered  by  items. 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

Your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  woidd  respectfully  submit 
the  following  report : 

No.  1 — Letters  from  Revs.  R.  A.  Yoder,  J.  W.  Hausenfluck,  and 
J.  A.  Cromer,  asking  that  they  be  excused  from  attending  the  present  ses- 
sion of  Synod,  giving  distance,  want  of  means,  and  family  conditions,  as 
the  reason  of  their  excuse.     AVe  recommend  that  they  be  excused. 

No.  2 — Petitions  from  various   churches,    asking  for   the  examina- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     13 

tion  and  ordination  of  candidates  J.  A.  Rudisill,  Junius  B.  Fox,  D.  A. 
Sox,  D.  J.  Settlemyre,  and  J.  W.  S.  Sheppard.  We  respectfully  refer 
this  matter  to  the  Committee  on  examination  and  ordination. 

No.  3  is  a  petition  from  the  Elders  of  St.  Martin's,  Cabarrus  Co., 
St.  Martin's,  Stanley  Co.,  and  Luther  Union  Churches,  stating  that  their 
pastor,  Rev.  T.  Moscr,  in  consequence  of  declining  health,  is  no  longer 
able  to  serve  them  regularly,  and  asking  Synod  to  aid  in  procuring  the 
services  of  another  regular  pastor.  We  refer  this  to  the  consideration  of 
Synod,  and  we  furthermore  recommend  that  if  no  pastor  can  be  obtained 
that  they  be  supplied  with  visits  from  the  pastors  of  the  N.  C.  Conference. 
'  No.  4  is  a  petition  from  St.  Mary's,  (Pine  Church,)  Shenandoah  Co., 
Va.,  asking  for  the  next  convention  of  Synod  to  be  held  in  their  church, 
stating  also  that  this  is  the  third  time  they  have  petitioned  for  the  meet- 
ing of  Synod.  We  recommend  their  petition  to  the  favorable  considera- 
tion of  Synod. 

No.  5  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  F.  W.  Peschau,  Cor.  Secretary  of  N.  C. 
Synod,  endorsed  by  the  President  of  his  Sjmod.  We  recommend  that  his 
letter  be  read. 

No.  6  is  a  preamble  and  resolution  of  Bethlehem  Church,  Va.,  dep- 
recating the  expenditure  of  time,  labor  and  money,  in  holding  the  sessions 
of  Synod  by  reason  of  the  widely  extended  boundaries  of  Synod,  and 
asking  for  a  more  practicable,  suitable  and  amicable  arrangement  of  Syn- 
odical  boundaries. 

We  recommend  this  to  the  favorable  consideration  of  Synod  in  the 
following  practicable  manner: 

1.  That  the  three  State  Conferences,  composing  this  Synod,  be  resolved 
into  three  Synods,  confined  by  State  lines. 

2.  That  the  Tenn.  Synod,  in  order  to  perpetuate  her  history,  &c. ,  be 
denominated  the  Joint  Tenn.  Synod,  and  said  Synod  meet  in  triennial 
convention  on  middle  ground,  composed  of  the  above  named  three  dis- 
trict Synods,  and  such  other  Synods  as  may  desire  to  unite  with  us,  for 
the  purpose  of  transacting  and  having  the  superintendence  of  the  general 
church  work. 

No.  7  is  a  letter,  signed  by  G.  L.  Hunt,  M.  L.  Carpenter,  D.  C.  Huff- 
man, C.  H.  L.  Schuette,  making  a  formal  request  to  meet  in  a  free  Con- 
ference the  members  of  this  Synod,  or  as  many  as  are  willing  to  meet  with 
them,  in  or  near  Conover,  on  or  about  the  16th  prox. ,  leaving  it  to  us  to 
fix  the  exact  time  and  place  of  meeting.  The  letter  concludes  with  these 
words,  "  Hoping  that  you  will  for  the  love  and  peace  of  our  dear  church 
give  a  favorable  consideration  to  our  proposal,  and  answer  us  at  your  ear- 
liest convenience,  we  are  yours  in  the  love  of  Christ."  We  recommend 
that  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  to  meet  the  undersigned  individuals 
of  said  letter,  and  ascertain  the  direct  aim  and  purpose  of  such  proposed 
Conference,  and  that  said  committee  report  early  to  this  Synod. 


14     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

No.  8  is  a  preamble  and  resolution,  praying  this  body  to  advise  Zion 
and  Hickory  congregations  to  call  a  pastor,  acceptable  to  the  Lutherans 
there,  irrespective  of"  Synodical  connection.  This  communication  is 
signed  by  the  committee,  H.  C.  McAlister,  Secretary,  and  Rev.  W.  A. 
Lutz.     We  refer  this  matter  to  the  consideration  of  Synod. 

No.  9  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  A.  J.  Brown,  D.  D.,  delegate  from  the 
Holston  Synod  to  this  body,  expressing  his  regret  at  not  being  able  to 
meet  with  us  in  our  convention,  and  conveying  to  us  the  fraternal  greet- 
ings of  said  Synod.  We  hereby  express  our  regret  and  disappointment 
of  Dr.  Brown  not  being  able  to  meet  with  us. 

No.  10 — Petitions  from  Evangelical  Lutheran  congregation  in  New- 
ton, N.  -C.,  and  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  congregation  at  Antioch,  asking 
to  be  received  in  connection  with  this  Synod.  The  former  congregation 
have  appointed  A.  A.  Brown  as  delegate  to  this  body.  We  recommend 
that  the  congregations  be  received. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

CI.  H.  BERNHEIM, 
D.  A.  GOODMAN, 
J.  L.  YOUNT. 
Addenda. — No.  11  is  a  petition  of  St.  John's  Evangelical   Lutheran 
Church,  Cherry ville,  N.  C,  asking  to  be  received  in  connection  with  this 
Synod,  and  F.  C.  Sipe  elected  delegate. 

We  recommend  their  petition  be  granted. 
Respectfully, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM, 

D.  A.  GOODMAN. 

Synod  adjourned  for  divine  service  and  refreshments. 

Monday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  was  called  to  order,  roll  called,  and  the  report  of 
the  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  was  taken  up  for  con- 
sideration. 

Items  0  and  10  were  adopted,  and  the  congregations  en- 
rolled. 

Item  7  was  amended  and  adopted. 

Item  2  was  adopted. 

Item  1.  The  recommendations  of  the  Committee  were 
sustained. 

Revs.  D.  Eflrd  and  L.  A.  Fox,  I).  D.,  were  excused  for 
non-attendance. 

Item  3.  The  recommendation  Of  the  Committee  was  sus- 
tained. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     15 

Pending  the  consideration  of*  the  report,  Synod  adjourned 
to  meet  Tuesday,  16th,  at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.  Prayer  with  the 
President.  , 

Tuesday,  16,  9  o'clock,  A.  M . 

Synod  met.  Divine  services  were  conducted  by  Pev. 
C.  H.  Beruheim.  The  roll  was  called,  minutes  read,  correct- 
ed, and  adopted. 

The  special  order  for  the  hour  was  suspended,  and  the 
Committee  on  the  President's  Report  made  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  received  and  adopted ; 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

The  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  President's  report,  beg 
leave  respectf ully  to  submit  the  following  in  relation  thereto : 

The  first  recommendation  calls  to  the  attention  of  this  body  the  pro- 
priety of  considering  some  general  plan  or  basis  upon  which  the  Southern 
Lutheran  church  might  meet  for  more  general  church-work. 

In  relation  to  this  matter,  your  committee  have  only  to  call  the  atten- 
tion of  this  body  to  the  fact,  that  there  is  now  before  it  a  proposition 
which  lies  over  from  last  meeting,  and  which  will  come  up  under  the 
head  of  unfinished  business,  to  unite  this  body  with  the  Southern  General 
Sjmod.  The  discussion  of  this  question  will  doubtless  bring  this  whole 
subject  to  the  attention  of  this  Synod,  and  your  committee  have  felt  it 
unnecessary  to  report  further  upon  this  point. 

The  second  recommendation  in  relation  to  Concordia  College  is  now 
in  the  hands  of  a  committee,  charged  with  the  whole  subject,  and  we 
deem  that  it  would  be  improper  in  us  to  make  any  suggestion  in  relation 
thereto. 

The  third  recommendation  in  relation  to  the  agreement  between  this 
and  the  North  Carolina  Synod  in  relation  to  mission  and  other  church- 
work  has  been  finally  met  by  a  report  of  a  committee  of  this  Synod,  es- 
pecially charged  with  the  same,  and  which  has  been  adopted  by  this  body 
— and  your  committee  ask  leave  to  be  discharged  from  the  further  con- 
sideration of  said  report. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  M.  SMITH, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE, 

Committee. 

The  Committee  on  the  Constitution  made  a  report  on 
the  Articles  of  the  Constitution,  but  not  on  the  By-Laws, 
which  report  was  taken  up  for  consideration,  and  after  some 
discussion  was  postponed  until  to-morrow  morning,  9  o'clock. 


16  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

On  motion,  Eev.  Prof.  J.  C.  Moser  was  elected  Treasurer 

of  the  Beneficiary  Fund  vice  Rev.  T.  Moser  resigned  on  ac- 
count of  impaired  health,  and  Eev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  was  ap- 
pointed bis  agent  in  Virginia.  Parochial  Reports  were  called 
for,  read,  and  banded  to  the  Secretary.  Rev.  J.  I.  Miller, 
who  is  serving  St.  Mark's  congregation,  Luray,  Va.,  in  con- 
nection with  our  Synod,  according  to  a  certain  understand- 
ing and  regulations,  made  a  parochial  report. 
The  following  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  add  a  column  to  the  parochial  report,  in 
which  he  shall  place  the  numher  of  souls,  as  far  as  reported,  and  that  all 
our  ministers  be  requested  to  report  annually  the  whole  number  of  souls 
belonging  to  their  charges,  that  is,  all  entitled  to  commune,  as  well  as  all 
who  are  baptized — and  not  confirmed,  in  their  respective  charges. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  one  o'clock.     Benediction 
by  the  President. 

Tuesday,  1  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  met,  the  roll  was  called,  and  the  following  report 
was  made,  received,  and  adopted: 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

Your  committee  on  the  Treasurer's  report  of  the   Beneficiary   Fund 
would  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  examined  the  same,  and  find 
it  correct,  leaving  a  balance  in  the  treasury  of  $30.94. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM, 

D.  A.  SOX. 

The  following  report  was  received  and  adopted: 
Report  of  the  Corresponding  Secretary. 

There  was  placed  in  my  hands  a  copy  of  the  minutes  of  the  Holston 
Synod,  which  convened  in  Buehler's  Church,  Sullivan  Co.,  Tenn.,  Aug. 
16th  to  19th,  1883.  The  officers  are  Rev.  J.  K.  Handier,  Pres. ;  Rev. 
J.  G.  Schaidt,  Secy. ;  Mr.  Geo.  O.  Houser,  Treas. ;  and  Rev.  G.  H.  Cox, 
Missionary  President. 

The  brethren  are  actively  engaged  in  building  up  the  Master's  king- 
dom in  their  midst. 

C.  H.  BERNHELM,  Core.  Secst. 

The  consideration  of  the  report  on  Letters  and  Petitions 
was  resumed. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  17 

Item  4  was  adopted  and  St.  Mary's  (Pine  Church)  Church, 
Shenandoah  Co.,  Va.,  was  chosen  as  the  place  of  the  next 
meeting  of  Synod,  and  Saturday,  10  o'clock,  A.  M.,  before 
the  last  Sunday  in  September,  1884,  as  the  time. 

Item  5.  The  recommendation  of  the  Committee  was  sus- 
tained, and  the  letter  read. 

Item  G.  Referred  to  a  special  committee,  consisting  of 
Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  Maj.  H.  A. 
Meetze,  with  instructions  to  report  to-morrow  morning,  at 
nine  o'clock.  All  propositions  bearing  upon  the  subject  of 
union  were  referred  to  this  committee,  among  them  an 
official  letter  from  the  Virginia  Synod,  addressed  to  the  Sec- 
'  retary  of  this  Synod,  was  read  in  open  Synod. 

Item  8.  The  following  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  Inasmuch  as  both  Hickory  and  Zion  congregations  are  sup- 
plied with  pastors,  we  deem  it  inexpedient  to  advise  the  above  congrega- 
tions in  the  matter  recommended  by  the  Ex.  Com., — H.  C.  i\fcAlister, 
Secretary. 

Item  9.  Adopted. 

The  report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 

The  following  was  adopted  : 

Besolved,  That  the  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education  Fund  be  re- 
quested to  furnish  for  publication  in  our  minutes  the  amounts  paid  for 
beneficiary  education,  designating  specifically  the  sums  contributed  by 
each  congregation,  according  to  pastorates,  as  well  as  the  names  of  spe- 
cial donors. 

The  following  report  of  the  Committee  on  the  Reception 
of  Concordia  College  was  received,  considered,  and  adopted: 

Report  of  Committee  on  Reception  of  Concordia  College. 

We,  the  committee,  appointed  by  Syuod,  to  confer  with  the  Trustees 
of  Concordia  College,  and  prepare  an  agreement  which  may  serve  as  a 
basis  upon  which  said  school  may  become  the  recognized  institution  of 
Synod,  present  the  following  report : 

A  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  having  been  called,  the  following 
resolution  was  adopted : 

Whereas,  There  seems  to  be  a  general  desire  to  establish  proper  re- 
lations between  Concordia  College  and  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennes- 
see Synod,  and, 


18  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Whereas,  It  is  generally  believed  that  such  relations  would  inure  to 
the  interest  of  this  school,  as  well  as  to  the  good  of  the  Synod  or  Church, 
at  a  meeting  held  in  said  institution,  on  Oct.  15th,  by  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, the  Faculty,  and  others  immediately  interested,  the  following  action 
was  taken : 

Resolved,  That,  with  a  view  of  establishing  proper  relations  between 
Concordia  College,  situated  at  Conover,  N.  C,  and  the  Evangelical  Lu- 
theran Tennessee  Synod,  we,  in  meeting  assembled,  agree,  1.  that,  when- 
ever a  vacancy,  or  vacancies,  occur,  either  by  death,  resignation,  or  re- 
moval, in  the  Board  of  Trustees  or  in  the  Faculty,  the  said  Synod  shall 
have  the  right  as  well  as  the  privilege  to  recommend  a  suitable  person,  or 
persons,  to  fill  such  vacancy  or  vacancies  ;  2.  that  the  Synod  shall  have 
the  right  to  appoint  a  Board  of  Visitors,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  annually 
to  visit  said  school,  and  make  such  report  of  the  condition  of  the  school 
to  each  session  of  the  Synod,  as  may  be  deemed  most  advantageous ;  3. 
that  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  President  of  the  Faculty  to  make  a  report 
annually  to  Synod,  relative  to  moral  and  literary  conditionof  the  school, 
which  report  shall  also  be  signed  by  the  secretary  of  the  faculty  ;  4.  that 
the  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  also  make  an  annual  report 
to  Synod,  in  regard  to  the  financial  condition  of  the  school,  which  report 
shall  likewise  be  signed  by  the  secretary  of  the  Board  of  the  Trustees ; 
5.  that  this  school  shall  be  continued  and  conducted  as  a  church  institu- 
tion, under  such  rules  and  regulations,  as  may  be  instituted  by  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  in  accordance  with  the  charter,  and  the  Confessions  of  the 
Church  as  set  forth  in  the  Christian  Book  of  Concord,  each  teacher,  in- 
structor, or  professor,  taking  an  obligation  not  to  teach  anything  in  said 
school  that  is  contrary  to  said  Confessions. 

These  stipulations  or  propositions  shall  be  valid  and  in  force,  pro- 
vided the  said  Synod  shall  acquiesce,  and  is  disposed  to  lend  said  institu- 
tion its  fostering  care  and  encouragement,  as  well  as  its  influence  and 
moral  force ;  provided,  that  if  the  Synod  shall  fail,  after  notice,  to  rec- 
ommend, in  due  time,  a  suitable  person  or  persons  to  fill  such  vacancy  or 
vacancies,  the  proper  authorities  of  said  institution,  shall  proceed  to  fill 
such  vacancy  or  vacancies. 
J.  M.  SMITH.  Secretary.  D.  D.  SEITZ,  President. 

We,  your  committee,  offer  the  following  resolution  : 
Resolved,  That  we,  as  a  Synod,  accept  the  propositions  made  to  us 
by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Concordia  College,  and  that  in  consideration 
of  the  rights  and  privileges  therein  granted,  we  will  lend  to  said  institu- 
tion our  fostering  care,  influence,  and  moral  support. 

J.  C.  MOSER, 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  19 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  seven  o'clock,  P.  M.  Bene- 
diction by  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

Tuesday,  7  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  met,  and  the  roll  was  called.  Revs.  E.  L.  Lybrand , 
D.  A.  Goodman,  and  M.  L.  Fox  were  excused  from  further 
attendance. 

Rev.  I.  Conder  was  excused  for  non-attendance. 

The  following  vote  of  thanks  was  passed : 

Resolved,  That  we,  the  members  of  this  Convention  of  Synod,  here- 
by tender  our  most  sincere  thanks  to  the  members  of  this  congregation 
and  other  citizens  of  this  vicinity  for  the  very  kind,  cordial  manner  in  which 
they  have  received  and  entertained  us,  during  our  stay  among  them  ;  and 
that  the  minister  of  this  congregation  read  this  resolution  to  the  congre- 
gation at  the  first  service  held  in  this  church. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of 
the  Minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod  printed,  to  supply  the  calls  for 
them,  and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies ;  each 
beneficiary  and  applicant  one  copy ;  each  general  body  of  Lutherans  in 
this  country  one  copy  ;  the  Synods  with  which  this  Synod  is  in  corre- 
spondence one  copy  each  ;  our  institutions  of  learning  one  copy  each;  our 
Lutheran  publications  one  copy  each. 

On  motion,  the  Treasurer  was  instructed  to  hunt  up  a 
blank  book  once  used  by  Synod  for  preserving  the  clerical 
and  congregational  rolls,  and  it  that  cannot  be  found  he  buy 
and  forward  to  the  Secretary  a  suitable  book  for  that  pur- 
pose, and  that  he  use  funds  of  Synod  in  his  hands. 

The  following  corresponding  delegates  were  appointed  : 

To  S.  C.  Synod: — Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner,  Principal;  Rev.  E. 
L.  Lybrand,  Alternate. 

To  Virginia  Synod: — Rev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  Principal; 
Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  Alternate. 

To  N.  C.  Synod : — Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  Principal ; 
Rev.  W.  P.  Cline,  Alternate. 

To  Holston  Synod: — Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  Principal;  Rev. 
J.  K.  Efird,  Alternate. 

On  motion,  the  Secretary  was  requested  to  furnish  an 
abstract  of  the  minutes  for  publication  in  Our  Church 
Paper,  and  request  the  Lutheran  Visitor  to  copy. 


20     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning,  at  8£ 
o'clock.     Prayer  with  Kev.  C.  H.  Bernheim. 

Wednesday,  8J  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synod  met,  and  divine  service  was  conducted  by  Eev. 
A.  L.  Grouse.  The  roll  was  called,  minutes  read,  received, 
and  adopted. 

The  Committee  on  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  made 
a  report  which  was  considered  and  adopted: 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  Synod. 

Your  Committee,  appointed  to  consider  amendments  to  the  Constitu- 
tion and  By-Laws  of  Synod,  submit  the  following  :* 

CONSTITUTION. 

Article  hi. 
Sec.  1.  This  Synod  shall  he  composed  of  regularly  ordained  ministers  of  the 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  and  lay-delegates.    The  lay-delegates  shall  he  ap- 
pointed hy  the  congregations  in  connection  with  this  Synod  t.o  represent  them  in  the 
Synodical  Meetings. 

That  Art.  3,  Sec.  1,  be  so  amended  as  to  read:  This  Synod  is  an  as- 
sociation of  congregations.  Its  conventions  shall  be  composed  of  regu- 
larly ordained  ministers  in  their  connection,  and  their  lay-delegates. 

Sec.  5.  No  husiness  shall  be  transacted  secretly  or  under  closed  doors,  unless  an 
unhappy  period  should  arrive,  in  which  the  Church  would  be  liable  to  persecution, 
except  such  as  relates  to  the  moral  character  of  a  minister,  and  to  the  examination 
of  candidates  for  the  ministerial  office.  Cases  of  this  kind,  if  deemed  necessary  and 
expedient,  may  be  attended  to  in  a  private  session  of  Synod. 

That  Sec.  5  of  Art.  3,  be  made  Sec.  2  of  Ait.  6  of  the  By-Laws. 

Article  rv. 
Sec.  1.  The  husiness  of  this  Synod  shall  be  to  employ  the  proper  means  for  the 
promulgation  of  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  impart  its  advice  in  matters  of  Chris- 
tian faith  and  life,  to  detect  and  expose  erroneous  doctrines  and  false  teachers,  and 
to  investigate  charges  of  false  doctrines,  wrong  practice,  and  immoralities  otlife, 
preferred  against  any  of  its  ministers,  and  finding  them  guilty,  to  expel 
and  depose  from  the  Synod  and  holy  office  of  the  ministry,  such  as  refuse  after  ad- 
monition to  repent  of  their  wrong. 

That  Sec.  1  of  Art.  4,  be  so  amended  as  to  read:  The  business  of  this 
Synod  shall  be  to  employ  the  proper  means  for  the  promulgation  of  the 
Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  impart  its  advice  in  matters  of  Christian  faith 
and  life,  to  detect  and  expose  erroneous  doctrines  and  false  teachers,  to 
recommend  orthodox  liturgies,  hymn  books,  catechisms,   parochial  and 

*  Memorandum. — The  matter  which  appears  in  the  smaller  type,  presents  the 
reading  of  the  present  constitution  in  regard  to  the  Articles  and  Sections  indicated, 
and  to  be  amended,  and  that  in  the  larger,  the  reading  of  the  constitution  as  amend- 
ed, relative,  to  said  Articles  and  Sections.— Publishers. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  21 

Sunday-school  books,  to  engage  in  missionary  work — domestic  and  for- 
eign, to  aid  indigent  young  men  in  preparing  for  the  work  of  the  minis- 
try, and  to  investigate  charges  of  false  doctrines,  wrong  practices  and 
immoralities  of  life,  preferred  against  any  of  its  ministers,  and  finding 
them  guilty,  to  suspend  or  expel  from  Synod  such  as  are  deemed  unwor- 
thy to  bear  the  office,  and  advise  their  pastorates  to  sever  their  official 
relations  with  them. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  Synod  as  soon  as  the  wants  of  the  church  shall  de- 
mand, and  its  resources  will  justify,  to  engage  in  the  work  of  Missions  both  domes- 
tic and  foreign :  and  also  in  the  work  of  Beneficiary  Education  for  the  purpose  of 
preparing  indigent  young  men  of  talents  and  piety  for  the  work  of  the  ministry  in 
connection  with  the  Lutheran  Church  according  to  such  regulations  as  it  may  adopt, 
and  consider  best  calculated  to  promote  these  great  objects. 

That  Sec.  2  of  Art.  4,  be  stricken  out. 

Sec.  3.  Upon  application  to  examine  candidates  for  the  ministry,  this  Synod  shall 
make  the  necessary  provisions  to  attend  to  such  application,  and  after  due  approval 
by  a  majority  of  two-thirds  of  the  members  voting,  appointing  one  or  more  Pastors 
to  consecrate  such  candidate  to  the  office  of  the  ministry  at  some  suitable  time  ami 
place  by  the  laying  on  of  hands  and  prayer. 

That  Sec.  3  (2)  of  Art.  4,  be  so  amended  as  to  read :  Upon  applica- 
tion to  examine  candidates  for  the  ministry,  this  Sjmod  shall  make  the 
necessary  provisions  to  attend  to  such  application,  and  after  due  approval 
appoint  one  or  more  pastors  to  consecrate  such  candidate  to  the  office  of 
the  ministry,  by  the  laying  on  of  hands  and  prayer. 

Sec.  5.  Upon  application,  this  Synod  may  receive  congregations  who  may  desire 
to  be  connected  with  it,  provided  they  subscribe  this  Constitution. 

That  Sec.  5  (4)  of  Art.  4,  be  so  amended  as  to  read:  Upon  applica- 
tion, this  Synod  may  receive  congregations  in  its  connection,  provided 
they  subscribe  this  constitution. 

BY-LAWS. 

That  sections  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  and  7  of  Art.  4,  be  stricken  out,  and  the 
following  substituted : 

Sec.  2.  Should  any  member  of  the  church  know  a  minister  to  be 
guilty  of  a  private  offense,  he  shall  reprove  him  according  to  Matt.  18, 
15  ;  and,  if  in  the  process,  as  required  in  this  text,  he  be  restored  fully  to 
the  favor  of  his  charge,  or  congregation,  as  to  his  membership  and  fitness 
to  perform  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  the  matter  should  rest  here ;  but 
if  his  offense  shall  have  been  of  such  a  serious  character,  in  violating  the 
principles  of  piety,  rules  of  morality,  or  errors  in  the  fundamental  doc- 
trines of  our  church,  and  the  decisions  of  the  congregation  or  charge  shall 
not  have  been  satisfactory  to  the  Synod,  Synod  shall  investigate  the  mat- 
ter, and,  if  in  her  judgment,  his  offense  has  been  such  as  to  disqualify 
him  to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  she  shall  sever  his  Synod- 
ical  relation,  and  recommend  the  congregation  or  congregations  to  sever 


22     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

his  pastoral  or  ministerial  relations ;  and  any  congregation  refusing  to  do 
so,  its  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  be  dissolved. 

Sec.  3.  In  the  event  of  an  offense  committed  by  a  minister  of  this 
Synod,  requiring  the  aid  of  Synod  to  adjust  it  satisfactorily,  the  member 
or  members,  acquainted  with  the  facts  in  the  case,  shall  immediately  in- 
form the  president  of  Synod,  who  shall  call,  without  delay,  a  session  of 
Sjuiod,  if  two  ministers  and  two  laymen  request  it,  to  be  held  in  one  of  the 
congregations  of  the  accused.  The  president  shall  notify  the  parties  of 
the  call  session,  and  enjoin  it  upon  them  to  appear  at  the  time  and  place 
appointed,  prepared  to  furnish  all  the  testimony  for  and  against  the  ac- 
cused. When  all  the  evidence  shall  have  been  collected,  the  Synod  shall 
proceed  to  give  the  subject  a  fair,  candid,  and  impartial  investigation,  and 
dispose  of  it  according  to  the  evidence  in  the  case. 

Sec.  4.  If  a  minister  against  whom  serious  charges  are  preferred,  be 
duly  notiried  and  he  refuse  to  attend  the  meeting  appointed  to  investigate 
his  case,  his  connection  with  Synod  shall  be  severed,  and  his  charge  ad- 
vised to  sever  his  pastoral  and  ministerial  relations. 

That  Sec.  2  of  Art.  5,  be  stricken  out. 

That  Sec.  3  of  Art.  5,  be  stricken  out,  and  the  following  be  substituted 
in  its  place : 

Sec.  3.  Whenever  one  or  more  congregations  make  application  for 
the  services  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry,  he  shall  be  carefully  exam- 
ined in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sus- 
tains the  examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod,  he  shall  be  ordained  to 
the  office  of  pastor,  according  to  Article  IV,  Sec.  3  of  Constitution. 

That  Sec.  4  of  Art.  5,  be  stricken  out. 

That  relative  to  the  reception  of  ministers  or  candidates  for  the  min- 
istry, and  pulpit  and  altar  fellowship,  we  recommend  that  the  following, 
known  as  the  Summit  Rule,  be  adhered  to,  which  reads  as  follows : 

This  Synod  is  invested  only  with  advisory  powder ;  and  whereas  the 
general  policy  oi  this  Synod  has  not  been  to  encourage  such  doctrines, 
worship  or  fellowship,  be  it 

Resolved  1.  That  this  Synod,  as  we  have,  so  far  as  we  know,  no  min- 
ister now  in  affiliation  with  such  societies,  we  advise  all  who  may  be  look- 
ing to  the  office  of  the  ministry  in  connection  with  this  Synod,  not  to 
associate  or  hold  fellowship  with  any  societies  that  practice  a  deistic  wor- 
ship or  service,  to  the  disparagement  of  the  adoration  due  Jesus  Christ, 
or  that  comes  in  conflict  with  the  orthodox  worship  of  the  Church,  or 
that  sets  up  a  plan  of  salvation  coming  in  conflict  with  that  set  forth  in 
Divine  Revelation,  through  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  as  the  Me- 
diator between  God  and  man ;  as  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this  S3Tiod  that 
such  could  not  be  received. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     23 

2.  That  we  regard  these  matters  as  subjects  for  investigation  and  in- 
struction, and  our  ministers  are  advised  to  give  such  information  as  they 
may  deem  proper,  when  it  is  desired. 

3.  With  respect  to  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship,  it  is  the  sentiment  of 
this  Synod,  that  our  ministers  and  people  adhere  to  the  practice  set  forth 
in  the  Confessions  of  the  Church,  using  all  necessary  precaution,  pru- 
dence, and  judiciousness  in  the  exercise  of  such  privileges,  lest  the  sacred- 
ness  of  the  altar  and  pulpit  be  violated,  or  the  consciences  of  some  be 
oppressed,  and  reference  should  always  be  had  to  the  preparation,  desig- 
nated in  the  Augsburg  Confession,  article  eleven,  and  in  Luther's  Cate- 
chism, where  it  is  said,  " Let  a  man  examine  himself,"  etc.;  and  "He 
only  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared,  who  has  faith  in  these  words,"  etc. 

4.  In  regard  to  Chiliasm,  we  would  simply  say,  it  is  clearly  rejected 
in  the  17th  article  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

SOCRATES  HENKEL, 
T.  MOSER, 
P.  C.  HENKEL, 
A.  L.  GROUSE. 
The  following-  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  A.  L.  Yount  be  requested  to  furnish  Oue 
Church  Paper  with  a  copy  of  his  sermon,  delivered  before  Synod  on 
Monday  night,  the  15th  inst. 

In  answer  to  an  inquiry  about  the  meaning  of  the  "  Sum- 
mit Bide,"  the  following  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  this  Synod  holds  that  the  Summit  Rule  does  not  favor 
Pulpit  and  Altar  service  with  the  denominations. 

The  following  report  was  received  for  consideration : 
Report  of  Committee  on  Districting.  Joint  Union,  &c. 

We,  your  committee,  appointed  to  report  on  all  propositions  bearing 
on  the  subject  of  districting  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 
and  forming  a  joint  union  out  of  said  districts  and  other  synods,  that  may 
favor  such  joint  union,  and  that  of  a  Southern  Lutheran  Synodical  Confer- 
ence, submit  the  following : 

Wheeeas  the  committee  on  letters  and  petitions  recommend,  that 
the  three  State  Conferences,  composing  the  E.  L.  Tenn.  Synod,  be  re- 
solved into  three  Synods,  confined  by  State  lines ;  second,  that  the  E.  L. 
Tenn.  Synod,  in  order  to  perpetuate  her  history,  &c,  be  denominated  the 
Joint  Tenn.  Synod,  and  meet  in  triennial  conventions  on  middle  ground, 
composed  of  the  above  named  three  district  Synods,  and  such  other  Syn- 
ods as  may  desire  to  unite  with  us,  for  the  purpose  of  transacting  and 
having  the  superintendence  of  the  general  church  work  of  said  Joint  Syn- 
od ;  we  your  committee  respectfully  recommend,  that  this  matter  be  re- 
ferred to  these  Conferences  for  consideration,  indicating  their  wishes. 


24     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Whereas,  At  its  last  session,  a  paper  was  laid  before  our  Synod, 
asking  it  to  take  into  consideration  the  propriety  of  effecting  some  con- 
nection with  the  Southern  E.  L.  Genl.  Synod ;  and 

Whereas  the  following  action  was  taken  by  our  Synod,  relative  to 
that  request, 

Resolved,  That  this  paper  be  deferred  to  our  next  annual  session  of 
Synod  for  consideration ;  and 

Whereas  there  is  a  desire,  as  well  as  an  element  at  work,  to  estab- 
lish a  more  general  union  among  the  E.  L.  Synods  South,  in  the  form  of 
a  Genl.  Lutheran  Southern  Synodical  Conference,  based  on  the  Confes- 
sions of  the  Church,  as  extant  in  the  Christian  Book  of  Concord ;  be  it 
therefore 

1.  Resolved,  That  in  view  of  this  aspect  of  things,  we  deem  it  in  oppor- 
tune to  take  any  action  at  this  time,  in  regard  to  that  paper  or  request ; 

2.  Resolved,  That  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this  Synod,  if  there  be  sufficient 
internal  union  to  justify  external,  organic  uuion,  that  union  in  the  form 
of  a  Genl.  Southern  Lutheran  Synodical  Conference,  properly  based  ou 
the  Confessions  of  the  Church,  with  only  advisory  power,  and  invested 
with  the  more  general  operations  of  the  Church,  is  the  safest,  and  most 
feasible,  and  churchly  policy  that  can  be  inaugurated,  under  the  present 
circumstances ; 

3.  Resolved,  That  with  a  view  of  accomplishing  this  desirable  object, 
this  Sjmod  appoint  a  committee,  consisting  of  three  from  Virginia,  four 
from  North  Carolina,  and  two  from  South  Carolina,  whose  duty  it  shall 
be,  provided  the  move  meet  with  sufficient  encouragement  in  their  judg- 
ment, to  co-operate  with  other  similar  committees,  or  individuals,  who 
may  favor  such  move,  in  appointing  a  suitable  time  and  place  for  the 
assembling  of  such  a  diet,  and  to  represent  this  Synod  in  such  diet,  to  inaug- 
urate such  Southern  Lutheran  Synodical  Coirf  erence,  submitting  the  result 
of  their  efforts  and  actions  to  the  different  Synods  for  their  approval  or 
disapproval :  and,  if  deemed  proper,  appoint  another  time  and  place  for 
the  consummation  of  such  Conference. 

We  would  further  submit,  that  we  rejoice,  to  be  able  to  state  that 
this  sentiment  is  indicated  in  resolutions,  passed  by  the  late  sessions  of 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Holston  Synod,  as  set  forth  in  its  minutes, 
transmitted  to  our  Synod,  as  well  as  in  resolutions,  passed  at  the  recent 
sessions  of  the  E.  L.  Virginia  Synod,  communicated  to  us  in  session  as- 
sembled, in  which  a  time  and  place  are  designated  for  the  holding  of  a 
diet  or  other  Conference  for  such  purpose. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM, 
SOCRATES  HENKEL, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  25 

Synod  adjourned  for  refreshments.  Benediction  by  Eev. 
W.  P.  Cline. 

Wednesday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  met,  and  the  roll  was  called. 

The  following  report  was  received  and  adopted : 

Report  on  Treasurer's  Report  of  the  E.  L.  Tennessee  Synod. 

We,  your  committee,  have  examined  the  Treasurer's  report,  and  rind 
it  correct.  There  is  in  the  treasury  a  balance  of  seventy  dollars  and  thir- 
ty-eight cents  ($70.38.)  In  the  hands  of  the  former  Treasurer,  $46.20 ;  and 
in  the  hands  of  Henkel  &  Co. ,  $24. 18.  We  recommend  that  these  amounts 
be  paid  over  into  the  hands  of  the  newly  elected  Treasurer. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM, 

D.  A.  SOX. 
The  following  was  adopted: 

Whereas.  There  are  in  this  country  about  6,370,000  Germans,  700,000 
Swedes,  500,000  Norwegians,  and  200,000  Danes  ; 

Wheeeas,  Lutheran  Emigration  has  taken  unprecedented  propor- 
tions:  Germans,  yearly,  232,000 ;  Swedes,  59,000;  Norwegians,  27,000  ; 
and  Danes,  18,000; 

Whereas,  About  §  of  the  Germans  and  nearly  all  the  Scandinavians 
are  Lutheran ;  and  ,  .  • 

Whereas,  Immigration  statistics  show  that  these  people  scatter  over 
the  whole  country,  in  eveiy  county  and  town ;   therefore,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  we  recognize  in  all  this  the  providence  of  God  in  open- 
ing to  our  church  a  most  effectual  door  for  advancing  Christ's  cause ;  that 
we  earnestly  request  all  our  pastors  and  congregations  to  make  special  ef- 
forts to  keep  a  list  of  such  people,  to  circulate  among  them  Lutheran 
tracts  and  papers  in  their  own  languages,  to  welcome  the  parents  into  our 
churches  and  their  children  to  our  Sunday  schools,  and  by  exchanging 
pulpits  or  otherwise  to  secure  a  sermon  for  them  occasionally  in  their  na- 
tive tongue. 

Eev.  M .  J.  Stirewalt,  of  the  Indiana  Synod,  addressed 
Synod  in  a  feeling  manner,  and,  at  the  request  of  the  Presi- 
dent, was  appropriately  responded  to  by  Eev.  C.  H.  Bern- 
heim.  Eev.  A.  L.  Yount,  of  the  Pittsburg  Synod,  made  an 
interesting  and  timely  address,  and  was  responded  to  by 
Eev.  M.  L.  Little. 

The  following  was  adopted  : 
Resolved,  That  this  Synod  urgently  request,  that  every  minister  iii  it's 


26  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

connection  arrange  to  hold  a  Luther  festival  in  every  congregation  in  his 
charge — services  commemorative  of  the  400th  anniversary  of  the  birth  of 
Dr.  Martin  Luther — during  the  year. 

The  following  report  was  read,  received,  and  adopted: 
Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

We,  your  committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church,  submit  the  follow- 
ing brief  statement  of  the  facts,  as  far  as  we  have  been  able  to  ascertain 
them : 

Upon  a  survey  of  the  whole  field,  we  think  we  are  able  to  report  con- 
siderable progress  in  the  work  of  the  Church;  and  although  there  are 
many  things  which  must  be  deplored,  yet  encouraged  by  the  progress  of 
the  past  year,  we  are  inclined  to  look  on  the  bright  side,  and  to  hope  for 
better  things  in  the  near  future. 

In  North  Carolina,  we  are  able  to  report  improvement  and  progress. 
The  outlook  is  more  encouraging,  we  think,  than  it  has  been  for  some 
time.  An  unusually  large  number  of  congregations  have  been  organized, 
during  the  past  year.  A  number  of  good  church  edifices  have  been 
erected.  A  growing  interest  in  education  has  been  manifested  every- 
where. A  greater  degree  of  harmony  and  unanimity  seems  to  be  prevail- 
ing, and  the  evils  heretofore  complained  of  are  abating. 

In  most  quarters,  however,  there  is  great  negligence  in  the  matter  of 
pastoral  support,  and  in  some  places  it  appears  that  absolutely  nothing 
is  done  in  the  general  benevolence  of  the  Church.  There  is  also  a  great 
want  of  preachers  among  us  in  this  State;  but  the  want  is  bringing  its 
supply,  and  we  trust  the  time  is  soon  coming  when  the  supply  will  fully 
meet  the  demand. 

In  South  Carolina,  there  appears  to  be  improvement  in  the  general 
condition  of  our  churches.  Our  people  manifest  more  life  in  the  work  of 
the  Master.  The  interest  in  all  the  operations  of  the  Church  is  increasing. 
The  Sunday-school  work  and  catechisation  are  receiving  due  attention  in 
all  the  congregations.  Our  pastors  now,  as  in  the  past,  are  poorly  paid 
for  their  services.  A  decided  improvement  in  this  respect  would  result 
in  much  good  to  the  Church.  #  In  general  benevolence,  too,  there  is  much 
room  for  improvement  among  all  our  congregations.  Proper  church  dis- 
cipline is  not  always  exercised  among  our  people,  and  some  of  the  good 
old  Lutheran  customs  are  sadly  neglected. 

In  Virginia,  there  is  a  great  want  of  ministers ;  but  all  the  churches 
have  some  service,  and  are  doing  as  well  as  possible.  Unity  and  harmony 
prevail  among  the  ministers.  The  money  raised  for  benevolent  purposes 
does  not  meet  the  demands  of  the  Church ;  and,  perhaps,  this  trouble  is 
met  with  everywhere,  and  that  our  people  do  as  well,  or  better,  than  others. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     27 

We  are  glad  to  hear  that  our  cause  in  Alabama  is  still  quite  hopeful, 
and  now  becoming  more  encouraging. 

A.  L.  GROUSE, 
J.  C.  MOSER, 
J.  K.  EFIRD. 
The  following  was  adopted  : 

Whereas,  The  New  Market,  Va. ,  edition  of  the  Christian  Book  of 
Concord  is  exhausted,  be  it  .     .  , 

Resolved,  That  Henkel  &  Co.  be  requested  to  furnish  circulars  to  the 
ministers  of  this  Synod,  as  well  as  to  other  Synods,  indicating  whether 
they  would  furnish  a  new,  revised  edition  of  said  work,  -as  a  memorial  of 
the  four-hundredth  anniversary  of  Luther's  birth,  and  the  probable  cost, 
and  whether  subscribers  would  be  necessary  to  secure  such  publication, 
and  that  this  matter,  receive  prompt  attention,  and  that  the .  ministers  re- 
spond as  soon  as  possible  to  such  circular. 

The  following  report  was  received,  and  acted  upon  by 
items: 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination,  &c. 

We,  your  committee  on  examination  of  applicants  for  beneficiary  aid, 
and  candidates  for  the  ministry,  submit  the  following  report : 

We  have  had  a  conference  with  Messrs.  W.  A.  Boyte,  J.  P.  Price, 
W.  L.  Darr,  D.  M.  Moser,  and  N.  G.  Deal,  and  being  satisfied  as  to  their 
qualifications  and  progress,  we  recommend  that  they  be  placed  under 
care  of  Synod,  and  directed  according  to  our  beneficiary  regulations. 

We  recommend  that  Synod  appropriate  #75.00  to  Mr.  W.  A.  Boyte. 
We  recommend  that  Synod  appropriate  $75.00  to  Mr.  J.  P.  Price. 
We  recommend  the  appropriation  of  #75.00  to  Mr.  W.  L.  Darr. 
We  also  recommend  the  appropriation  of  $100.00  to  Mr.  P.  C.  Wike. 
We  recommend  the  appropriation  of  $60.00  to  Mr.  N.  G.  Deal. 
To  Mr.  D.  M.  Moser,  $25.00.    ., 

We  recommend  that  these  young  brethren  be  directed  to  pursue  their 
studies  in  Concordia  College,  Conover,  N.  C. 

We  further  recommend  that  Prof.  J.  F.  Moser  be  received  under  the 
care  of  this  Synod,  as  a  candidate  for  the  ministry. 

•  J.  C.  MOSER, 

A.  L.  CROUSE, 
,        J.  K.  EFIRD, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT. 
After  due  consideration,  the  report  was  adopted,  and  the 
appropriations  niadei 

Brother  T.  E.  Armentrout  was  directed  to  pursue  his 
studies  under  direction  of  Dr.  S.  Henkel. 


38     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  report  of  the  committee  on  papers  concerning  a 
diet,  etc.,  was  taken  up  and  considered  by  items.  After  con- 
siderable discussion,  the  entire  report  was  adopted  without 
any  change. 

The  following  were  appointed  delegates  according  to  the 
provisions  of  the  report : 

Eev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  Maj.  A.  Koiner, 
from  Virginia.  Rev.  P.  0.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  Rev.  C.  H.  Bern- 
heim,  Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  A.  Costner,  Esq.,  from  North  Caro- 
lina. Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner  and  H.  A.  Meetze,  Esq.,  from  South 
Carolina. 

The  following  report  was  made,  received,  and  considered 
by  items : 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination. 

Your  committee  on  ordination  respectfully  submit  the  following  re- 
port: 

1.  We  have  performed  the  duty  assigned  to  us  of  examining  the  breth- 
ren, D.  J.  Settlemyre,  J.  A.  Rudisill,  and  D.  A.  Sox,  as  applicants  for  or- 
dination. We  find  their  qualifications,  in  every  respect,  quite  sufficient 
to  warrant  our  recommendation  that  they  be  ordained. 

2.  Inasmuch  as  Prof.  Junius  B.  Fox  could  not  be  present  at  this 
examination,  your  committee  recommend  that  the  request  of  the  petition- 
ers for  his  examination  and  ordination  be  granted,  and  a  committee  be 
appointed  to  attend  to  that  duty. 

3.  Whilst  a  petition  was  placed  in  our  hands,  asking  for  the  exami- 
nation and  ordination  of  Prof.  Sheppard,  he  did  not  appear  before  your 

committee. 

S.  HENKEL,     ) 

A.  J.  FOX,  >■  Committee. 

J.  S.  KOINER,  ) 

Item  1  was  adopted,  and  the  ordination  ordered  to  take 
place.  * 

Item  2  was  adopted,  and  the  N.  C.  Conference  was  ap- 
pointed the  committee. 

Item  3  was  adopted,  and  it  was  noted  that  the  S.  C. 
Synod  requested  the  right  to  ordain  Mr.  Sheppard,  as  he 
had  been  educated  by  that  Synod,  and  for  that  reason  he 
did  not  appear  before  the  committee. 

The  report  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     29 

»  ■ 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  after  preaching  to-night. 
Benediction  by  Rev.  T.  Moser. 

At  7  o'clock,  an  ordination  sermon  was  preached  by 
Rev.  Dr.  A.J.  Fox,  after  which  the  candidates  were  ordained 
by  the  committee. 

Wednesday,  9  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Synod  met,  and  the  roll  was  called. 
The  following  report  was  made,  received,  and  adopted  : 

We,  the  committee  appointed  to  convey  the  action  of  this  Synod  in 

regard  to  a  certain  paper,  addressed  to  this  Synod,  signed  by  E.  L.  Hunt 

and  others,  requesting  a  free  conference,  submit,  that  we  conveyed  the 

said  action  of  this  Synod  relative  to  this  paper,  and  had  a  short  interview 

with  them,  and  that  they  furnished  us  no  definite  response,  but  intimated 

that,  as  their  meeting  had  adjourned,  it  was  too  late  at  this  time,  for  such 

conference.  S.  HENKEL,     )  n  „,„      " 

M.L.  LITTLE,, r  Committee. 

The  following  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  we  have  heard  with  pleasure  the  statement  of  the  Rev. 
A.  L.  Yount  of  the  efforts  of  the  Pennsylvania  Synod,  to  put  up  a  uew 
Seminary  building,  at  Philadelphia.  This  effort  has  our  warmest  sym- 
pathy, and  we  only  regret  that  we  are  unable  to  assist  pecuniarily  in  this 
commendable  work,  but  the  wants  of  our  church  and  her  institutions 
prevent  it  at  this  time.  We  commend  it  to  the  kind  consideration  of  our 
people,  and  ask  for  it  donations  from  individuals. 

The  following  was  adopted  :• 

Moved  that  this  Synod  instruct  its  President  to  grant  to  Rev.  Dr.  A. 
J.  Fox  an  honorable  dismissal  from  this  body  to  the  Holston  Synod,  in 
case  he  request  it  prior  to  our  next  regular  convention. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place  elected, 
and  was  closed  in  due  form. 

A.  L.  GROUSE,  Secretary. 


30  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Treasurer's  Report. 

Dallas,  Gaston  Co.,  N.  C.,) 
October  13,  1883.  ] 

M.  L.  LITTLE  in  AccoCnt  with  the 

evang.  lutheran  tennessee  si'nod. 
1882.  Dr. 

To  amount  received  from  Eev.  J.  K.  Efird •$  2  10 

"         "  "  "         "     J.  A.  Cromer 70 

"     R.  A.  Yoder..... 2  50 

"     J.R.Peterson 6  30 

"         "  "  "         "     I.  Conder 100 

"     P.  C.  Henkel 3  30 

"        "  "  "         "     M.  L.  Fox 50 

"     J.  S.  Koiner 100 

"  "  "         "    J.  M.  Smith 3  50 

"         "     E.  L.  Lybrand 170 

"  "  "         "     S.  Henkel 3  00 

"  "  "         "     T.  Moser 3  10 

"        ".  "  "         "     D.A.Goodman .• 140 

"     M.  L.  Little 8  00 

"         "  "  "         Emmanuel  Laminae 100 

"         "  "  "        Louis  Shealy 40 

"        "  "  "        H.  J.  Wesinger ' . 10 

A.  S.  Frick 20 

"         "  "  "         Benj.  F.  Wkitener 2  20 

"         "  "  "        Jacob  Anthony 140 

Dr.  J.  W.  Eargle 120 

"  '     "  "'  "        L.G.Wheeler 100 

"  "  "        C.  Bookman 50 

Col.  G.  H.  Chatman 10 

Amount  on  hand 46  20 

"     due  Synod  from  Henkel  &  Co.,  as  per  following  statement.  24  18 

Amount  total $70  38 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     31 

Statement. 

Rev.  M.  LITTLE,  Treas., 

In  Account  with 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

1882.  Cr. 
Oct.  15,  By  amount  from  former  Treas $66  80 

"    25,     "  .-  Cash  of  II.  J.  Wesinger 20 

Dec.  27,    "         "     "     Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim 2  00 

1883. 

Jan.  5,    By  cash  of  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt 4  50 

"    12,     "  "       "     J.  C.  Moser 2  30 

Feb.  15,  "  "       "    J.  N.  Stirewalt 2  40 

$78  20 

1883.  Dr. 
Dec.  14,  To  amount  paid  Henkel   &  Co.,  for  printing  and 

mailing  Minutes, $54  02 

To  amount  to  balance $24  18 

$78  20 
To  balance  due   Synod,    in   hands  of    Henkel  &  Co.,  sub- 
ject to  order  of  Synod , $24  18 

♦ 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

T.  MOSER,  in  Account  with 

Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

1882.  -"  Dr. 

Oct.  21,  To  cash  on  hand $70  42 

•Nov.  25,   "       "     St.  Martin's  church,  Stanly 25 

Dec.  9,      "       "    Rev.  D.  A.  Goodman 3  10 

1883. 

Feb.  28,  To  cash  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser 15  00 

"      28,     "     "         "     J.  S.  Koiner 5  00 

.  $93  77 

1883.  Cr. 

Jan.  20,  By  cash  paid  P.  C.  Wike $40  00 

Feb.  28,    "      "       "    D.A.Sox 53  00 

"     28,    "      "       "     Postage 13 

$93  13 
Balance  onhand ' 64 

Respectfully  submitted, 

T.  MOSER,  Treas.  Ben.  Education. 


32     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Treasurer's  Agent's  Report  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

SOCRATES  HENKEL'S  Report  as  Agent  for 

Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

Oct.  8.  1883.  Dr. 

To  am't  in  rny  hands  at  report  or  settlement  made  Oct.  10,  1882.  ...$34  47 

1882.  • 

Oct.  16,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird's  charge 23  20 

"     Emmanuel's,  S.  C 3  60 

"       "         "  "     Rev.  E.  L.  Lybrand's  charge 15  00 

"       "         "                "     Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse's  charge        )  9,  ftn 

Alabama,  $3  00 ;   Bethlehem  church,  $ 21  00 )"   MW 

Oct.  16,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith's  charge 8  75 

"       "         "  "     Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer's  charge 140 

"       "         "  "     Bethlehem  church,  S.  O,  per  C.  Bookman  15  00 

"       "         "  "     Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel's  charge 3  40 

"       "         "  "    St.  Jacob's,  S.  O,  per  Dr.  Eargle 15  00 

1883. 

Feb.  10,  To  amountfrom  Mrs.  Col.  N.  I.  Henkel 1  00 

Apr.  11,         "  "     Rev.  J.  N.   Stirewalt's  charge  >  „  nn 

MorningStar,  $1  40 ;  Mt.  Calvary,  $1  60  per  J.  S.  Printzj"   -     °  uu 

May,      To  am't  from  Miss  Mary  E.  Sommers,  Mt.  Nebo  church,  Va.     1  00 

Oct.  2,       "  "     Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge  )  -\*  m 

Emmanuel's,  $8.50;  Mt.  Zion,  $5.11 >     

Oct.  2,  To  am't  from  St.  Luke's,  per  Rev.  J.  I.  Miller 5  00 

$167  43 

1882.  Cr. 

Oct.  17,  By  amount  paid  Beneficiary  D.  A.  Sox .  $75  00 

"       "         "  "  "        P.  C.  Wike.  40  00 

1883. 

Mar.  9,  By  amount  paid  Beneficiary,  D.  A.  Sox, 

per  Treasurer's  order,  Rev.  T.  Moser. .   22  00 
By  postage 13 

$137  13 

Balance  in  my  hands $30  30 

8.  HENKEL. 


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RELIGIOUS  EXERCISES. 

SATURDAY. 

Sy nodical  Sermon— Eev.  J.  1ST.  Stirewalt,  1  Cor.  3-11,  at 
10  o'clock,  A.  M.     Eev.  E.  L.  Lybrand— 7,  P.  M. 

SUNDAY. 

In  College  Chapel,  10£,  A.  M— Eev.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D., 
Mark  16,  16. 

In  Grove,  10J,  A.  M— Eev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  Matt.  22, 
11-13. 

In  College  Chapel,  1,  P.  M. — -Service  of  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, conducted  by  the  President,  and  the  Sacrament  ad- 
ministered to  207  communicants. 

Eev.  M.  J.  Stirewalt,  of  Indiana,  7,  P.  M.,  Matt.  6,  33. 

MONDAY. 

Eev.  A.  L.  Crouse— 11  A.  M.— 1  Cor.  9,  24-27. 

Eev.  A.  L.  Youut,  of  Nova  Scotia,  7,  P.  M— Ps.  126,  3. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


FIRST    DAY 

1. — Devotional  exercises  by  the  President. 

2.— Call  of  Clerical  Eoll. 

3. — Eeception  and  Enrollment  of  Lay-Delegates. 

4. — Eeading  of  President's  Eeport. 

5. — Election  of  Officers. 

6. — Eeception  of  Advisory  Members. 

7. — Eeception  of  Letters  and  Petitions. 

8. — Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 

9. — Devotion. 

OTHER  DAYS. 

1. — Devotion. 

2,— Calling  of  Eoll. 

3. — Beading  and  Correction  of  Minutes. 

4. — Unfinished  Business. 

5. — Eeports  of  Standing  Committees. 

6. — Eeports  of  Special  Committees. 

7. — Eesolutions. 

8. — New  Business. 

9.~-Devotion. 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 

Resolved,  That  each  of  our  pastors  is  required  to  teach  his  people  the 
duty  of  Christian  giving,  and  to  take  up  in  each  of  his  congregations  col- 
lections for  beneficiary  education,  and  to  report  at  each  regular  conven- 
tion of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested  to 
send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written  Report  of  the  con- 
dition of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  catechising 
those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  communion,  previous  to 
their  confirmation,  is,  in  some  places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a 
loose  custom  of  receiving  uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without 
the  slightest  examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowledge 
and  other  qualifications  for  church  membership,  has  been  practiced  by 
some  ;  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers  and  con- 
gregations in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can  possibly  be  done,  all  who 
make  application  for  church  membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by 
Catechisation  in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to  their 
confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as  when  persons  of  age 
and  experience  make  application,  or  such  young  persons  as  have  been  so 
favorably  situated  as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted 
with  and  to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs,  seek 
church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted ;  but,  in 
no  case,  until  such  persons  have  been  examined  by  the  pastor,  before  the 
council,  and  have  been  approved  by  them. 

♦ — 

THEOLOGICAL  COURSE  FOR  PRIVATE  STUDENTS. 


Home's  Introduction, — Price,  #4.50. 

Kurtz's  Sacred  History,     "  $1.50. 

Kurtz's  Church  History,    "  $3.00. 

Hutter's  Compend,  "  $1.50. 

Book  of  Concord,  (Heukel, 

First  Edition),  "  $2.75. 

Book  of  Concord,  (Jacob's 

Edition,  1882),  "  $6.00. 


Knapp's  Theology, — Price,  $3.00. 
Krauth's  Conservative  Re-» 

formation,  "  $5.00. 

Schmidt's  Dogmatics,         "  $6.00. 

Mann's  Schmidt's  Ethics,   "  $1.25. 

Vinet's  Homiletics,  "  $1.75. 

Ripley's  Sac.  Rhetoric,       "  $1.25. 

Vinet's  Pas.  Theology,       "  $1.25. 

Instruction  must  be  given  in  Liturgies,  Catechetics,  and  Ecclesias- 
tical Polity. 

At  the  request  of  several  parties,  we  append  the  prices  to  the  above 
list  of  works,  which  can  be  had  at  our  office,  if  the  persons  wishing  them 
do  not  care  to  order  the  books  from  the  publishers,  at  the  prices  given. 

Ten  per  cent,  must  be  added  to  the  above  prices,  when  the  books  are 
to  be  sent  by  mail,  prepaid.  We  will  send  them  prepaid  at  the  prices 
given,  if  $2.50  or  more  dollars'  worth  are  ordered,  to  one  address. 

Address,  HENKEL&CO., 

'  New  Market,  Shenandoah  Co. ,  Va. 


INDEX. 

Absentees 12,  14,  19 

Beneficiaries 4 

Beneficiary  Appropriations, 27 

Book  of  Concord 27 

Book  for  preserving  the  clerical  and  congregational  rolls 19 

Congregations  received 8,  14 

Conference  with  Hunt  etnl 13,  14 

Committee's  report  on  paper  concerning  same 29 

Corresponding  Delegates 19 

Clerical   roll 3,4 

Candi  dates 4 

Committee  on  tombstones  at  the  graves  of  the  pastors  Henkel 9 

Committee  on  Ordination  Certificate 10 

Delegates  to  Diet 28 

Election  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Education 16 

Honorable  dismissal  to  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox,  if  desired 29 

Lay-Delegates 4,5 

Luther  Festival 25,  26 

Officers  of  Synod 2,  7 

Order  of  Business 34 

Parochial  Report 33 

Place  and  time  of  next  meeting 2 

President's  Report ,5, 7 

Preamble  and  Resolutions  on  Immigration 25 

Resolution  concerning  Peima.  Synod's  new  Seminary  building 29 

Religious  Exercises 34 

Resolution  on  Parochial  Report 16 

Resolution  about  Hickory  and  Zion 17 

Resolution  about  Beneficiary  Educational  Fund 17 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business . 8j9 

Report  of  Committee  to  meet  Committee  of  N.  C.  Synod 10,  il 

Report  of  Delegate  to  Holston  Synod 12 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions 12,  14 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report 15 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treas.  Report  of  Beneficiary  Fund 16 

Report  of  Corresponding  Secretary 16 

Report  of  Committee  on  Reception  of  Concordia  College 17,  18 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  Synod...  .20,  23 

Report  of  Committee  on  Districting,  Joint  Union,  &c 23,  24 

Report  on  Treasurer's  Report 25 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church 26,  27 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination 27 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination 28 

Standing  Resolutions  and  Theological  Course 35 

Standing  Committees 2,  8 

Summit  Rule  and  Resolution .22,  23 

Treasurer's  Report  and  Statement ..30,  31 

Treasurer's  and  his  agent's  report  of  Beneficiary  Fund 31,  32 

Vote  of  Thanks............ '..../." 1» 


CONSTITUTION 

OF  THE 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 

(AS  REVISED  IN  1883.) 


ARTICLE  I. 

The  name  of  this  Synod  shall  be  The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Ten- 
nessee Synod. 

ARTICLE  II. 

Sec.  1.  The  Holy  Scriptures,  the  inspired  writings  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testaments,  shall  be  the  only  rale  and  standard  of  doctrine  and 
church  discipline.  , 

Sec.  2.  As  a  true  and  faithful  exhibition  of  the  doctrines  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  in  regard  to  matters  of  faith  and  practice,  this  Synod 
receives  the  three  Ancient  Symbols  :  the  Apostolic,  Nicene,  and  Athana- 
sian  creeds ;  and  the  unaltered  Augsburg  Confession  of  Faith.  It  re- 
ceives also  the  other  Symbolical  Books  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church,  viz.:  The  Apology,  the  Smalcald  Articles,  the  Smaller  and 
Larger  Catechisms  of  Luther,  and  the  Formula  of  Concord — as  true 
Scriptural  developments  of  the  doctrines  taught  in  the  Augsburg  Con- 
fession. 

ARTICLE  III. 

Sec.  1.  This  Synod  is  an  association  of  congregations.  Its  conven- 
tions shall  be  composed  of  regularly  ordained  ministers  in  their  connec- 
tion, and  their  lay -delegates. 

Sec.  2.  Each  one  of  these  congregations  shall  have  the  right  to  ap- 
point one  such  delegate,  who  shall  have  equal  rights  and  privileges  with 
the  ministers  transacting  the  business  of  Synod. 

Sec.  3.  Every  minister  desiring  to  be  received  into  connection  with 
this  Synod,  shall,  on  his  reception,  be  required  to  subscribe  this  Consti- 
tution. 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 


Seo.  4.  No  minister,  iu  connection  with  this  Synod,  shall  he  allowed 
to  teach  any  thing,  nor  shall  Synod  transact  any  business  contray  to 
the  confessional  basis  as  set  forth  in  Article  II. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

Sec.  1.  The  business  of  this  Synod  shall  be  to  employ  the  proper 
means  for  the  promulgation  of  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  impart  its 
advice  in  matters  of  Christian  faith  and  life,  to  detect  and  expose  erro- 
neous doctrines  and  false  teachers,  to  recommend  orthodox  liturgies, 
hymn  books,  catechisms,  parochial  and  Sunday-school  hooks,  to  engage 
in  missionar}^  work — domestic  and  foreign,  to  aid  indigent  young  men  in 
preparing  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  and  to  investigate  charges  of 
false  doctrines,  wrong  practices,  and  immoralities  of  life,  preferred  against 
any  of  its  ministers,  and,  rinding  them  guilty,  to  suspend  or  expel  from 
Synod  such  as  are  deemed  unworthy  to  bear  the  office,  and  advise  their 
pastorates  to  sever  their  official  relations  with  them. 

Seo.  2.  Upon  application  to  examine  candidates  for  the  ministry, 
this  Synod  shall  make  the  necessary  provisions  to  attend  to  such  appli- 
cation, and,  after  due  approval,  appoint  one  or  more  pastors  to  conse- 
crate such  candidate  to  the  office  of  the  ministry,  by  the  laying  on  of 
bands  and  prayer. 

Sec  3.  Synod  shall  require  a  probationary  period  of  not  less  than 
one  year,  during  which  time  all  candidates  for  the  ministerial  office  shall 
be  taken  on  trial. 

Sec.  4.  Upon  application,  this  Synod  may  receive  congregations  in 
its  connection,  provided  they  subscribe  ibis  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  V. 

The  officers  of  this  Synod  shall  be  a  President,  Secretary.  Corre- 
sponding Secretary,  and  Treasurer.  A  majority  of  all  votes  cast  will  be 
required  to  constitute  an  election  to  any  office.  The  duties  of  these  offi- 
cers shall  be  such  as  usually  devolve  upon  the  same  in  other  public 
bodies,  or  as  may  be  made  obligatory  upon  them  from  time  to  time  by 
Synod.  They  shall  be  elected  by  ballot,  at  the  regular  session,  annually, 
and  hold  their  offices  until  their  successors  are  elected. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

Synod  shall  meet  from  time  to  time  upon  its  own  adjournments. 
Extra  sessions  may  be  called  by  the  President,  when  requested  for  good 
and  sufficient  reasons,  to  do  so,  by  two  ministers  and  two  lay-men  in  its 
connection. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

Synod  may  at  any  regular  meeting,  by  a  concurrence  of  two-thirds 


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of  all  the  members  present,  make  such  regulations  and  by-laws  as  may 
be  deemed  necessary,  not  inconsistent  with  this  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  VIII. 

If  any  thing  contained  in  these  articles  should  hereafter  be  deemed 
contrary  to  the  Confessional  Basis  of  this  Synod,  oppressive,  or  inexpe- 
dient, it  may  be  altered  or  amended.  But  nothing  contained  in  this 
Constitution  shall  be  altered  or  amended  unless  a  proposition  for  altera- 
tion or  amendment  shall  have  been  laid  before  one  of  the  sessions  of 
Synod,  in  writing,  and  agreed  to  by  two-thirds  of  all  the  members  voting. 
The  proposition  thus  agreed  to,  shall  then  be  laid,  in  due  form,  by  the 
Synod  in  its  Minutes  before  the  congregations  in  its  connection,  for  rati- 
fication or  rejection  by  them;  and  the  ministers  or  vestries  of  these  con- 
gregations shall,  at  some  suitable  time,  before  the  next  succeeding  ses- 
sions of  Synod,  lake  the  vote  of  these  congregations,  on  the  Constitu- 
tion as  amended,  allowing  the  members  to  vote  for  its  ratification  or  re- 
jection and  send  a  statement  of  the  vote  to  that  session  of  Synod.  If, 
then,  it  shall  be  ascertained  by  Synod  that  a  majority  of  these  congrega- 
tions have  voted  in  favor  of  ratification,  the  amendment  shall  become 
and  be  declared  by  Synod  on  the  face  of  its  Minutes  a  valid  part  of  said 
Constitution,  and  the  parts  thereof  repugnant  to  such  alteration,  void. 


RULES  OF  ORDER  AND  BY-LAWS. 


RULES  OF  ORDER. 

Rule  1. — At  the  time  and  place  appointed  for  meeting,  if  three  or- 
dained ministers  and  three  lav-delegates  be  present,  they  shall  consti- 
tute a  quorum. 

Rule  2. — The  first  session  shall  be  opened  by  the  President  with 
suitable  religious  exercises  ;  and,  in  the  absence  of  the  President,  by  the 
Secretary  ;  and,  in  the  absence  of  both,  by  one  of  the  older  ministers  pres- 
ent. And  every  succeeding  session  shall  be  opened  and  closed  with 
prayer,  after  which,  in  opening,  the  roll  shall  be  called  and,  if  the  first 
session  of  the  day,  the  minutes  of  the  preceding  day  read,  amended,  if 
necessary,  and  approved. 

Rule  3. — The  lay-delegates  shall  then  present   their   certificates   of 


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election,  and  their  names  shall  be  registered  by  the  Secretary  as  members 

of  Synod. 

Rule  4.— The  President  shall  read  his  Annual  Report  as  the  last 
official  act  of  his  term,  and  then  announce  the  election  of  officers  for  the 
ensuing  year.     The  election  shall  then  be  held. 

Rule  5. Delegates  from  other  ecclesiastical  bodies  may  be  admit- 
ted, and  advisory  members  may  be  received. 

rule  6. The  minutes  of  the  last  session  of  Synod  may  be  read  ;  all 

papers  intended  for  Synod  shall  be  handed  in ;   and  verbal  notice  may  be 
iriven  of  any  important  business  intended  to  be  brought  before  Synod. 

Rule  7. —If  the  number  of  papers  laid  before  Synod  be  large,  the 
President  may  appoint  a  committee  to  class  and  number  them  according 
to  their  contents;  if,  however,  the  number  be  small,  the  President  shall 
arrange  them  and  place  them  in  the  hands  of  the  committees  to  which 
they  appropriately  belong.  The  President  shall  appoint  the  following 
COMMITTEES  : 

1.  On  President's  Report. 

2.  On  the  State  of  the  Church. 
8.  On  Examination. 

4.  On  Ordination. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions. 

6.  On  Unfinished  Business. 

7.  On  Missions. 

8.  On  Church  Institutions. 
1).  On  Treasurer's  Reports. 

The  President  may  appoint  as  many  special  committees  as  may  be 

necessary. 

Rule  8. — The  vacant  congregations  shall  be  inquired  after,  and  pro- 
visions shall  be  made  for  them. 

Rule  9. — The  report  of  committees  may  be  heard  and  acted  upon 
at  any  time,  and  the  intervals  be  occupied  by  the  items  of  promiscuous 
business. 

Rule  10. — When  any  member  is  about  to  speak  or  deliver  any  mat- 
ter, he  shall  rise  from  his  seat  and  respectfully  address  the  President, 
but  shall  uot  proceed  until  recognized  by  him. 

Rule  11.— Whenever  any  member  shall  be  called  to  order  by  the 
President  he  shall  sit  down,  and,  also,  when  called  to  order  by  any  mem- 
ber, unless  the  President  decide  in  his  favor. 

By  leave  of  Synod  a  member  called  to  order  may  clear  a  matter  of 
fact  or  explain,  but  shall  not  proceed  in  debate  so  long  as  the  decision 
is  against  him  but  by  permission  of  the  House.  Any  member  may  ap- 
peal from  the  decision  of  the  President,  and,  if,  upon  the  appeal  the  de- 
cision be  in  favor  of  the  member  called  to  order,    he    may   proceed:  if 


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otherwise,  he  shall  not,  except  by  leave  of  the  House  ;  and  if,  in  the 
judgment  of  the  House,  the  case  requires,  he  shall  be  liable  to  censure. 

Rule  12. — When  two  or  more  members  rise  at  the  same  time  the 
President  shall  name  the  member  to  speak. 

Rule  13. — Whilst  the  President  is  putting  a  question  to  or  address- 
ing the  House  no  member  shall  speak,  stand  up  or  walk  out  or  across  the 
house  ;  nor  when  any  member  is  speaking,  entertain  private  discourse, 
stand  or  pass  between  him  and  the  Chair. 

Rule  14. — Every  member  who  shall  be  in  the  house  when  the  ques- 
tion's put,  shall  give  his  vote,  unless  the  House  shall  for  special  reasons 
excuse  him. 

Rule  15.— When  a  motion  is  made  and  seconded,  it  shall  be  stated 
by  the  President,  or,  if  it  be  written,  it  shall  be  handed  to  the  President 
and  it  shall  be  read  aloud  either  by  himself  or  some  one  whom  he  may 
designate. 

Rule  16. — Every  motion  shall  be  written  if  the  President  or  any  two 
members  desire  it. 

Rule  17. — After  a  motion  is  stated  or  read  by  the  President  it  shall 
be  deemed  in  possession  of  the  House,  but  may  be  withdrawn  or  amended 
before  a  decision,  except  in  case  of  a  motion  to  reconsider,  which  motion 
shall  be  deemed  and  taken  to  be  in  possession  of  the  House  and  shall  not 
be  withdrawn  without  the  leave  of  the  House. 

Rule  18. — When  a  question  is  under  discussion,  no  motion  shall  be 
received,  but  to  adjourn,  to  ]&y  on  the  table,  to  postpone  indefinitely,  to 
postpone  to  a  certain  day,  to  commit,  or  to  amend. 

Rule  19. — When  a  question  is  postponed  indefinitely,  it  shall  not  be 
acted  upon  again  during  the  session. 

Rcle  20.— Any  member  may  call  for  a  division  of  the  question  when 
it  shall  admit  of  it,  which  shall  be  determined  by  the  President. 

Rule  21. — When  a  motion  has  once  been  carried  in  the  affirmative 
or  negative,  it  shall  be  in  order  for  any  member  of  the  majority  to  move 
for  the  reconsideration  thereof,  and  no  motion  to  reconsider  shall  be  taken 
from  the  table  except  by  a  two-thirds  vote. 

Rule  22. — When  the  yeas  and  nays  are  called  for  on  any  question,  it 
shall  be  on  motion,  and  if  seconded  by  one-fifth  of  the  members  present, 
the  question  shall  be  decided  by  yeas  and  nays. 

Rule  23. — Decency  of  speech  shall  be  observed;  and  personal  reflec- 
tions carefully  avoided. 

Rule  24. — No  member  or  otficer  shall  absent  himself  from  the  house 
without  leave,  unless  from  sickness  or  inability. 

Rule  25.  — Anjr  member  may  excuse  himself  at  the  time  of  his  ap- 
pointment, if  he  is  a  member  of  two  standing  committees. 

Rule  26.  •  If  any  member  shall  necessarily  be  absent  on  any  business 


6  CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 


of  the  House  when  the  vote  is  taken,  he  shall,  on  motion,  upon  entering 
the  house  be  permitted  to  cast  his  vote. 

Rule  27. — Each  minister  in  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  hand  in 
his  Parochial  Report,  which  may  be  read  before  Synod,  and  shall  em- 
brace the  usual  items,  and  any  other  the  Synod  may  at  any  time  require. 

Rule  28. — Election  of  delegates  to  ecclesiastical  bodies  in  corre- 
spondence with  this  S}rnod,  shall  be  held. 

Rule  29. — The  time  and  place  of  holding  the  next  session  of  Synod, 
shall  be  determined. 

Rule  30. — Should  any  of  the  officers  of  Sjmod  be  absent,  they  shall 
send  their  reports  with  the  documents  which  may  have  come  to  their 
hands  during  the  interval  of  Synod.  In  case  of  the  necessary  absence  of 
an  officer  during  the  sessions  of  Synod,  he  shall  nominate  a  substitule 
pro  tempore. 

Rule  31. — A  motion  to  adjourn  shall  always  be  in  order  except  when 
the  House  is  voting  or  some  member  is  speaking,  and  shall  be  decided 
without  debate. 

Rule  32. — This  Synod  shall  be  dismissed  by  the  President  with  ap- 
propriate religious  service. 

Rule  33. — Any  of  the  foregoing  rules  may  be  altered  or  amended,  at 
any  regular  session  of  Synod,  by  the  concurring  vote  of  two-thirds  of  the 
members  present,  after  having  given  notice  at  the  previous  session  of 
Svnod. 


BY-LAWS. 


ARTICLE  I. 

OF  THE  PRESIDENT    OF  SYNOD. 

Sec.  1.  The  President  must  be  chosen  from  among  the  ordained  min- 
isters of  this  body ;  and  at  every  session  of  Sjmod,  if  present,  he  shall 
deliver  the  opening  sermon  ;  and  in  connection  with  the  pastor  loci  and 
elders  of  the  congregation  in  which  the  Synod  convenes,  shall  appoint 
the  individuals  who  shall  preach  during  the  sessions  of  Synod. 

Seo.  2.  The  President  shall  preside  at  all  the  sessions  of  Synod ;  see 
that  order  is  observed ;  not  suffer  more  than  one  member  to  speak  at  a 
time,  securing  to  each  the  liberty  to  speak  without  interruption  from 
others  ;  and  prevent  the  speaker  from  deviating  from  the  subject  before 
the  House. 


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Sec.  3.  The  President  at  the  commencement  of  every  Synod  shall 
present  a  written  report  of  all  the  official  business  transacted,  of  the  let- 
ters received  by  him,  since  the  last  regular  meeting,  and  of  all  the  im- 
portant events  that  have  occurred  relating  to  Synod  Avhich  may  have 
come  to  his  knowledge  ;  and  he  may  recommend  for  consideration  such 
measures  as  he  may  deem  necessary  or  calculated  to  promote  the  interest 
of  the  Church.  This  report  shall  be  dealt  with  as  other  papers  coming 
before  Synod. 

Sec.  4.  If  any  minister  of  this  Synod  removes  into  the  bounds  of 
any  other  Evan.  Lutheran  Synod,  the  President,  upon  his  request,  may 
grant  him  an  honorable  dismission  to  that  Synod. 

Sec.  5.  The  President,  by  substituting  a  chairman,  is  at  liberty  to 
take  part  in  the  discussion  of  any  subject.  When  on  any  question  the 
vote  should  be  a  tie,  the  President  shall  give  the  casting  vote  except  when 
voting  b3r  ballot. 

Sec.  6.  Should  the  President  depart  this  life,  or  cease  to  be  a  mem- 
ber of  this  Sj'nod,  the  senior  minister  shall  himself  succeed  him  or  shall 
appoint  some  one  to  till  the  chair. 

ARTICLE  II. 

OF  THE  SECRETARY. 

I 

Sec.  1.  The  Secretary  must  be  elected  from  among  the  ordained 
ministers  of  this  Synod,  and  should  possess  suitable  qualifications  for  the  . 
discharge  of  the  duties  of  this  office. 

Sec.  2.  He  shall  make  a  faithful  and  accurate  record  of  the  proceed- 
ings of  Synod,  and  carefully  preserve  all  the  papers  and  documents  unless 
otherwise  disposed  of  by  the  keeper  of  the  archives  of  Synod.     The  Sec-* 
retary  shall  attest  with  his  official  signature  all  certificates,  all  resolution  s 
respecting  ministers,  delegates  or  churches,  and  the  Minutes  of  Synod. 

Sec.  8.  If  during  the  interval  of  the  sessions  of  Synod  the  Secretary 
should  become  disqualified  for  his  office  or  cease  to  be  a  member  of  this 
Synod,  the  President  shall  take  charge  of  all  the  papers  of  Synod  which 
were  in  his  hands  and  retain  them,  or  shall  appoint  some  one  to  dis- 
charge the  duties  of  the  office  until  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

ARTICLE  III. 

OF  THE  TREASURER. 

Sec.  1.  The  Treasurer  shall  take  charge  of  all  the  moneys  belonging 
to  Synod,  and  shall  keep  them  subject  to  its  order.  He  shall  present  at 
each  annual  meeting  of  Synod  a  detailed  and  faithful  account  of  the  state  of 
the  Treasury. 

Sec.  2.  An  order  from  the  President  attested  by  the  Secretary,  shall 
be  a  sufficient  voucher  for  him  to  pay  money  out  of  the  Treasury. 


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Sec.  3.  The  Treasurer  is  to  see  to  the  printing  of  the  Minutes,  if  the 
Synod  orders  their  publication,  and  to  distribute  them  to  each  of  the  min- 
ister's charges  in  proportion  to  the  amount  of  money  received  by  Synod 
from  them  for  that  purpose. 

Sec.  4.  Should  the  Treasurer  depart  this  life  or  become  in  any  way 
disqualified  for  his  office,  during  the  recess  of  Synod,  the  Secretary  shall 
take  charge  of  all  the  property  belonging  to  Synod  that  may  be  in  his 
hands  and  discharge  the  duties  of  the  office  until  the  vacancy  is  filled  by 
Synod. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

Sec.  1.  As  the  honor  and  success  of  the  Gospel  depends  very  much 
upon  the  character  of  its  Ministers,  the  Synod  should  guard  with  the 
utmost  care  and  impartiality  the  characters  of  its  members.  No  Minister 
on  account  of  his  office  should  be  screened  from  the  hands  of  justice  : 
neither,  on  the  other  hand,  should  scandalous  charges  be  received  or  cir- 
culated against  him  on  slight  and  uncertain  grounds. 

Sec.  2.  Should  any  member  of  the  church  know  a  minister  to  be 
guilty  of  a  private  offense,  he  shall  reprove  him  according  to  Matt.  IS,  15  ; 
and,  if  in  the  process,  as  required  in  this  text,  he  be  restored  fully  to  the 
favor  of  his  charge,  or  congregation,  as  to  his  membership  and  fitness  to 
perform  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  the  matter  should  rest  here  ;  but 
if  his  offense  shall  have  been  of  such  a  serious  character,  in  violating  the 
principles  of  piety,  rules  of  morality,  or  errors  in  the  fundamental  doc- 
trines of  our  church,  and  the  decisions  of  the  congregation  or  charge  shall 
not  have  been  satisfactory  to  the  Synod,  Synod  shall  investigate  the  mat- 
ter, and,  if  in  her  judgment,  his  offense  has  been  such  as  to  disqualify 
him  to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  she  shall  sever  his  Synod- 
ical  relation,  and  recommend  the  congregation  or  congregations  to  sever 
his  pastoral  or  ministerial  relations ;  and  any  congregation  refusing  to  do 
so,  its  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  be  dissolved. 

Sec.  3.  In  the  event  of  an  offense  committed  by  a  minister  of  this 
Synod,  requiring  the  aid  of  Synod  to  adjust  it  satisfactorily,  the  member 
or  members,  acquainted  with  the  facts  in  the  case,  shall  immediately  in- 
form the  President  of  Synod,  who  shall  call,  without  delay,  a  session  of 
Synod,  if  two  ministers  and  two  laymen  request  it,  to  be  held  in  oue  of 
the  congregations  of  the  accused.  The  president  shall  notify  the  parties  of 
the  call  session,  and  enjoin  it  upon  them  to  appear  at  the  time  and  place 
appointed,  prepared  to  furnish  all  the  testimony  for  and  against  the  ac- 
cused. When  all  the  evidence  shall  have  been  collected,  the  Synod  shall 
proceed  to  give  the  subject  a  fair,  candid,  and  impartial  investigation, 
and  dispose  of  it  according  to  the  evidence  in  the  case. 

Sec  4.  If  a  minister  against  whom  serious  charges  are  preferred,  be 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 


duly  notified  and  he  refuse  to  attend  the  meeting  appointed  to  investigate 
his  case,  his  connection  with  Synod  shall  be  severed,  and  his  charge  ad- 
vised to  sever  his  pastoral  and  ministerial  relations. 

ARTICLE  V. 

ADMISSION  OF  MINISTERS. 

Sec.  1.  Any  person  desiring  to  become  a  Minister  in  this  body,  shall 
make  application  to  the  Synod,  when  a  committee  of  three  shall  be  ap- 
pointed to  confer  with  him  upon  his  motives  in  becoming  a  Minister,  and 
ascertain  as  far  as  possible  his  character  as  regards  morality  and  piety, 
and  report  the  result  to  Synod  ;  if  it  be  favorable,  he  shall  then  be  di- 
rected to  place  himself  under  the  care  of  some  member  of  this  Synod  (who 
may  grant  him  when  qualified  license  to  preach  and  catechise  until  the 
next  annual  session);  or  to  put  himself  under  the  tuition  of  some  approved 
Theological  Seminary. 

In  the  interim  of  annual  sessions,  this  application  must  be  made  to 
the  President,  who  with  another  Minister  shall  examine  him,  and,  if  sat- 
isfied, direct  him  to  the  care  of  some  Minister  or  approved  Seminary. 

Sec.  2.  Whenever  one  or  more  congregations  make  application  for 
the  licensure  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry  he  shall  be  carefully  exam- 
ined in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sus- 
tains the  examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod,  he  shall  be  publicly 
licensed  to  the  next  annual  session  of  Synod.  The  vote  shall  be  taken 
by  ballot,  and  it  shall  require  a  two-thirds  vote  to  secure  license. 

Seo.  3.  Whenever  one  or  more  Congregations  make  application  for 
the  services  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry,  he  shall  be  carefully  exam- 
ined in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sus- 
tains the  examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod,  he  shall  be  ordained 
to  the  office  of  pastor,  according  to  Article  IV.  Sec.  3  of  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

SPECIAL    DUTIES. 

Sec  1.  When  any  particular  duty  is  assigned  to  any  minister  or  min- 
isters by  resolution  of  Synod,  or  otherwise,  it  shall  be  their  duty  faith- 
fully to  comply  with  such  requirements ;  but,  should  they  fail  to  do  so, 
they  must  render  their  excuse,  if  satisfactory,  they  shall  be  excused ;  if 
not,  they  shall  be  censured  or  otherwise  dealt  with  as  the  nature  of  the 
case  requires. 

Seo.  2.  No  business  shall  be  transacted  secretly  or  under  closed 
doors,  uniess  an  unhappy  period  should  arrive,  in  which  the  Church 
would  be  liable  to  persecution,  except  such  as  relates  to  the  moral  char- 
acter of  a  minister,  and  to  the  examination  of  candidates  for  the  minis- 
terial office.  Cases  of  this  kind,  if  deemed  necessary  and  expedient, 
may  be  attended  to  in  a  private  session  of  Synod. 


10  CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 

Seo.  3.  This  Synod  shall  neither  invite  nor  receive  advisory  mem- 
bers from  any  other  organization,  than  that  of  the  Lutheran  Church ; 
nor  ask  such  to  a  seat  within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

*—*- 

SUMMIT  EULE. 

OF  DOCTRINE  AND  WORSHIP  OF  SECRET  SOCIETIES,  ALTAR  AND  PULPIT  FELLOWSHIP,  &C 

As  this  Synod  is  invested  only  with  advisory  power ;  »and  as  the  general 
policy  of  this  Synod  has  not  been  to  encourage  such  doctrines,  worship 
or  fellowship,  be  it 

Resolved  1.  That  this  Synod,  as  we  have,  so  far  as  we  know,  no 
minister  now  in  affiliation  with  such  societies,  we  advise  all  who  may 
be  looking  to  the  office  of  the  ministry  in  connection  with  this  Synod, 
not  to  associate  or  hold  fellowship  with  any  societies  that  practice  a 
deistic  worship  or  service,  to  the  disparagement  of  the  adoration  due 
Jesus  Christ,  or  that  comes  in  conflict  with  the  orthodox  worship  of  the 
Church,  or  that  sets  up  a  plan  of  salvation  coming  in  conflict  with  that 
set  forth  in  Divine  Revelation,  through  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
as  the  Mediator  between  God  and  man ;  as  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this 
Synod  that  such  could  not  be  received. 

2.  That  we  regard  these  matters  as  subjects  for  investigation  and  in- 
struction, and  our  ministers  are  advised  to  give  such  information  as  they 
may  deem  proper,  when  it  is  desired. 

8.  With  respect  to  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship,  it  is  the  sentiment  of 
this  Synod,  that  our  ministers  and  people  adhere  to  the  practice  set  forth 
in  the  Confessions  of  the  Church,  using  all  necessary  precaution,  pru- 
dence, and  judiciousness  in  the  exercise  of  such  privileges,  lest  the  sa- 
credness  of  the  altar  and  pulpit  be  violated,  or  the  consciences  of  some 
be  oppressed,  and  reference  should  always  be  had  to  the  preparation,  des- 
ignated in  the  Augsburg  Confession,  article  eleven,  and  in  Luther's  Cate- 
chism, where  it  is  said.  "Let  a  man  examine  himself,"  etc. ;  and  "He 
only  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared,  who  has  faith  in  these  words," 

etc. 

4.  In  regard  to  Chiliasm,  we  would  simply  say,  it  is  clearly  rejected 

in  the  17th  article  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 


Regulations  for  the   Government  of  the   Evangelical    Lutheran 
Tennessee  Synod  in  the  Work  of  Beneficiary  Education. 

Aetiole  I. — This  Synod  shall,  from  time  to  time,  receive  as  many 
Beneficiaries,  preparing  for  the  Gospel  Ministry,  into  her  connection,  as 
8he  can  procure  and  collect  funds  to  sustain. 

Aetiole  II. — E^ery  applicant  for  beneficiary  aid  from  this  Synod 
must  be  subjected  to  a  rigid  examination  in  regard  to  his  Christian  char- 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS.  11 

acter,  deportment,  designs,  talents,  and  advancements  in  Literary,  or 
Theological  attainments.  No  one  can  obtain  beneficiary  aid  from  this 
Synod,  unless  he  is  a  member  of  some  one  of  our  congregations,  in  full 
communion  with  the  same.  His  moral  character  and  piety  must  be  en- 
tirely above  reproach,  and  his  talents  must,  at  least,  reach  mediocrity. 
He  must  unqualifiedly  receive,  and  express  a  willingness  to  teach,  all  the 
doctrines  of  the  entire  collection  of  our  Evangelical  Lutheran  Confessions. 
He  must,  at  least,  have  attained  to  a  sufficient  amount  of  literary  knowl- 
edge, to  enable  him  to  enter  the  Freshman  class  in  regular  Colleges.  He 
must  furnish  satisfactorj'  evidence  that  he  has  net,  and  cannot  command, 
the  necessary  pecuniary  means,  to  qualify  him  for  the  work  of  the  Holy 
Ministry  from  his  parents,  or  any  other  worldly  source.  Every  applica- 
tion for  Beneficiary  aid  shall  be  made  to  the  President  of  the  Synod,  who, 
upon  such  application,  shall  appoint  a  committee  to  examine  the  appli- 
cant or  applicants  according  to  the  requirements  contained  in  the  Synod's 
Regulations  for  Beneficiary  Work,  and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  com- 
mittee to  examine  and  report  the  result  of  the  examination  to  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  Synod,  who  shall,  if  approved  by  the  committee,  recommend 
such  applicant  or  applicants  to  the  favorable  attention  of  S)mod. 

Article  III. — Every  minister  educated  by  this  Synod  shall  be  held, 
in  honor  bound,  to  labor  within  the  bounds  of  this  Synod,  as  Pastor,  for 
a  term  of  not  less  than  five  years — unless  he  is  excused  by  a  resolution  of 
this  Synod,  which  he  must  ask  for,  and  obtain  before  he  is  at  liberty  to 
make  arrangements  to  go  elsewhere.  He  may  be  excused  upon  the 
ground  of  refunding  the  money  he  has  received  with  interest  at  6  per 
cent,  or  upon  any  other  ground  satisfactory  to  this  Synod. 

Article  IV. — This  Synod  should  have  full  control  of  all  her  Benefi- 
ciaries, in  regard  to  their  studies,  during  the  time  they  are  receiving  ben- 
eficiary aid  from  her.  They  must  attend  such  schools  as  directed  by 
Synod,  only,  and  their  studies  must  be  approved  by  the  Synod.  They 
may  prosecute  their  studies  in  either  some  college,  school  or  Theological 
seminary,  as  per  agreement  with  this  Synod,  and  they  must  obtain  from 
the  President  of  such  Institution,  annually,  a  full  report  in  regard  to  their 
conduct,  capacity,  and  advancement  in  their  studies,  and  forward  the 
same  to  the  President  of  this  Synod,  who  shall  submit  it  with  his  report, 
to  the  Sj'nod  for  examination. 

Article  V. — Every  minister  in  connection  with  this  Synod  is  re- 
quired to  take  up  collections  for  beneficiary  purposes,  in  each  of  his  con- 
gregations, as  often  in  each  year  as  he  may  deem  it  expedient,  and  in 
whatever  manner  he  and  his  council  may  think  most  prudent,  and  report 
the  result  of  the  same  to  the  next  annual  convention  of  this  Synod. 

Article  VI. — There  shall  be  elected  annually,  by  this  Synod,  a  re- 
ceiving and  disbursing  Agent,  who  shall   discharge  the   duties  of  Treas- 


12      '  CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 

urer,  as  described  in  the  following  Articles  of  these  regulations ;  and  hold 
his  office  until  his  successor  shall  be  elected,  or  in  case  of  his  death,  an- 
other shall  be  appointed  by  the  President  of  Synod  to  fill  the  vacancy. 

Article  VII. — The  President  of  this  Synod  shall  recognize  all  the 
Beneficiaries  received  by  this  Synod,  and  shall  give  all  orders  upon  the 
Treasurer  in  favor  of  Beneficiaries  to  whom  appropriations  have  been 
made  by  the  Synod.  He  shall  keep  a  correct  account  of  all  orders  given 
by  him,  and  shall  annually  compare  his  account  with  the  accounts  kept 
by  the  Treasurer,  and  report  the  result  of  the  same  to  the  Synod.  He 
must  annually  report  to  Synod  all  his  other  transactions  including  the 
number  of  Beneficiaries,  their  progress,  prospects,  and  Christian  deport- 
ment, and  anything  else  he  may  deem  interesting  to  the  Synod.  During 
the  periods  elapsing  between  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  all 
communications  on  the  subject  of  beneficiary  education,  and  all  applica- 
tions for  aid,  must  be  addressed  to  the  President,  and  must  be  laid  by  him 
before  the  annual  convention  of  the  Synod. 

Article  VIII. — The  Secretary  of  this  Synod  shall  record  the  reports 
of  the  President  and  Treasurer,  and  in  the  event  of  the  death  or  removal 
of  the  President,  the  Secretary  shall  discharge  all  the  duties  of  the  Presi- 
dent in  regard  to  beneficiary  operations,  until  the  next  Synod  shall  fill 
the  vacancy. 

Article  IX. — The  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  shall  keep  a 
clear  and  correct  account  of  all  moneys,  which  shall  come  into  his  hands  ; 
and  shall  report  the  same  to  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  with 
all  the  disbursements  he  may  make,  during  the  previous  Synodical  year, 
accompanied  with  the  proper  vouchers  for  each  disbursement.  He  must 
allow  and  pay  all  orders  of  the  President  out  of  the  funds  in  his  hands. 

Article  X. — All  moneys  collected  from  congregations,  or  otherwise, 
and  donations  for  beneficiary  purposes,  shall  be  paid  over  to  the  Treasurer ; 
for  which  he  shall  be  required  to  give  his  official  receipt,  to  the  parties 
who  may  pay  them  over  to  him. 

Article  XL — From  every  Beneficiary  who  receives  any  funds  appro- 
priated to  him  by  this  Synod,  the  Treasurer  shall  take  suitable  bonds, 
made  payable  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  of  this  Synod, 
for  the  full  amount  of  all  the  funds  he  shall  at  any  time  have  received, 
with  interest  at  6  per  cent.  If  he,  at  any  time  afterwards,  shall,  without 
the  consent  of  the  Synod,  either  abandon  his  studies,  or,  after  completing 
them,  refuse  to  engage  in  the  work  of  preaching  the  Gospel  of  Christ  in 
connection  with  this  Synod,  during  the  time  specified  in  Article  III,  or 
shall  for  any  cause  be  expelled  from  this  Synod,  in  either  event,  the  obli- 
gation he  has  entered  into  for  refunding  the  money  he  may  have  received 
shall  immediately  become  due,  and  if  he  should  refuse  to  pa}r  the  same, 
he  shall  by  such  refusal,  make  himself  liable  to  public  exposure. 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS.  13 

Article  XII. — These  regulations  shall  be  subject  to  amendment  at 
any  convention  of  this  Synod.  One  day's  notice  is  required  to  be  given, 
with  a  written  statement  of  the  amendment  asked  for,  by  any  one  who 
may  at  any  time  desire  any  amendment. 

Article  XIII. — All  rules  and  regulations  heretofore  adopted  by  this 
Synod,  in  regard  to  beneficiary  education,  are  hereby  rescinded  from  the 
adoption  of  these  regulations. 

Probationary  Regulations. 

To  meet  the  requirements  of  the  Constitution  of  Synod,  that  all  can- 
didates for  the  ministry  be  held  in  a  state  of  probation  for  not  less  than 
one  year,  and  to  direct  the  studies  of  such  students  as  pursue  their  studies 
under  private  instruction,  the  following  regulations  are  adopted  : 

I.  Every  such  candidate  shall  be  placed  under  the  care  of  some  pas- 
tor in  connection  with  this  Synod,  under  whose  direction  such  student 
shall  pursue  his  studies  not  less  than  two  years. 

II.  The  pastor  under  whose  care  any  student  may  be  placed  shall  as- 
sign to  such  student  any  labor  for  which  lie  may  be  found  qualified. 

III.  Synod  shall  prescribe  the  course  of  study  to  be  pursued  by  each 
student. 

IV.  The  following  text-books  shall  be  used,  viz.:  Kurtz's  Church  and 
Sacred  History,  Home's  Introduction,  Flutter's  Compend,  Knapp's  Theol- 
ogy, Book  of  Concord,  Krauth's  Conservative  Reformation,  Schmidt's 
Dogmatics,  Mann's  Schmidt's  Christian  Ethics,  Vinet's  Homiletics,  Vi- 
net's  Pastoral  Theology.  Instruction  shall  also  be  given  in  Liturgies, 
Catechetics,  and  Ecclesiastical  Polity. 

V.  There  shall  be  a  committee  of  examination,  appointed  at  each  an- 
nual meeting  of  Synod,  before  which  every  student  shall  be  required  to 
appear  for  examination  at,  or  shortly  before  each  convention  of  Synod. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  committee  of  examination  to  report  to  Synod 
the  progress  made  in  his  studies  by  each  student. 


MINUTES 


SIXTY-FOURTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


TENNESSEE  SYNOD, 


ST.  MARY'S  (PINE)  CHURCH,  NEAR  MT.  JACKSON,  VA 


,  i  ii- , 


SEPT.  27  TO  OCT.  2.  1884. 


nenrel  &  00.,  printers,  new  market,  va.  ". 
Office  of  Our  Churoii  Paper  and  Shenandoah  Valley. 


OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 


President— Rev.  C.  H.  BERNHEIM Conover,  N.  C. 

Secbetaet— Rev.  I.  CONDER McG-aheysville,  Va. 

Coe.  Seceetaey — Ret.  A.  L.  GROUSE Waynesboro,  Va. 

Teeasueee— Rev.  J.  N.  STIREWALT Stony  Man,  Va. 

Teeas.  Beneficiaey  Fund— Rev.  J.  0.  MOSER Conover,  N.  C. 

Asst.  Teeas.  Bene.  Fund— Rev.  De.  S.  HENKEL....  New  Market,  Va. 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

On  Missions-. 

Revs.  J.  M.  SMITH,  J.  C.  MOSER,  and  W.  P.  CLINE. 

On  State  of  the  Church: 
Revs.  P.  0.  IIENKEL,  D.  D.,    J.  K.  EFIRD.    and  A.  L.  CROUSE. 

On  Examination  : 

Revs.  P.  0.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  A.  L.  CROUSE.  J.  N.  STIREWALT, 

J.   K.  EFIRD. 


PLACE  AND  TIME  OF  NEXT  MEETING  : 
The  next  Convention  will  be  held  in  St.  Peter's  (Meetze's)  Church, 
near  Lexington.  S.  C,  commencing  on  Saturday  before  the  first  Sunday 
in  November,  1885. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF   THE 

SIXTY-FOURTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 

OF   THE 

Evang,  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 


St.  Mary's  (Pine)  Church, 
September  27th,  1884. 
The  Evan.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  met  in  its  sixty- 
fourth  annual  convention  in  St.  Mary's  (Pine)  Church,  on 
Saturday,  September  27th,  1884. 

In  the  absence  of  the  President,  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson, 
Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse  preached  the  opening  sermon  from  Luke 
18,  10-14. 

After  recess  the  house  was  called  to  order.  Divine 
service  was  conducted  by  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  and  the  cleri- 
cal roll  was  called. 

Roll  of  IVSinisters. 
Names.  Residences. 

1  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel.  D.  D Conover,  N.  C. 

2  "      *J.  R.  Peterson Dallas,  N.  C. 

8       •'      *T.  Mosek Mt.  Pleasant.  N.  C. 

4  "      +D.  Efikd Lexington,  S.  C. 

5  •'      S.  Henkel.  D.  D., New  Market,  Va. 

6  "      C.  II.  Bernheim Conover,  N.  C. 

7  "      iJ.  M.  Smith  Conover,  N.  C. 

8  "      I.  Conder, McGaheysville,  Va. 

9  "      *L.  A.  Fox.D.  D Salem,  Va. 

10  "      J.N.  Stirewalt Stony  Man,  Va. 

11  •'      M.  L.  Fox,  M.  D Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

12  "      A.  L.  Crouse, Waynesboro,  Va. 

13  "      J.  P.  Stirewalt, ....New  Market,  Va. 

*  Absent  and  excused.         tAbsent.         tAbsent  and  not  excused. 


4  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Names.  Residences. 

14  Rev.  M.  L.  Little, Dallas,  N.  C. 

15  "      *J.  C.  Moser, Conover,  N.  C. 

16  "      J.  W.  Hausenflttck, Alma,  Va. 

17  "      J.  K.  Efird,.... Prosperity,  S.  C. 

18  "      *J.  A.  Cromer, Columbia,  S.  C. 

19  "      *E.  L.  Lybrand, Columbia,  S.  C. 


20 
21 
22 


"      JR.  A.  Yoder, Newton,  N.  C. 

"      *J.  S.  Koiner, Spring  Hill,  S.  C. 

"      *D.  A.  Goodman ...Happy  Home,  N.  C. 


23  "  iW.  P.  Cline, Fair  Grove,  N.  C. 

24  "  *D.  A.  Sox, Oak  Level,  Alabama. 

25  "  *D.  J.  Settlemyre, China  Grove,  N.  C. 

26  "  J.  A.  Rudisill, Jug  Town,  N.  C. 

27  "  ||H.  Wetzel, Woodstock,  Va. 

28  "  || J.  I.  Miller, , Luray,  Va. 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry  : 

T.  E.  Armentrott, Almondville,  Va. 

J.  F.  Moser, , Conover,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Sigman, Conover,  N.  C. 

Beneficiaries: 

P.  C.  Wike, Conover,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Botte, "  " 

J.P.Price, 

W.  L.  Darr, 

N.  G.  Deal, 

D.  M.  Moser, 

D.  I.  Offman, New  Market,  Va. 

J.  Q.  Lippard, Statesville,  N.  C. 

The   following  Lay-Delegates   presented   evidences  of 
their  election,  and  their  names  were  enrolled  : 

Lay-Delegates. 

Names.                                           Chprches  Represented. 
Elon  O.  Henkel,  Alternate  Joseph  Hupp,... Emmanuel,  Va. 
Geo.  Lohr, Mt.  Zion,  Va. 

E.  Bowman, Zion,  Va. 

G.  D.  Dovel, St.  Peter,  Va. 

B.  M.  Switzer, Bethany,  Va. 

PniLiP  Lour,  Mt.  Nebo,  Va. 

David  Golliday, St.  David,  Va. 

♦Absent  and  excused.  jAbsent  and  not  excused. 

HReceived  at  this  meeting. 


EVANGELICxVL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  5 

Lay-Delegates — Continued. 
Names.  Churches  Represented. 

Abraham  Funkhouser Powder  Spring,  Va. 

Geo.  Sours, Grace  Chvujph,  Va- 

Geo.   Griffith, Morning  Star,  Va. 

Silone  Zirkle, St.  Mary's,  Va. 

Paul  Miller, Solomon's,  Va. 

Geo.  Arehart Racier,  Va. 

Fentox  Miller, St.  Paul's,  Va. 

Abraham  Dodsox, St.  Jacob's.  Va. 

Wm.  Schwartz, St.  Matthew's,  Va. 

A.  Prixtz,.... Alma,  Va. 

Wm.  E.  Miller, St.  Paul's,  Augusta  Co..  Va. 

Wm.  J.  Shexk,. St.  Mark's,  Va. 

H.  J.  Good, Cedar  Point.  Va. 

Reuben  Sommees Mt.  Calvary,  Va. 

Peter  Faxsler St.  John's  Church,  Va. 

P.  C.  Wire, St. James', Grace, Salem,  N.C. 

A.  J.  Moeetz Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

Ma.t.  H.  A.  Meetze,  Delegate  for  all  South  Carolina  congregations. 

The  President's  report  was-;  read,  received,  and  re- 
ferred : 

President's   Report. 

To  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  in  Convention  Assembled — 

Dear  Brethren:  Through  the  kind  providence  of  our  Father  in 
Heaven,  we  have  passed  through  another  synodical  year,  and,  with  a 
single  exception,  the  ranks  of  our  ministry  remain  unbroken.  On  the 
10th  day  of  last  June,  our  lamented  brother,  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  departed 
this  life.  I  recommend  that  a  committee  be  appointed  to  report  suitable 
resolutions  to  his  memory. 

During  the  early  part  of  the  year,  I  issued  orders  on  the  Treasurer 
of  the  beneficiary  fund  of  synod  in  favor  of  beneficiaries — W.  A.  Boyte, 
Wm.  L.  Darr.  J.  P.  Price.  P.  C.  Wike  and  D.  M.  Moser— for  the 
amounts  appropriated  for  the  benefit  of  each. 

Earl}T  in  July,  I  received  a  communication  from  Rev.  J.  I.  Miller. 
Luray,  Va.,  enclosing  a  letter  of  dismission  from  the  Evang.  Lutheran 
Synod  of  Virginia,  and  asking  admission  into  this  Synod.  As  neither 
the  constitution  nor  the  by-laws  of  Synod  confer  upon  the  President  au- 
thority to  admit  ministers  of  other  ecclesiastical  bodies  to  membership,  I 
transmit  Rev.  Miller's  certificate  to  you,  and  recommend  that  his  appli- 
cation be  granted. 

About  the  middle  of  July,  1  received  a  letter  from  the  President  of 


G     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

the  Evau.  Lutheran  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  asking  the  co-operation  of 
this  Synod  in  the  support  of  the  Theological  Seminary,  located  at  New- 
berry, S.  C.     I  transmit  said  letter  to  you,  and  recommend  that  you  give 
it  proper  attention. 

Several  changes  in  pastoral  relations  have  been  made,  of  which  I 
received  no  official  notice.     Rev.  R.  A.  Yeder  informed  me  that  he  had 
accepted  a  call,  to  supply  the  congregations  made  vacant  by  the  death  of 
Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  until  the  end  of  the  present  year. 

Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim  also  informed  me  that  he  had  accepted  calls 
from  Sharon  and  St.  Martin's  churches,  in  Iredell  county,  N.  C. 

In  the  event  that  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  constitution  and 
by-laws  of  the  Synod  shall  be  approved,  I  recommend  that  a  committee 
be  appointed  to  prepare  the  amended  constitution  and  by-laws  for  the 
press,  and  thai  they  be  published,  either  with  the  Minutes  or  in  separate 
form. 

I  cannot  too  strongly  urge  upon  the  pastors  and  congregations  the 
importance  of  giving  greater  attention  to  the  first  standing  resolution  of 
Synod,   with  a  view  to  a  better  development  of    the  resources  of   the 
Church. 

"Ncno  the  God  of  peace,   that  brought  us  again  from  the  dead,  our 
Lord  Jesus,  that  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the 
everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work ;   to  do  his 
will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  forever  and  ever.     Amen." 

J.  R.  PETERSON. 
On  motion,  the  report  was  received  and  referred  to  the 
proper  committee.     An  election  was  then  held  for  officers. 
Rev.  I.  Conder  and  Silone  Zirkle  acting- as  tellers,  the  result 
was 

Rev.  Prof.  C.  H.  Bernheim,    -    President. 
"    I.  Conder,    -----     -     Secretary. 

"     A.  L.  Grouse,      -  -  Cor.  Secretary. 

"     J.  N.  Stirewalt,  -     -     -    -     Treasurer. 

"     Prof.  J.  C.  Moser.  -     -     -    -  Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 

"     S.  Henkel,     -         -     -     -     .     Ass't  Treas.  Ben.  Fund. 

Papers  for  Synod  were  called   for  and  placed  in  the 
hands  of  proper  committees. 

The  following  committees  were  appointed: 
1.  On  President's  Report — Revs.  S.  Henkel,  J.  P. 
Stirewalt,  and  Maj.  H.  A.  Meetze. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     7 

2.  On  State  of  the  Church — Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  J. 
K.  Efird,  A.  L.  Grouse. 

:>.  On  Examination — Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse,  P.  C.  Henkel, 
J.  N.  Stirewalt,  J.  K.  Efird. 

4.  On  Ordination— Revs.  S.  Henkel,  P.  C.  Henkel, 
and  M.  L.  Fox. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions—  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
and  Messrs.  P.  C.  Wike  and  Silone  Zirkle. 

6.  On  Unfinished  Business— Revs.  I.  Conder,  J.  JST. 
Stirewalt,  and  Mr.  E.  O.  Henkel. 

7.  On  Missions — Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse,  ,1.  W.  Hausen- 
fluck,  and  Oapt.  Geo.  Arehart. 

8.  On  Church  Institutions— Revs.  A.  L.  Crouse^S^ 
Henkel,  and  J.  W.  Hausenfluck. 

9.  On  Treasurer's  Report — Messrs.  P.  C.  Wike  and 
Philip  Lohr. 

10.  Committee  on  the  Report  of  the  President 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Concordia  College, 
and  on  that  of  the  president  of  the  faculty— revs. 
A.  L.  Crouse.  S.  Henkel,  and  J.  W.  Hansenfluck. 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Henkel  Monuments. 

As  the  on]}'  present  member  of  this  committee,  I  beg  to  report  : 
That,  in  reference  to  the  work  at  the  grave  of  Rev.  Ambrose  Henkel, 
I  am  collecting  funds  in  Virginia,  and  hope  soon  to  be  able  to   erect  a 
suitable  monument  to  mark  the  resting  place  of  that  good  man  : 

That,  in  regard  to  the  work  at  the  grave  of  Rev.  Philip  Henkel,  in 
Randolph  county,  N.  C,  I  have  had  some  correspondence  with  a  view  to 
obtain  help  from  his  descendants,  but  have  failed  to  receive  any  encour- 
agement. I  ask  to  be  discharged  from  further  consideration  of  this 
part  of  the  duty  of  the  committee,  and  suggest  that  a  committee  be  ap- 
pointed in  the  State  of  North  Carolina,  charged  with  the  prosecution  of 
this  commendable  work.  A.  L.  GROUSE. 

On  motion,  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse  was  relieved  from  further 
duty  in  North  Carolina,  and  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith  was  appoint- 
ed to  operate  in  that  State  in  the  interest  of  Rev.  Philip 
Henkel  in  plaee  of  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox,  deceased. 


8     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  following  report  was  read,  received,  and  adopted  : 
Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

This  report  has  been  written  and  signed  by  only  one  member  of  the 
committee,  but  the  other  members  have  furnished  valuable  assistance. 

We  think  that  the  expressed  hope  of  the  committee  last  year,  "for 
better  things  in  the  near  future,"  has  been  so  far  realized,  that  we  have 
great  cause  to  thank  God.  The  beautiful  side  of  the  picture  beams  with 
increased  brightness.  Behold,  some  old  things,  which  vexed  the  Lord's 
people,  have  passed  away,  and  some  have  become  new.  At  the  same 
time,  some  old  things,  which  had  been  neglected,  appear  in  their  proper 
places.  There  is,  if  possible,  a  more  sacred  regard  for  the  things  that 
mark  a  distinctive  type  of  pure  Lutherauism.  Aud,  although  far  removed 
from  each  other,  the  pastors  have  increased  in  their  common  defense  and 
support  of  the  Confessions  of  the  Church. 

The  work  of  building  houses  of  worship,  parsonages,  and  school 
buildings,  has  been  prosecuted  with  commendable  zeal.  In  some  places 
it  has  been  unprecedented.  With  this  progress  in  substantial  things,  there 
is  unmistakable  evidence  of  increased  love  and  zeal  in  spiritual  things. — 
Very  little  has  been  done  in  the  way  of  organizing  new  congregations, 
but  the  old  ones  have  been  strengthened. 

The  cause  of  education  receives  still  greater  interest.  Our  college 
and  high  schools  are  better  patronized,  and  many  elementary  schools  are 
subject  to  the  guidance  of  our  pastors  and  laymen.  In  places  there  are 
movements  to  re-establish  parochial  schools,  which  our  people  lost  in  their 
transition  from  the  German  to  the  English  language. 

Sunday-school  work  and  catechisation  by  the  pastors  have  been  per- 
formed in  nearly  or  quite  all  the  congregations,  albeit  with  various  de- 
grees of  industry  and  success.  Sometimes  one  is  carried  on  too  much 
to  the  exclusion  or  neglect  of  the  other. 

In  general  benevolence,  manjT  of  our  people  have  made  praiseworthv 
progress.  There  have  been  increased  contributions  toward  beneficiary 
education,  missions,  and  Concordia  College.  It  would  be  gratifying,  if 
we  could  say  this  much  for  all. 

Things  that  ought  not  so  to  be  are : 

1.  Insufficiency  and  inefficiency  of  all  the  pastors. 

2.  Lack  of  sufficient  support  of  the  pastor  by  the  charge.  With  the 
present  arrangement,  most  of  the  pastors  devote  too  much  time  to  secu- 
lar pursuits  to  be  able  to  attend  to  their  spiritual  work  as  Shepherds  of 
the  flock  of  God. 

8.  Scarcit}"  of  willing,  earnest,  persevering  laborers  in  the  Sunday- 
schools. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.      !) 

4.  Want  of  interest  in  the  edifying  literature  of  the  Church,  by  the 
mass  of  our  people.  The  Minutes  of  our  Synod,  our  Lutheran  books, 
pamphlets  and  periodical  papers,  receive  too  little  attention.  In  a  few 
congregations,  the  Church  Book  has  not  yet  been  introduced,  whilst  the 
devotions  and  growth  of  the  people  in  divine  things  are  hindered  by  the 
want  of  suitable  books  to  use  in  their  public  worship. 

5.  Among  many  of  our  people,  the  want  of  a  proper  estimate  of  the 
nature  and  value  of  public  and  family  worship,  the  preached  Word  of 
God,  the  Christian  training  of  their  children,  the  proper  use  of  the  Lord's 
Day,  also  the  indulgence,  by  some,  in  vices,  such  as  profanity,  intemper- 
ance, superstitious  practices,  etc. 

(3.  Proper  church  discipline,  the  want  of  which  Jias  wrought  great 
damage  to  the  churches  in  past  years,  has  not  yet  been  restored. 

We  cannot  close  without  one  local  mention.  In  Alabama  a  pastor 
has  been  secured,  a  parsonage  and  school-house  built  on  the  church  land, 
and  both  congregation  and  school  are  doing  well.  A.  L.  CROUSE. 

Synod  adjourned  to  meet  Monday  morning'  at  0  o'clock. 
Prayer  with  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse. 

Monday,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Divine  service  was  conducted  by  Rev.  M.  L.  Little. — 
Minutes  of  Saturday  were  read,  received,  and  adopted. 
Prof.  J.  I)  Dreher,  Ph.  I).,  of  Roanoke  College,  Va,,  and 
Rev.  J.  I.  Miller,  of  Luray,  Page  county,  Va.,  were  invited 
to  seats  as  advisory  members. 

The  treasurer's  report  was  received  and  referred  to 
proper  committee. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We,  your  committee  on  unfinished  business,  beg  to  submit  the  fol- 
lowing : 

(1)  On  page  10,  we  find  that  a  committee,  composed  of  Revs.  J.  0. 
Moser  and  J.  M.  Smith,  was  appointed  to  prepare  an  ordination  certifi- 
cate.    Has  that  duty  been  discharged  ? 

(2)  With  regard  to  the  amendments  to  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws, 
as  adopted  at  the  last  session  of  Synod,  we  would  respectfully  inquire, 
whether  the  said  amendments  have  been  duly  accepted  and  ratified  by 
all  the  congregations,  to  which  they  were  submitted  ? 

(3)  On  page  23,  we  find  a  recommendation  on  the  part  of  the  Com- 
mittee on  Districting;  the  Synod,  that  the  matter  be  referred  to   the   sev- 


10     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

eral  conferences  composing  this  Synod.     We  would  ask,  Has  that  rec- 
ommendation been  complied  with  ? 

(4)  On  page  28,  we  find  that  a  committee  was  appointed,  at  the  last 
session  of  Synod,  to  confer  with  similar  committees  from  other  Lutheran 
bodies  in  the  South,  with  a  view  of  appointing  a  time  and  place  for  the 
convention  of  a  Diet,  looking  to  the  unification  of  all  Lutherans  in  the 
South.     Has  that  committee  any  report  to  make  ? 

(5)  On  page  27,  we  find  a  resolution  that  Henkel  &  Co..  Publishers, 
New  Market,  Va.,  be  requested  to  furnish  circulars  to  the  ministers, 
composing  this  Synod,  as  well  as  to  other  Synods,  indicating  whether 
they  would  furnish  a  new,  revised  edition  of  the  Book  of  Concord,  as  a 
memorial  of  the  400th  anniversary  of  Luther's  birth,  and  the  probable 
cost,  and  whether  subscribers  would  be  necessary  to  secure  such  publica- 
tion.    Has  this  resolution  been  complied  with? 

(6)  On  the  same  page,  we  find  that  brother  T.  E.  Armentrout  was 
directed  to  pursue  his  studies  under  the  direction  of  Dr.  S.  Henkel.  Has 
he  done  so  ? 

(7)  On  page  19,  we  find  a  motion,  that  the  treasurer  was  instructed 
to  hunt  up  a  blank  book  for  preserving  the  clerical  and  congregational 
rolls.     What  about  it  ? 

(8j  On  pages  25  and  26,  we  find  a  request  of  Synod,  that  every  min- 
ister in  its  connection  arrange  to  hold  a  Luther  Festival,  in   every  con- 
gregation in  his  charge,  commemorative  of  the  400th   anniversary   of  the 
birth  of  Dr.  Martin  Luther.     Was  this  done  ? 
Respectfully  submitted, 

I.  CONDER, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT, 

ELON  O.  HENKEL. 

Item  1.  Nothing  done.  The  Committee  was  discharged 
and  another  appointed,  consisting  of  Keys.  M.  L.  Little  and 
S.  Henkel,  D.  D. 

Item  2.  Referred  to  a  Committee  composed  of  Revs.  A. 
L.  Cronse,  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  and  Silone  Zirkle. 

Item  2.  Complied  with. 

Item  4.  Committee  continued 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee 
Synod  be  authorized  to  pay  out  of  the  treasury  the  expenses  of  the  delega- 
tion to  the  diet,  to  be  held  on  the  12th  of  November,  1884,  in  the  town  of 
Salisbury,  N.  C,  and  that  each  pastor  in  connection  with  the  Tennessee 
Synod  take  up  collections  in  each  of  Ins  congregations  in  order  to  replace 
in  the  treasury  the  amount  used  for  this  purpose. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  11 

Items  5  and  6.  Postponed. 

Item  7.  Complied  with. 

Item  8.  Partially  complied  with. 

On  motion,  Eev.  Mr.  Whitmore,  a  minister  of  the  Re- 
formed Church  of  the  United  States,  was  invited  to  a  seat 
with  us. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Assistant  Treas- 
urers of  Beneficiary  Fund, 

We,  your  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Reports,  state  that  we  find  the 
reports  of  both  Treasurer  and  Assistant  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Funds  to 
be  correct. 

Balance  in  the  hands  of  Treasurer, $  34.23 

"  "  "         Assistant  Treasurer. 115.64 

Total, $149.8? 

Respectfully  submitted. 

P.  C.  WIRE, 
PHILIP  LOHR. 

Also  we  state  as  Committee  on  the  report  of  Treasurer  of  Synod,  that 
we  have  examined  his  report  and  find  it  correct. 

Balance  in  the  hands  of  the  treasurer  of  Synod #72.10 

P.  C.  WIRE, 
PHILIP  LOHR. 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

We.  your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions,  would  respectfully  re- 
port the  following  : 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  St.  John's  congregation,  Rockingham  Co., 
Va.,  in  which  the  petitioners  pray  for  admission  into  this  body.  We 
recommend  that  said  congregation  be  received. 

No.  2  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  Prof.  J.  C.  Moser,  in  which  he  states  that 
he  cannot  attend  this  meeting  of  Synod  on  account  of  his  duties  as  a 
member  of  the  Faculty  of  Concordia  College.  He,  therefore,  asks  to  be 
excused.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  3  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  Prof.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  stating  that  on 
account  of  sickness  in  family  connection,  he  cannot  attend  this  meeting 
of  Synod.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  4  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder  in  which  he  states  that  on 
account  of  press  of  labor  and  great  distance  to  Synod,  he  cannot  attend. 
We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 


12     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

No.  5  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  D.  A.  Sox,  in  which  he  expresses  his  in- 
ability  to  be  present  at  this  meeting  for  want  of  funds.  We  recommend 
that  he  be  excused. 

No.  6  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson,  in  which  he  asks  to  be 
excused  for  absence  and  gives  his  reason,  want  of  means.  We  recom- 
mend that  lie  be  excused. 

No.  7  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  in  which  he  asks  to  be  ex- 
cused from  this  meeting  of  Synod.  He  gives  as  a  reason,  want  of  means. 
We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  8  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner,  asking  to  be  excused  for  his 
absence  on  account  of  the  health  of  his  family.  We  recommend  that  he 
be  excused. 

No.  9  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  in  which  he  assigns  his  excuse 
for  absence,  the  feeble  state  of  his  health.  We  recommend  that  he  be 
excused. 

No.  10  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  F.  W.  E.  Peschau,  Corresponding  Secre- 
tary of  the  North  Carolina  Synod,  in  which  he  conveys  the  fraternal  greet- 
ings of  that  Synod  to  ours,  and  refers  to  page  9  of  their  minutes,  in  which 
it  is  regretted  that  neither  delegate  nor  letter  was  received  from  our 
Synod  at  their  last  convention. 

No.  11  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  E.  L.  Lybrand.  asking  Synod  to  excuse 
him.  He  gives  as  his  excuse,  press  of  business  and  want  of  means. — 
We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

A.  L.  GROUSE. 
P.  C.  WIKE, 
SILONE  ZIRKLE. 

Item  1.  Eecommendation  of  Committee  complied  with. 

Items  2,  3,  5,  6,  9,  10  and  12.  Bevs.  Profs.  J.  C.  Moser, 
L.  A.  Fox,  J.  E.  Peterson,  D.  A.  Sox,  J.  S.  Koiner,  T.  Moser, 
and  E.  L.  Lybrand,  were  excused  for  non-attendance. 

Items  4  and  7.  Revs.  E.  A.  Yoder  and  J.  M.  Smith  were 
not  excused. 

Item  S.  Pending  discussion  on  organizing  the  Tennes- 
see Synod  into  three  district  Synods,  it  adjourned  for  re- 
freshments and  divine  service.  Benediction  by  Eev.  I. 
Cornier. 

Monday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Synod  was  called  to  order  and  roll  called.     The  further 
consideration  of  item    8   was   postponed    until    to-morrow. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  13 

Items  9,  10,  and  12.  Eevs.  J.  S.  Koiner,  T.  Moser,  and  E. 
L.  Lybrand  were  excused.  Rev.  Kuegele  was  invited  to  a 
seat  with  us. 

The  Assistant  Treasurer's  report  was  placed  in  the 
hands  of  committee  on  Treasurer's  report. 

The  Committee  on  the  President's  Report  made  the 
following  report,  which  was  received  and  adopted  : 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report. 

We  the  committee,  to  whom  the  President's  report  was  referred,  beg 
leave  to  submit  the  following : 

(1)  The  first  recommendation  requiring  attention  is  in  regard  to  the 
application  of  Rev.  Prof.  J.  I.  Miller,  of  Luray,  Page  Co.,  Va.,  to  become 
a  member  of  our  Synod,  and  suggests  that  the  application  be  granted. 

Relative  to  this  matter,  your  committee  suggest,  that  the  application 
be  referred  t©  the  committee  on  applications. 

(2)  In  the  second  place,  he  recommends,  that  Synod  give  proper  at- 
tention to  a  request  on  the  part  of  the  President  of  South  Carolina  Synod, 
that  our  Synod  co-operate  in  supporting  a  Theological  Seminary,  located 
at  Newberry,  South  Carolina. 

In  regard  to  this  matter,  we  would  remark,  that  whilst  we  feel  the 
great  need  of  such  an  institution  located  at  some  suitable  place  in  the 
South,  and  that  we  feel  the  importance  of  giving  such  institution  a  liberal 
support,  we  deem  it  inopportune  to  take  decisive  action  in  regard  to  this 
matter  at  this  time,  in  view  of  pending  events. 

(3)  In  the  third  place,  he  recommends,  that  a  committee  be  appoint- 
ed, if  the  proposed  amendments  to  our  Constitution  and  By-laws  be 
adopted  by  Synod,  to  prepare  the  amended  Constitution  and  By-laws  for 
the  press,  and  that  they  be  published  in  the  Minutes  or  in  a  separate  form. 

With  respect  to  this  matter,  we  recommend,  that  the  committee 
be  appointed,  and  that  the  Constitution  and  By-laws  be  printed  in  the 
Minutes,  and  that  200  copies  besides  be  bound  separately,  for  the  use  of 
the  ministers  and  each  church,  or  congregation,  and  that  the  Secretary 
be  that  committee. 

(4)  Again,  he  recommends,  that  a  committee  be  appointed  to  prepare 
suitable  resolutions  in  regard ,to  the  death  of  Rev.  A.  J.  Fox. 

We  suggest  that  said  committee  be  appointed. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  HENKEL, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE, 
J.  P.  STIREWALT. 


14     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Item  1.  The  committee  suggests  that  the  application  be 
referred  to  the  committee  on  applications. 

Item  U.  Recommendation  of  committee  sustained. 

Item  o.  Adopted. 

Item  4.  Revs.  A.  L.  Oouse,  ,1.  K.  Efird,  and  Maj.  H.  A. 
#Meetze,  were  appointed  to  draft  suitable  resolutions  on  the 
death  of  Rev.  A  J.  Fox. 

Place  and  Time  of  Next  Meeting. 

St.  Peter's  (Meetze'sj  Church,  Lexington  county,  South 
Carolina — on  Saturday  before  the, hist  Sunday  of  November. 
1885. 

Mr.  Win.  J.  Shenk  was  excused  from  further  attendance 
during  this  meeting  of  Synod. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  at  {)  o'clock, 
A.  M. 

Prayer  with  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox. 

Tuesday,  9  o'clock,  A.  M.,  Sept,  30th. 

Synod  met.  Divine  services  were  conducted  by  Rev. 
Prof.  J.  I.  Miller.  The  roll  was  called,  and  the  proceedings 
of  yesterday  read  and  adopted. 

The  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Examination  was  re- 
ceived and  considered  by  items  : 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination. 

We,  your  committee  on  examination,  beg  to  submit  that — 

1.  We  have  had  a  conference  with  Rev.  H.  Wetzel  and  Rev.  Prof. 
J.  I.  Miller,  on  doctrinal  subjects,  and,  as  far  as  we  have  had  time  to 
examine  them,  find  that  they  subscribe  the  doctrines  and  confessions  of 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  and  we  recommend  that  they  be  re- 
ceived as  members  of  this  body,  and  their  names  lie  placed  upon  the 
clerical  roll. 

2.  We  have  also  considered  a  letter  from  Rev.   L.   A.  Bikle,    D.    D. 
We  recommend  that,  as  it  is  the  custom  of  this  Synod   to   examine 

applicants  for  membership  in  this  Synod,  the  committee  on  examination 
in  N.  C,  examine  the  said  Dr.  Bikle,  and  if  the  result  prove  satisfactory, 
they  report  the  fact  to  the  President,  and  that  he  order  his  name  to  be 
enrolled  as  a  minister  of  this  Synod. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     15 

3.  We  have  also  had  a  conference  with  Mr.  D.  I.  Offman,  and  rec- 
ommend that  he  he  received  as  a  student.  Also  the  name  of  Mr.  John 
Q.  Lippard,  of  N.  C,  has  been  handed  to  us.  We  refer  him  to  the 
members  of  our  committee  in  North  Carolina. 

4.  We  recommend  that  the  following  appropriations  be  made,  if 
Synod  can  do  so  :  D.  I.  Offman,  $40  ;  P.  C.  Wike,  $120  ;  W.  L.  Darr, 
$75;  W.  A.  Boyte,  $100:  J.  P.  Price.  $80:  N.  G.  Deal,  $G0 :  D-  M. 
Moser,  $60. 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 
A.  L.  CROUSE. 
J.  N.  STIREWALT. 
J.  K.   EFIRD. 

Item  1.  Recommendation  of  committee  sustained. 

Item  2.  Amended  and  adopted. 

Item  3.  Adopted. 

Further  action  on  this  report  was  postponed. 

Rexolved,  That  hereafter  the  arrangement  of  the  usual  Commit- 
tees shall  appear  in  the  Minutes  in  the  following  order  : 

No.  1.  On  President's  Report;  No.  2.  On  the  State  of  the  Church: 
No.  3.  On  Examination  ;  No.  4.  On  Ordination  ;  No.  5.  On  Letters  and 
Petitions :  No.  0.  On  Unfinished  Business  ;  No.  7.  On  Missions  :  No.  8. 
On  Church  Institutions ;  No.  0.  On  Treasurers1  Reports. 

Rev.  Prof.  J.  I.  Miller  was  excused,  after  morning  ser- 
vice, from  further  attendance  on  this  meeting*. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business  resumed. 

Item  5.  The  publication  of  the  Book  of  Concord  partially 
complied  with.     The  same  committee  was  continued. 

Item  C>.  Complied  with  as  far  as  the  health  of  Mr.  T.  E. 
Armentrout  would  permit. 

The  8th  item  of  Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and 
Petitions  resumed.  Pending  this  animated  discussion, 
Synod  adjourned  until  after  divine  services. 

Benediction  by  Rev.  H.  Wetzel. 

Tuesday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Synod  met,  and.  after  the  calling  of  the  roll,  the  discus- 
sion of  the  Stli  item  was  continued  with    increased    anima- 
tion.    It  was  finally  recommitted  to  report  to-morrow  morn- 
ing. 


1(1     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Resolved,  That  the  following  be  adopted  and  properly  numbered  and 
placed  among  our  By-laws: 

This  Synod  shall  neither  invite  nor  receive  advisory  members  from 
any  other  organization,  than  that  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  nor  ask  such 
to  a  seat  within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse  was  appointed  to  assist  the  Secretary, 
in  arranging  and  collating  the  Revised  Constitution  and 
By-laws  for  the  press. 

Your  committee,  appointed  to  report  upon  the  votes  of  the  congre- 
gations upon  the  amendments  of  the  Constitution  of  Synod,  submit  that 
we  find  that  sixty  of  our  congregations,  which  are  a  majority,  have  adopt- 
ed all  of  the  amendments  proposed,  and  one  adopted  all  except  the  one 
which  amends  the  old  two-thirds  majority  rule  in  voting  upon  the  ques- 
tion of  the  ordination  of  a  candidate. 

We  recommend  the  following: 

Resolved,  That  the  Constitution,  By-laws,  and  Rules  of  Order,  as 
now  amended,  be  and  they  are  hereby  declared  to  be  of  full  force  and 
effect ;  that  they  be  placed  in  our  book  containing  clerical  and  congre- 
gational rolls. 

A.  L.  GROUSE, 

.!.  P.  STIREWALT. 

SILONE  ZIRKLE. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination  concluded. 
Item  5.  Recommendation  of  committee  complied  with. 
The  sum  of  $40  was  appropriated  to  Mr.  D.  I.  Offman. 
Synod  adjourned. 
Benediction  by  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel. 

Wednesday,  9  o'clock,  Oct.  1st,  1884. 
Divine  services  were  conducted  by  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox. 
Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions  on  item 
No.  8,  made  the  following  report,   which    was  adopted : 

No.  8  is  a  copy  of  preamble  and  resolutions,  adopted  by  the  North 
Carolina  Conference  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod,  at 
its  recent  meeting  held  in  St.  James  Church,  Catawba  county,  N.  G, 
urging  Synod  to  resolve  herself  into  three  district  Synods,  and  that  these 
form  a  joint  Synod. 

We  recommend  the  following: 
Whereas,  This  Synod,  at  its  convention  in  October,  1883.  took  the 
following  action,  to-wit  : 

"Whereas,  The  committee  on  letters  and  petitions  recommend,  that 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     17 

the  three  State  Conferences,  composing  the  E.  L.  Tenn.  Synod,- be  re- 
solved into  three  Synods,  confined  by  State  lines :  second,  that  the  E.  L. 
Tenn.  Synod,  in  order  to  perpetuate  her  history.  &c,  be  denominated 
the  Joint  Tenn.  Synod,  and  meet  in  triennial  conventions  on  middle 
ground,  composed  of  the  above  named  three  district  Synods,  and  such 
other  Synods  as  may  desire  to  unite  with  us,  for  the  purpose  of  transact- 
ing and  having  the  superintendence  of  the  general  church  work  of  said 
Joint  Synod ;  we  your  committee  respectfully  recommend,  that  this 
matter  be  referred  to  these  Conferences  for  consideration,  indicating 
their  wishes."     And 

Whereas,  A  majority  of  the  congregations  have  not  taken  decisive 
action  in  regard  to  the  districting  of  the  E.  L.  Tenn.  Synod  and  the  for- 
mation of  a  joint  union,  and 

Whereas,  Under  the  Constitution  of  this  Synod,  such  change  cannot 
be  effected  except  by  the  consent  of  a  majority  of  all  the  congregations, 
therefore. 

Resolved,  That  the  ministers  in  connection  with  this  Synod  be  re- 
quired to  submit  the  question  of  districting  and  joint  union  to  their  re- 
spective congregations,  and  report-  the  result  to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod, 
where  and  when  further  action  may  be  taken,  if  deemed  necessary. 

The  following  reports  on  the  moral  and  financial  condi- 
tion of  Concordia  College  were  received  and  adopted  : 

Concordia  College.  Conover,  N.  C. 

It  is  made  my  duty,  as  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  to  report 
annually  to  Synod  the  financial  condition  of  this  school,  audit  affords  me 
pleasure  to  say,  that  we  have  property  at  Conover  in  valuation  not  less 
than  •■s6.000.00.  but  am  sorry  to  report,  that  there  is  a  debt  of  not  less 
than  ^550.00  resting  on  it  yet.  and  that  much  is  still  needed  to  furnish 
the  school  with  needful  apparatus.  Ac. 

D.  D.  SEITZ,  Peesidext. 
J.  M.  SMITH. 

Sec.  (if  the  Board  of  Tkcstees  of  Concordia  College. 

Sept.  :!.  1884. 

Report  of  the  President  of  Concordia  College.  Located  at  Conover. 
Catawba  County.  N.  C. 

Conover,  Catawba.  County.  N.  C.,1 
Sept.  24.  1884.         >" 
It  is  made  our  duty  by  resolution  of  the   Ev.    Luth.    Tenn.    Synod, 
annually  to  report  to  Synod  the    moral    and   literary    condition    of   this 
sf;lv  >ol . 


18     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


We  are  happy  to  be  able  to  state,  that  its  condition  in  both  these  re- 
spects is   good  and  highly  commendable,  and   that   the   School   is   in   a 
prosperous  condition,  with  encouraging  prospects  for  the  future. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  C.  IIENKEL,  President  of  the  Faculty. 
J.  M.  SMITH.  Seoeetaet. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Reports  of  Concordia  College,  Conover, 
North  Carolina. 

Having  examined  the  report  of  the  President  of  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees of  Concordia  College,  as  well  as  that  of  the  President  of  the  Faculty, 
we  take  pleasure  in  being  able  to  state,  that  the  financial  condition  of 
this  School  is  in  as  favorable  a  condition  as  could  be  expected,  in  view 
of  the  circumstances, — the  debt  unprovided  for  being  only  about  $550.00 : 
and  that  the  moral  and  literary  condition  of  the  School  is  commendable 
and  praiseworthy,  and  the  prospects  for  the  future,  encouraging. 

In  regard  to  the  indebtedness,  we  would  suggest  that  the  financial 
ao-ent  make  an  effort  to  raise  an  amount  sufficient  to  liquidate  the  debt, 
and  to  secure  a  more  desirable  outfit  for  the  institution,  and  that  our 
ministers  and  congregations  give  him  such  aid  and  encouragement  as 
deemed  proper  for  the- accomplishment  of  such  object. 
Respectfully  submitted. 

A.  L.  GROUSE. 

S.  HENKEL. 

J.  W.  HAUSENFLUCK. 

Resolved,  That  this  Synod  is  gratified  to  learn  of  the  increased 
usefulness  of  the  High  School,  at  Dallas,  N.  C,  under  the  control  and 
direction  of  Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  as  Principal,  and  are  satisfied  that  it  de- 
serves the  confidence  and  support  of  our  people. 

•  Revs.  J.  M.  Cromer  and  I).  A.  Goodman  were  excused 
for  non-attendance,  and  W.  P.  Cline  not  excused. 

Synod  adjourned.     Benediction  by  the  President. 

W  EDNESDAY,  1  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  convened,  the  roll  was  called,  and  the  following 
resolutions  adopted: 

Resolved,  That  articles  twelve,  thirteen,  and  fourteen  of  our  bene- 
ficiary regulations  be  and  they  are  hereby  repealed. 

Note. — Some  time  after  the  list  of  candidates  for  the  ministry  was 
printed  off,  we  learned  that  Mr.  L.  L.  Lohr,  of  Gaston  co. ,  N.  O,  is  pur- 
suing a  course  of  studies  in  Gaston  High  School,  with  a  view  to  the  min- 
istry.    Hence  this  note.— [Ptxblishees.]  • 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  19 

Resolved,  That  our  Beneficiary  Regulations  and  all  subsequent  action 
thereupon,  be  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  Committee,  on  the  collation  and 
publishing  of  the  Constitution,  Rules,  and  By-Laws,  for  the  same  pur- 
pose of  collation  and  publishing. 

The  following  persons  were  elected  Trustees,  of  Conover 
College:  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  and  Hon.  A.  Coiner,  of  Virginia; 
Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder,  of  North  Carolina;  Map  H.  A.  Meetze 
and  Mr.  D.  H.  Wheeler,  of  South  Carolina. 

Revs.  T.  Moser,  M.  L.  Fox,  and  J.  K.  Eiird  were  chosen 
to  visit,  during  the  present  Syuodical  year,  Conover  College, 
and  report  the  condition  and  prosperity  of  the  School,  at 
the  next  meeting  of  our  Synod. 


IXST  HVLEIIVEOIRrX'-  OF 


REV.  A.  J.  FOX 


Whereas,  Our  Lord  God  has  again  wisely  chastened 
us  by  the  removal  from  our  midst  of  Rev.  Alfred  J. 
Fox,  and  reminded  us  of  his  over-ruling  providence  in 
calling  his  servant  from  his  labors  here  to  his  rest  in 
heaven — 

Resolved,  That  in  the  death  of  Father  Fox,  we  rec- 
ognize the  loss  of  a  noble  and  successful  servant  in  the 
Master's  earthly  work;  an  earnest,  zealous  co-laborer 
and  a  warm-hearted  friend  and  brother. 

Resolved,  That  we  bow,  humbly,  to  the  call  of  Him 
who  never  errs  and  only  wounds  to  heal. 

Resolved,  That  our  sympathies  are  extended  to  the 
bereaved  widow  and  family,  and  that,  while  we  mourn 
with  them,  we  cherish  upon  the  altar  of  his  memory 
fond  recollections  of  his  virtues. 

Resolved,  That  this  feeble  tribute  be  placed  .upon  a 
separate  page  of  our  Minutes,  one  copy  sent  to  the 
widow  of  our  brother,  and  one  be  published  in  Our 
Church  Paper. 

A.  L.  GROUSE, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE, 
J.  K.  EFIRD. 


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EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     21 

The  following  vote  of  thanks  was  passed  : 
Resolved,  That  the  President  of  this  body,  in  the  name  of  the  Synod, 
return  thanks  to  the  people  in  the  neighborhood   of   St.    Mary's   (Pine) 
Church,  for  their  kind  and  hospitable  treatment  during  its  meeting. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of 
the  Minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod  printed,  to  supply  the  calls  for 
them,  and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies;  each 
general  body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country,  one  copy ;  and  the  Synods 
with  which  this  Synod  is  in  correspondence,  one  copy  each  ;  our  institu- 
tions of  learning,  one  copy  each ;  our  Lutheran  publications,  two  copies 
each ;  and  our  beneficiaries  and  applicants,  one  copy  each. 

Report  of  committee  on  examination  concluded. 

Item  5.  The  recommendation  of  the  committee  was  sus- 
tained, and  the  following'  appropriations  made  for  our  bene- 
ficiaries : 

Mr.  P.  C.  Wike,  8120;  Mr.  W.  L.  Darr,  875  ;  Mr.  W. 
A.  Boyte,  $100;  Mr.  J.  P.  Price,  $80;  Mr.  N.  G.  Deal.  860 ; 
Mr.  D.  M.  Moser,  800. 

Resolved,  That  the  action  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Concordia 
College,  in  calling  Revs.  C.  H.  Bernheim  and  J.  S.  Koiner  to  professor- 
ships in  said  college,  meets  with  the  cordial  approval  of  this  Synod. 

The  following-  corresponding  delegates  were  appointed  : 

To  Virginia  Synod : — Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt. 

To  Holston  Synod  :— Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel. 

To  N.  C.  Synod:— Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder. 

To  S.  C.  Synod  :— Rev.  J.  K.  Efird. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place 
designated,  and  was  closed  in  due  form  by  the  President. 

I.  CONDER,  Secretary. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Treasurer's  Report. 

Stony  Man,  Page  Co.,  Va.,> 
September  26.  1884.        ) 
J.  N.  STIREWALT  in  Account  with  the 

Etang.  Lutheran  Tenn.  Synod. 
1883.  Dr. 

Oct.  17,  To  amount  from  former  Treasurer $46  20 

To  amount  paid  iu  for  minutes 63  30 

To  amount  for  advertisements 16  00 

To  balance  due  Synod  in  the  hands  of  Henkel  &  Co 28  28 

Oct.  26.  1884,  To  am't  due  Synod  in  hands  of  Henkel  &  Co 88 

Total  amount #154  66 

1883.  Cr. 

Dec.  18,  By  amount  paid  Henkel  &  Co.,  for  printing,  mail- 
ing, and  expressing  1500  copies  Tenn.  Synod 
Minutes $81  27 

#73  39 
1884. 

Sept.  26,  By  amount  paid  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  for  blank 
book  for  Secretary  according  to  action  of  Synod 

on  page  19 $1  20 

Balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer $72  19 


Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

J.  C.  MOSER.  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 

In  Account  with  the 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 
1883.  Dr. 

Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  former  Treasurer  as  per  his 

report  to  last  session  of  Synod $      64 

Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner's  charge —  )      1inn 

Bethlehem  $6.00  :  St.  Thomas.  $2.00;"St.  Jacob's,  $3.00 )      i  [ 
Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge —     )  „  ft0 

Mt.  Nebo.  #4.02 :  Morning  Star.  $3.00!'. )    '  u~ 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.  23 

Oct.  10,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer's  charge —   )  atr,  nft 

St.  Peter's,  $4.30  ;  Emmanuel's,  #4.00 >"   ^°  au 

Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson's  charge —  ) 

Lutheran  Chapel,  $7.20  ;    Christ's,  .$10.75  ;  Sharon,  -   ...  30  85 
$5.00:  Morning  Star,  $4.50  ;  Emmanuel,  $3.40 ) 

Oct,  16.  To  cash  from  Rev.  T.  Moser's  charge— St.  Martin's,  $3.50...     3  50 
"     "To  cash  from  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel's  charge—  ) 

St.  Stephen's,  $10.35;  Salem.  $7.25;  Friendship,  -   27  10 

$6.00;    St.  Peter's,  $3.50 ) 

Oct.  16.  To  cash  from  Rev.  D.  A.  Goodman's  charge — } 

Philadelphia,  $7.05 j"   

Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith's  charge— St.  Paul's,  $4.00. .     4  00 
"     "        "            "       "     R.  A.  Yoder's  charge— St,  James,$10.18.   10  18 
"  18,        "            "       "     S.  Henkcl,    Ass't.    Treas.    as  per  his  re- 
port to  last  session  of  Synod  30  30 

Oct.  16,  To  cash  from  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse's  charge —     > 

Bethlehem,  $12.20 »"   

Nov.  20,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird's  charge—  ) 

Cedar  Grove,  $5.20;  St.  Peter's.  $5.00;  St.  John's.$4.00j 

Dec.  20,  To  cash  from  Rev.  E.  L.  Lvbrand's  charge —  ) 

Zion.  $8.00;  St.  Paul's,  $4.70;  St,  James,  $4.40..  >"   "" 


05 


12  20 
14  20 
17  10 


Dec.  21,  To  cash  from  H.  A.  Davis 3  50 

1884. 
Jan.  5.  To  cash  from  Haley  Myers 10  00 

•'    •'        "  "     Jacob  Byerly 5  00 

Feb.  26,     "  "     Peter  A.  Keply 5  00 

Mar.  29,     "  "     M.  L.  Barringer 5  00 

••    "        "  "     James  T.  Miller 5  00 

"             '•     Rev.  J.  C.  Moser's  charge —                           )  , 

Concordia,  $11.00  ;  Sharon,  $9.50  :  St,  Martin's.  $5.00  38  98 

Newton,  $5.00:  Zion,  #8.48 ) 

Mar.  31,  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson's  charge — 11  00 

April  19,      "             "     Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer's  charge —           >  0  n- 

St.  Peter's,  $6.55:  Emmanuel,  $2.50. / U'J 

May  3,  To  cash  from  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel's  charge —  ) 

Frienship,  $11.79  ;  Salem.  $4.08 :  St,  Stephen's,  $6.33;  -  25  55 

St.  Peter's,  $3.35 ) 

May  26,  To  cash  from  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse's  charge — Bethlehem....     5  50 

JuneS,        '•  "         '•     A.  J.  Fox's  charge— St,  Matthew's 7  16 

July  5,        "  "         "     T.  Moser's  charge — Lutheran  Union...     3  00 

"  28,       "  "         "     D.  A.  Goodman's  charge — Zion 7  05 

Aug.  18,      "  "         "     S.  Henkel,  Asst,  Treasurer 50  00 

"     31,      •'  "         "     R.  A.  Yoder's  charge— St,  James 10  00 

$384.23 


24 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


1883.  Ce. 

Nov.  15,  By  cash  to  P.  C.  Wike $50  00 

"     10,       "  •'     W.  A.  Boyte 25  00 

1884. 
Jan.  5,  By  cash  to  Wm.  L.  Darr '..  45  00 


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19,       ' 

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Apri 

1  19,     ' 

May 

19,       ' 

i  i 

23,       ' 

July 

14, 

Aug 

9,       ' 

Sept 

.  13,     ' 

"     W.  A.  Boyte 25  00 

"     J.  P.  Price 40  00 

"     D.  M.  Moser 25  00 

"     \V.  A.  Boyte 25  00 

'•     P.  C.  Wike 25  CO 

"     J.  P.  Price  25  00 

"     J.  P.  Price 10  00 

"     P.  C.  Wike 25  00 

"     Wm.L.Darr 30  00 


$350  00 
Sept.  20,  By  Balance  on  hand  subject  to  order 

'  of  Synod $34  23 

$384  23 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  C.  MOSER, 
Teeas.  of  Ben.  Fund  of  Evang.  Lttthj^ean  Tenn.  Synod. 


Report  of  Assistant  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund. 

To  balance  in  my  hand  at  settlement  made  at  Synod,  Oct.  8.  1883.    #30  30 

1883. 

Nov.,      To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt's  charge 10  00 

Dec.  18,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge 4  64 

1884. 

Apr.  29,  To  amount  from  Mrs.  Col.  N.  I.  Henkel 1  00 

May  27,  To  check,  a  beqneathment  made,  by  Mrs.  Martha  S. 
Rhodes,  nee  Baker,  through  her  executor,  Mr.  George 
W.  Miley $  150  00 

$195  94 
Oct.  10,  Credit  by  amount  paid  over  to   Rev.  J.  C.  Moser, 

Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund $30  30 

1884,  Aug.  19,  Credit  by  amount  paid  same 50  00      80  30 

$80  30 

Balance  in  my  hands $115  64 

S.  HENKEL.  Asst.  Teeas. 


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RELIGIOUS  EXERCISES. 


SATURDAY. 

Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  Luke  1G. 

SUNDAY. 

Iii  the  Church,  10£,  A.  M.— Rev.  0.  H.  Beruheini,  John 
1,29. 

Iu  the  Grove,  10£,  A.  M.— Rev.  I.  Conder,  Rom.  10,  13. 

Confession  and  Absolution  were  conducted  by  the  Pas- 
tor Loci  and  the  Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Communion  was  ad- 
ministered to  a  large  number  of  communicants. 

In  Grace  Reformed  Church,  6J,  P.  M.— Rev.  J.  K.  Efird, 
John  20,  29. 

In  Forestville,  6£,  P.  M.— Rev.  J.  A.  Rudisill,  Ps.  118,  8. 

In  New  Market— Rev.  M.  L.  Fox,  M.  D. 

MONDAY,  1  O'CLOCK,  P.  M. 

Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  I).  D.,  Acts  2,  39. 

TUESDAY,  1  O'CLOCK,  P.  M. 

Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  Eph.  2,  8. 

In  Forestville,  6i,  P.  M.—Rev.  J.  K.  Eflrd,  Matt.  6,  6. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


FIRST  DAY. 

1. — Devotional  exercises  by  the  President. 

2._Call  of  Clerical  Roll. 

3. — Reception  and  Enrollment  of  Lay-Delegates. 

4. — Reading  of  President's  Report." 

5. — Election  of  Officers. 

0.— Reception  of  Advisory  Members. 

7. — Reception  of  Letters  and  Petitions. 

8. — Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 

9. — Devotion. 

OTHER  DAYS. 

1.— Devotion. 

2.— Calling  of  Roll. 

3,. — Reading  and  Correction  of  Minutes. 

4. — Unfinished  Business. 

5. — Reports  of  Standing  Committees. 

C>. — Reports  of  Special  Committees. 

7. — Resolutions. 

8. — New  Business. 

9. — Devotion. 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 

Resolved,  That  each  of  our  pastors  is  required  to  teach  his  people  the 
duty  of  Christian  giving,  and  to  take  up  in  each  of  his  congregations  col- 
lections for  beneficiary  education,  and  to  report  at  each  regular  conven- 
tion of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested  to 
send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written  Report  of  the  con- 
dition of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  catechising 
those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  communion,  previous  to 
their  confirmation,  is,  in  some  places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a 
loose  custom  of  receiving  uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without 
the  slightest  examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowledge 
and  other  qualifications  for  church  membership,  has  been  practiced  by 
some;   be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers  and  con- 
gregations in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can  possibly  be  done,  all  who 
make  application  for  church  membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by 
Catechisation  in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to  their 
confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  eases,  as  when  persons  of  age 
and  experience  make  application,  or  such  young  persons  as  have  been  so 
favorably  situated  as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted 
with  and  to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs,  seek 
church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted;  but,  in 
no  case,  until  such  persons  have  been  examined  by  the  pastor,  before  the 
council,  and  have  been  approved  by  them. 

THEOLOGICAL  COURSE  FOR  PRIVATE  STUDENTS. 


Home's  Introduction, — Price,  $'4.50. 

Kurtz's  Sacred  History,     "  $1.50. 

Kurtz's  Church  History.   "  $3.00. 

flutter's  Compend,  "  $1.50. 
Book  of  Concord.  (Henkel. 

First  Edition),  "  $2.75. 
Book  of  Concord.  (Jacob's 

Edition,  1882).                 "  $6.00 


Knapp's  Theology, — Price,  $3.00. 
Krauth's  Conservative  Pie- 
formation,  l>  #5.00. 
Schmidt's  Dogmatics,  "  $6.00. 
Mann's  Schmidt's  Ethics,  "  $1.25. 
Vinet's  Homiletics,  "  $1.75. 
Riplev's  Sac.  Rhetoric.  "  $1.25. 
Vinet's  Pas.  Theology,       '.'  $1.25. 


Instruction  must  be  given  in  Liturgies.  Catechetics,  and  Ecclesias- 
tical Polity. 

At  the  request  of  several  parties,  we  append  the  prices  to  the  above 
list  of  works,  which  can  be  had  at  our  office,  if  the  persons  wishing  them 
do  not  care  to  order  the  books  from  the  publishers,  at  the  prices  given. 

Ten  per  cent,  must  be  added  to  the  above  prices,  when  the  books  are 
to  be  sent  by  mail,  prepaid.  We  will  send  them  prepaid  at  the  prices 
given,  if  $2.50  or  more  dollars'  worth  are  ordered,  to  one  address. 

Address,  HENKEL  &  CO., 

New  Market.  Shenandoah  Co.,  Va. 


INDEX. 


Appropriations 15,  21 

Beneficiaries 4 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry 4 

Delegates  to  other  Synods 21 

Lay-Delegates 4 

Officers  of  Synod 2 

Order  of  Business 2'! 

Place  and  time  of  next  meeting  2 

President's  Report 5,  (i 

Parochial  Report 2o 

Roll  of  Ministers 3 

Report  of  Committee  on  Henkel  Monuments 7 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church 8 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business 9,   10 

Resolution  ordering  Treasurer  to  pay  Delegates'    expenses  to  the  Diet  10 
Report  of  Committee  on  Treasurer's  Report  and  Assistant  Treasurer's 

of  Beneficiary  Fund 11 

Report  on  Letters  and  Petitions  11 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report 13 

Report  of  Committee  on  Examination 14 

Resolution  on  Advisory  Members 16 

Resolution  on  Districting  and  Joint  Union 17 

Report  of  President  of  Concordia  College 17 

Report  of  Committee  on  Reports  of  Concordia  College.  .  18 

Resolution  on  Dallas  High  School \H 

Resolution  on  Beneficiary  Regulations.. 18.   19 

Resolution  on  death  of  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Fox 20 

Resolution  on  Printing  Minutes 21 

Resolution  on  Concordia  College  Professorships 21 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund 22 

■Report  of  Assistant  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund 24 

Religious  Exercises 2(j 

Standing  Committees 2 

Standing  Resolutions 27 

Treasurer's  Report 22 

Theological  Course 27 

Vote  of  Congregations  on  Amendments 16 

Vote  of  Thanks 21 


CONSTITUTION 

OF  THE 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod, 


(AS  REVISED  IN   1883. 


ARTICLE  I. 

The  name  of  this  Synod  shall  be  The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Ten- 
nessee Synod. 

ARTICLE  II. 

Sec.  1.  The  Holy  Scriptures,  the  inspired  writings  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testaments,  shall  be  the  only  rule  and  standard  of  doctrine  and 
church  discipline. 

Sec.  2.  As  a  true  and  faithful  exhibition  of  the  doctrines  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  in  regard  to  matters  of  faith  and  practice,  this  Synod 
receives  the  three  Ancient  Symbols  :  the  Apostolic,  Nicene,  and  Athana- 
sian  creeds  ;  and  the  unaltered  Augsburg  Confession  of  Faith.  It  re- 
ceives also  the  other  Symbolical  Books  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church,  viz.:  The  Apology,  the  Smalcald  Articles,  the  Smaller  and 
Larger  Catechisms  of  Luther,  and  the  Formula  of  Coucord — as  true 
Scriptural  developments  of  the  doctrines  taught  in  the  Augsburg  Con- 
fession. 

ARTICLE  III. 

Sec.  1.  This  Synod  is  an  association  of  congregations.  Its  conven- 
tions shad  be  composed  of  regularly  ordained  ministers  in  their  connec- 
tion, and  their  lay -delegates. 

Sec.  2.  Each  one  of  these  congregations  shall  have  the  right  to  ap- 
point one  such  delegate,  who  shall  have  equal  rights  and  privileges  with 
the  ministers  transacting  the  business  of  Synod. 

Seo.  3.  Every  minister  desiring  to  be  received  into  connection  with 
this  Synod,  shall,  on  his  reception,  be  required  to  subscribe  this  Consti- 
tution. 


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Sec.  4.  No  minister,  in  connection  with  this  Synod,  shall  be  allowed 
to  teach  any  thing,  nor  shall  Synod  transact  any  business  eontray  to 
the  confessional  basis  as  set  forth  in  Article  II. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

Sec.  1.  The  business  of  this  Synod  shall  be  to  employ  the  proper 
means  for  the  promulgation  of  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  impart  its 
advice  in  matters  of  Christian  faith  and  life,  to  detect  and  expose  erro- 
neous doctrines  and  false  teachers,  to  recommend  orthodox  liturgies, 
hymn  books,  catechisms,  parochial  and  Sunday-school  books,  to  engage 
in  missionary  work — domestic  and  foreign,  to  aid  indigent  young  men  in 
preparing  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  and  to  investigate  charges  of 
false  doctrines,  wrong  practices,  and  immoralities  of  life,  preferred  against 
any  of  its  ministers,  and,  rinding  them  guilty,  to  suspend  or  expel  from 
Synod  such  as  are  deemed  unworthy  to  bear  the  office,  and  advise  their 
pastorates  to  sever  their  official  relations  with  them. 

Seo.  2.  Upon  application  to  examine  candidates  for  the  ministry, 
this  Synod  shall  make  the  necessary  provisions  to  attend  to  such  appli- 
cation, and,  after  due  approval,  appoint  one  or  more  pastors  to  conse- 
crate such  candidate  to  the  office  of  the  ministry,  by  the  laying  on  of 
hands  and  prayer. 

Sec.  3.  Synod  shall  require  a  probationary  period  of  not  less  than 
one  year,  during  which  time  all  candidates  for  the  ministerial  office  shall 
be  taken  on  trial. 

Sec  4.  Upon  application,  this  Synod  may  receive  congregations  in 
its  connection,  provided  they  subscribe  this  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  V. 

The  officers  of  this  Synod  shall  be  a  President,  Secretary,  Corre- 
sponding Secretary,  and  Treasurer.  A  majority  of  all  votes  cast  will  be 
required  to  constitute  an  election  to  any  office.  The  duties  of  these  offi- 
cers shall  be  such  as  usually  devolve  upon  the  same  in  other  public- 
bodies,  or  as  may  be  made  obligatory  upon  them  from  time  to  time  by 
Synod.  They  shall  be  elected  by  ballot,  at  the  regular  session,  annually, 
and  hold  their  offices  until  their  successors  are  elected. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

Synod  shall  meet  from  time  to  time  upon  its  own  adjournments. 
Extra  sessions  may  be  called  by  the  President,  when  requested  for  good 
and  sufficient  reasons,  to  do  so,  by  two  ministers  and  two  lay-men  in  its 
connection. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

Synod  may  at  any  regular  meeting,  by  a  concurrence  of  two-thirds 


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of  all  the  members  present,  make  such  regulations  and  by-laws  as  may 
be  deemed  necessary,  not  inconsistent  with  this  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  VIII. 

If  any  thing  contained  in  these  articles  should  hereafter  be  deemed 
contrary  to  the  Confessional  Basis  of  this  Synod,  oppressive,  or  inexpe- 
dient, it  may  be  altered  or  amended.  But  nothing  contained  iu  this 
Constitution  shall  be  altered  or  amended  unless  a  proposition  for  altera- 
tion or  amendment  shall  have  been  laid  before  one  of  the  sessions  of 
Synod,  in  writing,  and  agreed  to  by  two-thirds  of  all  the  members  voting. 
The  proposition  thus  agreed  to,  shall  then  be  laid,  in  due  form,  by  the 
Synod  in  its  Minutes  before  the  congregations  in  its  connection,  for  rati- 
fication or  rejection  by  them;  and  the  ministers  or  vestries  of  these  con- 
gregations shall,  at  some  suitable  time,  before  the  next  succeeding  ses- 
sions of  Synod,  take  the  vote  of  these  congregations,  on  the  Constitu- 
tion as  amended,  allowing  the  members  to  vote  for  its  ratification  or  re- 
jection and  send  a  statement  of  the  vote  to  that  session  of  Synod.  If, 
then,  it  shall  be  ascertained  by  Synod  that  a  majority  of  these  congrega- 
tions have  voted  in  favor  of  ratification,  the  amendment  shall  become 
and  be  declared  by  Synod  on  the  face  of  its  Minutes  a  valid  part  of  said 
Constitution,  and  the  parts  thereof  repugnant  to  sucli  alteration,  void. 


RULES  OF  ORDER  AND  BY-LAWS. 


RULES  OF  ORDER. 

Rule  1. — At  the  time  and  place  appointed  for  meeting,  if  three  or- 
dained ministers  and  three  lay-delegates  be  present,  they  shall  consti- 
tute a  quorum. 

Rule  2. — The  first  session  shall  be  opened  by  the  President  with 
suitable  religious  exercises  :  and,  in  the  absence  of  the  President,  by  the 
Secretary  ;  and,  in  the  absence  of  both,  by  one  of  the  older  ministers  pres- 
ent. And  every  succeeding  session  shall  be  opened  and  closed  with 
prayer,  after  which,  in  opening,  the  roll  shall  be  called  and,  if  the  first 
session  of  the  day,  the  minutes  of  the  preceding  day  read,  amended,  if 
necessary,  and  approved. 

Rule  3.— The  lay-delegates  shall  then  present   their   certificates   of 


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election,  and  their  names  shall  be  registered  by  the  Secretary  as  members 
of  Synod. 

Rule  4.— The  President  shall  read  his  Annual  Report  as  the  last 
official  act  of  his  term,  and  then  announce  the  election  of  officers  for  the 
ensuing  year.     The  ejection  shall  then  be  held. 

Rule  5.— Delegates  from  other  ecclesiastical  bodies  may  be  admit- 
ted, and  advisory  members  may  be  received. 

Rule  6. — The  minutes  of  the  last  session  of  Synod  may  be  read  ■  all 
papers  intended  for  Synod  shall  be  handed  in ;  and  verbal  notice  may  be 
given  of  any  important  business  intended  to  be  brought  before  Synod. 

Rule  7.  —If  the  number  of  papers  laid  before  Synod  be  large,  the 
President  may  appoint  a  committee  to  class  and  number  them  according 
to  their  contents;  if,  however,  the  number  be  small,  the  President  shall 
arrange  them  and  place  them  in  the  hands  of  the  committees  to  which 
they  appropriately  belong.  The  President  shall  appoint  the  following 
COMMITTEES  : 

1.  On  President's  Report. 

2.  On  the  State  of  the  Church. 
8.   On  Examination. 

4.  On  Ordination. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions. 

6.  On  Unfinished  Business. 

7.  On  Missions. 

8.  On  Church  Institutions. 
0.  On  Treasurer's  Reports. 

The  President  may  appoint  as  many  special  committees  as  may  be 
necessary. 

Rule  8.— The  vacant  congregations  shall  be  inquired  after,  and  pro- 
visions shall  be  made  for  them. 

Rule  9.— The  report  of  committees  may  be  heard  and  acted  upon 
at  any  time,  and  the  intervals  be  occupied  by  the  items  of  promiscuous 
business. 

Rule  10. — When  any  member  is  about  to  speak  or  deliver  any  mat- 
ter, he  shall  rise  from  his  seat  and  respectfully  address  the  President, 
but  shall  not  proceed  until  recognized  by  him. 

Rule  11.— Whenever  any  member  shall  be  called  to  order  by  the 
President  he  shall  sit  down,  and,  also,  when  called  to  order  bv  any  mem- 
ber, unless  the  President  decide  in  his  favor. 

By  leave  of  Synod  a  member  called  to  order  may  clear  a  matter  of 
fact  or  explain,  but  shall  not  proceed  in  debate  so  long  as  the  decision 
is  against  him  but  by  permission  of  the  House.  Any  member  may  ap- 
peal from  the.  decision  of  the  President,  and,  if,  upon  the  appeal  the  de- 
cision be  in  favor  of  the  member  called  to   order,    he    may   proceed;  if 


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otherwise,  he  shall  not,  except  by  leave  of  the   House  ;  and   if,   in   the 
judgment  of  the  House,  the  case  requires,  he  shall  be  liable  to  censure. 

Rule  12. — When  two  or  more  members  rise  at  the  same  time  the 
President  shall  name  the  member  to  speak. 

Rule  13. — Whilst  the  President  is  putting  a  question  to  or  address- 
ing the  House  no  member  shall  speak,  stand  up  or  walk  out  or  across  the 
house  ;  nor  when  any  member  is  speaking,  entertain  private  discourse, 
stand  or  pass  between  him  and  the  Chair. 

Rule  14. — Every  member  who  shall  be  in  the  house  when  the  ques- 
tion is  put,  shall  give  his  vote,  unless  the  House  shall  for  special  reasons 
excuse  him. 

Rule  15. — When  a  motion  is  made  and  seconded,  it  shall  be  stated 
by  the  Presideut,  or,  if  it  be  written,  it  shall  be  handed  to  the  President 
and  it  shall  be  read  aloud  either  by  himself  or  some  one  whom  he  may 
designate. 

Rule  16.— Every  motion  shall  be  written  if  the  President  or  any  two 
members  desire  it. 

Rule  17. — After  a  motion  is  stated  or  read  by  the  President  it  shall 
be  deemed  in  possession  of  the  House  but  may  be  withdrawn  or  amended 
before  a  decision,  except  in  case  of  a  motion  to  reconsider,  which  motion 
shall  be  deemed  and  taken  to  be  in  possession  of  the  House  and  shall  not 
be  withdrawn  without  the  leave  of  the  House. 

Rule  18. — When  a  question  is  under  discussion,  no  motion  shall  be 
received,  but  to  adjourn,  to  lay  on  the  table,  to  postpone  indefinitely,  to 
postpone  to  a  certain  day,  to  commit,  or  to  amend. 

Rule  19. — When  a  question  is  postponed  indefinitely,  it  shall  not  be 
acted  upon  again  during  the  session. 

Rule  20. — Any  member  may  call  for  a  division  of  the  question  when 
it  shall  admit  of  it,  which  shall  be  determined  by  the  President. 

Rule  21. — When  a  motion  has  once  been  carried  in  the  affirmative 
or  negative,  it  shall  be  in  order  for  any  member  of  the  majority  to  move 
for  the  reconsideration  thereof,  and  no  motion  to  reconsider  shall  be  taken 
from  the  table  except  by  a  two-thirds  vote. 

Rule  22. — When  the  yeas  and  nays  are  called  for  on  any  question,  it 
shall  be  on  motion,  and  if  seconded  by  one-fifth  of  the  members  present, 
the  question  shall  be  decided  by  yeas  and  nays. 

Rule  23. — Decency  of  speech  shall  be  observed,  and  personal  reflec- 
tions carefully  avoided. 

Rule  24. — No  member  or  officer  shall  absent  himself  from  the  house 
without  leave,  unless  from  sickness  or  inability. 

.  Rule  25.— Any  member  may  excuse  himself  at  the  time  of  his  ap- 
pointment, #if  he  is  a  member  of  two  standing  committees. 

Rule  26.  -  If  any  member  shall  necessarily  be  absent  on  any  business 


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of  the  House  when  the  vote  is  taken,  he  shall,  on  motion,  upon  entering 
the  house  be  permitted  to  cast  his  vote. 

Rule  27. — Each  minister  in  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  hand  in 
his  Parochial  Report,  which  may  be  read  before  Synod,  and  shall  em- 
brace the  usual  items,  and  any  other  the  Synod  may  at  any  time  require. 

Rule  28. — Election  of  delegates  to  ecclesiastical  bodies  in  corre- 
spondence with  this  Synod,  shall  be  held. 

Rule  29. — The  time  and  place  of  holding  the  next  session  of  Synod, 
shall  be  determined. 

Rule  30. — Should  an}-  of  the  officers  of  Synod  be  absent,  they  shall 
send  their  reports  with  the  documents  which  may  have  come  to  their 
hands  during  the  interval  of  Synod.  In  case  of  the  necessary  absence  of 
an  officer  during  the  sessions  of  Synod,  he  shall  nominate  a  substitute 
pro  tempore. 

Rule  31. — A  motion  to  adjourn  shall  always  be  in  order  except  when 
the  House  is  voting  or  some  member  is  speaking,  and  shall  be  decided 
without  debate. 

Rule  32. — This  Synod  shall  be  dismissed  by  the  President  with  ap- 
propriate religious  service. 

Rule  33. — Any  of  the  foregoing  rules  may  be  altered  or  amended,  at 
any  regular  session  of  Synod,  by  the  concurring  vote  of  two-thirds  of  the 
members  present,  after  having  given  notice  at  the  previous  session  of 
Synod. 


BY-LAWS. 


ARTICLE  I. 

OF  THE  PRESIDENT   OF  SYNOD. 

Sec.  1.  The  President  must  be  chosen  from  among  the  ordained  min- 
isters of  this  body  ;  and  at  every  session  of  Synod,  if  present,  he  shall 
deliver  the  opening  sermon  ;  and  in  connection  with  the  pastor  loci  and 
elders  of  the  congregation  in  wdiich  the  Synod  convenes,  shall  appoint 
the  individuals  who  shall  preach  during  the  sessions  of  Synod. 

Sec.  2.  The  President  shall  preside  at  all  the  sessions  of  Synod;  see 
that  order  is  observed ;  not  suffer  more  than  one  member  to  speak  at  a 
time,  securing  to  each  the  liberty  to  speak  without  interruption  from 
others  ;  and  prevent  the  speaker  from  deviating  from  the  subject  before 
the  House. 


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Sec.  3.  The  President  at  the  commencement  of  every  Synod  shall 
present  a  written  report  of  all  the  official  business  transacted,  of  the  let- 
ters received  by  him,  since  the  last  regular  meeting,  and  of  all  the  im- 
portant events  that  have  occurred  relating  to  Synod  which  may  have 
come  to  his  knowledge ;  and  he  may  recommend  for  consideration  such 
measures  as  he  may  deem  necessary  or  calculated  to  promote  the  interest 
of  the  Church.  This  report  shall  be  dealt  with  as  other  papers  coming 
before  Synod. 

Sec  4.  If  any  minister  of  this  Synod  removes  into  the  bounds  of 
any  other  Evan.  Lutheran  Synod,  the  President,  upon  his  request,  may 
grant  him  an  honorable  dismission  to  that  Synod. 

Sec  5.  The  President,  by  substituting  a  chairman,  is  at  liberty  to 
take  part  in  the  discussion  of  any  subject.  When  on  any  question  the 
vote  should  be  a  tie,  the  President  shall  give  the  casting  vote  except  when 
voting  by  ballot. 

Sec.  6.  Should  the  President  depart  this  life,  or  cease  to  be  a  mem- 
ber of  this  Synod,  the  senior  minister  shall  himself  succeed  him  or  shall 
appoint  some  one  to  till  the  chair. 

ARTICLE  II. 

OF  THE  SECRETARY. 

Sec.  1.  The  Secretary  must  be  elected  from  among  the  ordained 
ministers  of  this  Synod,  and  should  possess  suitable  qualifications  for  the 
discharge  of  the  duties  of  this  office. 

Sec.  2.  He  shall  make  a  faithful  and  accurate  record  of  the  proceed- 
ings of  Synod,  and  carefully  preserve  all  the  papers  and  documents  unless 
otherwise  disposed  of  by  the  keeper  of  the  archives  of  Synod.  The  Sec- 
retary shall  attest  with  his  official  signature  all  certificates,  all  resolution  s 
respecting  ministers,  delegates  or  churches,  and  the  Minutes  of  Synod. 

Sec.  3.  If  during  the  interval  of  the  sessions  of  Synod  the  Secretary 
should  become  disqualified  for  his  office  or  cease  to  be  a  member  of  this 
Synod,  the  President  shall  take  charge  of  all  the  papers  of  Synod  which 
were  in  his  hands  and  retain  them,  or  shall  appoint  some  one  to  dis- 
charge the  duties  of  the  office  until  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

ARTICLE  III. 

OF  THE  TREASURER. 

Sec.  1.  The  Treasurer  shall  take  charge  of  all  the  moneys  belonging 
to  Synod,  and  shall  keep  them  subject  to  its  order.  He  shall  present  at 
each  annual  meeting  of  Synod  a  detailed  and  faithful  account  of  the  state  of 
the  Treasury. 

Sec.  2.  An  order  from  the  President  attested  by  the  Secretary,  shall 
be  a  sufficient  voucher  for  him  to  pay  money  out  of  the  Treasury. 


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Sec.  3.  The  Treasurer  is  to  see  to  the  printing  of  the  Minutes,  if  the 
Synod  orders  their  publication,  and  to  distribute  them  to  each  of  the  min- 
ister's charges  in  proportion  to  the  amount  of  money  received  by  Synod 
from  them  for  that  purpose. 

Sec.  4.  Should  the  Treasurer  depart  this  life  or  become  in  any  way 
disqualified  for  his  office,  during  the  recess  of  Synod,  the  Secretary  shall 
take  charge  of  all  the  property  belonging  to  Synod  that  may  be  in  his 
hands  and  discharge  the  duties  of  the  office  until  the  vacancy  is  filled  by 
Synod. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

Sec.  1.  As  the  honor  and  success  of  the  Gospel  depends  very  much 
upon  the  character  of  its  Ministers,  the  Synod  should  guard  with  the 
utmost  care  and  impartiality  the  characters  of  its  members.  No  Minister 
on  account  of  his  office  should  be  screened  from  the  hands  of  justice  ; 
neither,  on  the  other  hand,  should  scandalous  charges  be  received  or  cir- 
culated against  him  on  slight  and  uncertain  grounds. 

Sec.  2.  Should  any  member  of  the  church  know  a  minister  to  be 
guilt}'  of  a  private  offense,  he  shall  reprove  him  according  to  Matt.  18,  15 ; 
and,  if  in  the  process,  as  required  in  this  text,  he  be  restored  fully  to  the 
favor  of  his  charge,  or  congregation,  as  to  his  membership  and  fitness  to 
perform  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  the  matter  should  rest  here  ;  but 
if  his  offense  shall  have  been  of  such  a  serious  character,  in  violating  the 
principles  of  piety,  rules  of  morality,  or  errors  in  the  fundamental  doc- 
trines of  our  church,  and  the  decisions  of  the  congregation  or  charge  shall 
not  have  been  satisfactory  to  the  Synod,  Synod  shall  investigate  the  mat- 
ter, and,  if  in  her  judgment,  his  offense  has  been  such  as  to  disqualify 
him  to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  ministry,  she  shall  sever  his  Synod- 
ical  relation,  and  recommend  the  congregation  or  congregations  to  sever 
his  pastoral  or  ministerial  relations ;  and  any  congregation  refusing  to  do 
so,  its  connection  with  this  Synod  shall  be  dissolved. 

Sec.  3.  In  the  event  of  an  offense  committed  by  a  minister  of  this 
Synod,  requiring  the  aid  of  Synod  to  adjust  it  satisfactory,  the  member 
or  members,  acquainted  with  the  facts  in  the  case,  shall  immediately  in- 
form the  President  of  Synod,  who  shall  call,  without  delay,  a  session  of 
Synod,  if  two  ministers  and  two  laymen  request  it,  to  be  held  in  one  of 
the  congregations  of  the  accused.  The  president  shall  notify  the  parties  of 
the  call  session,  and  enjoin  it  upon  them  to  appear  at  the  time  and  place 
appointed,  prepared  to  furnish  all  the  testimony  for  and  against  the  ac- 
cused. When  all  the  evidence  shall  have  been  collected,  the  Synod  shall 
proceed  to  give  the  subject  a  fair,  candid,  and  impartial  investigation, 
and  dispose  of  it  according  to  the  evidence  in  the  case. 

Sec.  4.  If  a  minister  against  whom  serious  charges  are  preferred,  be 


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duly  notified  and  he  refuse  to  attend  the  meeting  appointed  to  investigate 
his  case,  his  connection  with  Synod  shall  be  severed,  and  his  charge  ad- 
vised to  sever  his  pastoral  and  ministerial  relations. 

ARTICLE  V. 

ADMISSION  OF  MINISTERS. 

Sec.  1.  Any  person  desiring  to  become  a  Minister  in  this  body,  shall 
make  application  to  the  Synod,  when  a  committee  of  three  shall  be  ap- 
pointed to  confer  with  him  upon  his  motives  in  becoming  a  Minister,  and 
ascertain  as  far  as  possible  his  character  as  regards  morality  and  piety, 
and  report  the  result  to  Synod  ;  if  it  be  favorable,  he  shall  then  be  di- 
rected to  place  himself  under  the  care  of  some  member  of  this  Synod  (who 
may  grant  him  when  qualified  license  to  preach  and  catechise  until  the, 
next  annual  session) ;  or  to  put  himself  under  the  tuition  of  some  approved 
Theological  Seminary. 

In  the  interim  of  annual  sessions,  this  application  must  be  made  to 
the  President,  who  with  another  Minister  shall  examine  him,  and,  if  sat- 
isfied, direct  him  to  the  care  of  some  Minister  or  approved  Seminary. 

Sec.  2.  Whenever  one  or  more  congregations  make  application  for 
the  licensure  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry  he  shall  be  carefully  exam- 
ined in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sus- 
tains the  examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod,  he  shall  be  publicly 
licensed  to  the  next  annual  session  of  Synod.  The  vote  shall  be  taken 
by  ballot,  and  it  shall  require  a  two-thirds  vote  to  secure  license. 

Seo.  3.  Whenever  one  or  more  congregations  make  application  for 
the  services  of  a  candidate  for  the  ministry,  he  shall  be  carefully  exam- 
ined in  reference  to  his  literary  and  theological  attainments.  If  he  sus- 
tains the  examination  to  the  satisfaction  of  Synod,  he  shall  be  ordained 
to  the  office  of  pastor,  according  to  Article  IV.  Sec.  3  of  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

SPECIAL   DUTIES. 

Sec.  1.  When  any  particular  duty  is  assigned  to  any  minister  or  min- 
isters by  resolution  of  Synod,  or  otherwise,  it  shall  be  their  duty  faith- 
fully to  comply  with  such  requirements ;  but,  should  they  fail  to  do  so, 
they  must  render  their  excuse,  if  satisfactory,  they  shall  be  excused ;  if 
not,  they  shall  be  censured  or  otherwise  dealt  with  as  the  nature  of  the 
case  requires. 

Sec  2.  No  business  shall  be  transacted  secretly  or  under  closed 
doors,  unless  an  unhappy  period  should  arrive,  in  which  the  Church 
would  be  liable  to  persecution,  except  such  as  relates  to  the  moral  char- 
acter of  a  minister,  and  to  the  examination  of  candidates  for  the  minis- 
terial office.  Cases  of  this  kind,  if  deemed  necessary  and  expedient, 
may  be  attended  to  in  a  private  session  of  Synod. 


10  CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 

Seo.  3.  This  Synod  shall  neither  invite  nor  receive  advisory  mem- 
bers from  any  other  organization,  than  that  of  the  Lutheran  Church : 
nor  ask  such  to  a  seat  within  the  bar  of  Synod. 

SUMMIT  KULE. 

OF  DOCTEINE  AND  WOKSHIPOF  SECRET  SOCIETIES,  ALTAR  AND  PULPIT  FELLOWSHIP,  &C 

As  this  Synod  is  invested  only  with  advisory  power  ;  and  as  the  general 
policy  of  this  Synod  has  not  been  to  encourage  such  doctrines,  worship 
or  fellowship,  be  it 

Resolved  1.  That  this  Synod,  as  we  have,  so  far  as  we  know,  no 
minister  now  in  affiliation  with  such  societies,  we  advise  all  wTho  may 
be  looking  to  the  office  of  the  ministry  in  connection  with  this  Synod, 
not  to  associate  or  hold  fellowship  with  any  societies  that  practice  a 
deistic  worship  or  service,  to  the  disparagement  of  the  adoration  due 
Jesus  Christ,  or  that  comes  in  conflict  with  the  orthodox  worship  of  the 
Church,  or  that  sets  up  a  plan  of  salvation  coming  in  conflict  with  that 
set  forth  in  Divine  Revelation,  through  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
as  the  Mediator  between  God  and  man :  as  it  is  the  sentiment  of  this 
Synod  that  such  could  not  be  received. 

2.  That  we  regard  these  matters  as  subjects  for  investigation  and  in- 
struction, and  our  ministers  are  advised  to  give  such  information  as  they 
may  deem  proper,  when  it  is  desired. 

3.  With  respect  to  altar  and  pulpit  fellowship,  it  is  the  sentiment  of 
this  Synod,  that  our  ministers  and  people  adhere  to  the  practice  set  forth 
in  the  Confessions  of  the  Church,  using  all  necessary  precaution,  pru- 
dence, and  judiciousness  in  the  exercise  of  such  privileges,  lest  the  sa- 
credness  of  the  altar  and  pulpit  be  violated,  or  the  consciences  of  some 
be  oppressed,  and  reference  should  always  be  had  to  the  preparation,  des- 
ignated in  the  x\-Ugsburg  Confession,  article  eleven,  and  in  Luther's  Cate- 
chism, where  it  is  said.  "Let  a  man  examine  himself,"  etc.  ;  and  "He 
only  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared,   who  has  faith  in  these  words." 

etc. 

4.  In  regard  to  Chiliasm,  we  would  simply  say,  it  is  clearly  rejected 

in  the  17th  article  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 


Regulations   for  the   Government  of  the    Evangelical    Lutheran 
Tennessee  Synod  in  the  Work  of  Beneficiary  Education. 

Akticle  I. — This  Synod  shall,  from  time  to  time,  receive  as  many 
Beneficiaries,  preparing  for  the  Gospel  Ministry,  into  her  connection,  as 
she  can  procure  and  collect  funds  to  sustain. 

Article  II.— Every  applicant  for  beneficiary  aid  from  this  Synod 
must  be  subjected  to  a  rigid  examination  in  regard  to  his  Christian  char- 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS.  11 

acter,  deportment,  designs,  talents,  and  advancements  in  Literary,  or 
Theological  attainments.  No  one  can  obtain  beneficiary  aid  from  this 
Synod,  unless  he  is  a  member  of  some  one  of  our  congregations,  in  full 
communion  with  the  same.  His  moral  character  and  piety  must  be  en- 
tirely above  reproach,  and  his  talents  must,  at  least,  reach  mediocrity. 
He  must  unqualifiedly  receive,  and  express  a  willingness  to  teach,  all  the 
doctrines  of  the  entire  collection  of  our  Evangelical  Lutheran  Confessions. 
He  must,  at  least,  have  attained  to  a  sufficient  amount  of  literary  knowl- 
edge, to  enable  him  to  enter  the  Freshman  class  in  regular  Colleges.  He 
must  furnish  satisfactory  evideuce  that  he  has  not,  and  cannot  command, 
the  necessary  pecuniary  means,  to  qualify  him  for  the  work  of  the  Holy 
Ministry  from  his  parents,  or  any  other  worldly  source.  Every  applica- 
tion for  Beneficiary  aid  shall  be  made  to  the  President  of  the  Synod,  who, 
upon  such  application,  shall  appoint  a  committee  to  examine  the  appli- 
cant or  applicants  according  to  the  requirements  contained  in  the  Synod's 
Regulations  for  Beneficiary  Work,  and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  com- 
mittee to  examine  and  report  the  result  of  the  examination  to  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  Synod,  who  shall,  if  approved  by  the  committee,  recommend 
such  applicant  or  applicants  to  the  favorable  attention  of  Synod. 

Article  III. — Every  minister  educated  by  this  Synod  shall  be  held, 
in  honor  bound,  to  labor  within  the  bounds  of  this  Sjmod,  as  Pastor,  for 
a  term  of  not  less  than  five  years — unless  he  is  excused  by  a  resolution  of 
this  Synod,  which  he  must  ask  for,  and  obtain  before  he  is  at  liberty  to 
make  arrangements  to  go  elsewhere.  He  may  be  excused  upon  the 
ground  of  refunding  the  money  he  has  received  with  interest  at  ('»  per 
cent,  or  upon  any  other  ground  satisfactory  to  this  Synod. 

Article  IY. — This  Synod  should  have  full  control  of  all  her  Benefi- 
ciaries, in  regard  to  their  studies,  during  the  time  they  are  receiving  ben- 
eficiary aid  from  her.  They  must  attend  such  schools  as  directed  by 
Synod,  only,  and  their  studies  must  be  approved  by  the  Synod.  They 
may  prosecute  their  studies  in  either  some  college,  school  or  Theological 
seminary,  as  per  agreement  with  this  Synod,  and  they  must  obtain  from 
the  President  of  such  Institution,  annually,  a  full  report  in  regard  to  their 
conduct,  capacity,  and  advancement  in  their  studies,  and  forward  the 
same  to  the  President  of  this  Synod,  who  shall  submit,  it  with  his  report, 
to  the  Synod  for  examination. 

Article  Y. — Every  minister  in  connection  with  this  Synod  is  re- 
quired to  take  up  collections  for  beneficiary  purposes,  in  each  of  his  con- 
gregations, as  often  in  each  year  as  he  may  deem  it  expedient,  and  in 
whatever  manner  he  and  his  council  may  think  most  prudent,  and  report 
the  result  of  the  same  to  the  next  annual  convention  of  this  Synod. 

Article  VI. — There  shall  be  elected  annually,  by  this  Synod,  a  re- 
ceiving and  disbursing  Agent,   who  shall   discharge  the   duties  of  Treas- 


12  CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 

urer,  as  described  in  the  following  Articles  of  these  regulations ;  and  hold 
his  office  until  his  successor  shall  be  elected,  or  in  case  of  his  death,  an- 
other shall  be  appointed  by  the  President  of  Synod  to  fill  the  vacancy. 

Article  VII. — The  President  of  this  Synod  shall  recognize  all  the 
Beneficiaries  received  by  this  Synod,  and  shall  give  all  orders  upon  the 
Treasurer  in  favor  of  Beneficiaries  to  whom  appropriations  have  been 
made  by  the  Synod.  He  shall  keep  a  correct  account  of  all  orders  given 
by  him,  and  shall  annually  compare  his  account  with  the  accounts  kept 
by  the  Treasurer,  and  report  the  result  of  the  same  to  the  Synod.  He 
must  annually  report  to  Synod  all  his  other  transactions  including  the 
number  of  Beneficiaries,  their  progress,  prospects,  and  Christian  deport- 
ment, and  anything  else  he  may  deem  interesting  to  the  Synod.  During 
the  periods  elasping  between  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  all 
communications  on  the  subject  of  beneficiary  education,  and  all  applica- 
tions for  aid,  must  be  addressed  to  the  President,  and  must  be  laid  by  him 
before  the  annual  convention  of  the  Synod. 

Article  VIII.— The  Secretary  of  this  Synod  shall  record  the  reports 
of  the  President  and  Treasurer,  and  in  the  event  of  the  death  or  removal 
of  the  President,  the  Secretary  shall  discharge  all  the  duties  of  the  Presi- 
dent in  regard  to  beneficiary  operations,  until  the  next  Synod  shall  fill 
the  vacancy. 

Article  IX. — The  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  shall  keep  a 
clear  and  correct  account  of  all  moneys,  which  shall  come  into  his  hands  ; 
and  shall  report  the  same  to  the  annual  conventions  of  the  Synod,  with 
all  the  disbursements  he  may  make,  during  the  previous  Synodical  year, 
accompanied  with  the  proper  vouchers  for  each  disbursement.  He  must 
allow  and  pay  all  orders  of  the  President  out  of  the  funds  in  his  hands. 

Article  X. — All  moneys  collected  from  congregations,  or  otherwise, 
and  donations  for  beneficiary  purposes,  shall  be  paid  over  to  the  Treasurer  ; 
for  which  he  shall  be  required  to  give  .his  official  receipt,  to  the  parties 
who  may  pay  them  over  to  him. 

Article  XI. — From  every  Beneficiary  who  receives  an3r  funds  appro- 
priated to  him  by  this  Synod,  the  Treasurer  shall  take  suitable  bonds, 
made  payable  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  beneficiary  funds  of  this  Synod, 
for  the  full  amount  of  all  the  funds  he  shall  at  any  time  have  received, 
with  interest  at  6  per  cent.  If  he,  at  any  time  afterwards,  shall,  without 
the  consent  of  the  Synod,  either  abandon  his  studies,  or,  after  completing 
them,  refuse  to  engage  in  the  work  of  preaching  the  Gospel  of  Christ  in 
connection  with  this  Synod,  during  the  time  specified  in  Article  III,  or 
shall  for  any  cause  be  expelled  from  this  Synod,  in  either  event,  the  obli- 
gation he  has  entered  into  for  refunding  the  money  he  may  have  received 
shall  immediately  become  due,  and  if  he  should  refuse  to  pay  the  same, 
he  shall  by  such  refusal,  make  himself  liable  to  public  exposure. 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS.  13 

Akticli.^  XII. — These  regulations  shall  be  subject  to  amendment  at 
an}-  convention  of  this  Synod.  One  day's  notice  is  required  to  be  given, 
with  a  written  statement  of  the  amendment  asked  for,  by  any  one  who 
may  at  any  time  desire  any  amendment. 

Article  XIII. — All  rules  and  regulations  heretofore  adopted  by  this 
Syuod,  in  regard  to  beneficiary  education,  are  hereby  rescinded  from  the 
adoption  of  these  regulations. 

Probationary  Regulations. 

To  meet  the  requirements  of  the  Constitution  of  Synod,  that  all  can- 
didates for  the  ministry  be  held  in  a  state  of  probation  for  not  less  than 
one  3'ear,  and  to  direct  the  studies  of  such  students  as  pursue  their  studies 
under  private  instruction,  the  following  regulations  are  adopted  : 

I.  Every  such  candidate  shall  be  placed  under  the  care  of  some  pas- 
tor in  connection  with  this  Synod,  under  whose  direction  such  student 
shall  pursue  his  studies  not  less  than  two  years. 

II.  The  pastor  under  whose  care  any  student  may  be  placed  shall  as- 
sign to  such  student  any  labor  for  which  he  may  be  found  qualified. 

III.  Synod  shall  prescribe  the  course  of  study  to  be  pursued  by  each 
student. 

IV.  The  following  text-books  shall  be  used,  viz.:  Kurtz's  Church  and 
Sacred  History,  Home's  Introduction,  Hutter's  Compend,  Knapp's  Theol- 
ogy, Book  of  Concord,  Krauth's  Conservative  Reformation,  Schmidt's 
Dogmatics,  Mann's  Schmidt's  Christian  Ethics,  Vinet's  Homiletics,  Vi- 
net's  Pastoral  Theology.  Instruction  shall  also  be  given  in  Liturgies, 
Catechetics,  and  Ecclesiastical  Polity. 

V.  There  shall  be  a  committee  of  examination,  appointed  at  each  an- 
nual meeting  of  Synod,  before  which  every  student  shall  be  required  to 
appear  for  examination  at,  or  shortly  before  each  convention  of  Synod. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  committee  of  examination  to  report  to  Synod 
the  progress  made  in  his  studies  by  each  student. 


HAGHERSTOWN  SEMINARY 

FOR 

YOUNG  LADIES. 

This  Institution  is  one  of  the 

OLDEST,  LARGEST,  AND  BEST  EQUIPPED 

FEMALE  SCHOOLS  IN  THE  UNITED  .STATES'. 

It  excels  in  EXPERIENCED  TEACHERS,  number  of  pupils,  mod- 
ern and  commodious  buildings,  healthful  locality  and  beautiful  situ- 
ation.    It  comprises  complete 

Classical  and    Scientific    Courses. 
a  musical  conservatory  and  art  department. 

tSTPlease  send  for  a  Catalogue  to 

Rev.  C.  L.  KEEBY,  A.  M..  M.  D.,  President. 

HAGERSTOWN,  MD. 


CONCORDIA  COLLEGE, 

REV.  P.  C.  HENKEL,  D.  D..  PRESIDENT, 

CONOVER,  CATAWBA  COUNTY,  N.  C. 


THE  FACULTY  IS  FULL  AND  EFFICIENT. 


This  school,  chartered  1881,  is  under  the  fostering  care  of  the  Tennessee  Synod  of 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church.  It  is  thoroughly  and  distinctively  a  Lutheran  In- 
stitution." The  conviction,  that,  in  the  training  of  the  young,  a  much  greater  share 
of  attention  should  he  given  to  instruction  in  POSITIVE  RELIGIOUS  TRUTH,  as  the 
only  proper  and  effective  means  to  develop  and  cultivate  the  moral  and  religious 
nature  of  the  pupil,  led  to  the  founding  of  this  institution  ;  and  the  favor  with  which 
it  has  met  justifies  the  belief  that  it  supplies  a  recognized  want.  The  Bible  and  Cat- 
echisms have  prominent  places  as  text-books  in  the  school,  and  recitations  therein 
are  conducted  daily  by  the  professors,  and  every  pupil  is  required  to  attend  them, 
unless  excused  at  the  request  of  parents  or  guardians.  Instruction  is  also  given  in  the 
general  subjects  of  Theology  to  a  class  formed  for  this  purpose. 

TUITION,  FOR  TERM  OF  FIVE  MONTHS  :— Primary  Course,  $5.00  to  $7.50;  High 
School  Normal  Course,  $10.00  to  $15.00;  High  School  Classical  Preparatory,  $15.00  to 
820.00  ;  Collegiate  Course,  $20.00 ;  Music,  $15.00 ;  Rent  of  Organ  or  Piano,  $2.50  ;  Inci- 
dentals, 50  cents. — Board  may  be  obtained  in  private  families,  at  about  S7  to  $8  per 
month.  An  arrangement  has  been  made  by  which  board  in  clubs  can  be  procured 
at  a  little  more  than  half  these  rates. 

For  catalogue  and  further  informaton,  address 

Rev.  J.  C.  MOSER.  A.  M..  or  J.  F.  MOSER,  A.  M. 


MINUTES 


SIXTY-FIFTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


TENNESSEE  SYNOD, 


fteld  in 


ST.  PETERS'S  (MEETZE'S)  CHURCH,  LEXINGTON  CO.,  S.   C, 
OCT.  31 -MOT\  4,  1885. 


HenJeel  &  Go.,  Printers,  New  Market,  Ya.: 
Office  of  Our  Church  Paper,  Shenandoah  Valley,  <&e. 


OFFICERS  OF  SYNOD. 


President-Ret.  J.  M.  SMITH Conover,  N.  C. 

Secretary— Rev.  R.  A.  YODER Newton,  N.  C. 

Cor.  Secretart— Rev.  A.  L.  GROUSE Waynesboro,  Va. 

Treasurer— Rev.  J.  K.  EFIRD Rightwell,  S.  C. 

Treas.  Beneficiary  Fund—  Rev.  J.  C.  MOSER Conover,  N.  C. 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

On  Missions. 
Revs.  Dr.  M.  L.  FOX,  C.  H.  BERNHEIM,  and  Mr.  C.  M.  EFIRD. 

On  State  of  the  Church: 

Revs.  Dr.  P.  C.  HENKEL,  J.  K.  EFIRD,  and  A.  L.  GROUSE. 

On  Examination  : 

Revs.  P.  C.  HENKEL,  D.  D.,  J.  C.  MOSER,  A.  L.  CROUSE.  J.  N. 

STIREWALT,  J.  K.  EFIRD,  and  E.  L.  LYBRAND. 


PLACE  AND  TIME  OF  NEXT  MEETING: 
The  next  Convention  will  be  held  in  the  College  Chapel  congrega- 
tion, Dallas,  Gaston  Co.,  N.  C,  commencing  on  Saturday.  10  A.  M.,  be- 
fore first  full  moon  in  Nov.,  188G. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF   THE 

SIXTY-FIFTH  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 

OF   THE 

Evang.  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 


St.  Petek's  (Meetze's)  Church, 

Lexington  Co.,  S.  C, 

October  31,  1885. 
The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  met  in  St. 
Peter's  Church,  Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer,  pastor,  Lexington  Co.,  S. 
C,  on  Saturday,  10  A.  M.,  Oct.  31,  1885,  and  continued  its 
sessions  until  Wednesday,  5  P.  M.,  Nov.  4,  1885. 

The  President,  Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim,  preached  the  syn- 
odical  sermon  from  1  Cor.  16,  13. 

The  following  pastors  and  lay-delegates,  were  present 
at  the  organization,  or  appeared  daring  the  proceedings  : 

Pastors.  Lay-Delegates. 

Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  D.  D 

"    J.  R.  Peterson 

"    D.  Efird 

"    C.  H.  Bernheim C.  M.  Wagner— Sharon,   St.    Martin's. 

"    J.  M.  Smith 

"    M.  L.  Fox Aaron  York— Melanchthon's  and  Coble's. 

"    A.  L.   Grouse 

"  M.  L.  Little L.  L.  Lohr— St.  Mark's,  St.  John's,  Gas- 
ton Co.,  N.  C;  E.  Lewis— Luther  Chapel. 

"  J.  C.  Moser F.  A.  Yount— St.  John's;  J.  P.  Price- 
Concordia  ;  P.  C.  Wike— Zion. 

"    J.  K.  Efird J.  W.  Summer— St.  John's;  L.G.Wheeler 

—St.  Peter's;  D.  G.  Whites— St.  Jacob's. 

"  J.  A.  Cromer CM.  Efird— Zion  ;  W.  W.  Lorick— Beth- 
lehem ;  C.  S.  Sox — Emmanuel ;  H.  A. 
Meetze— St.  Peter's  (Meetze's):  G.  W. 
Eande — St.  Andrew's. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Rev.  E.  L.  Lybrand A.  E.  Crapps— St.  James' ;  P.  H.  Cr'apps 

—St.  Paul's :  D.  T.  Hare— Cedar  Grove. 

"    R.  A.  Yoder G.  M.  Yoder— Grace,  Salem,  St.  James'. 

"    D.  A.  Sox Emanuel  Laminack — St.  Michael's,  Ala. 

"    J.  A.  Rudisill P.  W.  Carpenter,  Betliphage. 

J.  K.  Rhyne,  Philadelphia. 

R.  H.  Cline,  Mt.  Pleasant. 

J.  C.  Fulmer,  St.  Thomas. 

E.  J.  J.  Efird,  St.  Martin's. 

The  President  read  his  report  which  was  received. 
Presidents  Report. 

To  tlie  Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod  : 

Dear  Brethren:  Another  synodical  year  is  numbered  with  the 
past.  Its  lost  opportunities  for  doing  good  and  extending  the  Redeem- 
er's kingdom  cannot  be  retrieved.  Of  whatever  neglect  or  remissness  of 
duty  we  have  been  guilty,  we  should  endeavor  through  the  help  of  our 
heavenly  Father  to  be  more  vigilant  and  faithful  in  the  future.  Our 
stewardship  will  soon  cease,  and  we  must  give  an  account  as  those  who 
watch  for  souls.  God  in  his  merciful  providence  has  spared  our  lives, 
and  the  ranks  of  our  ministry  remain  unbroken. 

During  the  year  I  gave  orders  on  the  Treasurer  of  the  Beneficiary 
fund  in  favor  of  our  beneficiaries,  viz.:  W.  A.  Boyte,  P.  C.  Wike,  D.  M. 
Moser,  D.  I.  Offman,  J.  P.  Price,  N.  G.  Deal,  and  W.  L.  Darr.  for  the 
several  amounts  appropriated  for  the  benefit  of  each. 

On  Nov.  6.  1884,  I  sent  on  the  name  of  Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle.  D.  D.,  to 
the  Secretary,  to  be  entered  on  our  clerical  roll,  as  advised  by  the  Com- 
mittee on  Examination. 

Rev.  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner,  through  his  acceptance  of  the  position  to 
which  he  was  elected  in  "Concordia  College."  has  made  vacant  the 
r-harge  which  he  served  in  So.  Ca.,  one  of  which  churches,  St.  Jacob's, 
is  supplied  witli  preaching  this  year  by  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird. 

I  received  a  letter  from  Rev.  D.  A.  Sox,  bearing  date  of  June  24th, 
notifying  me,  that  he  has  resigned  the  church  in  Alabama,  and  accepted 
a  call  to  the  vacant  churches  in  the  Valley  of  Virginia,  in  Shenandoah  Co. 

Valle  Cruris  and  Mt.  Pleasant  churches,  in  Watauga  Co.,  N.  C, 
are  now  served  very  acceptably  by  Mr.  R.  IT.  Cline. 

During  the  year  I  have  had  correspondence  with  Rev.  J.  Steck,  D. 
D.,  President  of  the  So.  Ca.  Synod  with  a  view  of  establishing  pea^e  be- 
tween the  litigants  nf  St.  John's  church,  and  taking  the  matter  out  of 
eourt.  Nothing  ha*  yet  been  done,  by  reason  of  both  of  us  being  much 
absent  from  home,  laboring  in  the  same  work  for  our  several  colleges. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     5 

I  recommend  that  his  last  letter  be  read,  and  that  a  committee  be  ap- 
pointed by  this  S}rnod,  to  meet  a  like  committee  of  the  S.  C.  Synod,  in 
order  to  establish  peace  in  this  congregation. 

1.  I  would  recommend,  that  Synod  elect  a  Theological  Professor, 
to  labor  conjointly  with  the  Faculty  of  "Concordia  College,"  that  our 
young  men,  having  the  ministry  in  view,  may,  with  their  literary  course, 
also  receive  a  theological  training  at  home.  Synod  will  provide  a  way  by 
a  special  assessment  upon  all  the  churches  for  the  support  of  said  pro- 
fessor. 

2.  I  also  recommend,  that  all  of  our  churches  in  the  bounds  of  our 
Synod  be  laid  off  and  established  into  pastorates,  for  the  more  efficient  and 
successful  church  work,  and  that  these  charges  remain  unchanged, 
when  so  constructed,  except  by  the  voice  of  Synod  or  Conference,  in 
which  such  pastorates  be  located. 

3.  I  further  recommend,  that  an  earnest,  faithful,  and  persevering 
effort  be  made  by  all  of  our  pastors,  to  introduce  family  prayer  in  all  of 
our  congregations,  and  they  make  special  effort  by  sermons,  example,  and 
otherwise  to  lead  our  congregations  into  this  grace,  that  the  standard  of 
piety  may  be  elevated  among  us,  and  that  we  may  not  "hold  the  truth  of 
God  in  unrighteousness." 

4.  I  also  recoinmend,  that  we  all  observe  "Uniformity  of  Worship," 
as  it  is  directed  in  the  "Church  Book, "that  there  be  no  divisions  amongst 
us  in  this  matter,  and  we  become  more  united,  and  that  thus  we  come  in 
the  "Unity  of  the  Faith  and  Bond  of  Peace." 

It  is  made  my  duty,  as  your  presiding  officer,  to  call  your  attention 
to  the  action  of  the  "Southern  Lutheran  Diet,"  held  in  Salisbury,  N.  C, 
November  12-13,  1884.  It  has  adopted  a  sound  and  true  Lutheran  Basis, 
viz.:  The  entire  Symbols  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church.  It  has 
also  adopted  a  Constitution,  which,  though  it  may  not  be  as  full  and 
complete  as  some  would  desire  it,  is  nevertheless  so  far  as  it  is,  an  ex- 
cellent bond  of  union  for  all  the  churches  in  our  Southland,  and  designed 
to  bring  us  all  together  "in  the  unity  of  the  Faith  and  bond  of  peace." 
It  is  presented  to  your  consideration,  and  for  action  during  this  session 
of  Synod. 

I  now  return  to  you  my  sincere  and  hearty  thanks  for  your  partiality 
in  having  honored  me  as  your  presiding  officer.  I  have  served  you  to 
the  best  of  my  ability,  though  with  much  weakness  and  fear.  The  term 
of  my  office  is  expired,  and  I  vacate  the  chair  to  a  more  worthy  and  effi- 
cient successor. 

"And  now  may  the  God  of  peace  make  you  perfect  in  every  good 
work  ;  to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  his 
sight  through  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

C.  H.  BERNIIEIM. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


Then    followed  an  election  of  officers  for  the  ensuing 
year,  which  resulted  in  the  choice  of 

Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,      -        -        -  President. 

Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder,        -  -        -     Secretary. 

Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  -  Cor.  Sec. 

Rev.  J.  K.  Efird,         .        .        .  Treasurer. 

The  President  appointed  the  following  committees  : 

1.  On  Presidents  Report— Revs-  A.  L.  Grouse,  J.  R. 
Peterson,  and  Maj.  H.  A.  Meetze. 

2.  On  State  of  the  Church-Be™.  P.  C.  Heukel,  J.  K. 
Efird,  and  A.  L.  Grouse. 

3.  On  Examination— Revs.  P.  G.  Henkel,  J.  G.  Moser, 
A.  L.  Grouse,  J.  N.  Stirewalt,  J.  K.  Efird,  and  E.  L.  Lybrand. 

4.  On  Ordination — Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  J.  R.  Peterson, 
and  J.  G.  Moser. 

5.  On  Letters  and  Petitions— Revs-  M.  L.  Fox,  J.  A.  Rn- 
disill,  and  G.  M.  Yoder,  Esq. 

0.  On  Unfinished  Business — Revs.  D.  A.  Sox,  R.  H. 
Oline,  and  P.  0.  Wike. 

7.  On  Missions — Revs.  M.  L.  Fox,  C.  H.  Bernheim,  and 
Mr.  0.  M.  Efird. 

8.  Church  Institutions— Revs-  R.  A.  Yoder,  A.  L.  Grouse, 
and  Mr.  Aaron  York. 

9.  On  Treasurer's  Report— Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  and  Messrs. 
F.  A.  Yount  and  G.  M.  Wagner. 

Rev.  G.  H.  Bernheim  and  Maj.  EL  A.  Meetze  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  report  on  the  matter  of  districting 
Synod. 

All  documents  pertaining  to  Synod  were  now  called  for 
and  handed  over  to  the  proper  committees. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  President's  Report. 

1.  In  reference  to  the  litigation  at  St.  John's,  S.  C,  we  recommend, 
that  a  committee,  composed  of  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  Rev.  J. 
M.  Smith,  be  appointed,  to  meet  a  similar  committee  appointed  by  the  S. 
C.  Synod,  to  whom  this  whole  matter  shall  be  referred. 

2.  Recotjnizino;  the  necessity  of  electing  and  sustaining  a  theological 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     7 

professor  at  Concordia  College  for  the  present,  we  recommend,  that 

(a)  Our  congregations  be  requested  to  contribute  annually  not  less 
than  12  cents  per  capita,  which  shall  constitute  a  fund  out  of  which  the 
said  professor  shall  be  supported  : 

(b)  The  salary  of  the  professor  shall  be  $800  per  annum  ; 

(c)  In  the  event  that  the  fund  will  warrant  it,  the  Board  of  Trustees 
of  Concordia  College  shall  employ  such  professor  as  early  as  Jan.  1st, 
1886,  or  at  the  beginning  of  the  next  scholastic  year,  subject  to  the  sub- 
sequent ratification  of  their  action  by  Synod. 

{(I)  Said  professor  shall  be  chosen  from  among  the  members  of  the 
Tennessee  Synod,  if  possible;  shall  have  been  a  pastor  not  less  than  ten 
years,  and  shall  faithfully  discharge  his  duties  in  strict  conformity  with 
the  confessional  basis  of  our  Synod. 

(e)  Our  pastors  shall  lay  this  matter  before  their  people  at  once,  and 
report  to  the  President  of  Concordia  College  without  delay. 

3.  In  regard  to  pastorates  we  recommend,  that, 

As  this  matter  has  already  been  referred  to  the  Conference,  they  are 
urged  to  attend  to  it  during  this  Synodical  year  and  report  to  Synod. 

4.  Respecting  the  recommendation  relative  to  family  worship  we 
recommend,  that,  notwithstanding  the  fact  that  many  of  our  people  rec- 
ognize its  importance  and  engage  in  it,  our  pastors  shall  endeavor,  as 
much  as  lieth  in  them,  to  make  it  more  nearly  universal. 

5.  In  relation  to  the  recommendation  of  the  President  in  regard  to 
uniformity  in  worship,  we  recommend,  that  his  suggestions  be  recogniz- 
ed as  the  sentiment  of  this  Synod,  and  that  the  pastors  and  people  give 
due  attention  to  the  matter. 

6.  In  relation  to  the  proposed  general  body  referred  to  in  the  Presi- 
dent's report,  we  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  : 

1.  That  this  Synod  ratify  said  Basis  of  union  ; 

2.  That  it  ratify  the  proposed  Constitution. 

We  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolutions  : 

1.  Resolved,  That  we  concur  in  the  action  of  the  Synods  of  Virginia 
and  South  Carolina,  recommending  a  meeting  of  delegates  in  Roanoke 
City,  in  Virginia,  on  Wednesday  before  the  4th  Lord's  day  in  May,  1886, 
or  whenever  the  Southern  General  Synod  shall  meet,  with  the  view  to 
form  the  general  body  proposed. 

2.  That  this  Synod  elect  nine  delegates— six  clerical  and  three  lay, 
to  represent  it  at  said  meeting,  and  that  their  expenses  be  paid  out  of  the 
treasury  of  the  Synod. 

3.  That  a  copy  of  these  proceedings  be  forwarded  to  the  President 
of  the  Diet,  Respectfully  submitted.        A.  L.  CROUSE, 

HENRY  A.  MEETZE, 
J.  R.  PETERSON. 


S     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

This  report  was  adopted. 

In  reference  to  item  No.  6,  in  relation  to  the  adoption 
of  the  constitution  of  the  proposed  general  Lutheran  body, 
Revs.  P.  0.  Henkel,  D.  I).,  and  A.  L.  Crouse  requested,  that 
it  be  stated  in  the  records  of  this  Synod  that  they  approve  the 
Constitution  so  far  as  it  goes,  but  that  they  decline  to  vote  for 
its  adoption,  because  it  is  silent  in  regard  to  Pulpit  and  Al- 
tar Fellowship,  Secret  Societies,  and  Chiliasm. 

The  following  were  appointed  delegates  to  the  next 
meeting  of  the  Diet :  Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  A.  L.  Crouse, 
P.  C.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  C.  H.  Bemheim,  M.  L.  Little,  and  E.  L. 
Lybrand;  and  Messrs.  A.  Koiner,  A.  Costlier,  and  W.  A. 
Meetze. 

Alternates:  Revs.  J.  P.  Stirewalt,  J.  S.  Koiner,  and 
J.  K.  Efird  ;  and  Messrs.  Philip  Killian,  W.  A.  Mauney,  and 
C.  M.  Efird. 

Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church. 

In  so  far  as  we  are  able  to  learn,  we,  your  committee,  submit  the  fol- 
lowing statements : 

In  view  of  the  whole  ground  of  our  church  work,  we  think  we  are 
able  to  report  considerable  progress  ;  though  there  are  some  things  not 
as  they  should  be.  Progress,  however,  in  the  right  direction,  seems  still 
to  be  moving  on. 

We  learn,  that  in  the  State  of  Va. ,  church  work  is  moving  on  pros- 
perously, notwithstanding  the  meagre  supply  of  ministers.  The  congre- 
gations in  Virginia,  during  the  past  year,  have  manifested  great  liberality 
in  contributing  for  the  upbuilding  of  Concordia  College  at  Conover,  as 
far  as  opportunity  wa3  given  to  them.  South  Carolina,  in  this  respect, 
has  also  responded  most  nobly  to  the  call  made  on  them  for  our  College. 

Concordia  College,  as  well  as  the  Tennessee  Synod  (under  whose 
care  it  is),  express  their  thanks  to  the  kind  donors  for  their  Christian 
liberality.     Rather  let  God  be  praised  for  this  work. 

The  churches  in  South  Carolina  seem  to  be  in  a  prosperous  condi- 
tion generally. 

In  the  State  of  North  Carolina,  the  church  is  in  her  usual  state  of 
prosperity.  We  think  peace  and  harmony  are  generally  prevailing,  as 
well  as  an  encouraging  degree  of  prosperity. 

In  all  three  of  the  States,  however,  with  probably  some  small  excep- 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     9 

tions,  the  ministers  are  not  supported  in  their  work  as  they  should  be, 
so  as  to  enable  them  to  devote  their  whole  time  to  the  work  of  the  church. 
This  should  not  be  so. 

In  all  the  three  States,  the  number  of  ministers  is  too  small  to  ac- 
complish what  should  be  done  in  our  now  organized  congregations. — 
There  are  prospects,  however,  for  a  better  supply,  but  this  is  not  as  large 
as  it  should  be  ;  doubtless,  because  it  is  seen  that  a  minister  must  have 
more  than  ordinary  muscular  power,  and  brain  too,  so  as  to  enable  him 
to  labor  with  his  hands  in  some  secular  calling,  such  as  farming,  or  teach- 
ing school,  &c,  in  order  to  supplement  his  salary.  Very  few  can  do 
this  long,  and  fill  their  office  in  ministerial  work  as  necessarily  it  should 
be  done.  Even  such  as  may  be  able  to  labor  in  this  way  successfully, 
could  do  infinitely  more  if  they  could  be  sustained  in  the  work.  It  is 
hoped  the  congregations,  or  churches,  will  prayerfully  study  this  mat- 
ter, and  change  it  by  coming  up  to  their  duty  fully  in  contributing  to  the 
interests  of  the  church,  and  thus  be  instrumental  in  blessing  themselves 
and  their  children,  as  well  as  the  community  at  large.  The  prosperity 
of  the  church  puts  the  stamp  valuation  on  all  our  earthly  possessions. — 
Without  Christianity  in  the  land  our  property  is  worth  little  or  nothing  ; 
safety  for  life  and  property  would  be  wanting  ;  and  what  is  infinitely 
above  all,  the  chances  for  eternal  life  and  salvation  would  be  wanting. 

We  are  glad  to  know  though,  that,  in  general  benevolence,  many  of 
our  people  have  made  praiseworthy  progress  ;  still  of  the  whole  number 
who  claim  membership  this  number  is  small.  It  is  very  sadly  deplor- 
able, to  know  that  a  great  number,  claiming  membership,  really  give 
nothing  at  all,  even  to  support  their  pastor.  They  should  not  be  com- 
pelled to  do  otherwise,  as,  in  this  event,  they  would  only  pay  for  their  own 
condemnation. 

If  possible,  however,  their  eyes  should  be  opened,  so  as  to  enable  them 
to  see  that  they  are  entirely  dead  in  sin,  and  that  the  Gospel  is  to  them 
the  savior  of  death  unto  death.  Should  such  be  compelled  to  pay  money 
or  anything  else  for  such  a  result?  We  answer.  No!  No!  Never!-- 
This  state  of  darkness,  if  it  cannot  be  removed  by  the  everlasting  Gospel 
of  Jesus  Christ,  will  have  to  remain.  In  the  person  of  the  Christian  there 
is  a  willing  and  cheerful  disposition  to  promote  the  interests  of  the  Re- 
deemer's Kingdom.     God  loves  a  cheerful  giver. 

If  possible  each  congregation  should  have  its  own  Pastor,  so  that  all 
the  families  in  the  charge  might  be  visited  from  time  to  time, — family 
worship  introduced  in  every  family — the  children  of  the  church  trained 
to  realize  the  benefit  of  church  life,  for  both  time  and  eternity. 

A  word  to  all.  Let  all  come  up  to  their  duty,  that  it  may  be  truly 
said:  Ye  are  our  epistle   written  in    our  hearts,    known  and   read  of   all 


10    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

men :  Forasmuch  as  ye  are  manifestly  declared  to  be  the  epistle  of  Christ 
ministered  by  us,  written  not  with  ink,  but  the  Spirit  of  the  living  God; 
not  in  tables  of  stone,  but  in  fleshly  tables  of  the  heart." — 2  Cor.  3,  2,  3. 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 
A.  L.  CROUSE, 
J.  K.  EFIRD. 
This  report  was  adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination. 

We,  the  Committee  on  Ordination,  have  examined  Robert  H.  Cline 
with  a  view  to  ordination  to  the  office  of  pastor,  and  find  him  qualified 
to  perform  the  functions  of  that  office,  and  recommend  him  to  be  ordained 
accordingly.  Respectfully  submitted,         P.  C.  HENKEL, 

J.  R.  PETERSON, 
J.  (J.  MOSER. 

Synod  adopted  this  report  and  sustained  the  reconr 
raendation ;  and  appointed  Eevs.  P.  0.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  J.  M. 
Smith,  and  R.  A.  Yoder  a  committee  to  ordain  Bro.  E.  H. 
Cline,  at  such  a  time  and  place  as  may  be  most  convenient 
to  all  concerned. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions. 

We,  your  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions,  would  respectfully 
report  the  following : 

No.  1  is  a  petition  from  the  members  of  Mt.  Pleasant  Church,  Wa- 
tauga Co.,  N.  G,  for  the  examination,  and,  if  found  qualified,  the 
ordination  of  Brother  R.  H.  Cline  to  the  office  of  pastor — asking  for  his 
services.  We  recommend  that  the  request  of  these  petitioners  be  com- 
plied with. 

No.  2  is  a  petition  from  the  members  of  E.  L.  Church,  near  Jack- 
sonville, Calhoun  Co.,  Ala.,  who  were  formerly  served  by  Rev.  D.  A. 
Sox  whose  services  were  appreciated.  We  recommend  that  said  petition 
be  read  before  Synod,  and  that  Synod  take  such  action  in  the  matter  as 
she  may  think  best. 

No.  3  is  a  petition  from  the  congregation  at  College  Chapel,  Dallas, 
Gaston  Co.,  N.  C,  asking  to  be  received  in  connection  with  this  Synod. 
We  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted. 

No.  4  is  a  petition  from  St.  John's,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  G,  asking  for 
the  next  session  of  our  S}rnod  to  be  held  in  their  church. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     11 

No.  5  is  a  petition  from  College  Chapel,  Dallas,  Gaston  Co.,  N.  C, 
also  asking  for  the  Synod  to  be  held  there  next  year. 

No.  6  is  a  petition  from  Grace  Church,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  also 
asking  for  Synod  to  be  held  at  that  place  at  its  next  convention. 

No.  7  is  a  petition  from  St.  James,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C,  asking  that 
Synod  meet  in  St.  James  at  her  next  meeting. 

No.  8  is  a  letter  from  S.  S.  Rahn,  corresponding  delegate  from  the  S. 
C.  Synod.     We  recommend  that  this  letter  be  read  before  Synod. 

No.  9  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  Geo.  H.  Cox  from  the  Holston  Synod, 
Tenn.,  corresponding  delegate  from  said  synod,  in  which  he  sends  his 
excuse  for  his  absence  from  this  session  of  our  Synod. 

No.  10  is  a  letter  from  D.  J.  Settlemyer,  asking  to  be  excused  for 
his  non-attendance  at  this  meeting  of  Synod,  on  account  of  bodily  afflic- 
tions of  himself  and  his  family.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  11  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  T.  Moser,  asking  ,to  be  excused  for  non- 
attendance  at  this  Synod  on  the  ground  of  feeble  health.  We  also  rec- 
ommend that  he  be  excused. 

No.  12  is  a  letter  from  J.  W.  Hausenfluck,  also  asking  to  be  excused 
for  his  absence  from  this  Synod  for  the  want  of  means.  We  recommend 
that  he  be  not  excused. 

No.  13  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle,  also  asking  to  be  excused 
for  his  non-attendance  at  this  Synod  for  the  want  of  means  and  other 
reasons.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

No.  14  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  Prof.  J.  S.  Koiner,  asking  to  be  excused 
from  attending  Synod  on  the  ground  that  he  has  not  at  this  time  any 
regular  charge  and  for  other  reasons.  We  recommend  that  he  be  ex- 
cused. 

No.  15  is  a  report  from  Rev.  T.  Moser  in  which  he  states  that  his 
churches  voted  unanimously  in  favor  of  districting  the  Synod. 

No.  16  is  a  report  of  a  committee  of  Bethlehem  congregation,  Augusta 
Co.,  Ya. ,  in  which  they  report  unfavorable  in  regard  to  districting  our 
Synod  at  the  present  time. 

No.  17  is  a  letter  from  I.  Conder,  McGahejrsville,  Ya.,  in  which  he 
presents  several  matters.  We  recommend  that  his  letter  be  read  be- 
fore this  Synod  and  several  items  in  the  letter  be  acted  upon. 

No.  18  is  a  telegram  from  Revs.  S.  Henkel  and  Stirewalt  in  which 
they  send  a  reason  for  their  being  absent  at  this  meeting  of  Synod,  and 
we  recommend  that  they  be  excused. 

No.  19  is  a  petition  from  the  members  of  St.  Michael's  Church, 
Cleburne  Co.,  Ala.,  in  which  they  ask  for  a  Minister  and  also  pecuniary 
aid  to  sustain  him. 

No.  20  is  a  petition   from  Holy   Trinity   Church,    Hickory,    N.    G, 


12    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

praying  for  the  next  convention  of  Synod  to  be  held  in  their  church. 

No.  21  is  a  letter  from  J.  I.  Miller,  Luray,  Va.,  in  which  he  assigns 
a  reason  for  his  absence  during  this  meeting  of  our  Synod,  together  with 
other  items  which  properly  belong  to  other  committees.  The  reason  as- 
signed for  his  absence  is  the  want  of  time,  the  expense  of  traveling,  and 
bad  health  of  his  son.     We  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

M.  L.  FOX, 

J.  A.  RUDISILL, 

G.  M.  YODER. 

This  report  was  received  and  considered  irem  by  item  : 

Item  1.  Adopted,  and  recommendation  of  committee 
sustained. 

Item  2.  Recommendation  complied  with,  and  letter  was 
read  before  Synod,  and,  on  motion,  was  referred  to  Com- 
mittee on  Missions. 

Item  3.  Recommendation  sustained ;  and  secretary 
ordered  to  place  the  congregation  on  our  Church  Register. 

Items  4,  5,  6,  7,  and  20.  All  petitions  for  next  conven- 
tion of  Synod  were  considered,  and  College  Chapel  congre- 
gation, Dallas,  Gaston  Co.,  X.  C,  was  chosen  as  the  place 
for  the  next  convention  of  Synod.  Time  for  next  meeting 
of  Synod :  Saturday,  10  A.  M.,  before  first  full  moon  in 
Nov.,  188G. 

Items  8  and  9.  Adopted,  and  letters  read  ;  and  the  fol- 
lowing resolution  adopted : 

Resolved  1,  That  we  regret  that  these  brethren  have  heen  unable  to 
be  with  us,  and  that  we  heartily  reciprocate  the  kindly  greetings  ex- 
pressed by  them  towards  our  body. 

Items  10,  11,  12,  13,  14.  Adopted,  and  Revs.  1).  J.  Set- 
tlemire,  T.  Moser,  L.  A.  P>ikle,  and  J.  S.  Koiner,  were  ex- 
cused.    Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenfluck  not  excused. 

Items  15  and  1G.  Considered,  and  reports  referred  to 
the  special  committees  on  districting  Synod. 

Item  17.  Adopted,  and  letter  read.  Rev.  I.  Conder 
was  not  excused. 

On  motion,  the  secretary  was  required  to  complete  the 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     13 

roll  of  congregations  and  preaching  stations,  and  have  it 
published  in  the  Minutes. 

Item  18.  Adopted,  and  Revs.  S.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  J. 
P.  Stirewalt  excused  for  non-attendance. 

Item  19.  Considered,  and  letter  referred  to  Committee 
on  Missions. 

Item  21.     Adopted.    Rev.  J.  I.  Miller  excused. 

Revs.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D.,  J.  N".  Stirewalt,  D.  A.  Good- 
man, were  not  excused. 

Revs.  H.  Wetzel  and  W.  P.  Cliue  were  excused. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. 

We,  your  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business,  submit  the  following  : 

(1)  On  page  7,  we  find  that  Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse  was  appointed  to  collect 
funds  to  erect  a  monument  at  the  grave  of  Rev.  Ambrose  Henkel  in  Va. 
Has  this  been  done  ? 

(2)  On  same  page,  we  find  that  Rev.  J.  M.  Smith  was  appointed  to 
collect  funds  to  erect  a  monument  at  the  grave  of  Rev.  Philip  Henkel, 
in  Randolph  Co.,  N.  C.     Has  he  done  this? 

(3)  On  page  10,  we  find  a  committee  appointed,  consisting  of  Revs. 
M.  L.  Little  and  S.  Henkel,  to  prepare  an  ordination  certificate.  Have 
they  discharged  their  duty  ? 

(4)  On  same  page,  we  find  a  committee  continued  from  the  Minutes 
of  '83.  to  confer  with  similar  committees  from  other  Lutheran  bodies  in 
the  South,  with  a  view  of  appointing  a  time  and  place  for  the  convention 
of  a  Diet,  looking  to  the  unification  of  all  Lutherans  in  the  South.  Has 
this  committee  acted  ? 

(5)  Also  on  page  10,  we  find  a  resolution  requiring  the  Treasurer  of 
the  Evan.  Luth.  Tenn.  Synod,  to  pay  the  expenses  of  the  delegation  to 
the  Diet,  and  that  each  pastor  in  connection  with  the  Tenn.  Synod  take 
up  collections  in  each  of  his  congregations  in  order  to  replace  in  the 
treasury  the  amount  used  for  this  purpose.     Has  this  been  complied  with  ? 

(6)  On  page  15,  we  find  a  committee  appointed  to  continue  the  pub- 
lication of  the  Book  of  Concord.     What  has  this  committee  to  report  ? 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  A.  SOX, 
R.  H.  CLINE. 
P.  C.  WIKE. 

Report  received  and  considered  item  by  item. 


14  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Item  1.     Complied  with,  and  the  Committee,  Rev.  A. 
L.  Crouse,  submitted  his  report. 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Ambrose  Henkel  Monument. 

Your  committee  begs  leave  to  report,  that  a  suitable  stone  has  been 
erected  at  the  grave  of  the  late  Rev.  Ambrose  Henkel,  in  Emmanuel 
Church-yard,  New  Market,  Va.  It  bears  a  suitable  inscription.  The 
money  to  the  amount  of  $82.05  was  contributed  by  members  of  the 
Church  in  the  Valley  of  Virginia,  and  has  been  expended  in  paying  for 
and  setting  up  the  monument.  A  small  balance  was  paid  by  Rev.  S. 
Henkel,  D.  D. ,  thus  leaving  the  work  without  debt.  Your  committee 
respectfully  asks  to  be  discharged  from  further  attention  to  this  matter. 

A.  L.  CROUSE. 
Item  2.  Nothing  done;  the  committee, Rev.  J.  M.  Smith, 
relieved,  and  Rev.  M.  L.  Fox  appointed  in  his  place,  to  col- 
lect funds  and  have  a  suitable  stone  erected  at  the  grave  of 
the  Rev.  Philip  Henkel. 

Item  3.  Complied  with,  and  the  Committee,  Rev.  M.  L. 
Little,  submitted  his  report. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     15 


Form   of  Ordination  Certificate. 

Your  Committee  on  Ordination  Certificate,  beg  leave  to  submit  tbe 
following  form,  as  a  suitable  one  : 

IN  NOMINE  JESU.    AMEN. 
f|o  all  H|hriAtian<S  greeting,  Ipnovi/'  that 

of- 

having  received  a  call  from 

congregations 

and  having  given  Evidence  of  the  possession  of  adequate  acquirements  in 
Theology  ;  and  presented  authenticated  testimonials  in  regard  to  Ids  Chris- 
tian Character,  having,  furthermore,  publicly  and  solemnly  bound  himself 
.  to  the  Dootkines  of  our  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CHURCH,  as  laid 
.  down  in  our  ecclesiastical  Confessions,  and  also  taken  upon  himself  the  vow, 
to  devote,  with  conscientious  fidelity,  his  time  and  energies  to  the  sacred  office  of  the 
Gospel  Ministry,  has,  by  the  Laying  on  of  Hands  and  Prayer,  according 
to  the  Order  of  the  Church,  been  solemnly  ordained  and  consecrated  to 

the  Office  of  Pastor  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  on  the 

day  «f. 

A.  I) at 

In  Witness  Whereof  we  have  hereunto  set  our  hand  and  caused  the 

Seal  of  the 

U>  be  affixed. 

Done  at this day  of. 

A.  I) 

President. 

Secretary. 

Treasurer. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

M.  L.  LITTLE. 


16    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

The  above  form  was  adopted  by  Synod,  and  the  Secre- 
tary was  ordered  to  have  one  hundred  copies  printed,  and 
draw  on  the  treasurer  of  Synod  for  the  amount  of  the  cost. 

Item  4.     Complied  with. 

Item  5.    Complied  with  by  some  of  the  pastors. 

By  request  of  Maj.  H.  A.  Meetze,  the  amount  of  his  ex- 
penses to  the  Diet,  as  delegate  from  this  Synod,  was  or- 
dered to  be  paid  over  by  the  treasurer  of  Synod  into  the 
Beneficiary  fund. 

Item  6.  The  Committee,  Rev.  S.  Heukel,  D.  1).,  not 
being  present  to  report,  he  was  continued. 

Report  of  Committee  on  EVSissions- 

We,  your  Committee  ou  Missions,  submit  the  following  report : 
Viewing  the  mission  in  Alabama  a  very  important  work  with  its 
hope  of  success  in  the  very  near  future,  we  deem  it  essential  that  Rev. 
D.  A.  Sox  return  thither,  laboring  as  he  does  with  very  great  efficiency, 
and  that  he.  by  the  direction  of  this  Synod,  be  relieved  of  the  call  to  the 
churches  in  the  Valley  of  Virginia. 

M.  L.  FOX, 

C.  II.  BERNIIEIM, 

C.  M.  EFIRD. 

Report  adopted,  and  recommendation  sustained. 
Report  of  Committee  on  Church  Institutions-    ■ 

We,  your  Committee  on  Church  Institutions,  beg  leave  to  submit  the 
following  report : 

From  the  various  papers  in  the  hands  of  the  Committee  concerning 
Concordia  College,  we  are  glad  to  learn  of  its  healthy  condition.  We 
herewith  submit  the  following  reports  : 

Report  of  the  President  of  the  Board  ;  Report  of  the  President  of 
the  Faculty  ;  Report  of  the  Visiting  Committee. 

We  have  also  in  our  hands  the  resignation  of  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  D. 
D.,  as  President  of  Concordia  College.  We  recommend  that  this  Synod 
accept  the  same,  and  recommend  as  his  successor  Rev.  Prof.  J.  C. 
Moser.  Respectfully  submitted, 

R.  A.  YODER. 
A.  L.  CROUSE, 
AARON  YORK. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     17 

Report  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Concordia  College. 

Upon  the  whole  the  Board  can  report  favorably  upon  the  condition 
of  this  Institution.  Through  the  zealous  labors  of  Prof.  C.  H.  Bernheim, 
our  Financial  Agent,  the  finances  are  improving.  The  small  debt  on  our 
dormitory  is  being  rapidly  paid  off.  Much  needed  improvements  have 
been  begun.  Our  buildings  will  soon  be  much  better  arranged  and  fur- 
nished, than  they  have  been,  for  conducting  successfully  and  conven- 
iently the  work  of  teaching. 

Our  teachers  are,  we  believe,  giving  general  satisfaction,  and  are 
doing  thorough  work  in  the  school-room.  The  students  are  making 
very  satisfactory  progress,  and  their  deportment  is  in  general  excellent. 

We  cannot  report  as  large  a  number  of  pupils  as  some  institutions 
that  enroll  on  their  catalogues  the  pupils  of  public  schools  conducted  in 
their  connection,  yet  the  high  school  and  college  departments  of  our 
school  make  a  favorable  showing  in  numbers  for  a  young  institution. 

The  Board  has  continued,  by  recent  action,  Rev.  Prof.  C.  H.  Bern- 
heim as  financial  agent,  and  we  ask  that  this  action  be  endorsed  by 
Synod,  that  he  may  continue  his  labors,  until  our  school  be  as  thoroughly 
equipped  for  her  work  as  best  institutions  of  the  land. 

J.  M.  SMITH,  Sec. 

Report  of  the  President  of  Concordia  College, 

Located  at  Conover,  Catawba  County,  M.  C. 

Coxover,  Catawba  Co.,  N.  C, 
October  30,  1885. 

As  it  is  made  my  duty,  by  resolution  of  the  Ev.  Luth.  Tenn.  Synod, 
annually  to  report  the  moral  and  literary  condition  of  this  school  to  Syn- 
od, 1  submit  the  following  : 

I  take  pleasure  in  stating  that  the  moral  and  literary  condition  of  the 
school  is  good  and  very  commendable.  The  school  is  in  a  prosperous 
condition,  and  the  prospects  for  the  future  are  bright  and  encouraging. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  C.  HENKEL, 
President  op  the  Facitlty. 

Report  of  the  Visiting  Committee. 

We  a  committee  chosen  at  the  last  convention  of  the  E.  L.  Tenn. 
Synod,  to  visit  Concordia  College  during  the  present  Synodical  year,  and 
make  a  report  as  to  the  condition  and  prosperity  of  the  school  at  this 
meeting  of  Synod,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following,  viz.  : 


18    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

We  have  complied  with  the  duty  assigned  us  as  far  as  practicable. 

We  have  visited  the  school,  and  are  happy  to  report  that  its  condi- 
tion is  good. 

We  found  the  Professors  all  laboring  diligently  and  successfully  in 
imparting  instruction  to  their  pupils  in  the  various  classes. 

We  also  find  the  school  in  a  prosperous  condition  :  Well  attended 
with  students,  with  a  proper  respect  and  regard  existing  between  both 
teachers  and  pupils,  and,  so  far  as  we  were  able  to  judge,  all  things  per- 
taining to  the  school,  are  working  together  in  perfect  harmony. 

We  find,  however,  a  deficiency  in  regard  to  a  Theological  teacher, 
which  will  be  felt  more  in  the  future  than  it  has  been  in  the  past,  if  that 
deficiency  be  not  soon  supplied. 

We  would  therefore  call  the  attention  of  Synod  to  this  subject,  and 
recommend  that  she  take  such  action  in  regard  to  this  matter  as  she  in 
her  wisdo7n  may  think  best. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

T.  MOSER, 
31.  L.  FOX, 
J.  K.  EFIRD. 
Synod  adopted  the  following  resolution  : 

Resolved,  That  in  the  acceptance  of  the  resignation  of  Rev.  P.  C. 
Henke!,  as  President  of  Concordia  College,  by  this  Synod,  it  does  so* 
with  regret  and  only  under  a  sense  of  duty  which  is  due  under  state- 
ments and  representations  made  by  him;  and,  in  parting  with  him,  the 
Synod  desires  to  express  its  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  sacrifices  which 
he  has  made  gratuitously  for  the  institution,  and  prays  God's  richest 
blessings  upon  him. 

Revs.  M.  L.  Fox  and  J.  li.  Peterson  were  appointed  a 
committee  to  visit  Concordia  College,  and  report  to  the  next 
convention  of  Synod. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Beneficiary  Treasurers  Report 

Your  Committee  on  Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Report  have  examined 
the  Report  of  said  Treasurer,  and  find  the  same  correct. 

M.  L.  LITTLE, 
G.  M.  WAGNER, 
F.  A.  YOUNT. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.    19 


Report  of  Treasurer  of   Beneficiary   Fund. 

J.  C.  MOSER,  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund, 

In  Account  with  tite 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

1884.  Dr. 

To  balance  on  hand  as  per  report  made  to  Synod,  Sept.  29,  1884, — 

see  Minutes  page  11 $  34  23 

Oct.  9,  To  amount  from  Rev.  S.  Henkel,  Assistant  Treasurer 160  00 

Oct.  12.  To  cash  from  Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner's  charge 4  00 

"    20,    "      "       '*      Rev.  C.  H.  Bernheim's  charge—        )  on  77 

Sharon,  $12  50;  St.  Martin's,  $8  27  f    "u  '.' 

Oct.  20,    "    cash  of  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser's,  charge —  ) 

Newton,  |3  51;  Ziou,  $9  24;  Holy  Trinity,  - 

$4  00;  Concordia,  $23  00;  St.  John's,  $4  75)  44  50 

Nov.  14,   "    cash  of  Rev.  T.  Moser's  charge —  ) 

St.  Martin's,  Stanley,  $3  00;  St.  Martin's,  - 8  35 

Cabarrus,   $5  35 ) 

Dec.  10,   "    cash  of  Rev.  E.  L.  Ly brand's  charge —  ) 

Zion,    $10  00;  Cedar  Grove,   $4  75;  St.    Paul's, '-       23  00 

$4  50;  St.  James,  $3  75 ) 

1885. 

Jan.  25,    "     cash  of  Rev.  J.  A.  Cromer's  charge —  ) 

St.    Andrew's,    $4  00;  St.  Peter's,  $3  35;  - 9  00 

Emmanuel's,  $1  G5 ) 

Feb.  21,    "   cash  of  Rev.  J.  S.  Koiner's  charge 8  00 

March  0,  "      '       "      Rev.  D.J.  Settlemyre's  charge —  ) 

Mt.  Moriah,  $14  15;  Phanuel's,  $5  OOfSt.  Mark's,  -  .      30  00 

$1  90;  Morning  Star,  $7  00  ;  Emmanuel.  $1  95..) 

"    14,'-   cash  of  Rev.  S.  Henkel 1100 

April  1,     ' Rev.  J.  M.  Smith's  charge —  )  p-  „k 

St.  Paul's,  $4  50  :  Bethel,  $1  25  ..V )"  °  /0 

June  11,    "   cash  of  Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle's  charge,  Philadelphia 10  00 

July  4,      "     "       "      Rev.  D.  A.  Sox's  charge 7  00 

Aug.  30,  "     "       "      Rev.  J.  R.  Peterson's  charge 20  00 

Oct.  29,    "     "       "      Rev.  D.  A.  Goodman's  charge,  Phila 10  00 

'•     29,    "     "       "      Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle's  charge,    St.  Matthew. ...      10  00 


$415  GO 

1884.  Or. 

Oct.  23,  By  cash  to  W.  A.  Boyte $55  00 

Nov.  25,    '     "         P.  C.  Wike • 40  00 

Nov.  28,  "         D.  M.  Moser 30  U0 

Dec.  24,  "  J.P.Price 40  00 


20 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


1884. 

Feb.  21,  By 

cash  to  W. 

March  l7, 

P. 

April  1, 

J. 

May  19, 

P. 

May  23, 

W 

July  4, 

J. 

July  15, 

P. 

Oct.  21, 

w. 

Oct.  23, 

N. 

.  A.  Boyte $25  00 

C.  Wike 25  00 

P.  Price 25  00 

C.  Wike 25  00 

.  A.  Boyte  20  00 

P.  Price 15  00 

C.  Wike 30  00 

.  L.  Darr 40  00 

G.  Deal 35  00 


Oct.  2!),    Bv  balance  in  my  hands 


$405  00 

10  60 


$415  60 
Respectfull}'  submitted. 

J.  C.  MOSER, 
Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund  of  E.  L.  Tennessee  Synod. 

Report  of  Assistant  Treasurer  Beneficiary  Fund — Oct.  29,  1885. 

1884. 
Sept 


1884, 
Sept 


Sept 

i  i 

Sept 
Sept 


Sept 
Oct. 

Dec. 

1885 
Jan. 
May 
Oct. 


Oct. 


30,  To  amount  on  hand  at  settlement  with  Synod 

at  said  date, $115.00 

.  30,  To  amount  from  St.  Mark's,  Rev.  J.  I.  Miller's  charge,  12.50 

"   from  Rev.  I.  Conder's  charge 12.30 

"     To  amount  from  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge —                >  .►„ 

Emmanuel,  $8.40  ;  Mt.  Zion,  $4.13  ;  Zion's,  $3.02.)"  10'0U 

30,  To  amount  from  Rev.  Dr.  M.  L.  Fox's  charge 4.50 

"     To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge —       )  *  nQ 

Mt.  Calvary,  ^3.08 ;  Morning- Star,  $2.00...' >  °-m 

.  30,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt's  charge —         ) 

St.  Paul's,  $5.28 ;  Solomon's,  $8.64 ;  Powder  Spring,  -  24.87 

$4.95;  St.  Mary's,  $6.00 ) 

.  30.  To  am'!,  balance,  left  from  Rev.  J.  S.  Bennick's  Monu- 
ment   9.69 

Rev.  J.  W.  Hausenrluck's  charge —  ) 

.  30,  To  amount  from  Alma,  $1.40. -  5.40 

11,  To  amount  from  St.  Paul's,  $4.00 ) 

28.     "        "         "     Rader's,  J.  P.  Stirewalt's  charge 7.48 

16.  "         ".        "     Mt.  Nebo,  Rev.  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  charge  3.00 

26,  To  amount  from  Bethlehem,  Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse's  charge  5.55 

23,   '•         "  from  Mrs.  Col.  N.  I.  Henkel 1.00 

19,"         "     "  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge— Mt,  Zion 3.04 

17.  "         "     i:  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge— Zion 3.00 

27,  "         "     "  Rev.  S.  Henkel's  charge— Emmanuel's 10.00 

20,  To  amount  from  Rev.  J.  P.  Stirewalt's  charge —  ) 

Rader's,  $10.00;  Solomon's,  $4.32  ;  PowdeT  Spring,  -  25.24 

$4.52;  St.  Mary's,  $3.06:   St.  Paul's,  $3.40 ) 


$263.15 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

1884.  Ce. 

Oct.  25,  By  am't  paid  or  sent  to  Rev.  J.  C.  Moser,    $160.00 

1885. 

Jan.  2,  By   am't   paid   Beneficiary,    D.   I.  Oilman, 

per  order  of  President 40.00 

Mar.  14,  By  am't  paid  Treasurer,  J.  O.  Moser 11.00 


.$211.00 
Amt.  to  balance,  due  Beneficiary  Treasurer....       52.15 

$263.15 
On  hand $52.15 

Eev.  Prof.  J.  0.  Moser  was  re-elected  Treasurer  of  Bene- 
ficiary Fund, 

Report  of  DeSegate  to  Holston  Synod. 

On  Friday,  21st  of  August,  1885,  I  left  my  residence  at  Conover,  in 
company  with  Rev.  Dr.  A.  J.  Brown,  and  we  landed  on  Saturday  morn- 
ing at  the  place  appointed  for  the  meeting  of  the  Evan.  Luth.  Holston 
Synod,  viz.,  in  Solomon's  Church,  Greene  Co.,  Tenn.  I  was  very  kindly' 
received  by  all  the  members  of  this  Synod,  and  so  treated  by  all,  during 
the  Synod's  sessions. 

As  your  delegate  I  was  cordially  and  unanimously  recognized.  The 
usual  greetings  passed,  —the  Synod  transacted  her  business  with  much 
dispatch,  an  account  of  which  was  published  in  Our  Ghurch  Paper. 

Many  have  been  the  trials,  conflicts,  and  battles  of  the  old  Tenn. 
Synod,  which  led  me,  with  great  pleasure,  to  allude  to  the  able  defence 
made,  time  and  again,  by  Rev.  A.  J.  Brown,  D.  D.,  for  the  Sjrnod  while 
he  was  a  member  of  the  same.  He  came  into  her  connection  at  a  very 
critical  and  trying  period,  and  was  the  only  man  in  the  Carolinas,  at  that 
time,  who  was  able  successfully  to  defend  her,  in  her  truly  Lutheran 
position. 

In  the  Holston  Synod,  we  are  very  much  reminded  of  the  old  Tenn. 
Synod.  I,  however,  felt  mj'self  much  embarrassed  in  the  higher  act  of 
fellowship,  which  I  was  not  able  to  render ;  not  on  account  of  anything  I 
saw  or  heard  during  her  sessions. 

My  views  and  feelings  are  extensively  known  in  the  Church  in  regard 
to  the  "Four  Points"  especially  one  of  the  points,  viz.,  Secret  Society 
worship  and  its  plan  of  salvation.  In  regard  to  its  form  of  worship,  it  is 
certainly  Atheistic  ;  and,  in  regard  to  its  plan  of  salvation,  it  undermines 
the  great  central  doctrine  of  Justification  by  Faith. 

I  am  truly  glad  to  know  that  Dr.  A.  J.  Brown  and  other  ministers  of 
this  Synod,  are  not  in  antagonism  with  me  in  regard  to  this,  to  me,  very 


22    EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

annoying  and  painful  corruption,  into  which  many  excellent  and  well 
meaning  men  have  fallen. 

This  Synod  appointed  Rev.  Prof.  Geo.  H.  Cox  as  delegate  to  this 
Synod.  P.  C.  HENKEL. 

Report  of  the  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  S.  C.  Synod. 

As  your  delegate  corresponding  with  the  S.  C  Synod,  I  beg  leave  to 
report,  that  it  has  met  twice  since  our  last  session.  The  first  meeting  I 
did  not  attend  for  want  of  time  and  means,  but  sent  a  letter  bearing  the 
fraternal  greetings  of  this  body.  I  learned  from  individual  members, 
and  also  from  the  proceedings  of  said  Synod,  that  my  letter  received  a 
hearty  recognition,  and  that  a  delegate  was  appointed  to  attend  this  ses- 
sion of  our  Synod.  The  last  meeting,  which  was  but  one  week  ago  at 
Lexington  C.  H.,  I  did  not  attend,  on  account  of  press  of  business,  and 
sent  no  letter  because  I  did  not  think  myself  properly  the  delegate  for 
that  meeting,  not  having  had  any  correspondence  from  the  S.  C.  Synod 
since  the  last  from  the  Tennessee  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  K.  EFIRD. 

Key.  E.  L.  Ly  brand  was  appointed  corresponding'  dele- 
gate to  the  South  Carolina  Synod  and  Rev.  J.  K.  Efird, 
alternate. 

Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder,  to  the  North  Carolina  Synod  and 
Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  alternate. 

Rev.  A.  L.  Grouse,  to  the  Virginia  Synod  and  Rev.  J. 
P.  Stirewalt,  alternate. 

Rev.  J.  A.  Rudisill,  to  the  Holston  Synod  and  Rev.  D. 
J.  Suttlemire,  alternate. 

Revs.  P.  C.  Henkel,  D.  D.,  and  J.  31.  Smith  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  meet  a  similar  committee  from  the 
South  Carolina  Synod,  to  try  and  adjust  the  difficulties  in 
St.  John's  congregation,  Lexington  Co.,  S.  C. 

The  secretary  was  ordered  to  communicate  this  action 
ofJSynod  to  the  secretary  of  the  South  Carolina  Synod. 

Report  of  Committee  on  Districting  Synod. 

Your  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  papers  relative  to  dis- 
tricting the  Synod,  would  beg  leave  to  report  that,  in  view  of  the  fact, 
that  there  is  most  probably  to  be  effected  a  union  of  all  the  churches  in 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     23 

the  South  through  the  medium  of  the  Southern  Luth.  Diet,  and  also  from 
the  very  meagre  reports  of  all  the  churches  in  the  Synod  relative  to  this 
matter,  the  majority  having  sent  no  reports  at  all,  we  would  say  that  the 
present  time  is  inopportune,  and  we  would  therefore  advise  the  post- 
ponement of  the  districting  of  the  Synod  to  the  future  development  of 
the  Church.  Very  respectfully, 

C.  H.  BERNHEIM, 
HENRY  A.  MEETZE. 
Beport  adopted. 

Our   Beneficiary    Work — Appropriations    and    Resolutions. 

The  following  appropriations  were  made  :  To  J.  P.  Price,  $100.00; 
W.  L.  Darr,  $60.00;  N.  G.  Deal,  $00.00— subject  to  the  approval  of 
Examining  Committee  in  N.  C. ;  D.  M.  Moser,  $60.00;  P.  C.  Wike, 
$60.00;    D.  I.  Off  man,  $35.00. 

Resolved,  That  our  beneficiaries  and  students  of  theology  shall 
neither  preach  nor  absent  themselves  from  their  recitations  without 
special  permission  of  the  faculty  of  Concordia  College,  and  that  we  ad- 
vise that  they  preach  not  more  than  once  a  month. 

Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  each  church  within  our  bounds  be  re- 
quested to  see,  that  each  member  of  their  congregation  and  Sunday 
school  pay  at  least  5  cents  per  annum  into  the  beneficiary  fund. 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  have  a  sufficient  number  of  copies  of 
Minutes  of  this  convention  of  Synod  printed,  to  supply  the  calls  for  them, 
and  to  furnish  each  minister  of  this  Synod  with  three  copies ;  each  gen- 
eral body  of  Lutherans  in  this  country,  one  copy ;  and  the  Synods  with 
which  this  Synod  is  in  correspondence,  one  copy  each  ;  our  institutions 
of  learning,  one  copy  each  ;  our  Lutheran  publications,  two  copies  each ; 
and  our  beneficiaries,  one  copy  each. 

Resolved,  That  it  be  made  the  duty  of  the   President  of  Synod,  to 

arrange  for  the  Sunday  school  services,  to  be  held  on  Sunday  afternoon 

of  each  convention  of  Synod,  by  appointing  a  speaker  or  speakers,  by 

assigning  or  suggesting  subjects,  and  informing  the  speakers  of  their  se- 

'  lection  at  least  two  months  previous  to  each  meeting  of  Synod. 

Resolution  of  Thanks. 

Resolved,  That  we  express  our  sincere  and  hearty  thanks  to  the 
members  of  this  congregation  and  citizens  for  the  kind  hospitality  we 
have  enjoyed  during  our  sojourn  among  them,  and  pray  that  the  blessing 
of  God  may  rest  upon  them. 

K.  A.  TODEE,  Secretary. 


24  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

Stonyman,  Page  Co.,  Virginia. 
Henkel  &  Co.,  I  understand  you  have  the  printing  of  the  Minutes 
of  the  late  session  of  the  E.  L.  Tenn.  Synod.  As  my  report  as  Treasurer 
failed  to  reach  Synod,  I  therefore  send  it  to  you  for  insertion,  and  hope 
the  next  convention  of  Synod  will  appoint  a  committee  to  examine  the 
same.  Yours  most  respectfully, 

J.  N.  STIREWALT,  Treasurer. 

Treasurer's  Report. 

Stonyman,  Page  Co.,  Va.,  Oct.  81,  1885. 
J.  N.  STIREWALT  in  Account  with  the 

Evangelical  Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod. 

Oct.  31,  1885,  Balance  on  hand  from  last  year $72  19 

Sept.  28,  1884,  To  amt.  paid  in  for  Minutes 42  GO 

"         for  advertisements 7  75 

Total  amount $  122  54 

Nov.  29,  1884,  By  amount  paid  Henkel  &  Co.  for  printing, 

mailing,  and  expressing  1000  Ten.  Syn.  Min.$65  89 

Balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer $56  05 

Diet  Receipts  and  Expenses. 

Nov.  12,  1884,  To  amt.  from  Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel's  charge $13  50 

Nov.  26,  1884,         '    "                 "  A.  L.  Grouse's  "     4  40 

"  J.  N.  Stirewalt's  "      4  13 

Jan.  9,  1885,               "                "  M.  L.  Little's     -  " 4  50 

Feb.  7,  1885.               "                 "  J.  I.  Miller's  "      4  50 

"  J.  S.  Koiuer's  "      3  30 

"  J.  C.  Moser's  "      4  00 

Total  amount  received $38  33 

Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel's  expenses  to  Diet $  3  25 

"    A.  L.  Grouse's         "  " 14  95 

"    M.  L.  Little's  "  " 6  25 

"    J.  S.  Koiuer's  "  " 12  95 

"    S.  Henkel's  "  "     17  50 

Jan.  28,  1885,  P'd  Rev.  L.  L.  Smith  for  printing  Diet  Min.      8  10 
"  "      Paid  for  four  postal  orders 44 

Total  cost $63  44 

To  Diet  Expenses  in  excess  of  receipts $25  11 

$63  44 


Bal.  in  hand  of  Treasurer $31  54 

Amt.  in  hand  of  Henkel  &  Co...  20  83 

Total  amount  due  Synod $52  fiT 

J.  N.  STIREWALT,  Treasurer. 


PAROCHIAL  REPORT. 


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20     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 

CLERICAL  ROLL 


Rev.  P.  C.  Henkel,  D.  D Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  R.  Peterson Dallas,  N.  C. 

T.  Moser Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C. 

D.  Eflrd Lexington,  S.  C. 

S.  Henkel,  D.  D .New  Market,  Va. 

H.  Wetzel Woodstock,  Va. 

Prof.  C.  IT.  Bernheim Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  M.  Smith. Conover,  N.  C. 

Prof.  J.  I.  Miller Lnray,  Va. 

Prof.  L.  A.  Bikle,  D.  D Dallas,  N.  C. 

I.  Condor. McGaheysville,  Va. 

Prof.  L.  A.  Fox,  D.  D Salem,  Va. 

J.  N.  Stirewalt Stony  Man,  Va. 

M.  L.  Fox.  M.  D Sandy  Creek,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Cronse  Waynesboro,  Va. 

J.  P.  Stirewalt New  Market,  Va. 

Prof.  M.  L.  Little Dallas,  N.  C. 

Prof.  J.  C.  Moser Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  W.  Hausenfluek Alma,  Va. 

J.  K.  Etird Rightwell,  S.  C. 

J.  A.  Cromer Columbia,  S.  C. 

E.  L.  Lybrand Summit  Point,  S.  C 

R.  A.  Yoder Newton,  N.  C. 

Prof.  J.  S.  Ivoiner Conover,  N.  C. 

D.A.Goodman Happy  Home,  N.  C. 

Prof.  W.  P.  Cline Fair  Grove,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Sox Edwardsville,  Ala. 

D.  J.  Sottlemeyer China  Grove,  N.  C. 

J.  A.  Rudisill _ ....Jug  Town,  N.  C 

R,  IT.  Cline Moretz.  Mills,  N.  C. 

Candidates  for  the  Ministry: 

T.  E.  Armentrout.. Almondville,  Va. 

Prof.  J.  F.  Moser  .      Conover,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Sigman Conover,  N.  C. 

Beneficiaries  : 

P.  C.  Wike Conover,  N.  C. 

J.  P.  Price 

W.  L.  Darr 

N.  G.  Deal 

D.  M.  Moser 

D.  I.  Offman New  Market,  Va. 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD.     27 


LIST  OF  CHURCHES 

IN  CONNECTION  WITH  THE 

EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


ALABAMA. 
Cleburne  County. — St.  Michael. 

SOUTH    CAROLINA. 

Lexington  County.— Zion,  St.  Peter,  (M.)  St.  Paul,  Cedar  Grove, 
St.  James,  Emmanuel,  St.  Peter  (P.  W.),  St.  John,  St.  Jacob,  Bethlehem, 
St.  Thomas. 

Richland  County. — St.  Andrew. 

NORTH  CAROLINA. 

Alamance  County. — Mt.  Pleasant. 

Alexander  County. — Friendship,  Salem. 

Burke  County. — Luther,  Lutheran  Chapel. 

Caldwell  County. — Philadelphia,  Mt.  Zion,  Lutz. 

Cabarrus  County. — St.  Martin,  Lutheran  Union. 

Catawba  County. — St.  James,  Grace,  Concordia,  St.  John,  St.  Paul, 
St.  Peter,  St.  Stephen,  Zion,  Holy  Trinity,  Newton,  Sardis,  Bethel. 

Cleveland  County. — St.  Matthew. 

Davidson  County. — Pilgrim,  Beck,  Emmanuel,  New  Jerusalem. 

Gaston  County. — St.  Mark,  Philadelphia,  Lutheran  Chapel,  St.  John, 
Antioch,  Christ,  College  Chapel,  Mt.  Holly. 

Guilford  County. — Coble. 

Iredell  County. — Sharon,  St.  Martin. 

Lincoln  County. — Daniel,  Trinity,  Salem,  Bethphage,  St.  Luke, 
Sharon. 

Mecklenburg  County. — Morning  Star. 

Randolph  County. — Melanchthon. 

Rowan  County. — Mt.  Moriahf  St.  Mark,  Phanuel. 

Stanley  County.  — St.  Martin. 

Union  County. — Emmanuel. 

Watauga  County. — Valle  Crusis,  Mt.  Pleasant. 

VIRGINIA. 

Augusta  County. — Bethlehem,  St.  Paul. 

Rockingham  County. — Bethany,  (St.  Jacob),  McGaheysville,  Trinity, 
St.  Peter,  Rader,  St,  John. 

Page  County.— St.  Paul,  St.  William,  Fairview,  Grace,  Mt.  Calvary, 
Morning  Star,  St.  Mark,  Cedar  Point. 

Shenandoah  County. — Emmanuel,  Mt.  Zion,  Solomon,  St.  Mary, 
(Pine),  Powder  Springs,  St.  Paul,  St.  Jacob,  Zion,  St.  Matthew,  St.  Ste- 
phen, St.  David. 

Madison  County. — Mt.  Nebo. 


28     EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE  SYNOD. 


RELIGIOUS  SERVICES. 


Saturday,  10,  A.  M.,  Oct.  31— Rev.  C.  H.  Bernkeim,  1  Cor.  16,  13. 

Saturday  night,  Oct.  31,  at  St.  Thomas  Church — Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
Ps.  103,  9-12. 

Sunday,  10,  A.  M.,  Nov.  1— Rev.  J.  C.  Moser,  (Church),  John  8, 
31,  32. 

Sunday,  at  St.  Thomas  Church — Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse,  Matt.  25,  1-13. 

Sunday,  10,  A.  M.,  Nov.  1--Student  P.  C.  Wike,  (Grove),  Ps.  17,  4. 

Sunday,  7,  P.  M.,  Nov.  1— St.  Stephen's,  Lexington,  Rev.  R.  A. 
Yoder,  Luke  15,  2, 

Monday,  12,  M.,  Nov.  2— Rev.  M.  L.  Little,  Rev.  3,  11. 

Tuesday,  12,  M.,  Nov.  3— Rev.  R.  A.  Yoder,  Jonah  1,  2. 

Tuesday,  7,  P.  M.,  Nov.  3— Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  2  Tim.  2,  19. 

Wednesday,  12,  M.,  Nov.  4— Rev.  J.  M.  Smith,  Mark  16,  15,  16. 

Thursday  night,  St.  James  Church,  at  Summit — Rev.  A.  L.  Crouse, 
Num.  10,  29. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


FIRST  DAY. 
1. — Devotional  exercises  by  the  President. 
2.— Call  of  Clerical  Roll. 

3. — Reception  and  Enrollment  of  Lay-Delegates. 
4. — Reading  of  President's  Report. 
5. — Election  of  Officers. 
6. — Reception  of  Advisory  Members. 
7. — Reception  of  Letters  and  Petitions. 
8. — Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 
9. — Devotion. 

OTHER  DAYS. 

1.— Devotion. 

2.— Calling  of  Roll. 

3. — Reading  and  Correction  of  Minutes. 

4. — Unfinished  Business. 

5. — Reports  of  Standing  Committees. 

6. — Reports  of  Special  Committees. 

7. — Resolutions. 

8. — New  Business. 

9. — Devotion. 


STANDING  RESOLUTIONS. 


Resolved,  That  each  of  our  pastors  is  required  to  teach  his  people  the 
duty  of  Christian  giving,  and  to  take  up  in  each  of  his  congregations  col- 
lections for  beneficiary  education,  and  to  report  at  each  regular  conven- 
tion of  our  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Council  of  each  congregation  be  requested  to 
send,  to  each  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Synod,  a  written  Report  of  the  con- 
dition of  the  congregation. 

Whereas,  The  ancient  Lutheran  custom  of  thoroughly  catechising 
those  who  propose  to  become  members  of  our  communion,  previous  to 
their  confirmation,  is.  in  some  places,  falling  into  disuse,  and  rather  a 
loose  custom  of  receiving  uncatechised  persons  into  the  Church,  without 
the  slightest  examination  of  them  in  regard  to  their  religious  knowledge 
and  other  qualifications  for  church  membership,  has  been  practiced  by 
some  :  be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved.  That  we  earnestly  recommend  all  our  Ministers  and  con- 
gregations in  future  to  see  to  it,  that,  if  it  can  possibly  be  done,  all  who 
make  application  for  church  membership  be  thoroughly  instructed,  by 
Catechisation  in  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  our  Church,  previous  to  their 
confirmation.  But,  in  such  extraordinary  cases,  as  when  persons  of  age 
and  experience  make  application,  or  such  young  persons  as  have  been  so 
favorably  situated  as  to  have  had  opportunities  to  become  acquainted 
with  and  to  have  informed  themselves  of  our  doctrines  and  customs,  seek 
church  privileges,  we  recommend  that  their  request  be  granted  ;  but,  in 
no  case,  until  such  persons  have  been  examined  by  the  pastor,  before  the 
council,  and  have  been  approved  by  them. 


THEOLOGICAL  COURSE  FOR  PRIVATE  STUDENTS 


Home's  Introduction. — Price,  64.50.  Knapp's  Theology, Price.  63.00. 

Kurtz's  Sacred  History,     "  6 1. 5' X  Krauth's  Conservative  Re- 
Kurtz's  Church  History.     "  63.00.      formation.                          •■  65.00. 
Hutter's  Compend,               ,;  61.50.  Schmidt's  Dogmatics.         "  $6.00. 
Book  of  Concord.  (Henkel,  Mann's  Schmfdt's  Ethics,  "  $1.25. 

First  Edition  .                   "  62.75.  Vinet's  Homiletics.             "  $1.75. 

Book  of  Concord,  (Jacob's  Ripley's  Sac.  Rhetoric,      "  61.25. 

Edition,   1882),                   "  66.00.  Yinet's  Pas.  Theology.       ■•  61.25. 

Instruction  must  be  eiven  in  Liturgies,  Catechetics,  and  Ecclesiastic- 
al Polity. 

At  the  request  of  several  parties,  we  append  the  prices  to  the  above 
list  of  works,  which  can  be  had  at  our  office,  if  the  persons  wishing  them 
do  not  care  to  order  the  boo' s  from  the  publishers,  at  the  prices  given. 

Ten  per  cent,  mu-t  be  added  to  the  above  prices,  when  the  books  arc 
to  be  sent  by  mail,  prepaid.  We  will  send  them  prepaid  at  the  prices 
given,  if  $2.50  or  more  dollars'  worth  are  ordered,  to  one  address. 

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INDEX, 


Page. 

Action  on  Diet 7,  8 

Action  relative  to  Dr.  Henkel's  resignation  as  Pres.  of  Con.  College. .  18 

Appropriations  for  Beneficiaries 23 

Arrangement  for  Sunday-school  services 23 

Beneficiary  Work, — Resolutions,  —Printing  Minutes,  Thanks,  &c 23 

Committee  on  St.  John's  Church,  S.  C,  difficulty 22 

Committees 6 

Committee  on  Publication  of  Book  of  Concord  continued 16 

Corresponding  Delegates 22 

Delegates  to  next  Diet 8 

Exercises,  Religious 28 

Form  of  Ordination  Certificate 15 

Lay-Delegates 3,  4 

List  of  Churches 27 

Officers  of  Synod 4 2 

Order  of  Business 28 

President's  Report 4,  5 

Parochial  Report 25 

Roll,  Clerical 26 

Report  of  Committee  on  President's  Report 6,  7 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church 8,  10 

Report  of  Committee  on  Ordination 10 

Report  of  Committee  on  Letters  and  Petitions 10,  12 

Report  of  Committee  on  Unfinished  Business 13 

Report  of  Committee  on  the  Ambrose  Henkel  Monument 14 

Report  of  Committee  on  Missions 16 

Report  of  Committee  on  Church  Institutions 16 

Report  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Concordia  College 17 

Report  of  the  President  of  Coucordia  College 17 

Report  of  Visiting  Committee 17,  18 

Report  of  Committee  on  Beneficiary  Treasurer's  Report 18 

Report  of  Treasurer  of  Beneficiary  Fund 19,  20 

Report  of  Assistant  Treasurer  Beneficiary  Fund 20,  21 

Report  of  Delegate  to  Holston  Synod 21,  22 

Report  of  Corresponding  Delegate  to  S.  C.  Synod 22 

Report  of  Committee  on  districting  Synod 22,  23 

Standing  Committees 29 

Treasurer's  Report 24 

W siting  Committee 18 


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