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MANUAL
OF  THE
CHURCH
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Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive
in  2015
https://archive.org/details/manualofchurchinOOnewh


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CONTENTS.
Historical  Notice,   3
Articles  of  Belief,   5
Admission  of  Members  by  Profession,  7
Profession  of  Faith,   7
Covenant,   8
Standing  Rules,  -   0
Hours  of  Public  Worship,   11
Congregational  Singing,   12
Catalogue,   13


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HISTORICAL  NOTICE.
 0 
The  Davenport  Church  lias  grown  out  of  an  effort  to
carry  the  gospel  to  the  poor.  Rev.  Edward  E.  Atwateu,
under  an  appointmout  from  the  City  Mission,  commenced
in  November,  1 8 r> 7 ,  to  preach  regularly  every  Lord's  day
at  the  Chapel  which  then  stood  in  Wallace  Street.
It  being  round  important  to  connect  the  administration
of  the  sacraments  with  the  preaching  of  the  word,  the
First  Church  of  Christ  in  New  Haven,  commenced  on  tho
Brat  Sabbath  in  June,  1858,  to  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper
once  in  two  months  at  the  Chapel,  tho  ininistor  in  charge
and  a  few  other  regular  worshipers  being  members  of
that  church.
The  Chapel  in  Franklin  Street,  erected  by  members  of
the  First  Church  and  Society,  for  tho  solo  use  of  this
Mission,  was  dedicated  to  tho  worship  of  God,  Feb.  11,
1859,  and  from  that  time,  the  congregation  being  freo
from  discomforts  and  annoyances  incident  to  their  first
place  of  worship,  increased  till  it  became  evident  that  the
institution  was  to  he  permanent,  and  to  grow  into  an  inde-
pendent parish.
"With  this  in  view,  .ami  to  provide  for  a  present  need  of
some  organization  for  collecting  and  disbursing  money,  an
Ecclesiastical  Society  was  formed,  March  13,  1800.
The  church  in  the  Davenport  Congregational  Society,
was  instituted  by  a  Council  convened  for  that  purpose,
April  22,  1861


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JajhsG  Brown  sad  Samukl  EL  Sbward  were  soon
after  chosen  Deacons.   On  the  20th  of  May,  Dcac  Browm
was  instantly  killed  l>y  the  fall  of  a  building  on  which  he
was  at  work,  and  his  associates  in  the  Church  were  over-
whelmed  with  sorrow  for  the  loss  of  a  man  so  wise,  de-
vont,  and  exemplary,   'flic  vacancy  in  tin;  Diaconate  thus
occasioned,  was  filled  by  the  election  of  FRANK  \V.  PARDEE.
In  January,  1  863,  DeaC.  SEWARD  being  in  the  army,  the
Church  desired  to  have  still  another  Deacon,  and  elected
to  that  office  Edward  Gillette.
Rev.  EDWARD  II.  At waii:k  was  installed  Pastor  on  the
22d  day  of  April,  18G;5;  the  anniversary  of  the  institution
of  the  Church.


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ARTICLES  OF  BELIEF.
 o 
(Tli  is  Church  publish  the  following  Art  iYlo.°  as  a  statement  of  Chris-
tian doctrine,  which  they  bold  and  tench  In  their  organic  capacity  as  a
Church o(  Christ,  without  requiring  us  a  condition  of  membership,
that  a  Candidate  f«h;ill  fully  receive,  or  even  perfectly  understand
every  part  of  it.  Those  who  are  weak  in  the  faith  should  study  it  for
their  own  personal  groa  th  In  knowledge,  searching  the  Bcripturei  to
ace  if  these  Btatementl  accord  with  the  Oracles  of  Truth. J
1,  We  believe  that  there  is  one  only  living  and  true  God,
the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  a  being  of  every
possible  perfection,  infinite  in  power,  wisdom,  holiness,
justice,  goodness  and  truth.
2,  We  believe  that  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  Now
Testaments  are  given  by  inspiration  of  God,  and  that  they
contain  the  only  perfect  rule  of  faith  and  practice.
3,  We  believe  that  God  made  all  things  for  himself;
and  that  he  governs  the  universe  according  to  the  counsel
of  his  own  will,  and  that  all  events  will  be  made  subser-
vient to  his  wise  and  benevolent  designs.
•1.  We  believe  that  man  was  created  in  the  image  of
God,  in  a  state  < >f  rectitude  and  holiness;  that  lie  fell  from
that  state  by  transgressing  the  divine  law;  and  that  in  con-
equenco  of  tho  original  BpOStacy  the  heart  of  man  in  his
natural  state  is  destitute  of  holiness  and  inclined  to  evil;
and  that  all  men,  previously  to  regeneration,  are  dead  in
trespasses  and  sins.


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r>.  We  believe  that  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  both
God  ami  man,  lias,  by  hifl  Bufferings  and  death,  made
atonement  fur  sin,  ami  that  all  who  aro  saved  are  justified
wholly  by  grace,  through  the  redemption  which  is  in
Christ.
G.  We  believe  that  salvation  is  freely  offered  to  all  men,
and  that  all  arc  under  obligation,  immediately  to  emhrace
the  gospel  ;  hut  thai  such  is  the  depravity  of  the  human
heart,  that  no  man  will  come  to  Christ,  unless  ho  is  led
by  the  Spirit  of  I  Sod.
7.  We  believe  that  all  who  embrace  the  gospel,  were
from  the  beginning  chosen  unto  salvation,  through  sencti-
AcatlOD  of  the  Spirit  and  belief  of  tho  truth;  and  that
they  will  be  kept  by  the  power  of  God  through  faith  unto
salvation.
8.  "We  believe  that  there  will  bo  a  resurrection  of  the
just  and  of  the  unjust,  and  a  day  of  general  judgment ;
and  that  the  wicked  will  go  away  into  punishment,  and
the  righteous  into  happiness,  both  of  which  will  bo  with-
out end.
0.  We  believe  that  in  this  world  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ
has  a  visible  Church,  the  terms  of  admission  to  which  are
a  credible  evidence  of  regeneration,  baptism,  and  a  public
profession  of  faith  in  Christ ;  that  the  ordinances  of  bap-
tism and  the  Lord's  Supper  are  to  be  observed  to  tho  end
of  the  world;  that  none  but  members  of  tho  visible  Church
have  a  right  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  and  that  such,  and
BUCh  only,  have  a  right  to  dedicate  their  infant  offspring
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ADMISSION  OF  MEMBERS  BY  PROFESSION.
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Persons  bringing  satisfactory  testimonials  and  recom-
mendations from  another  Church,  are  received  by  vote,
without  their  public  profession  Of  faith  and  assent  to  tlio
Covenant ;  other  persons  become  members,  if  no  objection
is  offered,  after  they  have  been  propounded  for  two  weeks,
by  giving,  in  the  presence  of  the  congregation,  their  as-
sent to  the  following  Profession  of  Faith  and  Covenant.
PROFESSION  OF  FAITH.
You  believe  in  God  the  Father,  the  Creator  and  Sov-
reign  Ruler  of  the  universe;
And  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  who  died  for  us
as  a  propitiation  for  sin,  and  rising  from  the  dead  ascended
i  >  heaven,  exalted  to  the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  as  a
Prince  and  Savior,  whence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the
world,  sending  the  wicke  d  away  from  his  presence  into
everlasting  punishment,  and  receiving  the  righteous  into
eternal  blessedness;
And  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  by  his  powerful  operation
in  tho  renewal  of  our  hearts  makes  the  redemption  by
Christ  effectual  to  salvation.
Thus  you  believe?
And  in  this  faith  you  have  been,  or  wish  to  be,  baptized  ?


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COVENANT.
You  do  now  enter  into  covenant  with  God,  confiding  in
and  thankfully  accepting  liia  offer  to  bo  your  God,  your
Father,  Redeemer  and  Sanctifler.
You  promise  that  with  the  help  which  he  covenants  to
give  to  his  people,  you  will  endeavor  to  lead  a  life  of
Bobriety,  righteousness  and  godliness,  bringing  into  sub-
jection  your  natural  appetites  and  desires,  cultivating  a
Spirit  of  justice  and  kindness  toward  your  fellow-men,  seek-
ing to  have  daily  communion  with  God  in  secret,  honoring
him  witli  filial  confidence  and  obedience,  giving  up  your-
self and  all  that  you  have  to  him  and  his  service.
You  promise  that  you  will  diligently  attend  on  the  wor-
ship and  BacramentS  of  the  Church  of  Christ,  that  you  will
faithfully  employ  and  meekly  receive  its  discipline,  and
that  BO  long  a.-  you  continue  a  member  of  this  particular
Church,  you  will  endeavor  to  promote  its  purity,  peace
and  usefulness.
Thus  you  promise?
Then  do  we,  the  members  of  this  Church,  likewise
promise  that  with  the  help  of  the  great  Head  of  the  Church,
we  will  walk  with  you  in  love  and  helpfulness,  endeav-
oring to  aid  you  in  the  Christian  life  by  our  prayers  and
fraternal  watchfulness,  expecting  the  Same  offices  in  return.
May  (lod  enable  us  to  be  mutually  faithful  in  this  cove-
nant through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  to  whom  be  glory
forever. — Amln.


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STANDING  RULES.
[.  Persona  desiring  to  become  members  of  this  Church
on  profession  of  faith  Bhall  be  examined  by  a  committee
appointed  for  such  purpose  in  regard  u>  their  views  of
truth,  and  their  rcligous  experience ;  and  being  approved
shall  Btand  propounded  to  the  congregation  for  two  weeks.
Then,  ifnoobjecti  >n  has  been  offered,  they  may  be  admit-
ted to  membership  by  their  public  profession  of  faith,  and
assent  to  the  covenant.
II.  A  person  bringing  a  dismissal  and  recommendation
from  an  >ther  Christian  Church  may  be  admitted  to  mem-
bership in  this  Church  by  a  vote  of  the  brethren,  without
a  public  assent  to  the  covenant.  Testimonials,  in  such
cases,  are  to  be  read  to  the  Church  at  least,  four  weeks
before  the  question  is  taken;  and  a  certificate  of  such
admission  is  to  be  forwarded  to  the  Church  from  which
the  recommendation  proceeds.
III.  Any  member  of  this  Church  removing  to  another
place,  is  expected  to  ask  a  dismission  to  some  Christian
Church  at  the  place  of  his  residence  within  one  year  after
his  removal,  and  neglecting  to  do  so.  may  be  called  to  ac-
count in  such  manner  as  the  Church  may  deen  expedient.
And  if  any  person,  having  been  thus  admonished,  shall  per-
severe in  that  neglect  for  another  period  of  six  months  with-
out giving  Satisfactory  reasons,  then  this  Church  may,  at
its  discretion,  declare  that  such  member  has  broken  his
covenant,  and  that  the  obligation  of  the  Church  to  watch
over  that  member,  lias  ceased.
IV.  Certificates  of  recommendation  and  dismissal  from
this  Church,  are  valid  lor  the  term  of  one  year  from  date;
MPWBERRY
1   i IB3ARY
I  H.  w  AGO


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and  members  receiving  them  are  requested  to  return  to
this  Church  a  certificate  of  their  reception  by  the  Church
to  whom  they  ore  recommended.
V.  Members  of  other  Churches,  joining  with  us  statedly
in  public  worship,  are  expected  to  become  members  of  this
Church;  ami  it'  any  BUCh  person  shall  desire,  for  BpecioJ
reasons,  t<>  continue  to  commune  with  this  Church,  lor  a
longer  period  than  one  year  without  becoming  a  member,
it  ia  required  that  lie  shall  present  Ins  request  lor  such
privilege,  through  the  Pastor, or  one  of  the  Deacons.
VX  This  Church  holds  it  to  be  a  most  important  duty,
to  attend  watchfully  to  the  discipline  which  Christ  ha:]
instituted  in  his  Church.  As  a  means  to  such  an  end,
there  shall  he  a  Standing  Committee  chosen  by  ballot,  who
shall  have  the  powers,  and  perform  the  duties,  specified
in  the  following  articles:  —
1.  It  shall  he  the  duty  of  this  committee,  to  inquire
after  all  public  offenses  in  this  Church,  which  may  come
to  their  knowledge  by  complaint  or  otherwise.
2.  In  cases  of  private  offense,  when  the  preliminary
measures  prescribed  in  the  eighteenth  chapter  of  Mat-
thew's Gospel  have  been  taken,  complaint  may  be  mado
to  this  committee  instead  of  the  Church.
3.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  committee,  to  ascertain
the  facts  in  each  case  which  may  come  before  them,  and
to  make  report  to  the  Church  both  of  the  facts,  and  of  the
measures  proper  in  their  opinion  to  be  taken  in  the  case.
VII.  No  alteration  shall  be  made  in  these  Rules,  or  in
the  Articles  of  Belief,  or  in  the  Forms  of  Profession  and
Covenant,  by  whieh  members  are  received,  except  by  a
VOte  of  two  thirds  of  the  brethren  present  at  a  meeting
called  for  that  purpose,  Mich  alterations  having  been  pro-
posed in  writing  at  a  previous  meeting.


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HOURS  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP.
 o 
By  agreement  among  the  Churches  in  tho  City,  the
hoarfl  of  public  worship  on  the  Lord's  day,  aro  arranged
as  follows  :  —
Morning  Service. —  At  a  quarter  past  ten,  throughout
the  year.
Afternoon  Service. —  From  the  first  Sunday  in  March
to  the  first  Sunday  in  November,  inclusive,  three  o'clock.
Through  tho  remainder  of  the  year,  half  past  two  o'clock.
EVENING  Service. —  Id  the  four  months  of  shortest
days,  (viz:  November,  December,  January  and  February,)
half  past  six  o'clock  In  the  four  months  of  longest  days,
(viz  :  May,  June,  July  and  August,)  half  past  seven  o'clock.
Through  the  remainder  of  the  year,  (viz:  March,  April,
September  and  October,)  seven  o'clock.
The  hours  designated  above,  are  fur  tho  ringing  of  tho
bells,  service  commencing  fifteen  minutes  later.  Notices
from  tho  pulpit  of  this  Church,  are  to  bo  understood  as
appointing  the  time  of  commencing  servico.


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CONGREGATIONAL  SINGING.
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The  whole  ooDgrcgatioo  is  requested  to  unite  in  the  ser-
vice of  song,  aa  well  as  in  the  service  of  prayer.  Those
who  are  infirm,  will  be  excused  if  they  retain  their  seats
while  the  people  praise  the  Lord,  with  Psalm  or  Hymn;
but  all  who  have  sufficient  physical  Btrength,  should  con-
form to  the  established  custom,  of  standing  up  to  sing.
Indolence  is  a  hindrance  to  devotion  in  ourselves,  and  a
clog  upon  the  worship  of  others.


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CATALOGUE  OF  OFFICERS  AND  MEMBERS.
In  this  Cataloguo,  a  name  printed  in  italic^  following  the
Christian  name  of  a  female,  was  her  maiden  name.  A
name  id  a  parenthesis  ( )  following  the  name  of  a  female,
is  the  Christian  name  of  her  husband.  The  letter  w,  pre-
ceding the  husband's  name,  is  to  bo  read  widow.  The
letter  e  signitios  that  the  person  was  received  by  certili-
eate  from  another  Church.
PASTOR.
Rev.  EDWARD  E.  ATWATER,  installed  April  22,  1S0X
DEACONS.
Jamfs  C.  Brown,
Samuel  BL  Seward,
Pb \n.v  w.  Pardee,
Edward  Qillette,
Chosen.
1802
1862
1802
1803
Died.
1802
STANDING  COMMITTEE,
Chosen.
Died.
Edward  B.  Atwater,  18G2
J  ami  s  0.  BOOWH,  1802
1802


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Pn  lni  W.  Pardee,
Samuel  EL  Seward,
TU  IDDEUS  BEECHER,
[eaag  MoiiRIS,
Cho«rn,
1862
1862
1862
1862
MEMBERS.
The  following  persons,  forty-six  in  number,  constituted
the  Church  at  its  organization,  April  22,  1802.
c  Edward  E.  Atwater.
g  Rebecca  H.  Dana,  (Edward  K.)  Atwater,
c  George  II.  Bartlett,
c  Julia  A.  Pan/idee,  (George  II.)  Bartlett,
c  William  A.  Blackney,
c  Mary  A  mi  Bouncy,  (William  A.)  Blackney,
c  Thaddeus  Beecher,
0  Maria  Brookst  (Thaddeus)  Beecher,
C  Josephine  Lavdl,  (Hiram)  Bristol,
c  James  C.  Brown,  *
c  Ahluo  A.  Chamherlaif^  (w.  James  C.)  Brown,
c  Janet  Donelson^  (Hugh)  Brown,
c  Elizabeth  R.  Norton^  (James)  Burns,
e  Chauncey  (Mark,
c  Esther  Tryon,  (Chauncey)  Clark,
Blhanan  Dewey,
c  Samuel  C.  Farren,
c  Elizabeth  A .  Ghrk,  (Samuel  0.)  Farren,
<•  Elizabeth  R.  Andrew^  (George  s.)  Hamilton,
e  Charlotte  L  Wilaot^  (Charles  P.)  Hartwig,
•  Mfl  1.  May  20,  1SC2.


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Q  Sarah  W.  HtlcllOOCk,
o  Susan  A.  Smith,  (George)  Hotchkias,
c  Mary  Ann  Brown,  (Henry)  Lewis,
Richard  J.  Kfayne,
o  Philip  B.  Miller,
o  banc  Morris,
c  Mary  SoutfiertOf^  (Isaac)  Morris,
c  Jam:  MarklauJ,  (Eli)  Morris,
c  Ammi  Norton,
o  Jane  M.  Gridleyt  (Ammi)  Norton,
c  Oelia  13.  Norton,
o  Frank  W.  Pardee,
c  Orilla  A.  Utmm\nwayt  (Frank  AV.)  Pardee,
Elizabeth  Ann  Benjamin^  (Win.  F.)  Parker,
o  I lan n all  E.  Kelsey,  (Henry)  Parker,
Kitty  Nuttt  (Samuel)  Pilling,
c  Jessie  Deucltersl  (John)  Richardson,
0  Samuel  EL  Seward,
c  Martha  W.  Smith  (Samuel  II.)  Seward,
c  Lois  CoapeTj  (w,  Augustus)  Smith,
c  Caroline  S.  Smith,
c  Abbie  Johnson,  (William)  Taylor,
c  Sophia  Wortendykq  (Nicholas  A.)  Torhune,
C  Elizabeth  Terhune,
c  Delia  CowUy  (w.  Ezra)  Ward,
c  BUen  IKgginax  (Robert)  Woolworth.
To  tho  abovo  have  been  added  :
1802.
Ang.  3.       Mary  A.  Farnn.  (Klhanan)  Dowoy,
Bept  7.   c  Fli  EL  Scofield,
c  Jane  Hitchcock,  (Fli  II.)  Seoficld,


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Nov.  1.   c  Thomas  Hamilton,
c  Mary  Jane  Mdyt  (Thomas)  Hamilton,
o  Jennio  Hamilton,
Dec.  7.   o  Julia  Ann  Basaett,
c  Edward  Gillette,
o  Lucy  A.  Bweetland.
18G3.
May  3.       Hugh  Brown,
Madeline  Aml.l,  (w.  William  P.)  Lewis.
Whole  number,  -  -  -  f>7.
Present  number,     -    -  00.
[William  Brust  and  Wilhelmina  Kittltr,  (William)  Brnst,
stand  propounded,  when  this  Catalogue  goes  to  press,
tor  reception  on  the  first  Sabbath  in  June.]
