this, or of any age; and the future historiographer of the American Church, when he shall calmly contemplate the intellectual works which Bishop Doane projected and accomplished, will describe him as the 'myriad minded' Bishop; and if the full evidence of all the physical work which he wrought shall be known, he might add, the myriad handed Bishop. "On the 27th day of May you elected me to the Episcopate of this Diocese. "The acceptance of your call, honorable as it was, could be no easy matter for any man, who, in addition to the cares of the Apostolic office, considered the character and career of the distinguished Prelate whom he was to succeed. Had I looked to myself, nothing could have induced me to exchange the grateful repose of Pastoral subordination, for the inherent disquietude of Episcopal responsibility. But believing that it was God's will, and trusting in that great Name wherein alone resides all strength, and relying on the sympathy and co-operation of the generous Churchmen of New Jersey, I accepted your nomination. "On the 13th of October, at the General Convention held in Richmond, Va., your choice was consummated by my Consecration, and I am here to-day to meet you, for the first time, Brothers Clerical and Lay of the Diocese, to take counsel in our Annual Convention, for the advancement of the faith and Church of our love. * * "Thursday, October 13th, 1859.-My first official act after my Consecration was to write and publish the following Pastoral Letter, a copy of which was duly sent by the Rev. Secretary of this Convention to the authorities of every Parish in the Diocese: "Richmond, Va., October 13th, 1859. "A PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOP OF NEW JERSEY. "To the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of New Jersey: 666 "BRETHREN BELOVED IN THE LORD-Your choice of a Bishop has been consummated this morning, by my Consecration to the Episcopate of New Jersey; and I make it my first official act to offer you, one and all, this my salutation and blessing. If it please God, I shall be among you as soon as possible after the adjournment of the General Convention, and in the meanwhile I invite such communications from my Reverend Brethren of the Clergy, as may enable me to understand their wishes in regard to Episcopal Services. "May the blessing of God Almighty-the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. BISHOP ODENHEIMER NO STRANGER IN BURLINGTON. "All Saints' Day, November 1st.-At noon, in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, Burlington, I celebrated the Holy Communion, and addressed the pupils of St. Mary's Hall on the opening of the new term. Although this was my first official act within the walls of this Institution, I was no stranger to the place and its associations. For seven years I had chosen Burlington for a summer residence for my family, and I was almost daily welcomed at the Hall by Bishop Doane, officiating at its services, acquainted with the Teachers and Pupils, and watching the growth of this goodly vine planted by the hand, and nourished with the tears and life blood of the great Prelate, whose perpetual monument and praise it will remain, I trust, to the latest generation. * * "Wednesday November 9th.-At Burlington College, Burlington, I attended a meeting of the Board of Trustees of that Institution, which under God's blessing and the hearty co-operation of Churchmen may be made, I trust, to fulfil the intention of its founder, my Right Reverend Predecessor. "Friday, November 25th.-Said the Daily Morning and Evening Prayer in St. Mary's Church, Burlington. I will here A sacramental knife, with a silver handle in the form of a Latin cross, in use in the parish, has this inscription: "St. Mary's Church, Burlington. Offering of a Priest." A note, in the handwriting of the Rev. Dr. Odenheimer, of which the following is a transcript, lines the box in which it is kept: "A Thank Offering to the LORD for His mercy in restoring to health, and thus continuing to the Church, the wise counsel and effective labour of His servant, the Bishop of New Jersey; humbly presented and placed on the Altar of 'The Chapel of the Holy Child JESUS, by a Priest of the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, Christmas Day, 1853." state, that I do not consider it necessary to record always my share in the Daily Prayer of the Church, unless an Address, or other special act shall require it. Accustomed for many years to have access to a daily public worship of Almighty God, I must always desire to avail myself, as a Christian man and not simply as a Bishop, of the privilege wherever a House of Prayer may be opened for Divine Service."—Episcopal Address, 1860. THE DEATH OF MRS. DOANE. Mrs. Doane entered into rest, Nov. 10th, 1859, at Florence, in Italy, "exactly six months," writes her son, "from the day on which she received the tidings of her bereavement." A correspondent of the Church Journal gives the following tribute to her memory: "A mission of love led Mrs. Doane to Europe in October, 1856, and detained her there, a ministering angel to dear invalids. There, the news of her great affliction reached her. The mother's love was still strong to bear, and kept her for a brief space by the dear one's couch; but the wife's heart was broken, and very soon the faithful, loving nurse was missed from her accustomed place, for the silver cord was loosening, and in a few short months, her freed spirit rejoiced with his in the Paradise of God. "Gifted with beauty, wealth, station, the most devoted love of family and friends, she had yet no thought for self. She only lived to minister to others. With equal truth can it be said of her, as of Bishop Doane, she went about doing good,' dispensing sunshine in every darkened dwelling. Every one who has lived in Burlington since Mrs. Doane became a resident here, knows how freely her wealth flowed out to all who were in need. And, in St. Mary's Parish, who that has ever been in 'trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity,' has not treasured memories of Mrs. Doane's love and sympathy, and, if need be helping hand? Was a child kept from Sunday School or Church for want of shoes or suitable clothing? Mrs. Doane supplied them. Did any poor widow dread the approach of Winter, with no fuel in store? It was at her door, and Mrs. Doane sent it. Was there an invalid longing for fresh air, without the means of enjoying it? Mrs. Doane had thought of this, and sent a carriage. And every year, what bountiful provision was made, that every poor man's family in the parish should be gladdened with the Christmas feast? Nor was Mrs. Doane's bounty confined to St. Mary's parish and the little city of Bur lington. Beginning at home, it did not stop there. Many a gift found its way from Riverside to the families of faithful missionaries, or laborious clergymen, whose parishes forgot their duty. Nor was it confined to the Diocese, but responded gladly to all who were doing the work of the Great Head of the Church. All this was done, and much more; quietly, noiselessly, as the dew descends and refreshes the earth. "What a model for every Christian woman was Mrs. Doane in her dress, so beautiful in its exceeding neatness and simplicity! For herself and her children she literally obeyed the Apostle's injunction, adorning herself and them in modest apparel, not with gold, or pearls, or costly array, but with good works.' "What an example, too, was Mrs. Doane's daily life, of devotion to the House of Prayer! Before sickness came, how rarely was her place vacant! The walk was long, but no weather kept her at home. Not even a night's watch by a sick person, could induce her to be absent at the hour of Morning Prayer. She loved to be there. Who, of the inmates of St. Mary's Hall in those days, will not remember the quiet opening of the private door of their beautiful Chapel, as Mrs. Doane glided in, and knelt so reverently among them? Riverside was seldom, if ever, without guests. If they would accompany her, she was most happy; but if not, she stole away alone, for the few moments of noonday prayer, also. The writer loved to kneel beside her there, and listen to her earnest tones as she united so heartily in the solemn Litany. Is it not delightful here?' she said one day, as we lingered after the rest had retired. 'I never like to go away. It seems to me the very gate of heaven.' "Mrs. Doane loved children, and never was happier than when giving them pleasure. Which of the children of St. Mary's Hall, before sorrow and sickness came to Riverside, did not count the days from Epiphany to the Fourth of July, and from the Fourth of July to Epiphany, when all the children were made happy in their father's house? Who does not remember who was the leader in all their games-whose laugh rang clearest, sweetest-the merriest child among all? If there was one more happy then than Mrs. Doane, it was he whose great heart had gathered them all, and who was among them, as loving a father as she a mother. Who that ever was present when the children of the parish school met at Riverside to receive each a little token of remembrance,' will ever forget the scene? "This is a simple tribute from a distant Diocese. One who when a little child first became acquainted with Bishop and Mrs. Doane-who has loved and reverenced them ever since-whose every joy for many years was heightened by their participation, and every sorrow soothed by their love and sympathy-can only say of Mrs. Doane, in fewest words, but those she would have loved the best, God gave her to the great-hearted Shepherd of New Jersey, 'to be an help meet for him." ST. MARY'S PARISH PLACED IN CHARGE OF BISHOP ODENHEIMER. At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, held January 16th, 1860, Mr. Thomas Milnor, Senior Warden, presiding, Dr. Franklin Gauntt offered the following: Resolved, That the Wardens of St. Mary's Church be authorized to place the Parish in the charge of the Bishop, and request him to furnish a suitable clergyman for the present, who can, under his direction, give a large proportion of his time to the duties of the Parish. Resolved, That the clergyman appointed by the Bishop to attend to the parish duties of St. Mary's Church, be allowed as compensation, the use of the parsonage and a salary, at the rate of Five Hundred Dollars per annum. EVENSONG AT BURLINGTON. [By the Rev. Thomas Lyle.] Bright beams the moon o'er Delaware And lends the wave more beauty far On the sweet shore, the flakes of light Balm fills the air; the hush of eve The chapter clerks in Mary's aisle Their breath to Heaven like incense goes, |