Life and letters of Phillips Brooks . ong those who voted for his confirmation there weresome who were troubled with doubts as to the validity of hisbaptism. Now that he was free to speak without compromis-ing his dignity, he was asked for the sake of peace and ofquieting scruples to submit to what is known as hypotheti-cal baptism; since his baptism by a Unitarian minister hadraised the doubt whether water were used, and in the Triunename. Others, he was assured, who had been placed in simi-lar circumstances had done so. In view of the fact thatbishops had voted for him who did not approve hi
Life and letters of Phillips Brooks . ong those who voted for his confirmation there weresome who were troubled with doubts as to the validity of hisbaptism. Now that he was free to speak without compromis-ing his dignity, he was asked for the sake of peace and ofquieting scruples to submit to what is known as hypotheti-cal baptism; since his baptism by a Unitarian minister hadraised the doubt whether water were used, and in the Triunename. Others, he was assured, who had been placed in simi-lar circumstances had done so. In view of the fact thatbishops had voted for him who did not approve his opinions,was it not his duty to make at least this concession? Withthis request he refused to comply, assuring those who made itthat the baptism had been by water, and in the name of theFather, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Of this hewas as sure as that the name given him in baptism had beenPhillips Brooks. From this account of the election of Phillips Brooks andhis confirmation by a majority of two thirds, it was said, of. *t. 55] CORRESPONDENCE 849 the standing committees and bishops, we turn to his letters,and to the minor events in his life during the months thathad elapsed since the election. The letters tell the story inhis simple way, beginning from the time when he was firstmentioned as a candidate for the office of bishop. April 6, this bishopric, Arthur, give me your advice. It looksa little as if I might be chosen. Shall I accept it if I am ?Wont you tell me what you think? I am rather inclined totake it if it comes to me. I do believe one might do good workthere. And it is not right for men to be perpetually wish I could talk with you about it, and know just how it seemsto you. Wont you write me a line and tell me, for I shouldvalue your judgment more than anybodys? There is perhaps notmuch chance of my election, but there is a chance. April 26, Arthur, — Thank you for your last letter. I entirelyagree with your judgment,
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