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Faiiewell Sermon of the Bishop of New Zealand.—ln the temporary church at Lyttelton, on New Year's day, after the usual morning service, the Bishop of New Zealand preached a short and impressive sermon, talcing leave of the Churchmen of the Diocese of Christchurch, now Avithdrawn from his pastoral care. He spoke of the close of the year and the thoughts which a new year should suggest; of his own connection with this Diocese as Chief Pastor, now ended; of the work in which they had been together engaged ; and of the duties which remained to'be'performed by each, when separated. Addressing the clergy as well as the laity present, lie spoke earnestly of the Missionary duties undertaken by all servants of tlie

church when they left their country for a foreign land, and showed how the circumstances of this country particularly required that a Minister of the Gospel should bestow his labour not only upon his own congregation but, as far as he could, on all inhabitants of outlying districts who are shut out from any regular ministry. The Bishop concluded with a solemn and affecting farewell to the congregation. In addition to the full attendance usual in Lyttelton, the congregation on this occasion was much enlarged by the great number of people who had come into Lyttelton from the Plains to be present at Bishop Selwyn's departure. The Bishop of Christchurch and several of the clergy of the Diocese were also present. A collection was made after the sermon, in aid of the Northern Missions, which amounts to £8 2s. 6d., and an anonymous contribution of £5 towards the same object was received immediately afterwards. The contributions from Lyttelton in support of this Mission since the arrival of Bishop Selwyn now amount to £34 ss. 9d., and we learn that about £32 has been collected in Christchurch. After the conclusion of the service an address to the Bishop of New Zealand from the Churchmen of Canterbury was presented to his Lordship by Dr. Donald. The address, which was numerously signed, expressed the natural sentiments of his late flock in bidding his Lordship farewell, and their satisfaction at the appointment of a successor recommended by him. There was added a regret that the Bishop of New Zealand had not been placed in the position of Metropolitan of the other New Zealand bishoprics. The Bishop replied in feeling terms. We understand that his Lordship will leave this port immediately for the Chatham Islands.

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Lyttelton Times, Volume VII, Issue 435, 3 January 1857, Page 4

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Untitled Lyttelton Times, Volume VII, Issue 435, 3 January 1857, Page 4

Untitled Lyttelton Times, Volume VII, Issue 435, 3 January 1857, Page 4

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