Christ's dying for them, so that it ceases to demand punishment from the impenitent and unbelieving non-elect; indeed in that sense it is not satisfied even in regard to the impenitent and unbelieving elect, so long as they continue so; but I mean to say that divine justice is so affected (I know not how) by his death in their behalf, that the offer of salvation can be made to them consistently with it, which, had not Christ died for them, could not. I wish I could be more explicit, but I cannot beyond this my views are not clear. I know not whether I should differ from those who maintain the sufficiency of the atonement. At any rate the above is the only sense in my view in which the atonement can be actually sufficient, if we would avoid universal salvation. Before I leave this head I would state, that in particular redemption I firmly believe, that through Christ's death the elect, and the elect alone, obtain justification; and that if the word atonement itself be understood as including justification, or as inseparably preceding it; in short, if any thing more than the rendering it consistent with God's perfections, to save the sinner on his repentance and faith, be understood by it, I reject the universality of the atonement. On no other doctrines, which separate churches or bodies, are my views different either from the acknowledged standards or ministers of our church.

As I have explained my meaning as to Christ's having died for all, I can subscribe the answer to the 37th Q. of the Heidelburgh Catechism.

DOCUMENT MARKED B.

1. As to the doctrines of the eternal generation of the Son, and procession of the Holy Ghost, I am undecided. I do not disbelieve them, and yet I cannot say that I am fully convinced of their truth. I believe, however, that the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost are divine; and that between the persons designated by those names, there is a distinction, and that it is not merely nominal but real; but what the nature of that distinction is, in other words in what it consists, and whether the terms Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, do or do not point to the nature of that distinction, I do not know.

2. The doctrines of imputation and substitution, I believe.

3. I agree with those who distinguish inability in general, into natural and moral, and believe that of the sinner to perform his duty to be the latter.

4. I am not settled on the subject of the atonement, but hesitate between the views of Hopkinsian and Calvinistic divines. L. B. VAN DYCK.

New-Brunswick, July 7th, 1827.

Extract from the Minutes of the Board of Superintendants of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Dutch Church, at their meeting in New-Brunswick, July 11th, 1827.

"The following report was received from the Rev. Professor Milledoler, accompanied with the documents marked A. and B.

"Mr. Leonard B. Van Dyck, of the senior class, presented to me a paper on the 29th of June, purporting to contain some doctrines on which his views differ from the acknowledged standards and ministers of our church: a copy of this marked A. is subjoined. Apprehending that this document would be submitted to the Board of Superintendants, Mr. Van Dyck called upon me on the 5th instant, to request the original, that he might examine and remodify it. I gave it him under the full impression of a loan, and that it would certainly be restored to me. Mr. Van Dyck, however, has since declined to return it, and has presented in its place a substitute under date of July 7th, marked B. Having understood that this young gentleman contemplates leaving New-Brunswick without submitting to examination, and being desirous to avoid all misapprehension, and to put the Board in possession of at least some of the facts which have transpired in his case, I have deemed it my duty to present both documents to the Board.

All which is respectfully submitted.

New-Brunswick, July 11th, 1827.

PH. MILLEDOLER.

"Resolved, That so much of the report of the Professor of didactic and polemic theology, as relates to the case of Mr. Van Dyck, be referred to a special committee, consisting of the Rev. Messrs. C. D. Westbrook, N. I. Marselus, and P. Labagh.

"The committee on the case of Mr. Van Dyck reported, and their report was adopted, and is as follows:

"The committee on the case of the student, L. B. Van Dyck, report

"That they have conferred with Professor Milledoler, and the student, L. B. Van Dyck, and have learned with pleasure that the deportment of the young man has been, throughout his theological course, respectful and exemplary; that the young man conducted himself before the committee with decorum, with candour, and with affection. That although upon the explanation of the standards of our church, given by the committee on the subject of his doubts, he was in some measure relieved, so far as to be able to retract some expressions in his written statements; yet he retained his doubts on the eternal generation of the Son, and of the eternal procession of the Spirit; and was not sufficiently explicit on the atonement: that he wishes to be admitted to his examination with his class, and submit to the investigation and decision of the Board of Superintendants.

Your committee are aware of the caution and discretion which should be exercised in the reception of candidates for the ministry, especially when the developement of facts suggest them. Yet upon due consideration of the modest and affectionate conduct of their young brother, your committee can see no weighty reason why he should not be admitted to his examination, and why the whole subject should not be left to the discretion of the Board.

All which is respectfully submitted.

BY ORDER. C. D. WESTBROOK, Chairman.”

The Board then proceeded to the examination of the different classes. The examination being finished, the following resolution was passed:

"Resolved, That Mr. Van Dyck be called before this Board, and asked whether he has any remarks or explanations to make on the papers which contain his views and difficulties on certain points of doctrine, as maintained by the Reformed Dutch Church, and whether he is prepared to subscribe, ex animo, the standards of the church.

"Mr. Van Dyck appeared before the Board, and stated that the last paper handed in by him to Dr. Milledoler, expressed fully his views. The xth and xith articles of the Confession of Faith, the xiiith Lord's day of the Heidelberg Catechism, and the viiith article of the second head of doctrine, were read to him, and the question was asked whether he could subscribe these articles of faith. To which he answered that he could not receive the whole of the xth and xith articles of the Confession of Faith, and the xiiith Lord's day of the catechism, but that he could subscribe the viiith article of the second head of doctrine. He moreover stated that the inability of man was only moral, and that he applied the corruption of human nature to the understanding and affections, as well as to the will.

"Resolved, That the Rev. Messrs. S. A. Van Vranken, C. C. Cuyler, and B. C. Taylor, be a committee to draft a minute on the case of Mr. L. B. Van Dyck.

The committee reported the following resolutions, which were adopted:

1. Whereas Mr. L. B. Van Dyck labours on several important doctrines, so that he cannot subscribe to the entire standards of the church: Therefore, Resolved, That he cannot be recommended by this Board to the Professors for their certificates--but

2. Whereas he has given a high degree of satisfaction to the Board, by the praiseworthy candour manifested on the topics on which his mind is not settled, and the attention paid to his studies: And whereas it is regarded as exceedingly desirable, that the way should be open for his admission into the ministry of our church-therefore,

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"Resolved, That he be advised to continue in the institution, and pay a particular attention to the subjects alluded to.

"3. Resolved, That should Mr. Van Dyck's mind become settled on the said subjects, and he desire to be heard again, that in that case the president of the Board be authorized to call a special meeting for the purpose of attending to his case.

S. A. VAN VRANKEN, Chairman. "Resolved, That the stated clerk furnish Mr. Van Dyck with a copy of the above resolutions."

"An extra meeting of the Board of Superintendants was held in the city of New-York, on Thursday, November 1st, 1827.

"The president stated, that he had called the meeting in accordance with the request contained in the following letter from three members of the Board.

New York, September 28th, 1827. Rev. James V. C. Romeyn, President of the Board of Super

intendants of the Theological Seminary.

* Whereas at the last meeting of the Board of Superintendants; the student, Leonard B. Van Dyck, was, upon examination, declared to be not entitled to a professoral certificate for licensure: and, whereas, the said board did resolve, that as soon as the said L. B. Van Dyck could subscribe the articles of faith, and the canons of the Reformed Dutch Church, the Board woul meet, in special session, and admit him to be entitled to the professoral certificate: and whereas, the said L. B. Van Dyck, has not only declared himself ready to subscribe said articles, but has offered himself to a presbytery of the Presbyterian church, and has been by them received as a licentiate: Therefore we, the subscribers, request you to call a meeting of the said board, to convene in the city of New-York, (if this be admissible,) or if not, in New-Brunswick, at such a time as you may judge proper, immediately after the expiration of the time in which notices of this kind must be given, to take into consideration the case of the said Leonard B. Van Dyck, and all such subjects as are connected with it.

CORNELIUS D. WESTBROOK,
JACOB BRODHEAD,

WILLIAM C. BROWNLEE.”

The minutes of the Board on the case of Mr, Van Dyck, at their session in New-Brunswick were read.

The subject was discussed at considerable length, when it was, on motion, Resolved, That the consideration of the whole case before the Board, be referred to a special committee, consisting of

the Rev. Messrs. Dr. Brownlee, C. D. Westbrook, S. A. Van Vranken, and P. Labagh.

The stated clerk laid before the Board a written request, which he had received from Mr. L. B. Van Dyck, for an attested copy of all the proceedings of the Board in his case: Whereupon it was Resolved, That his request be complied with.

The committee on the case of Mr. L. B. Van Dyck, reported, and their report was amended, adopted, and is as follows:

"The committee to whom was referred the case of Mr. L. B. Van Dyck, recommend to the Board, the adoption of the following resolutions :

"Resolved, That the student, Mr. Leonard B. Van Dyck, is still considered by this Board as under their superintendance and care, he never having been dismissed by certificate; but, on the contrary, having been advised by this Board to remain in the Theological Seminary, until his mind should be finally settled and made correct, on those different points on which he has difficulties.

2. Resolved, That Mr. Van Dyck, having, without a regular dismission, and contrary to the advice and instructions of this Board, presented himself hefore the Presbytery of Columbia, and having taken license to preach the gospel, has acted, in a manner, disorderly and unchristianlike.

3. Resolved, That the Presbytery of Columbia, in licensing Mr. Van Dyck, without any certificate of dismission and recommendation, from the Superintendants of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Dutch Church, has violated the second and fifth articles of correspondence between the Reformed Dutch Church and the Presbyterian Church: Therefore,

4. Resolved, That this Board deem it highly improper and unsafe that Mr. Van Dyck be allowed to officiate in any of our churches.

5. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Rev. the Moderator of the Presbytery of Columbia.

6. Resolved, That measures be taken by this Board, to bring this business before the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church, and before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, unless the Presbytery of Columbia rescind their proceedings in the case of Mr. Van Dyck, and within three months duly advise the President of this Board that they have so done.

7. Resolved, That these resolutions be made known in a circular address to our churches.

"All which is respectfully submitted,

"W. C. BROWNLEE, Chairman. "Resolved, That the President and Secretary of this Board be authorized to draw up and issue the circular above referred to. "Resolved, That the stated Clerk be authorized to prepare a