# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S517
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INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS 517

which is wrong and to become more firmly established in that which
is right; and be it further

Resolved, (c) That we plead with the sister synods that they
accept our fraternal expressions of concern in regard to them in
the same spirit and that they earnestly evaluate each action they
propose in the light of definite direction and justification for the
same from God’s Word; and be it further

Resolved, (d) That for mutual edification we earnestly suggest
that all members of the Synodical Conference study and work
together toward the goal of producing jointly one clear, compre-
hensive statement concerning doctrine and practice for today on
the basis of Scripture and in dynamic conformity with the Lutheran
Confessions; and be it further

Resolved, (e) That we commend our synodical President,
Dr. John W. Behnken, for appointing the study committees re-
quested by the Synodical Conference, and that we encourage use
of the findings of these committees in the preparation of the doc-
ument mentioned above; and be it further

Resolved, (f) That we encourage the resolution of the Synod-

’ ical Conference to be carried out among us, namely, that “the

issues which disturb the unity of the Synodical Conference be
thoroughly discussed and considered on the basis of God’s Word
.. in (1) joint meetings of the theological faculties; (2) mixed

pastoral conferences; and (3) other smaller groups”; and that the
results of these discussions also be made available to the committee
representing our Synod in the formulation of the proposed doc-
ument; and be it further

Resolved, (g) That our Committee on Doctrinal Unity be au-
thorized to represent The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in
drawing up such a document in conjunction with a similar com-
mittee from each of the constituent bodies of the Synodical Con-
ference; and be it further

Resolved, (h) That we agree not to enter discussions or nego-
tiations with other Lutheran synods without having informed the
sister synods of the Synodical Conference of our intentions and
without having invited and urged them to join with us in these
discussions; and be it finally

Resolved, (i) That we urge all our members individually and
all our congregations collectively to pray fervently that we and
all our sister synods may act in this time of tension in complete
conformity to God’s Word and will and in a hearty and helpful
spirit of Christian love.

Nore: The adoption was unanimous, and the convention arose
to sing “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”