Christian Nation Vol. 18 1893 - Rparchives.org

Mar. 29.1893. A FAMILT PAPER. 3.T h e C h n s t i a n RationWEDNESDAY, MAR. 29, 1893.P. O. Box 2633, New Yoek.leaving was a great discouragement, for his presencein our meetings was suoh an inspiration to us. SinceiStar Notes;his departure last summer we have met in one of theparlors of the church. Oar meetings are held onMonday nights. Eev. M. A. Gault has been present*j.* The installation services of Eev. James Pattonat our last two meetings, pleading with us to givewill be held March 21, at Denver, Colorado.more attention to reform work. He has impressed us*** Eev. W. M. Glasgow, assisted by T. H. Atcheson,will celebrate the Last Supper of our Lord at special mission, which is to bear testimony againstthat Covenanters in these times have a great andHebron. Kansas, on April 8d.our nation's rejection of Christ, and to help on the*^* Mr. Wm. CranstDn of Paw Paw, West Virginia, great vital reforms of our day. There are so few tois sojourning at Santa Paula, California, and intends engage in this work that it haa a special claim uponto remain at the latter place until June.us. He gave us a Bible readiug on the Secret Societyquestion, whieh interested us very much in that*,^* Word is received of the death of Mrs. Eev. A.C. Todd, Evans' former pastor. Mr. Todd was labor­subject. We wish such Bible readings could be givening in Payson, Utah. Mrs. Todd died on the 9th, Ibelieve.^*;,.* Eev. W. J. Coleman has received a unanimouscall from Beaver Falls, Pa, congregation, to succeedDr. E. J. George. College Hill congregation, BeaverFalls, will elect a pastor this evening.*^,* On the evening of March 21, Mr. John Tibbypresented a portrait of the late Dr. Thos. Sproull tothe Theological Seminary in Allegheny City, Pa. Theproceedings in its reception were highly interesting,and the speeches and resolutions, eto., timely and appropriate.*** Eev. A. Kilpatrick, Sec. of Miss, conference of1892, writes as follows: I desire to call attention ofPresbyteries at their spring meeting to the action ofSynod. 1. That eaoh Presbytery shall appoint onedelegate to attend the committee on missions the daybefore the meeting of Synod. 2. That the Presbyteriesshall express in writing the needs of the vacanciesin their bounds, etc.*^* Tbe church building at Denver is almost completedto the story height. The corner stone was laidon Friday, 10th. Addresses were made by Eev.Chase, M. E., Eev. Eankin, U. P., and Eev. DavidMcKee, all of which were very appropriate and someof them quite eulogistic of the Covenanters. The daywas very stormy which prevented a large attendancebut quite a company assembled in our house for theremarks. The corner stone is the gift of the actingmayor of the city. **^* Mr. Peter Guthrie, of the Hopkinton congregation,was pleasantly surprised on coming home somewhatlate, not long since (February 22d) to flnd anumber of friends waiting for him in the parlor. Theoccasion was nis seventieth birthday, of which otherswere probably more mindful than himself. His sonDr. J. E. Guthrie, of Dubuque, came in later in theeveniug. A fine revolving chair was presented as atoken of regard. It is pleasant to reflect on thisbright gleam of sunshine crowning the three score andten years of a worthy man.*^* At the request of the Young People, of Sparta,111, E. P. church, Eev. J. E. Wylie of Coultervillepreached to them a sermon from Prov. 4:13, on Fridayevening, iWarch 10, showing that instruction orwisdom is Christ personifled, and any instruction orwork not connected with Christ must prove to be afailure, illustrating this. assertion by the schools andcolleges where the Bible has been excluded. Thissermon was both practical and timely, as one of theministers of Sparta had recently preached before theKnights of Pythias, and Mr. Wylie's sermon was calculatedto warn the young from connecting themselveswith this Godless institution. It was highly appreciatedand enjoyed by all those present.*,,* From Oakdale, 111., we have received the following:The interesting letter in your last paper fromJennie Torrence of Denieon, Kansas, closing witn thequestion, " Can we not hear of work done in othersocieties," has prompted us to write you of our ElkhornY. P. S. 0. E. It was organized July 25, 1890,almost three years ago. And while our pastor. Rev.D. G. Thompson, was with us, met at his house. Hisin all our Young Peoples Societies.Yours in C. E. work, Bkkdella Hunter.*^* A call has been issued by prominent clergymenand other Christian workers to all Christians to meetin convention, for the purpose of organizing a NationalAssociation of open air workers. The object of thisassociation shall be to encourage a wiser and wideruse, by earnest Christians everywhere, of this pracicaland powerful Gospel agency. The conventionwill be held on Monday, April 17th, at 2. 30 p. m., intheY. M. C. A. builJing, corner of 23d st. and 4th ave.New York city. To it all men and women engaged orinterested in open air work, including Gospel Wagonand Tent Work, are invited. Those prevented bydistance or duties from attending in person, are requestedto send letters at once to Frank H. Marston,21 Water st., Brooklyn, N. Y., stating name, address,experiences and convictions on this subject. Thesewill be presented to the convention. All persons arerequested to bring this call to the attention of openair workers who may not have seen it,We recognize with mncb pleasure that the" Christian Nation," New Tork, has formnlly acceptedand U faithfully npholdin^the trne historioposition ofthe Covenanter Church; and Synod, realizingthe urgent need at this time of a live weeklychnrch paper, heartily commends the " ChristianNation' * to the patronage and support of the memhersofthe church.—.4c( of R. P. Sijnod in Pittsiurgh,Pa. June 10,1891.**• Eesolutions of the Bible class of the Sabbathschoolof the Eeformed Presbyterian church of Washington,Iowa, on the death of Sarah Parker, one ofits members:1. Resolved, that in the death of Sarah Parker, ourBible class has lost a kind, earnest and faithful member,whose example is worthy of our imitation andwhose memory will ever be fondly cherished by us.2. Resolved, that in her death we recognize a lovingFather's hand. Knowing that our loss is her eternalgain, we will submit and eay, "Thy will bedone," although we need her counsel and cheerfulnesswhieh was always a stimulant to go and obey thecommand, "Go work in my vineyard."3. Re-olved, that as a class, we lay to heart thelessonQod would teach us by this bereavement, "Beye also ready." May it prompt us to ba more earnestin improving the means of grace God in his mercy isgiving us. That when we are called we may hear thewelcome, " Well done good and faithful servant enterthou into the joy of thy Lord." Although we cannotunderstand God's ways, we still trust Hie love.4. Resolved, that we extend to her bereaved sisterand friends our kindest sympathy.Mbs. Gbopgb Pobter,Mes. M.Y. Wallace, }• Committee.Mbs. S. P. MoCoNANany,*** The Central Board of Missions has once morecome under the chastening rod of the Lord, in thedeath, on January 37th, 1893, of one its youngestmembers, following closely upon the death of threeof its most aged members. Dr. Thos. Sproull, elderDavid Giegg, and elder John A. McKee, all advancedin years, were gathered home like shocks of cornfully ripe. James E. McKee, the son of the lastnamed honored father, John A. MoKee, was taken inthe mid-time of his years, wbile yet the promise of along career of usefulness seemed to lie blight beforehim. Soon after completing his 44th year, his earthlyservice of his Lord and of the church was brought taa close.This Board would put upon record its high appreciationof the rare purity, courtesy aud unbendingintegrity ofthe character of Mr. McKee. Aa the treasurerof the Board his services were most systematic,prompt, aud thorough. His judgment in all the extendedand often diflicult financial ioterests of theBoard was sound and trustworthy. Nor was his interestless deep, or his judgment less eliable iu thespiritual interests coming under the care of the Boardin lhe various fieldsof Mission work. The days oftrial, through which the church has been passing, andwhich have pressed most heavily on the work amongweakened missions stations and small congregationsreduced to still smaller numbers, only brought out instronger relief his faith and courage, and his generosityand devotion to the principles of the church hehad served so well.Eecognizing the hand of the Head of the church inmalting vacant by Mr. McKee's death so many iufluentialand important pcsitions which itwill be exceedinglydiflicult to fill, and rejoicing in the.^loriou8 rewardof still higher and nobler service to which thedeparted brotner has been called, we would heed theadmonition which comes to us to be diligent andfaithful in onr repponsible work, and commend hisbereaved wife and children to the covenant mercies ofthe same Saviour whom the husband and father, liv--ing and dying, trusted and loved.David McAllister, )A. C. CouLTBB, > Committee.Samuel McNaughbb, \WAHOO LADIES' MISSIONARY SOCIETY.In December, 1886, afew ladies of the E. P. congregationorganized a "Ladies' Missionary Society"with a membership of eight, and shortly after tenmore were added to the roll; seven of these havemoved to other localities ; three have withdrawn andone, Mrs. Maggie McLean, was called to her rewardin May 1887. Our membership at present is ten.During the past year we have held twelve regularmeetings and one special, with an average attendanceof eight. We have made three quilts, one of whichwe donated to the "Christian Home ' at CouneilBluffs, la., we also sent a package of clothing to ourSouthern Misaion. The lovimg kindness and tendermercy of our Heavenly Father have been great towardus, and in entering upon another year's work let ustake as our motto, "Whatsover thy hand findethtodo, do it with thy might," looking ever to Jesus forstrength and guidance.Treasurer's Report.EECBrPTS,Balance from last year's report, -Monthly dues,Honorary members' dues.Donations by members.Sale of quiltsEeceipts of three socials.Total,DISBUESEMBKTS.Donation to Southern Mission,For painting home church,Donation to new church at Denver,Other expenses.Total,Balance in Treasury,$ 4 95- 12 602 00- 32 00- 28 25- $ 10 89 b8 05$ 15 00- 50 00- 15 009 68 jf «.i 58.20Officers of Society: Mrs. C. P. Beebe, President;Mrs. J. M. Lee, Vice President; BIrs. Nannie E.Carlisle, Secretary; Mrs. George S. Carlisle, Treasurer.