Christian Nation Vol. 18 1893 - Rparchives.org

6.CJIEISriAN NATION. Volume 18.T h e GhFistian IiationWEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1898.P. O. Box 2633, New Yobk.John W. Pritchard, - Editob and Manageb.Associate Editors :Rev. W. J. Coleman,Rev. C. D. Trumbull, D. D.,Prof. J. M. Coleman.Department Editors .Departmentof Missions, Bev. F. M. Foster.Sabbath School Leason, Rev. T. P. Robb.Primary S. S. Lesson, Grace Hamilton George.Prayermeeting Tepic, Rev. T. H. Acheson.Christian Endeavor, Rev. T. Holmes Walker.The Week in Beview, Prof. J. M. Littlejohn. week to week,Literary, Educational, Harriet S. Pritchard.Helpful Corner, Rev. Wm. Littlejohn.Children's Corner:Mrs. Rev. R. J. George, Mrs. M. S. Gibson,Beaver Falls, Pa.New Castle, Pa.It is reported that President Cleveland hasdecided in his message to Congress to recommendto the legislature the imposition of anincome tax, the repeal of the 10 per cent, taxon State banks, the repeal of the Sherman Act,and the modification of the Tariff Act.The Kansas Sabbath Union Conventionadopted a series of resolutions on the subjectof Sabbath observance, characterized by theKansas State Journal BB "extremely severe."We do not think them too severe, and feel sorrywe cannot give them in full. In them it isstated the time has come to defend AmericanInstitutions from the apostles of anarchy. Chiefamong these is the Christian Sabbath, whiciiis being attacked by the World's Fair Commissionin defiance of law and order. TheSunday newspaper is also rigorously assailedas a demoralizing organ.0. G. Boaney gave an interesting address atthe opening of the World's Congressea on May15. He spoke of the World's Congress as theinauguration of an era of peace, in which thesovereignty of Truth is vindicated, while mutualrespect of individual conviction furnishesthe golden rule of life. In the army of peacehe speaks of the golden banner of Woman'sProgress, the Pnblic Press, the Healing Arts,Temperance, Social Eeform, and such like.! all contributing to lead up mankind to that trustworthy sources information has beenuniversal brotherhood which is tha destiny ofthe race. In the matters of language, literature,gathered, relative to every race and nation inthe world in which mission work is being con-science, education, and justice, such a con­ducted. As the fieldis widening,missionariesception is of more thau ordinary importance.It is on the question of religion that we cannotaccept this principle. Every religion in theworld cannot claim consideration in the conceptionof true religion. Christianity standsunequaled—the only true religion.Our "Christian Endeavor Eound Table"we propose making large enough to provideroom around it for all the Societies of all thePresbyteries in the church; each Presbyteryhaving its own editor-in-charge, who will inturn keep in touch with the societies throughoutthe Presbyteries, and tell the story of" What Cheer " in the dear Master's work fromWe expect to secure a wise andearnest Eudeavorer in every Presbytery torepresent their Societies at our" Eound Table."Which is the wiser and pleasanter way toput it? Had we better continue to say theChristian Nation is $150 per year, $2.00 ifnot paid in advance? or, would it leave a sweetertaste in your mouth if we put it this way:" Two dollers per year; one dollar and fiftycents per year if paid in advance? " It amountsto the same thing both ways, but we haveabout concluded to express it in the latter formThe case of Dr. Briggs has been before the because we wish to be kindly to you.Assembly at Washirgton The Judicial Oommitteepresented a double report, differing not"THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MISSIONS."in principle, both recommending that the appealbe sustained. Dr. Briggs maintained the We have often felt that Christian workersappeal should be sent to the Synod of New and the advocates of Missionary effort, in tryingto interest others in the great cause ofYork and thence come to the next Assembly.Tte^ssemblY by a decisive vote of 409 to 145 Christ, do not lay enough stress upon the circulationof Missioaary and Christian literature.sustained the appeal, by which it decides todeal with the charge of heresy, as a judicialtribunal.Here is a woik ready to our hands, dealingwith the subject in a most exhaustive manner,and presenting the facts assooiated with Missionwork in a most satisfactory form. It isthe most invaluable book that has ever beenpublished on this subject, and the publishershave spared aeither labor nor expense in presentinga Missionary Book to the Christianworld. It is an Encyclopedia, Atlas and Instructor,all in one. Treating the subject ofMissions from an enlarged point of view it reportsall that has been already done, opens upthe fieldthat remains uncovered and elaboratesmethods that have been tried, with their successesand failures. Every Christian workerwill rejoice that next to his Bible he can treasurethis memento of Mission History, so as tojudge of the great work of the church in thelight of the.progressive history ofthe ages. Itis a mine of knowledge for those who wish tostir up Christian enthusiasm, and gives to usone of the grand essentials which are prerequisiteto the missionating of the world. Thechurch of Christ in every land will hail withdelight its publication, because from the mostand missionary societies are beginning to feelthat it is only by a careful study of the conditionsand character of those among whom thegospel is preached that the gospel of Christianitycan be suited to their requirements.Christ and His apostles trained themselves forthe work of missionating by examining intothe needs of the men among whom they labored.No one censured so boldly as did theChrist the sins of an expediency-serving generation; and yet no one dealt so generously andaffectionately with the prejudices and preconceivedideas of the Jews, as did the Son ofMan. His successes lay in the fact that heknew the people. He sighed because he felttheir sorrows and sufferings, and shared in allthe misfortunes they were called to brar. Todaythe one essential factor in missionary enterpriseis a proper and intelligent understandingof the situation, manner of life, traditionsassociated with those to whom the gospel is presented,and an understanding accommodationof the gospel of repentance to such circumstancesand conditions. The Encyclopedia ofMissions furnishes all the information necessaryto make good missionaries and missionhelpers on such lines.TheWeek.—The gates of the Fair were closed iast Sabbathweek. Noone was admitted save those employedon the grounds. Multitudes of peoplecrowded around the gates and when they weredenied an entrance, spent the time in sideshows and drunken revellings. The NationalCommission by a majority of three endorsedthe action of the Local Directory. The JudiciaryCommittee in its majority report declaredagainst opening. The Commissions adopted amodification of the rule suggested by the LocalDirectory, providing for religious services inthe Halls. It wes reported that the AttorneyGeneral had instructed an injunction againstopening. Later reports indicate a departurefrom this by reason of wire pulling.—Dr. Talmage intimated last Sabbath thatthe entire floatingdebt had been removed fromtha Tabernacle, so that he remains in Brooklyn.—M. Arton, the French Panama Lobbyist,has been sentenced in absence to twenty yearapenal servitude, with civil degradation and thepayment cf a fineof $80,000.—Two French delegates to the Miners' InternationalConference have been expelled fromBelgium because they took part in expellingBelgian miners from France in 1892.—The National Bank of Deposit has beenclosed, and in consequence a large number offailures are registered. The affairs of theBank are in the hands of Trustees. AnotherAustralian bank has stopped payment. AnAct bas been passed in Australia dealing withthe recent financialfailures.—A cyclone swept over Ohio, Indiana andKentucky this week. It was accompanied byheary rain, and resulted in the loss of many