The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-08-11

need not discuss. Its great need among
ourselves, especially in tho higher de-
partmentS, is too selE-evident. How
anu ny whom shall this need be sup
Plleu Is aquestion which as patriots and
CHRISTIANS, as Methodists and West
Nlrginians, comes home to us. AS a
cnurch, we cannot, without loss and
ulshonor, permanently depend on other
conferences for pastors and teachers.
me same may be said of the State as
10 thoSe arc who to enact, interpret, and
execute her laws. Enlightened ability
III these directions will continue to be
more and moro in demand.
We cannot afford to be without tho
proper means at home, to educate our
youth for every duty and function in
ton or walk in life, in which it will
not enhance their comfort and useful
ness, and it is one of our most imRledi-
ate duties to provide it for them, But
few can support the expense of sending
the momberS of their families abroad
The cost would be n heavy tax in favor
OF outside institutions, while homo adj
vantages will attract multitudes who
would never go away TO secure them,
The West Virginia Conference, accord
ing to the Stpublished minutes, num-
bers twenty thousand five hundred and
thirteen communicates. 1t is rapidly
III
ence, and every clement of power and
progress. The number added to its pale
last year was over five thousand. It's
loyalty, enterprise, and everything con-
nected with its status, give it, under the
blessing of God, the best prospect of con-
tinued advancement. With other and
less numerous bodies we have always
| cultivated feelings ofamity and friend
ship. Our schools, though denOmina-
tiOnal, have never been Sectarian. To
no other body within the State can
God or man look with better reason to
provide an institution of the highest
grade. Experience has shown that in
order to sustained and large success, an
advanced Institution of Learning must
be mainly under the control of some
religious body whose numbers and in
huence fill their halls and secure their
efficiency. No State can safely assume
the whole work of education, The
| family goes before and the church
| necessarily follows after all that is
proper for the State to do; and though
other churches might be doing we'll in
| this work it would not excuse us from
our part. There are communities
which, If our Centenary offerings fur
nlsh respectable foundation for its
endowment, would doubtless contribute
valuable grounds and buildings to have
the many and great intellectual, moral,
and pecuniary advantages which it
would furnish in their midst. Why
should we delay? When are we likely
to have better time to begin? If we
do nothing can we ask others to do all
for us, or if we had so much assurance,
who would respond to such an invita-
ton? But if under the circumstances
we do our part we'll and faithfully, then
may we with confidence look for aid
from other sources.
Dear Friends and Brethren, our appeal
and argument is before you. Our hearts
are full Ofintense longings for the grand
success of our Centenary efforts. In the
name of him who has done so much for
us-for the honor of our State, and the
highest interests of our noble youth,
let us not suffer this Centenary year to
pass away without a good beginning in
this matter-no other subject could APP
peal more strongly to your iberality.
1t is not likely any other interest ould
unite and draw out our common re-
sources better. Let our hearts be filled
with thatspirit which made our fathers
strong. Let us prove the truth of our
gratitude for our marvellous history in
the past, by devising largely for the flu
ture. Let the rich of their abundance
set worthy example to those who are
less able. Let not those who can do
but little excuse themselves on that
score. Let the widows mite and the
children's offering be collected, and if
all do what they can, the aggregate
will be large, and the Divine blessing
will crown the effort and make it album
dainty productive of good.
In conclusion, we recommend:
l. That without delay, where n be-
ginning has not already been made, we
all address ourselves to this work, cir
culating documents, and taking up
subscriptions; and especially that in all
our chief appointments, both in town
and country, the following programme
no far n, Il
the month of October. Let us begin
with prayer meeting on the evening
of the first Tuesday of October, in
which thanks shall be offered to God
for the past, and earnest prayer made
for the outpouring of the Spirit on the
Church, and the extension of the Re
deemer's kingdom in the world.
2. On Sabbath, Oct. 18th, Centenary
services, in which the local history OF
our several Churches, as well as the
general history of the Church, shall
be presented-als the subject of Chris
tan benevolence be discussed and such
other topics as may be appropriate.
3. On Sabbath, Oct. 18th, a Centenary
loVe-feast in all our charges Mt one of
the services. Atanother let the address
of our Bishops be read, and other adj
dresses made and contributions raised.
4. On Sabbath, Oct. 21st, in place of
the morning services, a Centenary meet
ing of the Sunday Schools with appro-
PIRATE services for gathering the Sunday
School offerings.
5. During the interval let every effort
be made to spread intelligence and de-
velop an interest in this great cause,
and especially let the month of Octo-
Der, according to recommendation, be
sacredly devoted TO it in all our circuits
and stations.
"Bring ye all the tithes into the store
house," "and prove me herewith, saith
the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open
you the windows of heaven and pour
you out blessing, that there shall not
be room enough to receive it.''
(Signed.) A. Martin, G. D. Hubbard
and A. J. LYDIA, Committee.
G. d. HUBBARD, Chairman.
j. L. CLARK, Secretary.