New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-06

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held on the evening OF Sept 1867 in the Royal Carl
son Church used also for the subsequent sessions by
successive days there was gathered together in Berlin
| an assembly OF Christian men such as-consdering
feia and ministerial character which the greater part
U U them sustained and above all the simple vet sub
perhaps In ChristendOm had before witnessed 1t
would De extending too largely this brief historical
conference, but one incident must be passed
The King of Prussia, who had shown throughout his
deep interest in the gathering Of Christians from 80
| many nations IN the metropolis of his kingdom, ex
ence at his palace at Potsdam. On Friday Sept. a.
Inree special trains conveyed about 1903 visitors to
POtsdam, who, after partakng OF elegant repast
were received the terrace. which the OF the
Palace opens by the King and the Queen who had ar
rived about o'clock 1t was intended that His Majesty
should have been received IN respectful silence. but IL
was impossible TO repress the enthusiasm OF the
among his guests, manfesng by his look speech
the cordially with which he welcomed them. The Con-
Majesty, the Chairman Of the German Branch Of the
Allanoe tthe Rev E. Kuntze spoke as follows: Sire
your majesty has seen many armies but never before
such one as now meets your view-an army not
weapons, and welding only the sword of the Spirit;
which is the Word Of God" The King replied, with
desire to promote such union among Christians and
hitherto 1t has appeared to me impossible but now
of the Conference passed with the joy and blessing
OF the Lord trust it will be the with the rest.
scend upon all the members of the Conference efu-
sion Of the Spirit of God, like that which fell the fret
yaDced through the different groups formed according
to their naOnaiues Of the principal persons of
each were successfully presented 10 all OF whom short
and appropriate observations were made. While the
King was thus engaged, the Queen had been supplied
with the names OF the ladies who had been most kindly
included IN the Royal invitation, and was paying smi-
Sed az RT S Mere en spd@ to- 9e
amid the renewed cheers of the assembly, voice
struck the first notes OF Luthers tmehOnOred hymn
hallowed in the minds OF German Protestants-
Bin ese Burg ist unser Gotti'
and at its Close venerable clergyman stepped forward
and offered up short but emphatic prayer, and pro-
nounced the Benedicion. The King and Queen, evi.
dent taken by surprise at this spontaneous aud deyout
utterance OF Christian loyalty stopped the moment they
heard the psalm begin and reverenty remained till the
close OF the prayer. At O'Clock the special trains
veyed the visitors back TO Berlin.
THE GENERAL CONFERENCES IN GENEVA AND AMSTERDAM.
The fourth OF the series OF General Conferences
held in 1861 in the City of Geneva city with historic
Christians and in land Of beauty unrivaled throughout
Europe. Ii recalled the memory Of some Of the noblest
and greatest men that the Church has known since the
days OF the Apostles These combined TO give charm
and an interest 10 the Conference being held there which
sder the religious state OF the world consult for
the good of the Church. The subjects which admira
terchange of wise and solemn thought swell profit
able discussion. The Observance OF the Lords Day
ism Foreign Missions Jewish Missions Italy and the
Gospel Calvin and the Reformation; the Religious
State OF Eastern Europe and Western Asia the Union
of Doctrine aud Life Recent Revivas OF Religion
the subjects carefully considered and in which the fol-
lowing among other honored brethren took prominent
part Drs DOrner, Krummacher and Thowa from
Germany; Profs. Mazzarela Revel and Geymonat from
Italy; Profs. Merle d'Aubigne. Godet Navle, Maan,
Col. Tronchin from switzerland Profs Rosseeuw, ST.
Hlare and Cuver Pastors Monod, de Pressense Fisch
Grandplerre Valette, Casals, Frossard from France
Mons. Groen van Prinsterer DR.. Cappadose, Pastor
Chantepie de la Sausage from Holland DR.. Kalkar
from Denmark; Pastors Rubin and sDescoulayes from
Sweden Barons won Schwebs and Won HaaTen from
Russia the Rev. Drs Baird and sawell from America
Noel the Revs. T. II. Brks, Dallas w. Arthur. Blunt
ing. Brrell Herschen the Earls OF Roden and Cavan
the Hons. Arthur knDard and Spencer Cowper, slr
Calling f. Eardley, Bart from England the Rev. Drs
Guthrie, Thomson. and Cairns from Scotiand Prof Glib
son and DR.. Urwick from Ireland.
On the morning OF Sept the Conference was opened
in the Cathedral OF ST. Peter, IN the midst OF large
cOncOurse OF clergy aud laymen and OF humorous au
dience. After singing the hymn Grand Dieu nous te
btntso the l7h chapter OF the Gospel according to St
Pastor COulin Of the National Church. NJ Adr1en Ma
vile, President Of the frenchspeakng branch OF the
Alliance. then gave the inaugural DISCOURSE ana thus
opened the business OF the Conference, which through
out distinguished by the harmonious and loving
spirit pervadng the assemblies lac celebration OF tue
Lords Supper appropriately closed the series OF meet
ings and, from It's International well as euchaTste
character was perhaps the most resrkaDe occasion IA
the history OF the Alliance. During the time or holding
the Conference number OF special meetings, some VI
them considerable importance were held and nuIner
GUS breakfasts and other gatherings or more or less
forded in addition to the raerna and friendly
course enjoyed among esteemed Christian brethren OF
questions Of great international Importance Nor should
omit TO mention novel feature in the Conference,
and indeed IN Switzerland aud European countries
viz the numerous open-ar meetings held for the pro-
motion of religious awakening among the people, who
were addressed in their language by British and
foreign Visitors and TO whom the earnest setting forth
of tie love Of Christ was largely blessed 49,
The fifth General Conference held in 1861 in Am
serdam, in land which, among Protestant nations,
naturally holds foremost place. Wine comparatively
great natural difficulties Holland possesses history OF
almost unrivaled Importance and traditions which
cover her people with everlasting renown. From the
first they have been brave and generous lovers OF Tree
dom of national Independence and Of the Gospel At
the earnest invitation of Christian brethren Of the
Netherlands, arrangements we're made for holding the
next General Conference their City OF Amsterdam
and on the evening of Lords day. August TO- the Con-
ference opened by an inaugural service IN the New
Notwithstanding its name a. ID. l4OS. filed TO tho
extent estimated, Of 1900 persons occupying ana
crowding all that part OF me sacred edee when is oe
voted divine worship. The Rev. Dr. Van Oosterzee,
Professor OF the University OF Utrecht greacneu on me
occasion, sermon OF great power ana DeautS' sun-
ably adapting incident III the history vi ST. Paul 10
the circumstances Of the assembly, and 10 the sent-
| ments and objects (which had brought Christians
together from many different countries. The hymns
sung at this and at all the subsequent meetings
were printed in parallel columns in four languages
Dutch, German French, and English and thus ali were
enabled TO unite in this act OF worship On each sue
cessive day papers read OF great learning hstor
cal research and practical value, supplying an amount
origin and power Of Christianity, and enlarge the sym
pathy all who heard them with the true Church OF
Christ in conflicts and varied trials its social phan-
thropies and missionary enterprise andis aperyadng
spirit OF life and love.
than any OF the preceding ones by an llnmedate aud
local usefulness, giving II additional value: inc Com
visit OF many foreign Christians IN Amsterdam fruit
tu OF spiritual gSo1 u fn n @ az aa wc
must be mentioned On two occasions the regular pro-
cesdngs were suspended when the great hall was filed
by "A large cOncourse Of people from the city, 10 whom
addresses we're delivered the nature and design OF
t6e Evangelical Alliance and on the solemn obligations
10 receive gospel OF Christ and initiate the faith aud
fidelity their renowned iorefthers. But not only in
The Park Hall the gospel earnestly presented The
| use Of other spacious buildings was obtained. when
crowds OF the poor aud even moral outeasts OF society
listened evening after evening, TO the message brought
20 them by sympathizng strangers. whose earnest
words interpreted by our Dutch brethren. Soldiers
In the barracks also cured Tor and by the kind per
mission Of the Commaudan the troops were assembled,
| and Mrs. Daniel known for her extraordinary work
| among the soldiers at AlGershot, accompanied by
British general officer, addressed them on the common
the celebration.