Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-11
EVANGELICAL.
A Gigantic Missionary Scheme
$4,000 Preachers and S75O,0O0,O00
VIM Convert Every Living Soul.


cussion at all the sections of the EvaDgell-
cal Alliance to-day is missionary work. In
Association hall it was announced that only
one session would be held tomorrow. DR..
Prince thanked the reporters of the press
for their assistance during the conference.
Rev. Joseph Argus, D. D., of Regents park,
London, read paper in relation to mis-.
sions in which be stated that with 5OOOO
preachers for ten years AMI one hundred
and fifty millions sterling, the gospel might
be carried to every man, woman and Child
on earth. More than one denomination ID
America could supply all the missionaries
England alone spends as much money IN
intoxicating drinks in four years. Ten
thousand protesting christians might be
named In England who could give all the
money. More was done in the last century
to give the Bible to the world than in the
first ten centuries. The prophecy Of the
conversion of the world was being enforced
by the extent of work done and the success
achieved.
Papers were read on territorial divisions
of the missionary fields of labor, missionary
courtesy and the obligations Of science, lit
erature and eommerce to christian missions.
The HindOO Propaganda.
The second section of the Alliance met
at st. Paul's Church. There was an i'm
mense audience. Rev. Mr.. Sheshader
spoke on Christianity among the Hindoos.
Mention was made of the Theological In
stitute in Calcutta, where there are over
thirteen hundred students, and other citiss
where there are large missionary institl-
tions. The speaker believed there was not
q in Tnd;o ht,f r7J0r1lI r,rofor thai
friends to embrace Christianity than other
wise. Pardee and Mahomedan notions are
being gradually taken from the people.
Hindooism is much like the Encyclopedia
Britannica. 1t takes in the subjects of sci
ences. Time would fail him should the
speaker try to tell the triumphs of the Cos
pei in India. The immense crowd which
had gathered TO listen to the speaker, were
deeply interested and warm in their recep-
tionof the speaker and his words.
Rev. Mr.. Woodside commenced an
address on womens' work in India, but be-
fore he got to this interesting story his time
expired, and he sat down.
Bishop Schwinctz read paper on mis-
sionary work among the heather, and the
usual recess was taken.
AT the third section Rev. III Delivere, of
Lines, France, made brief speech in
French upon Protestant missions in France,
ETC., after which recess was taken.
The Jews Of Damascus.
At the Association Hall an address was
made by Rev. VIM. Graham, formerly mis-
sionsry to the Jews at Damascus, who kept
the audience in roar by his stories and
the Irish accent 10 which he told them.
Mr ahod dnio folloryal "A t6o, ,IznI
God there are christians among the Hin
docs, some 100000, including high caste
Brahmins and editors of native papers and
government employees. Some of the best
of the native preachers are Brahmins, men
of the same tribe as your own Henry Ward
Beecher.
Address by MissiOnaries-A POlyglOt
Hymn.
A large audience assembled in Madison
Square Church this afternoon to listen to
addresses upon the missionary work by va
rious missionaries in attendance upon the
Alliance. Rev. DR.. Anderson, of Boston,
presided. Addresses were made by Rev.
Jesup Of Syria, Lansing of Tyre, Gibson of
China, Talmadge of China, Edgkins, of ia
pan, Bliss of Constsntinople, Lebarree of
Persia, Kalapathakes of Greece, Little of
China, Grant of South Africa, Smith of
Ceylon, McF Farland of Siam, Carpenter of
British Birmah, and YorS of Madras. The
exercises closed by the congregation singing
GAL Hail the Power of Jesus Name" the
last verse being sung in all the various Ian
gUages represented by the missionaries and
by the congregation in English.
Association Hall was filled with a very
large and enthusiastic audience of Ger
mans to listen to tine delegates from Father
land. After singing Luther's Chair. DIR.
Schaef opened the proceedings in a short,
bat elaborate address. He welcomed the
opportunity offered by the presence of dele
gates from Germany, to dispel wrong no.
noDs held by the Christian world of Ger
.nany, in regard to Protestant America, and
social and political institutions of this coun
try. Every thing tending to prejudice
the German people against this country,
was sent over the waters Of the ocean by
interested parties and spread broadcast
over the land, but delegates will return
home and give truthful picture of this
country and will besr witness to the Chris
tian and benevolent character of the great
American people. The speaker deplored
the fact that many of the most eminent
theoligians of Germany had not been able
to attend the convention, and that more
than one had been suddenly called to his
everlasting home while preparing to cross
the ocean tc labor in the vineyard of the
Lord.
Rev. Schaef had an audience with IN
Emperor of Germany, and His Majesty d.
sired him to carry to the Evangelical AM
ance bis best wishes, and tc, assure 6oia.
gates of the Protestant world of his daan-
felt sympathy with tbLs cause of the Pro-
testant church. Sr
Inc speaF-er then introduced Prof. De
Domer, o. Brest, who spoke upon the influ-
ence 81 German theology upon the Protes-
tant Church of America, The substance
OF his remarks was that while in Germany
the church was almost unit, and little was
known about sectarianism; but in Protest
ant America it was split up into multi
tude of sects. He was surprised to see and
hear the earnestness Of faith which moved
different denominations in the great work
OF spreading the Protestant faith. America
will be the great stronghold of Protestant
ism. The gallant Professor complimented
American women.