The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-08-18

land is the only place for Presbyterianss.-
(Laughter.) But they were met to declare
their thorough sympathy with Presbyterlanf
everywhere, and their agreement with them
in Christian doctrine, that they might hold
forth what they held fast, the great doctrine
of divine grace concerning the one Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, and exhibit these as
their grand bond of Union. 1t was their
earnest desire to engage more thoroughly In
Egsngelistic work, SO that Christs Gospel
might be made known all over the world
Hear, hear.
The Chairman said that Mr.. David Mac
lagan would have been present but for the
state of his health, and had sent telegram
in which he said that he and others in E lin
burgh were remembering the Conference
very specially to day in prayer. (Hear,
hear.)
| Mr.. W. q. Dodge, Jr, of New York, said
he wished he could express in word or two
how really they felt the influence of the
Scotch in their American life. 1t seemed to
him, from what had come under his notice
yesterday, that they were living in remarka-
bic days. They might not live to see the
millennium, but it was coming. He spent
the morning yesterday in company where
se25, 900 was raised in very little while.
Cheers. The liberty of the great Presby-
terian family was such that it was breaking
up into numerous branches, yet now the one
desire of the entire family was for Union.
Cheers. 1t seemed to him that they were
coming to the time when there would be no
differences. In the short interval between
now and then God had called them to do
great work. 1t would almost seem as if
now infdelity was stirring up an antagonism
against all that is good, and arraying itself
against the truth in every direction. IL was
necessary for them, therefore, to stand shoul-
der to shoulder in defence of the truth, and
he hoped that the result of this Conference
would be seen after many days in their hear
tily uniting on the grand fundamental prin-
cples of Church order, on which they were
one, and that thus united they would step
forth to do the grand work which God calls
upon them to do. If ever there was time
for a true religious crusade, it is now.
Cheers.
The Chairman said they were honored to-
day by the presence of several members of
Parliament, one of whom would now address
them.
Mr. Marman Crawford, NJ. p, said l
believe | have been the first IriShman to say
word to-day. Laughter. When heard
that was appointed delegate to this Con-
ference felt some hesitation, and pondered
whether it was prudent for me to come. |
am very glad that hesitation did not last,
because after what | have seen and heard,
both last evening and to-day, and when l
see present deputies from all parts of the
world, 1 have no longer any doubt, but re-
joice most heartily in seeing such meeting,
and especially, l may add, in the city of
London. Cheers. l trust that the result
of this Conference will be the extension of
the Presbyterian Church. May l also ex-
press the hope that the same result will fol-
low it as on the day of Pentecost, and that
we shall be inapired to 20 home to proclaim
yet more ardentiy the wondrouS love of God.
You have mentioned to-day, sir, the names
of some members of the House of Commons
who are present. May add that Professor
Smyth, to his regret, has been unable to do
himself the pleasure of joining with you on
this occasion. Cheers.
The party then broke up, and at $50 P.
NJ. the Conference resumed their session in
the College.