The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-24

the vestfbule and stairways had to be brought
into requisltlon 10 accommodate persons who de-
sired 10 be present at the services. or course
there was considerable number Of Friends from
distant places who would not fail to be In attend
ance, bur no small share OF the congregation was
composed Of people who DO not belong 20 the So
ciety-attracted no ooubt by a desire 70 witness
the exercises that took place. There was
very full display OF fine toilets among the
younger portion or The ladies, and the
sombre garD OF the elder ones caused rather
picturesque contrast. The warm weather was
rather severe on many In the meeting house, ana
there was, to relieve the oppressive effects OF the
heat IN measure, continual 1utter OF nnumer-
able fans. IL would seem that the elders are
rather sensitive as to newspaper reports OF their
proceedings. They complain and perhaps Justly,
tnat they nave been frequently wantonly nela up
TO rldicule IN the press. The Quakers nave peen
IN times past subjected TO cruel prosecutions, and
certainly no sect taat has existed IS less de-
serving OF cruel treatment They are, as people,
noted for their humanity bene violence and peace
ful disposition. the Friends or al least some or
them, act rather shy In giving Information AZ
TO the business they have IN hand
Mr.. WHITES COMMUNICATION.
The services opened yesterday forenoon by an
invocation py Allen f. Fltcraft, or Philadelphia,
worshippng Goo according TO the dictates OF their
conscience and under their own vine ana NC Tree
on such beautiful, glorious sabbath morning.
He was followed by John J. White, OF the same
city. He commenced by remarking that ~ Is the
spirit that bears witness, because the spirit II
truth which, with water and plood-the three be-
ing one-serves TO secure salvation. There Was
no place 10 the Scriptures where this passage
could be found before the tenth century. Every
Christian confesses that Christ Is OF God, and all
who hod that Christ is not OF God become OF
Antlchrist, or whom all have heard What Is the
spirit that Is essential 10 salvation According
TO the teaching OF the Divine Master, unless we
are baptized by water wo cannot see God. Tne
mother ana mistress or churches is correct in
laying down the doctrine OF the abso-
Lutte necessity OF baptism as means or
m hn I'm m m
seat. We must come down from our iony
heights OF pride and give up all preconcelved views
IN God, before We can enter the Kingdom OF heaven.
Going back to the old law we lind facts and
figures, and when they are applied as intended
the truth OF TINS will be clearly seen. Inere is no
life IN us Hness we believe In the saviour. We
must believe de Is the son VI God. day IS APP
pointed 10 Judge all mankind. WHAT Is that dayY
Now IS the accepted time. We can only promise
for the passing day. Let rs, then, ayal ourselves
OF the present occasion. abandon sin and lead
life OF purity and uDrlgntness. Mr.. White, during
his communication" dwelt orcoly and at some
length upon the necessity OF baptism, and con
cuded by commencing his hearers TO do the VIII
OF the Lord Jesus Christ aud then, by being iatn-
lui in al, things we Will be acceptable 10 Him.
Mrs. Racnael U. Rogers next addressed the
meeting. i know that my Redeemer hyeth,
she said, through the lnfnence OF the Holy spirit.
He can open the eyes OF the blind, give nearing to
the deaf cause the anne to walk and loosen the
tongue u the dumb 70 utter His praises. Mrs.
that obtained in some quarters as contrary to the
mercllu spirit OF the Creator. Man has no power
nut a Delegated one, WNIcu ne SuOulu not ABUSE.
There IS room In the heart OF the most worldly
man, even or the man possessing mind stored
with almost unlimited knowledge, for an abiding
love OF God. We should take his yoke on us IL
would bring US peace and nnally an eternal re-
ward.
Mrs. Rhoda Lamb. or Mount Holy,IN. j., FOL
lowed. She SAID we should walk by the light that
is shed upon us from heaven. How important this
blessed time ID to put on Jesus Christ 70 strengthen
ana bind us in molly faithl Unless we know Him
wnom the Divine Master sent ne go astray This
is Inc way, walk We in Il. Mrs. Lamb said sne fc,t
a deep interest in the young people now IN the
morning their existence as well as those in the
lIle Let them All trust and OBEY God ana they
never WI be COMPOUNDED. With their own hands
let them LABOR with the implements given them,
always keeping in view their duty to The Creator.
GOD Is love- he Will strengthen us. Every eve
VIII see aud every ear Understand the good word
spoken. lie will MT them up and place their leet
on a rock, an imm0vabe rock.
oGher communications were delivered by Da-
yid h. Barnes, or Westcnester county, and Catn-
erine Foulke, OF Strousburg, Pa, after which tae
meeting departed.