The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-09

The Rev DR.. Henry H. Jessup, of
Beirut, Syria, arrived in New York on Sunday,
July l6 He is accompanied by his children
a motherless and stricken household"
-MoRAvIAN.-The Moravians are
about to celebrate memorable anniversary. 1t
Is intended by the authorities of the Jnitas
Fratrum to celebrate the one hundred and
httleth anniversary of the beginning of their for
elgn missionary work on the Dist of August, that
being the day in 1882, on which the first two
missionaries left Herrnhut, Germany for the
West Indies. The celebration will begin on
Sunday, the GOTH but the principal exercises
will take place on Monday, when the Jubilee
addresses will be delivered. The occasion
promises to be one OF unusual interest to the
friends OF missions generally.
-EGYPT-URGENT.-Word recently
received from our missionaries still at Alexan-
drla Messrs. Watson and Ewing, represents
the condition of the Christian converts in Egvpt
as dePlorable In some instances thew are
homeless, without any means of livelihood. and
the objects of bitter hate and persecution.
They ask, Cannot the Church at home do
something to relieve the necessities of these our
brethren
Here is an appeal to which our people, we are
sure, will not turn deaf ear. Let some of the
Quarter Centennial fund go this way in ad
vance. The Board finds itself without funds to
do anything in this direction, and aid to be
available must be sent at once. All monies for
warded to the treasurer will be promntIv re- ra.
mltted and applied instantly to this most worthy
charity
The whole land of Egypt has been given to
the Unted Presbyterian Church-will she be
faithful to her trust?
1t has been suggested that during the next
quarter the Church double its regular contribu-
ton to foreign missions. Brethren, the call is
urgent and there is great need United Pres.
byterian.
SwEDEN.-The missionaries in Sweden
are meeting with good success. In Stockholm
wherever the Gospel IS preached, the people come
together In crowds at almost any time of the
gay. In Chrlstlnehawn, the population of
which Is but $500, 900 people were in at
tendance upon preaching on Saturday evening
In one place of worship, and on Sunday. at
o CLOCK M. 1000 were present or nearly two.
thirds of the whole population. Similar interest
Is manifested In Kathrinebolm and many other
places. These services are held chiefly bv
English missionaries. 1t is not, however curl
osity which calls out these multitudes. 1t is
their hunger for the truths of the GOSPEL. Apotb-
er fact and most important one, which lends a
peculiar interest to this work, is the stand taken
by the Queen of Sweden. Her influence Is
gwen most heartily in its favor judging bv
a accounts, the Queen is true hearted and
noble Christian heartily enjoying work for
Christ and exhibiting a warm fellowship for
Christians Of every name.
Mr.. Joseph Cook in turning his
back on the Punaub prints letter of farewell
In the course of this Letter Mr.. Cook refers To
keshub Chunder Sen, whom he Classics as a
adds OOOA
ne mas doctrine Of the Inner Light that re.
minds one Of the best of the OnaksT ,n1,st;cs d.
but his views Of the person of our Lord are GER,
tanly not more nearly orthodox than Chan.
nings. was surprised to hear that he had
never read L1ddons hampton Lectures on the
divinity Of our Lord, and / gave him a conv If
the yalume. He depends for his knowledge of
religious truth on religious exercises continued
through three, four, and sometimes FIVE hours a
day' thoroughly believe him TO be an honest
and devout man. My feeling is not that he
should pray less, but that he should study more
ms IS a good Offset to the indiscriminate
praise that has been thougbtlesly visited upon the