New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-08-27
CrRREyr RELIGIOUS OPINION

There are enough sO-caled tbeOlOgans TO whom
Christian doctrine is little more than system OF
halftrue and ill-assOrted formulas enough critics
10 y HON the Bible Is a heterogeneous collection OF
untn-plred and unhstOrc documents. We have
enough OF compromlsers. men ho. IKE the husslah
mother that cast out one child after another from
her sedge To the Tayenlng wolves, hoping 10 save
the rest give up article of faith alter another
TO the al-devOurlng sceptc. Christianity heeus
defenders who Christian doctrine a. an
organic whole. who ind strength, not "cdhness IL
IN ness of truth who stand upon principles As upon
the rock and who are strong because they are con-
sstent. The Bible needs interpreters not critics
those who can read its histories aud IFS prophecies
in the light of the Divine purpose, VINO discern Inc
relations oi ITS parts IN its inward unity ana Will
consent to no mutiatltn, men VINO are Satshed
with the half. viii not be able long TO Aeep even
that. Clear, distinct spiritual vision anu an utter
ance corresponding; these are the cDlet wants OF
our dav. In the deepening twllEnt an lhtHeS "Ie
hi.ndttr coufusedly tOgC ther. Christian teachers
OF all classes shouting loudly TO the DeWIdeiT
multitudes. IhSls the way, walk We IN IL. All
agree that we must 20 on-must make progress: IL
will not do to abide on the Oh foundations
modern science has undermined them. Ana 50
dI,orderly crowd. pushing and ostlIns one aholher
they press forward IN paths unknown 10 Il eodl
unseen We repeat il would be gam TO near tue
mockiug voice OF a Strau~s crying 10 these pllno
leaders of The blind: " You are doing right, only
nsrsevere yo,u present half denials Of Christianity
viii end in its entire rejection" 1t l. well TO AnoW
where we are going even II an enemy tells U.s.
The Churcbman.
Within the last few days pacard issued by the
Salvation Army at Leeds has been reproduced III
the columns of the public press. ana we nave ho
hesitation N saying that more atroclou9 uOcu-
ment has never APPEARED: After the usual proc
I,,uation OF War war -. etc. and an snYtatlOn
to everybody 10 join in the night against Od
Nick" the plan of attack Is thus deScrlDrI Noh-
dav June ,, at 7:4j, Salvation charge iue5uIy'
Great Exhibition of Hlllelulah Lasses. NGdhe y
day Fire and Birthstone lhursuay' ,i hoil-c"'I
soldiers TO deliver mp their cartridges: iHu.1l d.
7.3O Baptism of Fire. saturday; al az; he!olc-
ing over Victories Won; all over the HhofHeetlhgs'
.luup l. 4 "A. M.
ton supplied 10 soldiers by the Quarternias'er
General; II "a. ~. Descent OF me holE Dloso
90 m Tremendous Free and Easy $50 p M
Great Charge on the Devil; 9 p. IN, Hailelulah
Calop' DID this placard st nd alone we might
think It the work of some rasn ana lsuoIiIn, g"
tain" but unfortunately II Is ohiy specimen ~
the STYLE IN which the Army Is now carry ihg on the
war aud for winch General footh must be helu
dirertIv responsible. No one who has any reNer-
enre for Divine things can read this pacard Win
out being hed with a sense OF shame horror ant
disgust Well might Lord shaitesbury, ID relerrin n
10 II al a meeting Saturday, remark that :" the
excesses Of the Army we're producing great II"N-
erence of thought, OF expression ana OF action
turning religion INTO "A play. ana making IL gro
tes,ue" We have lust seen similar an ertisehenI
i'm an American journal. such methods nave no
sanction from the Example or Word OF the meek
and lowly Jesus. but only misrrpresent ana us
honor him London Christian Norid.
The accounts that come from the benefciares OF
Ting TRIBUNE's Fresh Air Fund Indicate great
happiness beth on the part OF me ch'ren anu Oh
their nosts and hOstesses. AT MILFORD, conn., some
of the entertainers have been greatly surprised at
the polite demeanOr OF their little guests AT tlei
knowledge of the Lords Payer ana the Apostles
Creed aud at their evident acquaintance WIN inc
v-avs of n well-Ordered Sunday-schOol Inc iact Is
that many OF these chlldren are Christians AZ heart
VINO have been well instructed Ia the Mission
| scbools, ~ their peighborhOOd. They III return
| from their rompng. beUylns, riding, hshing
! cLmmina ami grabbing" with an accession oil
| health that will help them throngh the year 10
non,. and with memories of their KIND hosts that
will be a perpetual delight to them; while those
| Win have shown them Kindness will realize the
| rive than to recei,er One gentleman, Who Is de-
scribed as of an imperturba bic disposition. ana VINO
had taken IN two girls rather negleotS his farming
! abont twrnty-fve OF them another year" Not the
least of the benefits of this enterprise Is this hear
| opening where too long the avenues OF approach
| have been closed and selnshness mas usuipou
| Ch