The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-06-21
For the Central Presbyterian.
Cause of Education.

MeSS1'S. Ed1torS- send you for pub
hcatlon the following resolutions from
the General Assembly's Standing Com
mlttees report on Education
ReSolUed, 3. That this Assembly is deeply i'm.
pressed with sense of the necessity Of more
candidates for the ministry, and is filed with
anxiety by the signs of any decrease in the
number OF our candidates.
hesoLged, 4. That encouraged by the more
extended interest in this cause and liberal
contributions to it during the year, and relying
upon funds which the Seminaries can appro-
pirate to the assistance of students, the Assem-
bly, assures ample support to all the candidates
under the care of our Presbyteries during their
Seminary course.
ResolUed, 8. That the lower courts be en-
joined to use all means in their power to bring
suitable young men of our Churches seriously
and lmpartlally to consider the question of a
call to the ministry. Special responsibility for
increasing contributions to this cause and for
dlhuslng an interest in it, rests upon the chair
men OF PresbyterIal Committees of Education
ReSoLUed, 8. That in view of the Importance
OF an increase of candidates this Assembly au-
! thorlzes the Executive Committee of Education
TO pledge to Its candidates in both the COLLEGE
and Seminary courses $3.50, and to those in the
preparatory department $50 but in view of
these enlarged appropriations, Presbyteries are
urged to use great caution in receiving candi-
dates under their care.
At a meeting of the Executive Com
mlttee held on the 18th of June, 1882, it
was resolved that our appropriations for
the current year be in accordance with
the 9Th resolution. 1t was Enthusiastically
the Judgment and the desire of the AS
sembly that our students who need so
much as $3.50 should have it.
1t was equally clear that it was the
will of the Assembly that no debt should
be incurred. Should there be no falling
OIL IN candidates several thousand dol
lars more than last years contributions
will be needed. Should the Lord bless
us with an increase of candidates still
larger sum will be required. 1t will be
several months before the Presbvteries
meet. In the mean time we desire TINS
early to bring this all-important matter
OF an increase of candidates. and an ade-
quate support for them in their course of
preparation for the ministry, and lay it
upon the minds and hearts of all our
ministers and people Do not wait
brethren for the meeting of Presbytery,
but take this subject into prayerful con-
sideration, and let us l0ork as we have
never done before to build up our beloved
Zion and save precious souls. Our
Southern Presbyterian Church is fully
equipped with all the means and agencies
for doing great work for the Master,
VIII we do it2
1t is desirable that the Presbyterial
agents should ascertain as soon as posi-
bic what candidates will need assistance
from our Committee, and how much, and
make formal application to the Secretary.
All funds for this cause should be sent to
G. w. Macrae, Treasurer, 800 Front St.,
Memphis, Tenn.
r. M. RICHARDSON,
Secretary.
Memphis, Tenn, June Is, 1882.
P S. Applications for help, on last
years account, still continue. The Com
mittee goes out Of existence at every
meeting Of the Assembly, and all accounts
are closed. We can make appropriations
only for the current year.