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FALSE METHODS.

True spiritual religion has always been
distasteful to the natural man and MANY
vain efforts have been made to render it
palatable by human devices. Attempts
OF this kind are repeated in various forms,
and cunningly adapted to the different
classes of society. The Church of Rome
diversifes the methods without regard
to consistency, and with all the wisdom
OF the serpent provides the most exqu;-
site productions of art and the most ella
borate displays Of vestment, scenery, and
pomp to captivate the aesthetic and SEN
timental, while she presents her gospel
to the vulgar in gross and revolving
theatricals like the passion play or in
public professions, bearing bambinos,
wax virgins, relics, and emblazoned ban
ners for the entertainment of the people.
In Protestant Christendom different sects
and parties employ similar policy
Some, in the spirit of Oscar Wilde, rep
resent religion as the beautiful, and cover
1t with decorations. Others, like Stan
ley and Beecher, remove all the pungent
ingredients and sweeten the residue with
a delectable flavor. And lastly General
Booth, with his Salvation Army and
Var Cry, has entered upon crusade
to convert the dregs of society by max
ing religion indecent.
In all these indirect processes we dis
cover the skill of the enemy directed to
defeat the great end of the gospel, and
to prevent the sinner from using the d.
vine remedy for the diseases of the soul.
The method of Christ is direct. 1t does
not modify the gospel to adapt it to a
vitiated taste, nor does it attempt to de-
ceive the sinner into acquiescence. 1t
aims, by supernatural agency, to effect
a change in the heart, so that the same
gospel which was repulsive before shall
be henceforth attractive and delightful.
1t is strange that Christian zeal should
fall into the mistake of supposing that
the difficulty lies in the truth itself. The
greatest skill and wisdom should be used
in presenting it. But nothing is ever
gained by any effort to modify or dis
guise it. The true success of the gospel
cannot be attained by masking or diluting
its doctrines, but only in the primitive
way of preaching it as "the power of God
unto salvation to every one that believ-
eth"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04
RELATIVE MA9NTTUDE9

The apparent size of the moon has long
been matter of idle dispute. No two
responses will ever be the same. This
difference Of Judgment is unhappily not
confined to questions of this character,
but extends to all the great issues of life.
1t is the source of much political and re-
ligious strife.
If men could only agree concerning
the relative Importance of things, there
would be an immense saving of time and
energy. But we have observed with re-
greet that the mind is graduated micro
scope that enlarges the object in proper
ton to the attention bestowed, without
regard to any common standard. The
number OF those who are capable of pre-
serving comprehensive view of SUBJ
Ject, whilst examining its details, is ex-
ceedingly small. It is the distinguish
ing characteristic of great thinkers.
Others may surpass them in quickness
and acuteness Of vision, but they are in
possession of higher and more impor-
tant power.
But the moon furnishes a farther illus
tation-it is differently estimated at diff
ferent times by the same observer. The
same mind views the same object in an
entirely different light, according to cir
cumstances. Thus great men often fall
into great inconsistencies. And the
variation is much influenced by the
physical condition of the thinker, the
tone Of his nervous system, or the ex-
cessive torpor or activity of some organ of
digestion.
The welfare Of States, and the peace
and purity Of churches, depend, in great
measure, upon such conditions. How
much bad legislation is due to their in
huence How often are ecclesiastical
bodies thrown off their balance and com
mitted to absurd precedents, by few Of
the leading minds losing sight Of the old
landmarks
The controversies of Christians have
exhibited instances of this error. Great
and sacred principles have often been
sacrificed in order to maintain some
trivial point 1t is like the Pharisees Of
our Saviour's time, who tithed mint and
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04
Presbytery of Memphis.

Presbytery met on Wednesday. September
9th, at II o'clock, A. NJ, at Mason. Tenn. and
was opened with a sermon by Rev. ]. NJ. Ro G.
the last Moderator present
Present-12 ministers and Is ruling elders
Rev. S. B. o. Wilson was elected Moderator
and Rev. j. b. Carne, temporary Clerk.
The Second church of Memphis and Wednes
day before the Sd Sabbath of April, 1888. was
chosen as the place and tin of the next meeting.
The overture from the General Assembly in
regard to the quorum of the session was answered
In the affirmative
The question Of " fraternal relations" elected
some debate. A paper was introduced by the
Rev 4. Daniel, d. d., expressing the hope that
the appointed delegates would delay action for
TWO or three days and overturing the next
General Assembly to re open correspondence
with the Northern Assembly in order to elicit
an explanation of the explanatory resolution"
substitute tor this paper was offered by Rev.
~ a. M bose cordially endorsing the action of
the Atlanta Assembly, and deprecating the
further agitation of the question The substi-
tute was adopted by the following vote
-Mlnisters-Wilson Weaver, RAYMOND
Carne, Rose, Laird, Cochrane, Ready, Long
and Sam Park (colored), Elders-Payne, Keith
ley, Hall, and Edwards-14
NGIya[Ministers-Gill, Daniel. Elders Hail.
Maclln, Lynn, Cassells Russell, Marshall. Ma
craze, Reeves, Johnston, Simpson, Carter.-l3.
1t will be observed that the action of the
Presbytery was determined by the vote of the
Rev. Sam Park (colored)
Rev. DR.. Savage, of Kentucky, the agent of
the American Bible Society, was present and
delivered most interesting address in behalf of
the Society he represents.
Rev. Angus Johnson was dismissed to the
Presbytery of st. Johns.
The pastoral relation between the Rev. r. A.
Lapsley and the Lauderdale Street church.
Memphis was dissolved at the request of the
former, the church asserting. Mr.. Lapsley was
granted leave to labor without the bounds of the
Presbytery
1t was recommended that Sabbath School
convention be held in the city of Memphis at
an early day, the details of the plan being left
dent.
A committee was appointed to prepare min
ute relating to the loss sustained by the Presby.
terry and the whole Church in the death of
Rev. }. .. Stedman D. D., the committee to re-
port at the spring meeting
AS recommended by the Assembly meeting
was held In the interest of Home Missions, at
which collection was taken up for the Evan
gellstic Fund amounting to $3.50. This was
pronounced decidedly the most interesting ser
vice held during the sessions of the Presbytery,
and beyond doubt good was accomplished.
,Presbytery adjourned to meet at Florence.
Ala. during the sessions of Synod
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04
Monthly Review of Missions.

Our latest intelligence from Campinas, Au.
gust Sd, mentions that Miss Henderson's health
had been impaired by excessive labor. Other.
wise the missionaries and their families were
enjoying good health, and the work was going
on as usual.
From Greece we have intelligence as late as
August 9th. DIR. Kalopothakes was absent
on missionary tour, preaching the Word and
giving wider circulation to his missionary Jour.
mails. The Greeks are reading people, and
important results may be expected at no distant
day from the extensive dissemination of evan
gelical truth among them.
Our latest news from Hangchow China, is to
the 9TH July: Mr. Stuart mentions that four
persons had been received to membership with
the Hangchow church at their last communion,
two of whom were members of the girls board
ing school, one a domestic in Mr. Houston's
family, and the fourth the husband of Chris
tan woman who had Joined the church two
years previously, and of whom a more particu-
lar account is given in Mr.. Stuarts letter in our
present issue. Mention is made of a very deli
cate but successful surgical operation performed
by DR.. Flshburn, which has won for him great
reputation among the Chinese.
From Soochow, we have letters dated the
24th July. Mr.. and Mrs. Sydenstricker had
gone to Shanghai for recruiting their health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis and Miss Stafford were spend
ing the summer months in Soochow, and thus
tar had been favored with good health.
Our readers, before this number of the Mission
arg falls into their hands, will have learned
through the weekly religious press of the good
ness of God to our missionary brethren in
Brownsville, in the midst of the pestilence Ac
cording to intelligence received to the last of
August, all the members of the mission family
had passed through the fever and were up
again, except Mr.. Halls youngest son. who was
attacked the day the message was sent, and of
whom, we trust, favorable tidings will soon be
MISUNDERSTANDING for October.
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Petersburg, Petersburg and Weldon, Chesa
peake and Ohio, three cents per mile each way
Potomac, Fredericksburg and Piedmont, Vir,
ginia Steamboat Company full fare going, re-
Midland, Richmond and Danville usual round
trip rates; Eastern Shore. regular excursion
rates; Bright Hope, $3.50 from any point to
Petersburg and return Delegates must show
certificate of appointment.
Standing Committees.-Wm. T. Davis. chair
man General Committee of Arrangements o.
b. Morgan, chairman Committee on Transpor-
tation DIR. j. E. Moyler, chairman Commit
tee on Entertainment; DR.. G. C. Starke. chair
man Committee on Reception and Assignment.
JOHN B. CARY, Chm'n Elk. Committee.
Charles p RGdy, Secretary, Richmond, Va.
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A Concise Defense of mission.

The Rev. DR.. Ellinwood, Secretary of the
Presbyterian Board Of Missions, contributes a
timely column to the NeU York Tribune, in de-
tense of the management of Foreign Missions
On the steamer between New York and TROY
he fell in with certain critics who affirmed that
the Ifibone'S Fresh Air Fund was a money
making device. He defended the proprietors
from the charge, basing his defense on their
well known character, and on his personal OBJ
servation of the benefits conferred by the fund
With this circumstance for text, he makes
very forcible defense of Foreign Missionary
boards from the equally baseless charges
brought against them. We give one paragraph
in full
The implication of the current charges is that
those who disburse the trust funds of the Church
reserve large proportion for their own use
But by the laws of New York no salaried officer
OF any benevolent society is allowed to vote on
questions of funds. The voting members of the
Presbyterian Board are fifteen in number
seven prominent clergymen and eight laymen
They are without salary emoluments, and
by their decisions every expenditure, great or
small is made. As to presumable ability and
good Judgment, three are bankers, one Judge
of the Superior Court, and one a publisher ;
others are successful merchants and directors of
railroads or other financial ENTERPRISES The
Missionary Boards OF the Methodist Bap
tlst, Episcopal, Congregational, and Reformed
Churches OF this county are represented by
men Of equal eminence and ability. Were 1 to
give their names, many of the we'll known
hnanciers of New York Boston, PHILADELPHIA
and Baltimore would be recognized. 1t would
be impossible to find an array of men in our
country of greater financial reputation or more
practical common sense or Christian fidelity :;
and yet these are the men who are charged with
an abuse of Mission funds.
He then takes up the charge of misiudgment
as TO the feasibility and success of the missionary
enterprise, and shows that.these men have con-
hdence in it themselves which they show by
large personal contributions that many Of them
have visited the Mission fields and returned
with greater enthusiasm for the cause. He
quotes the testimony of such men as Sir John
Lawrence Sir Richard Temple. Sir William
Muir, Sir Arthur Gordon, Macaulay, Max Null
Ter, and even Charles Darwin, to the efficiency
and success Of Christian Mission. Next he re.
views the charge of teaching dogmas instead Of
relieving the physical. wants Of men, and shows
that Missonp have been chief among all the
agencies for ameliorating the temporal condi
ton OF mankind, noticing especially their work
in times of famine in Persia and China, where
several Of them fell martyrs to their zeal in re-
lieving the starving people. He also pays a
just tribute to the noble work of Medical Mis-.
sions, and recalls just and appreciative article
that appeared editorially in the Tribune a mum
Der Of years since. DR.. Ellinwood has done
good service in this article and we hope it will
command the wide attention it so we'll deserves
IN. ~ Christian AdUocdte.
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rue and anise and cummin, and over
looked mercy and judgment and truth.
1t is bad fault in reading to en-
phasize the wrong words. In the same
way we frequently notice faulty en-
phasis in the discussion of subject. 1t
is far more important to think with
judgment than to read with taste
In Church and State it is desirable to
have our policy guided by our aoisest
men. Smartness may mislead us. Mis-
Judgment is the source of incalculable
trouble. Above all, the love of truth is
essential to all safe thinking, and ought
to mark every mind that aspires to lead
and guide the destinies of mankind.
And truth will always be sacrificed if we
fail to assign to every fact its relative
Importance. Charity itself may mislead
without this precaution.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

IN noticing last week the address OF
DR.. e. ID. Morris at the opening of Lane
Theological Seminary, we stated that it
appeared from the address that while he
does not accept the conclusions of the new
criticism concerning the Pentateuch, he
is disposed to be very tolerant of those
who do.
The Philadelphia Presbyterian makes
a somewhat similar comment on the ad-
dress, and says
We understand DR.. Morris to hold that the
critical theories of Wellhausen and Robertson
Smith, master and disciple, are as yet 'un
verified, and therefore not to be accepted but
that those who do accept them, or approve them,
are neither to be condemned nor suspected To
this plea we must be considered as entering a
distinct demurrer. We have no ecclesiastical
cersures, OF course, to utter, but when men
appear IN the church. maintaining theories
which In their application dismember the Pen
tateuch, deny the Mosaic authorship of its
books and thus begin process of disintegra-
ton running through the whole Old Testament
Scriptures, we must reply with vote of want
they shall be neld to be unimpeached, in the
public opinion of the church. we must say that
he asks for simple impOssibility"
But while it condemns the extreme
iberality of DR.. Morris in tolerating such
destructive error in the teachers of the
Church, it does justice to the Doctor s
own views by saying:
We are glad to agree with DR.. Morris that
the hnal result of the present controversies will
De In COQSOnanca with tho e
the Church. We anticipate with him, from the
discussion of the questions thus raised, only
hrmer faith in the Mosaic authorship essential
ly, and beyond this serener confidence in the
entire Old Testament law and psalm and pro
phecyA as averitable communication from God. -"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

Mr.. BEEoHER's sermon (?) in Ply
mouth church last Sunday night was
simply political harangue. He de-
nounced the action of the late Saratoga
Convention and declared that the nomi-
nation for the Office of Governor had been
procured through bribery and forgery
The language of the sermon or address
was quite as bitter as that which charac-
terises the ordinary political speaker.
Of course he justified himself by the
declaration that politics and religion
are closely entwined,' and that religion
should enter into politics to place the
latter upon higher plane. We think
Mr.. Beecher's course degrades the pulpit
without any advantage to politics.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

WE publish with pleasure DR.. Adger's
explanatory" note. 1t may be that the
circular was misunderstood and mis-
represented, but we think it was very
generally understood that the object Of
the circular was to get the Presbyteries
cat their fall meetings, to express their
dissatisfaction with the basis of fraternal
relations adopted at Atlanta and to
get them "to overture the Lexington As
sembly to instruct the delegates appoint
ed at Atlanta to decline entering the
Northern Assembly" until some further
action was taken.
We are pleased to hear that those who
issued the circular feel well satisfied
with the result
Although we are thoroughly persuaded
that the action at Atlanta "rests secure
ly in our old position and was safe, right,
and honorable" we have been grieved to
see any division of sentiment in the
Church in regard to it, Whilst we honor
the men who signed that circular, and
honor the motives which prompted it,
we think that they made great mistake
and urged the Presbyteries to adopt a
course that was not by any means so
safe, right, and honorable" as that which
the large majority of them, SO far as heard
from, have adopted.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

REV. J. H. ALLEN, Unitarian minis
ter, has published course of lectures
delivered at the Harvard Divinity
School on {" Our Liberal Movement. He
finds difficulty in defining the exact
position of this movement, and says:
" Unitariana themselves, in entire good
faith, are trying to this day to find some
statement, or form of declaration, broad
enough to include them all, and precise
enough to mean something when it has
Cancelled all that they differ in; while in
equal good faith they assure the world
that no one is to be held responsible for
that or any other statement that can be
made"
Perhaps it may help them to solve the
difficulty to suggest that they try to get
a statement precise enough to mean
nothing" This is the only solution of
the question that we can imagine.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

THERE is nothing in the intercourse
of the young, or of the old either, that
reveals more Of the real character than
smiles. We have seen in Sunday
school story this anecdote: A lady and
her little daughter were going home
from church, when the child spoke pleas
antly to another little girl. How did
you know her P asked her mother. Oh
you see, mamma, she came into our Sab
bath school alone, and I made place for
her on my seat, and she smiled and
smiled, and then we were acquainted. >"
This was not only pleasant introduc-
ton, but it was one that revealed
much more than the ordinary introduce
ton by mutual friend.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

The Virginia State Sunday School
Convention will meet next Tuesday in
Petersburg. A synopsis of the pro-
gramme of each days proceedings will
be found in another column; also state
ment of reduced rates of transportation
for delegates on the railroad lines.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

THERE is no justification in civilized
community for the execution Of a MUIR
derer by a band of men unlawfully or
gained to revenge even the most shock
ing crime. The good people Of this State
can have no sympathy with the men who,
without awaiting the course Of law, took
it upon themselves to be the unlawful
executioners Of James Rhodes, the MUIR
derer Of Mr.. and Mrs. Massie. And we
have no doubt that the people Of Char
lottesville, the place Of this outrage, will
be the foremost to condemn it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04

THE translation of the little poem
which we publish on page I'd, was kindly
furnished US by Rev. Maurice J. Evans,
Of Wales 1t was the last written by the
distinguished theologian, DR.. Van Oos-
terzee, professor Of Theology in the
University Of Utrecht. He died July
18th. He was the author Of several
works which won for him a high rank
as a Christian writer, viz 1.-THE Theol-
ogy of the New Testament" "The Life
Of Jesus" and THE Year of Salvation. "