The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-31

thought and expression, will not stir hearts of
unbeiief frIn-seJ as rock in a mountain, but
rather the silent influence of a heavenly life.
THIS was the lever, the unseen pressure of which
lifted Justin Martyr from philosophy TO religion.
bright youth was asked; by whose preach
ing you cOnverted2' "NODOdy's 1t was
my aunt's practcing," was the curt reply. 1t is
said of FenelOn that man could be in his
presence two hours without desiring to be a
Christian, and of ArnOt that his preaching was
good, his writing better and his life best of all.
On the tomb of Basil ia this sentence: ellis
words were thunder, his life lightning"
No person, then, bad or 1ndlferent,
can Withstand the argument of an up
right, downright, all right, consistent life:
To win soul immortal Is Il luxury Gabriel
might envy. and though angels rejoice over one
sinner that repenteth, they eau never realize
the inexpressibie Joy which the Christian ex-
perences in this delightful service, and when
'gray hairs are here and there" "it shall come
to pass at evening time it shall be Light to old
age, sweet comfort to look back on the weary
but joyous years and recall the faces made
bright, the hearts made glad, and the souls
made uuspeakably happy through the power of
the spirit and personal aEenay.
Brethren, in view of the great interests we
represent, the immortal souls yet TO be won at
home-fields, our own State and country, and the
Kingdoms OF this world yet to become the king
dOms of our Lord ana of his Christ, let us be 10y
al the demands of the hour, 10y al to the great
Captain of our salvation. Like the soldiers at
Agincourt we will declare: 'While we stand.
we will face the enemies of our King; when we
fall, we will fall with our faces toward them"
Then with the poet let us sing:
"Our field is the world, whether sowing or reap
Or cleaning the handfuls that others have
passed.
Or waiting the growth of the seed that with
weeping
On rocky and desolate plains we have cast;
Yet eaca for his toiling and each for his mourn
Shall sometime rejoice when the harvest is won;
And know, in the flush of eternity's morning,
That the toll, the reward and the glory are
one"
Rev. William Elgin, of this city, State mission
airy and financial secretary, made few remarks
on the subject of "Cheerfulness in giving" He
saw the augury and gave prophecy of a better
day In missionary work in Indiana
Rev. E. A. Dickinson, d. D., editor of the Re-
ligious Herald, Richmond, Va, made short,
but happy and humorous speech, in which were
several anecdots that caused much merriment,
and which were all new and neat and exactly
capped the application he intended to make.
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
The programme for to-day was then given ont.
At A. NJ. this morning the convention will as
semble and proceed to elect officers for the en-
suing year. Following will come the report of
the board, treasurer and committee State
missions; missions and missionaries, with five
minute speeches from each Of the missionaries;
prayer and conference meeting of half an hour
will conclude the morning session. In the after
noon Rev. William Elgin will give a nap exer-
else: an address 1.-THE dignity of the country
pastorate,' by Rev. j. NJ. Whitehead; "OrgaDiz-
ing new churches versus supporting cid ones"
by Rev. Z. g. Riley: "How tG help weak country
churches" a discussion opened by Rev. L. J.
Delp; prayer for divine blessing on the denomi-
nation in the State
Miss A. NJ Fielde, who has been a missionary
at Swallow. China, for nearly eighteen years, is
here, and Will speak to the con Vention and CON
gregatiOn this evening. Rev. A. Blackburn will
also make report of committee on foreign mis-
siOns BEST methods of securing cOntribu-
tions," by Rev. j. K. Howard; Reflex benefit of
foreign MISSIONS" by Rev. G. S. Scott address
by DR.. s. NJ. SumsOn.
DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS.
Among the members and visitors are: Rev.
8. M. Stimson, D. D., Terre Haute; Rev. E. A.
Dickson, d. D., editor of the Religious Herald
Richmond; Rev. c. E. W. Dobbs, d. D., Madison
Rev James Cooper, D. D., Detroit; Rev. J. W.
Weddle and wife, Cnlcago Rev. A. {. Davidson,
Aurora; Rev. N. Carr, Frankhn; Rev. J. H
Reder Rev. ]. X. Wheeler, Terre Haute;
Rev A. Ogle, Seymour; Rev. f. A. Russell,
White Pigeon, Mich; Rev. W. E Prlchard, La
porte Rev. ]. X. Howard, LivOnia; Rev H.
Butler, Vincennes; Rev. p. j. Ward, Pie asant
Lake; Rev. W. U. Wyeth, d. D., Cincinnati.