The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-04

interesting Proceedings OF tho Fourth
and Last Day Of tho Congress at
I.ynchburg.


The order OF the day for 10 A. M. was
..The Influence OF Baptist Principles
lrpon Current Religious Thought" The
srsi address was by Rev. |. II. Lake. OF
Tasouier. lie began with deliberation and
calmness. Though the several Christian
denominations hold much truth in COM
mon. there are certain important and vital
principles which are distinctly Baptist.
n;rcct personal responsibility 10 God is a
a.; doctrine. Immersion upon a per-
~ n and public profession OF faith is an
NIX. several other principles are stated
distinctly Baptist; and the speaker
,bsn goes into q discussion of che way in
which these principles have impressed the
delicious thought of this age. They have
bclped 10 give spirituality TO our religious
6ie Justification by faith alone Is death
10 Journalism.
DR. Lake is an uncommonly clear and
VIGOROUS thinker. He does not affect any
Of the graces Of the orator, but he makes
til points. and they stick. He is listened
n With the deepest attention and with sim
qular interest.
Professor Harris. OF Richmond College.
,oIlowcd. Religious thought is large and
somew hat vague theme. The trade-winds
~ This ocean Of thought have been marked
ont Nv the preceding speaker. His task
shnnld be 70 notice some % the cyclones.
T,,e Bible is now studied boldly. minutcly.
mirroseopically. TeNtual, historical, and
exereical criticism are the order Of the
day. TIE speaker discussed these vigor-
ouSly and in 4 scholarly style. Flashes OF
bumor cnliyencd the discussion. 1t was Il
very admirable speech throughout.
pr. Sydnor then spoke. He had been
attending for hity-twO years upon Baptist
meetings. hut this was the most profitable
one he had ever attended. lie gave brief
review Of the preceding discussions, and
expressed high opinion Of their value.
. Henry Clay was 4 Baptist in sentiment, but
<joined the Episcopahans. Writ IN early
fife had strong Partially for the Baptists.
Nathaniel Macon was Baptist i'm his views.
Why did these distinguished men never
join the Bartists!
Or. Philips. OF New York, said that the
"Congress in New York was children's
meeting rs compared with this grand meet
Ing in Lynchburg. He pleaded for faith
full translation and Interpretation OF the
Word Of God.
DIR. Chambliss being absent. the sermon
at 10 O'Clock was by general consent dis
Iensed with.
Rev. G. W. Bcale. OF Buchanan. spoke.
Among Baptists the laymen are often lead
ers. Baptist principles magnify the indi-
yidual Christian, and these views ale
spreading among other denominations.
Or. MCGOWAN proposes to publish book
containing the essays and addresses OF the
Congress. A large number of copies were
subscribed for on the spot. DR.. Burrows
heartily endorsed this movement, and sub
scribod for ten copies OF the proposed vol
umc.
Adjourned TO s O'Clock tonight.
NIGHT SESSION.
The closing address was delivered to-
night BY the president, DR.. Burrows--sub-
ject, "Christian Love the Supreme Quail
ication Of n Minister OF Christ" The
house was densey packed with one OF the
beSt-behaved audiences we have ever seen
on such an occasion.
Or Burrows held that the Baptists have
an essential unity in the midst Of much va
ncty. They unite upon the Bible. They
have no formulas, no precedentS outside OF
the Book. Pieiy. brains, zeal, aptnesS to
teach. ere all needed. a loving spirit is the
supreme qualification Of preacher. Love
gave Us the Gospel. God is love. Only
love can win love. There is love in Gods
judgments. Love is the sum OF all duties.
Cultivate your heart. Systematic theology
j. good: but it Is no substitute FOR love.
P0lemics will not OH out the measure OF
your need. Controversy as such is worth
very little. \ mellow dinner-horn wins;
a war-hoop drives men of. To speak well
YOU must love much. Love will make use
full the most moderate gifts.
DR.. Burrows read Paul's tribute to love
and commented upon it. Faith that re-
moves mountains j. worthless without love.
What win our faith do without itY Minis
tiers may have much 10 bear; but love IS
cure Tor all earthly ills. Love cndureth all
things. The analysis and aspiration OF
the Pauline prcccpls were done in mas
terly style. and the speaker held the atien-
ton Of the audience admirably.
DR.. Hatcher made plea for help TO build
house Of worship at Amherst Courthouse.
A Baptist congress " ought to make ut
least one appropriation" A collection
was taken accordingly.
The hospitality Of Lyrchburg has been
generous: Tie members OF the Congress
have been greatly delighted with their stay
here. II has been delightful meeting,
and the thank, Of the Congress were heart
~ voted 10 The people mere lOf tDelr KIND
D. in entertaining the body, and TO the
filroads and the press Tor their courtesies.
4)rs. Hatcher and McCown expressed their
appreciation OF the work OF those who have
done 20 much to make this meeting sue
cess.
Adjourned sine die.
a Notable List.