National Republican., 1883-10-25

g32; the theological scholarship fund,
$1S,0i4.4d, and the ministerial relief
fund.- S,SS752, The following appropriations
aro recommended Salary of secretary, 81 400
incidental expenses, $1,000; scholarships,
So, 200; missions 5000. Under the head of
neurology" was shown the deaths Of thirty
eight prominent members and ministers of
tho church. including Hon. Israel Washburn,
Hon. Harvey Tilden, and Hon. James u.
Stow, of Connecticut.
The above report, in company with that of
the treasurer, was referred to tho proper COM
mittee.
Communication from the Univorsalist
churches at PEORIA ILL.,, and Brooklyn, N. Y,
were read requesting that the convention of
1884 be held there. Referred
Rev. II. w. Riggs, chairman of the COM
mttoo on profession of faith, reported, recon-
mending O change in article III of the con-
stitution, inserting tho wore save" for
restore" so that it shall read, ave believe
that there is one God, whose nature Is love,
revealed in ono Lord Jesus Christ by one
holy spirit Of grace, who will finally save the
whole family of mankind in holiness and
happiness" The report was laid aside for
future discussion.
On motion of Rev. W. A. Start, of Massa-
chusetts, the bylaws were amended, chang
ing the time of election of president and vice
| president.
The following committee was appointed to
| take into consideration and make arrange
ments for the forthcoming celebration Of the
birth Of Luther: Rov. G. w. Biddle, of Massa-
| chusetts; Rev. DIR. Roxford, of Michigan, and
Hon. Sydney Perham, of Maine.
A resolution providing for the appointment
of committee consisting of one delegate
from each state convention 20 pass upon suit
able books for Sabbath school libraries, was
discussed and referred.
An adjournment was taken Mt o'clock.
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dresses of Rev. N. s. Grove, of Illinois, on
Church Method" and Rev. II. Il. Nyo of
Pennsylvania, on "The Outlook" Rev. Mr.
Grove said there must he method. Organi-
zation is prime necessity. There is truth
enough in the Universalist church to satisfy
the world, but methods must be adopted
which will spread this truth before the peo-
pie The ideas of the world cannot be moulded
without organization. Tho leading minds Of
| the American revolution saw and appreciated
| this fact, and the result was organization and
success. Faith in God Is the hope of tho
| world. The complete manliness of Christ and
his various and superior virtues placed him
above all men, and his radiant glory causes
all men to fall down before him. People who
worship the church alone do not comprehend
| the spirit which is behind 1t. Moro energy
and zeal must be used In the building up of
our name and faith. This is not an ideal
world, Every good is mixed with evil. The
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man who is too seraphic to connect himself
with sect or be partisan must be very
lonely. The speaker closed by declaring that
| universalism is a grand sentiment and be-
lief in God. 1t is a brotherhood that believes
in the equality of all men. We should there
fore be glad for the faith that can grasp all
truth. The Rev. II. r. Nye, of Pennsylva-
the world is preparing to celebrate in n
fow days the four hundredth birthday
of Martin Luther, the originator and
| advocate of Professionalism. The majority
of men believe in God and truth, and
Professionalism is in better condition to-
day than at any time in its history.
| God sent his son to save oil men, and in, by
and through Him we live now and hereafter
| Religion is natural to men, and as long as
men live upon this earth religion will not
die out
Christianity is of divine origin and given
| to man by God. The church Is tho agency
| through which men are to be saved. Go for
ward and popularize the church and our
faith, and success will come to us. There are
hindrances, but we must overcome them
The Universalist church has positive faith,
which the world needs--a faith in God and
man. Universalism will grow when people
are true to its principles aud its faith. Our
outlook is bright and promising, and we must
believe in the truth uttered by Him who
said, "Fear not, little flock, for your Fathers
good pleasure is to give you tho kingdom"
The programme for tomorrow will be:
Morning-s:30, conference meeting; $3.50, business
| of the convention.
Afternoon-l2So auxiliary meeting of the wo-
mans Centenary association. Addresses by Rev.
MIS-. soule,, returned missionary; Rev. Mrs. Han
Mrs. NJ l.. Barnes, president OF the association and
Others
Eyening,7;ao, dedication of the church, music,
Scripture lesson, prayer, music; Sermon Rev. A.
A, Miner, d. D., "f Massachusetts,; music; prayer
| OF dedication, Rev. G. H. Fny, of New York; state
crest, secretary of tho convention; address. "The
Work ofa Universalist Parish" Rev. Caroline A.
soule, of Pennsylvania; music; benediction, Rev.
Alex Kent.