The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-21

other good they are doing, they have overlooked
the upbuilding and extension of Christ's Church
In our frontier and destitute regions Let every
one OF them do something for this branch of
work. Then there are many individual Chris
tlans VINO are able to make special offerings in
this behalf, who have so far neglected it. Now,
II all these sources of supply can be set to RUIZ
nlng freely, 1t Will not be surprising if the full
SlOO,Ooo is obtained and if it is not we will
at least get as near to it, the old negro preach
er SAID, Abraham was to the ark. G., we
will be there or thereabouts." If we can ap-
proach this standard during this fiscal year, it
will be comparatively easy to reach and surpass
IL next year. The Church. once thoroughly
aroused, can and will do all that is needed for
the evangellzation of our Southern land. The
pinch is Just at present. Every one who helps
now, not only gives that much direct aid but
also assists IN inaugurating live movement,
which Will grow and strengthen, and become
mighty agency in winning our own land and
the world to Christ
Our 500 Proposition.
We had hoped by this time to be able to an
nounce that at least ten of the twenty subscrip-
lions of 5000 EACH called for by the offer of our
northwestern friend, for the work in Texas,
Arkansas and Florida had been obtained. In
this we are disappointed but can state that
three certain, and three probable subscriptions
have been secured. II there are others who
wish to unite in this scheme either sngly or by
Joining with others to raise a subscription of
$500, they will confer favor by sending on
their names.
An Annual Appropriation
of the Sustentation fund will be made on the
first Tuesday in March. For many years, this
has been the saddest day of the whole year to
the Assemblys Executive Committee because of
the inadequate means at their disposal and the
necessity for hurtful curtailment III work. The
demands upon the fund are larger at present
than ever before. Our aided congregations and
their ministers, our vacant churches and those
needing help in building houses of worship, our
Presbyterian colored people and their pastors
and evangelists are all anxiously looking for
ward to this day. There will be great Joy
throughout our bounds, if the liberalty of
Gods people shall enable the Executive COM
mittee to give the needed help and thus to en-
courage and push forward the work Bear
ye one-anothers burdens. and so fulfil the law
of Christ"
A Crucial Test
The brethren in Missouri tell good story
of the lamented Bishop Marvin. He was one
day, while preaching interrupted by the shout
of steward in the amen corner, whom, he well
knew to be little near" las the Scotch would
term it, Turning to him, with kind manner,
he said in firm voice Brother, have you
paid your quarterage2" NO." was the con-
fused but prompt reply Then said the Bishop,
Stop shouting brother No Methodist ought
to shout who does not pay his quarterage" 1t
may not be out of place to ask by way of ap-
plicaton, whether any Southern Presbyterian,
to comfort himself in his Presbyterianism or
even to enjoy his religion, who does not DO his
part IN helping to build up the waste places and
strengthen the foundations of the Church. " But
to do good and to communicate forget not for
with such Sacrifices God is well pleased"