The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-14
RELIGIOUS Notes.

Letters have been received from Bishop Tay
Cor, dated Jan. Is. He was on his way to Liberia
conference.
Rev. George F. Rabbit, an able Universalist
clergyman of Maiden. Mass, has renowned the
doctrines of Universalism.
A movement toward the observance of Sunday
rest ia starting in Russia melted by workers in
shops and industrial establishments
The lay element Is coming more and more to
the front in the Episcopal Church. Nearly sew
en- hundred lay readers We're licensed last year.
The Church of England has nine preaching
places along the line Of the Panama canal There
are large number of Engishmen among the
Workmen.
Harper,s Bazaar tells this under the heading,
ut Would Seem So" Teacher of Bible-class:
In what book of the Bible is the expression
found, "All flesh is grassP Student: Er-Tim-
othy.'"
The Congrsgationalist: The Pope has forbid
den the use of polkas, waltzes and other forms
of dance music in the italian churches Would
ft not be we'll for some other denominations to
have popes In mild wayf
81 was born Protestant, was bred a Prot
estant, and hope to die Protestant" was the
pithy phrase in Mr.. Parnelrs Parliamentary re-
ply to the charge that Home Rule would effect q
Roman Catholic supremacy In Ireland.
The Protestant Episcopal Church Record re-
ports that since 1883 its ministry has received
ffty-two additions from without The Presby-
eerian replies that since 1883 the Presbyterian
Church has received 230 ordained ministers from
other churches.
Rev. Dr. Henry ]. Van Dyke, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church, in Brooklyn. has
been called to the chair of systematic theology
in the San Francisco Seminary; but it is doubt
ful whether he sewers his ties of thirty three
years standing to 60 West
The Boston Beacon, religious journal. comes
forward with the comforting assurance that the
expression, "a hell OF time" is not profane
The word hell it explains, is a survival of an
old German word, which meant, ringing
loud. noisy; 2, visible, evident, manifest
The Presbyterian Church at Loeb RAMA.
Arran. Scotland, finds it hard to get the kind of
q minister it wants. The last candidate was dis
missed in short order because he walked with
a frivolous gait" The elders said that his con-
versation was all right, but his walk was de-
eidedly heretical
At a meeting held in Glasgow, a few days ago,
the Rev. DR.. Laws, of Livingstonia, gave an en-
eouraging account of the progress of the Lv-
sngstone Memorial Mission in east central
Africa. and expressed his belief that the work
going on there was full of hope for the church.
resolution was adopted in favor Of the appeal
Cor 900 now made for the maintenance
and extension of the mission during the next ave
years.
If Christianity is to hold her own, Christians
must beware of the stagnant doctrines and dead
theologies. Prophetic were the words of John
Robinson to the Pilgrim fathers: II am persuad-
cd of the Lord that He hath more truth to break
out OF his Scriptures" Theology must learn to
change her line voluntarily and by her own in
sight, and not be forced 70 do so only when the
stranging grasp of science or criticism is at her
throat. Canon Farrar
sometimes do not feel in the mood for pray
ing. and then / don't pray" said depressed
brother to his friend one day. To this the friend
replied byasking: What have your moods to
H. II - -.
duty TO pray. If you really want God to bless
you He will not refuse your request because of
gcur mental depression" This was certainly
good counsel; for to neglect prayer when moody