Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-04

what they simply believe. FAui, the prince
OF missionaries In primitive times, and
Judson, the apostle OF modern missions,
developed herculean strength by their per,
seyering and prodlqious struggle. ana
lifed the Churches with which they were
brought into contact into higher HE ana
heller enthusiasm. II Is stated rs q fact
that the fist Churches planted In the Sand
wlch Islands engaged IN missions 10 au-
joining islands as q means OF preserving
their own life.
COD WITH MISSIONS.
"But IL there be need 10 add anything to
The command OF Christ, the inspiration o!
Christian faith, and the spiritual good
which comes 10 those who engage In th's
work, II may be found in the manifest
presence cf God in the missionary move
mcnts OF this century. Israrl was led Dv
pillar Of cloud and flre. II was the symbol
and signal OF Gods presence and power
Wherever that pillar moved or rested, His
people were 20 follow or halt. Before "
the Red Sea aud Jordan opened path IN
the midst Of their waves, and Jeric1o's
walls fell down. But God is no less In His
Church 10. day, and faith dIsceIns HIS pres
enee and Icnews its strength.
"He opens doors, and the facts OF to-day
are Divine fingers pointing and bidding III
enter. We stand at one Of the great foe Al
points OF history. Five hundred years OF
time in the process Of the worlds salvation
may depend on the next twenty years OF
United States history. | pray that God
NAV opPn our eyes, our hearts, our hand',
in the presence OF the subliinest opportunity
ever granted 10 His people,"
HANDSOME COLLECTION.
After Mr.. Tyler finished his most ad-
mrabe address, which was listened 10 with
strict attention, a hymn was sung and a
collection taken up. Mr.. Tyler made a
strong appeal 10 his bearers to contribute
libcrally, and explained that they might b.
life members. annual members, or helpers.
The collection amounted 20 S2SS.
The Society at 9:l5 u. NJ. ADJOURNED !,
subject 10 the call OF the Board Of Directors.
GENERAL NOTES.
The state Meeting, which opeus at 10
O'Clock to. day, and the Missionary Society,
which met yesterday, Will PROBABLY BE-
merged into one. II this Is done strong
union will be formed for the work OF the
Disciples in the state.
Tie Missionary Society has BEEN doing
extensive missionary work in virginia.
and has kept an evangelist In the Geld du-
ring eight months in the year. 1t has re-
Gently received several valuable bequest',
which contributed greatly to its efficiency.
Auorg the preachers who are present
from abroad are Rev. j. II. Ty Ter, OF Brook
lyp, formerly pastor OF the Seyenth-Strect
Christian church; Rev. c. i. Williamson.
OF kentucky Rev. James Vernon. Jr., OF
Baltimore; Rev. W. c. Wade, OF Mary
land, and Rev. M. Pttman, Of New York.
When the Convention meets at 10 O'Clock
tbs morning programme for to-day will
be mapped out, which will include SER
mon by some distinguished divine tonight.
Another meeting OF the Missionary So
ciCty will in all probability be held this az
ternoon, when officers will be elected, a.
this work could not be reached yesterday
The Missionary Society is sustaining
three missions, and uses legacy Of aboul
$1,000, besides raising from $1,000 t.
81 $50 per year. Rev. Nh Cave collected
24GG and Rev. Mr.. Perry S2GG.Cl, maxim;
81 400 during the year
After the Society adjourned last nigh.
Mr.. Garrison baptized one candid de.