Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-22
ANNUAL MEETING ENDED.
abe Delaware Baptist Unicn-An In
struetiye Session.

Ter, fa me address was powerful and
created good impression When Mr..
Burren closed he was greeted with APP
plause. He urged larger contributions
for mission work in the home field He
was followed by G. e. Hepburn Of Bran
DIVINE, who spoke ON 'sThe Study Of
Gods Word as related to revivals He
urged that church Congregations should
study the Bible before having revivals. so
that a thorough knowledge of the Bible
might assist them.
Rev H. C. Jones of Dover made brief
address on Delaware as Mission Field. .
He said that although in recent years a
great deal of good had been accomplished
yet there was still room for improvement.
Rev Mr. Heath, chairman Of the mis-.
sionary committee, presented a report.
The work Of the committee Curing the
past year was greater than ever before.
Two pastors have been settled at Har.
rington and Delmar The Home Mission.
airy Society has made an appropriation Ia
the Harrington field, provided house OF
worship is erected. The ladies of the
Second Baptist Church, Wilmington. gave
500 to the church. 1t is to be hoped
that the interest of the union be concen-
trated on the work there The churches
Of Central and Southern Delaware are all
supplied.
Rev. Frank Howes Of this church made
an address on the need of aid being given
TO the church. resolution expressing
aympathy to Mr. Howes and pledging
support to him in his work was then
adopted by the union.
Washington Jones Of the board Of trus-
tees, presented the treasurer's report.
Mr. Jones spoke in favor Of helping the
colored church at Dover, and before leav-
ing the matter $4l was promised.
Rev George +. Rees of Philadelphia
made an address on "The United Talent
in the Churches. There are certain Quail
tiles that are necessary to make Chris
tian characters. Nothing is more iniuri
GUS to the christian church than the
unnse of those qualities that are given
us. We find many buried lives in the
world II Is often hard to find their right
places. They are ready TO blame circum-
stances they have missed their calling.
Responsibility is one of the great means
of developing unused talent. The great
est need of the church is men not money.
GOD IS raising up a class Of servants
never before known in the Christian
church; who go on to success Oh that
we may accept all divine suggestions
given TO us, and lay all our talents on the
altar of the churches
On motion Of the Rev. NJ. Heath It was
decided to have printed MFR. Recess most
excellent address in the National Baptist
MIR, Rees was followed by Harry EN-
mons, Esq, in discussion of the ques
tion. He made some striking, remarks
on American politics and the result Of the
late election, after which he discussed
the question in general way
The Rev. 9. w. w. Bishop Of Delaware
spoke on ''The Means for Obtaininga Re.
vival He discussed the subject very
fully, and to the appreciation Of the
audience.
The Rev. w r. Patton Of Media. Pa.
spoke on THE Hindrances TO Reviyals.
The hindrances are two. the carnal nature
of man and Satan. One hindrance Is the
irregular attendance to the church
services Another hindrance are false
conversions. The Inconsistency and in
dolence Of Christians is great hindrance
TO these revivals. My idea Of revival
is constant, steady growth
Rev John Peddie, ID. d., of Philadel
phia spoke on 1.-THE Church Needed by
the World. The conditions Of the world |
must be reached by the church. We are
made perfect by serving. II God wants |
to develop eur life He must give us |
burden to bear. Let rs thank God that |
we have q gospel that doesn't need any |
apology, let as Sill our place for the good |
Of all
Rev Dr. Peddie then made the PRAYER
for especial outDouring of the Holy Spirit. |
A prayer and praise service for greater
church efficiency and consistency was
then held, after which the Union ad |
journed for supper
At I35 Moderator Bishop called the |
concluding session of the Union to order.
The exercises opened with voluntary
by the choir, Rejoice.
The enrolment committee reported as
follows; Number Of churches in the |
Union, "A; represented, 81 total Chu rch |
delegates, 70; Sunday School delegat es.
81.
The committee on place and preach err |
recommended Dover as the next meeting |
place and Dr. J. W. T. Boothe to preach |
the doctrinal sermon.
The Moderator appointed Revs. M /
Heath Richard B. Cook, ID. ID. Miller /
Jones, Washington Jones and William II. /
Gregg, committee on missionary work
The following resolution was unani- /
mously adopted: Resolved, That. this
Union tenders hearty thanks To the
ladies OF this church for their entertain
ment, TO the church choir for its excel.
lent singing, to the represe ntaiives of
the press for the very full reports Of the
sessions and to the railroad for its re-
duced fares
Rev. r B. Palmer. D. d., district sec
rotary Of the American Baptist Home
missionary Society made an address on
The Great Home Mission Field" He said
that the church should take up property
IN the West which is constantly being
hlled, for the purpose Of establishing
there. The work in its entirety
Is Q great one and deserving OF success
The Rev Z. II. Bronson Of PHILADELPHIA
spoke on The Study Of Gods Word As
Related to Reveals The Bible should
be studied in its entirety by all in the
church One of the reasons Of our fail
ure is the carelessness Of those who
should be thoughtful and religious
What viii bring revivals to usf All our
results are small and feeble because our
bible study is superiic ial. SO the
Of the Delaware Mission SHAH
be better qualified, If the rank and file of
the churches shall study the Bible. We
can do this by the system Of correspond
ence.
The Rev. Mr.. Brown then explained the
system which he is the founder. This
mas previously been published in these
There are now 49, 600 cores
poRdents in this system which was started
three years ago.
The Rev. J. NJ Sitter, d. D., Of Gro
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