The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-04-21

Minneapolis. John
r. Carpenter, who serves this parish,
writes of good deed by DIR. Rexfords
church in Detroit, whereof the Mime
apolis Universalists receive substantial
benefit:
81 know that our Saviour said that we
should do our aims in secret, and that
we should be rewarded openly. Although
not fearing that the reward will not be
given, yet would like to tell every Uni
versalist who may read this how much
real good, one of our large churches has
done in single instance that is in my
knowledge. The church TO which have
reference is the Church Of Our Father
at Detroit, Mich. They wrote to our
little struggling society here in Mime
apolis to ascertain If we could use some
Christian Chorals.' The society replied
they could, and when the books came
there were a large number of Sunday
school singing books as we'll as many
more books for its library, and large
number of Christian Chorals' which the
society has needed very much. But that
was not all, they put in large Bible and
to cap the climax, they put their pastors
picture in with the books. That collec-
ton came to our society laden with their
richest blessing.
snow what has been the result? While
the members were beginning to be dis
couraged on account of the great de-
mands which always fall upon society
scarcely seven months old, seeing SO
much to do and only a few to do the
work, everything seemed to go against
them, but when they opened that box
and saw what treasure it contained,
they were all filed with new courage,
and each one then and there resolved to
renew their energies and reconsecrate
themselves to the work. So L truly be-
lieve that the presents which our society
received from the Church OF Our
Father acted as panacea to our debili-
ity, and may be the salvation Of good
church for us in good city. In the eyes
OF our Minneapolis society there has
gathered halo about the Church OF Our
Father. It cost our church but little
effort, but to our society it was q great
blessing. OF course there is recognized
in this gift the true Christian spirit,
bond OF friendship and that is what
helps. Is there not demonstrated
lesson in this for every Universalist?
CALIFORNIA Events at
Pasadena. "A reception was recently
given to Rev. DIR. Demsrest, our General
Secretary, by the Universalists of Pasa-
dena, at the home of Rev. E. l.. Conger,
pastor of our church in that city. The
Universalists of Pasadena, both young
and old, were well represented on the
pleasant occasion. 1T was evidently a
very successful social affair. Addresses
were given by Rev. Mr.. Conger, Mr..
E. E. Spaulding, formerly of Bay City,
and the honored guest. DR.. Demsrest ev-
identity knew who he was talking to when
he remarked, Introductory of what he had
to say on the OCCASION 81 cannot add
anything to the commentator of your
beautiful city. 1t has all been told" DR..
Demarest also preached at the Univers-
alist church, March Is. The sermon was a
strong scriptural statement of the doctrine
of Gods infinite Fatherhood, and was re-
ceived with great favor. The local paper
observes "that the Secretary has COM
handing presence, and all who hear him
are interested and instructed" A series
of praise meetings were held in Pasadena
following the visit of DIR. Demarest and
continued for several nights with the aid
of DR.. Fay, of Los Angeles, and the Rev.
@. 81. Deere, of Riverside.