The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-02-12

the book of Common PRAYER, and next
Church History One difficulty il the
want of appreciation on the part
of the congregation There should
be in every school q library Tor teachers
and this can only he done through the
congregation. lie fayors more unitorml-
tv In the lessons studied, and more
REGULAR gathering together Of the kpisco-
nal Sundav.school teachers of the city.
The discussion was then declared opfh
for discussion in five minutes -peecn,-'
Dr. Dashicll said we may increase ln'
fitness of our teachers 10y trying 10 in'
crease their piciy. The serious want is
a clear understanding OF the Bible, Whi'h
they cannot have without being sWiilN..
ally minded lie has some forms OF
teachers who have graduated from
normal classes. there being little 100
much theological training lie su4-
rcsted teaching fidelity 10 duty ihroue %
PRAYER and the study Of the bihic.
Pastor. should show more interest I'D
their teachers We should look upon me
development Of greater pieiy
Rev. Mr.. Reese said that nothing would
better 10 teachers for their WORK than
daily prayer for the scholars.
Mr. stiles thought that nothing couid
be better than personal p ETY., brt he en-
dorscd Nh Jackson's suggestion. lie
believed that IL would Doe o great help TOE
wards increasing the fitness of teachers
10 study the lesson regularly together.
lie also approved the normal school ana
spoke OF tue a0Of results OF that char
actcr OF teaching in bis own ohseival on.
The pastor should keep on the LOOKOUT
for the best teachers.
Nj j. l.. Williams approved ail tha'
had been said but especially of tine sus-
Ce.tiOn that the greatest feature in
preparation of teachers is personal
pieiv-beiter than all books of theology.
The great power should Doe the power "i
our Lord Jesus Christ Let as not de-
pend too much upon instum niaiiiies
Dr. jackson said De was unfortunate
I'm bringing down criticisms upon him.
self. he thought 10 entirely practical
that there should be uniform lessons ana
unity of action. He defended the use OF
books for teachers, though willing 90 ad.
init its first requisite is piety. lie said
that the study Of books was not mere
theory. The teachers need the know
LEDGE they can obtain from books.
Mr.. Christian Kirk supported the
views of Mr.. Dashicll and Mir William,
I'm undertaking theological training ana
tAe paramount imporian e OF -piuiu7i
preparations lie approved Dr. jack
son views on the subject OF Uniform
lessons.
Nr. Redner closed the discussion by
referring TO the necessity OF looNn4
from many points at the Falls of niagara
10 appreciate it, grandeur lie con-id-
cred that this question had been fully
considered from every point OF view
F He spoke Of the importance OF furnish
! ing the mind of the teachers 60 prepare
them 10 teach others He said THAT
greatness was attained in everything bl
diigent application. lie could NOT
think Of teachers being able o. teach .n'
telligently without studying, and heartily
approved having library in every
school for the use of the teachers bul
he admitted The value and first impor-
lance of having the heart filled with love
io Jesus and love 90 the scholars Sol
only must the head and heart De fur
rished. but the life also. W What
we want I'm orr teachers +.
spiritual life, proceeding from "a Close
communion with God We want tl
spend more time in prayer. and TO have
more of the spirit of prayer We mus
have the teachers mcciing-, and learn
from each other how 20 teach TIN.
training class is also indispensable
They are conducted successfully ID
Philadelphia
We need all those appliances but
above ALL we need the baptism of th'
Holy Ghost