Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-11
LONG BEACH.
An Interesting session Of the
Alliance.

AN hhtefest1ng session OF thC
| Alliance.
The yesterday morning session Of the
Alliance at Long Beach began with q
Bible reading led by Mrs. Armour. The
attendance was large, and the subject,
"Christ the True Vine," was discussed.
The Training Class was led by Rev. G. n.
Crist with q paper on "The Revised
Version" He said: eff vox populi be
vox rel, then its first years history shows
the probability of stormy voyage. This
version has not been very favorably re-
ceived. God gave us the scriptures in
Hebrew and Greek, but men have SO
long read the King James version that
they love the very language in which the
truth is expressed. But the exact truth
is far more desirable than q mere
formula. The Christian scholars of this
century universally favor the new YER,
sion. The first thing done was careful
revision of the James version. In many
cases changes of language without
any change of thought have been
made, and this we think undesirable.
The present revised version cannot be
considered as final one. The change
of terms in the Lords Prayer and in
Paul's words on charity need themselves
to be greatly revised. The work was
one of great care, and would help to the
com pletion of correct and final YER
sion."
At IL o'clock the Cuthbert band gave
several selections. The attendance Was
the largest yet seen in the morning, the
tabernacle being nearly full.
Professor Marks, of Chicago, gave
lecture on "The Holy Land" A large
illustrated map OF Palestine was used,
and the speaker was dressed in Oriental
costume. He said: 81 want to take you
upon an imaginary journey to that
land SO very dear to all our hearts.
1 wish to give you general description
OF the Holy Land, with it's sacred memo
ries OF events which are so marvelously
influencing the world today. Palestine
was 30 situated as to be highway be-
tween the prominent nations of the Old
World. Though this land is very small,
yet its history is 30 very prominent in
the history of the world. Like Southern
California it is land of mountains and
valleys. Christ was born on mountain,
tempted on a mountain, TRANSPORTED on
mountain, crucifed on mountain and
assembled on a mount4in. Mount Her
| At its base the historic Jordan rises and
courses its way, gistening in the
sunny noon and cleaning in the
starry night, through the valley,
emptying itself at last in the sea of
death. From this mount, Damascus, the
oldest city in the world, can be seen."
The Alliance meeting at p. m. was
led by Rev. j. M. Hilbiah.
The evening session opened with
music by the Cuthbert band. The tuba
solo by Mr.. Frank Cuthbert was excel
lently rendered, as was also the cornet
solo by w. F. Harris.
The tabernacle was crowded when, at
s O'Clock, Rev. DR.. Hutchins, of Los
Angeles, was introduced and delivered
lecture upon Sublime Motives" He
said: 1.-The Catholic spirit, in which this
assembly is conducted. cannot be too
highly commended. The English blood
has been bettered by the fusion of Nor
man and Saxon blood. The churches of
today need to come nearer together. Men
today need inspiration as we'll as aspira-
ton.
eve need this to keep ourselves to the
great duties of life. A motive is that
which excites to action; moral motives
have an especial dignity, because they
appeal to the moral nature of man."
The lecture was q most able one, and
was listened to with the closest attention
by the large audience gathered.
Following is the programme for today:
Sa. m.-Devotiona hour, led by Les
lie Gay. Ga. m.-Training class, "The
Bible: How Read and Enjoy" by the
Superintendent. IL a. m.-Lecture,
words: Their Use and Abuse" Rev.
r. Harcourt 4 p. m.-Young Peoples
Methodist Alliance, topic: Glow Make
the Testimony of our Life Effective;"
Acts i, 8, Matt, v. 16, 43 4S. 7:30 p. M.
Musical entertainment; selection by
the band; piano solo, Mrs. Victor Henry;
alto solo, Mrs. G. L. Cole; quartette,
piano and violin duet, Lewis sisters,
Myrtle and Jessie; soprano solo, Miss
Grace Whithorn. s p. m.-Stereopticon
Lecture, "Ten Days in Yosemite VAL
ley," Rev. A. G. Park, Hsnford.
Tomo row will be young peoples day,
for which an excellent programme has
been arranged. A special train will
leave for Los Angeles after the evenings
concert is over.
The West En- dera.