Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

TO the children special sermons and adapted
20 their needs. sing some OF the hymns that
will please the children.
"TuE H0PE or TIE CHURCH
and the world" continued the speaker, ais
in the Sunday school. The Sunday school
presents the best place 10 cultivate Christian
unity. The Sunday schools present an OPP
portunity of reaching men OF all stations in
life who are out OF Christ and thus 10 dis
seminate the Gospel. The schools will 6li
the Church n you use them right Tbs con-
yeuiion has brought together men OF all
crecds, and here we unite with one heart
ana mind in fostering a cause that will do a
work for God that Will be as lasting as
eternity"
RELATION or THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TO THE CON-
NUNITY.
The President then introduced Professor
W. w. Smith, president Of Randolph Macon
College who discussed this question. Pro-
fessOr smith said the primary object OF he
Supdsy-school work Is the salvation OF souls.
lis secondary work Is the benefit II cOnfers
on the community. The life OF community
IL sometimes very snort and any blessing
that II 10 be bestowed must be given ut
once. The Sunday school Is the inirOducer
OF the Church to the community and the
world and a sharer 10 all the blessings 1t coD-
iers. u would be Interesting 20 note how
msnyioi our churches have mad their rise m
the mission schools. Tne hardened sinner
will send his child 70 the Sunday school, aud
sometimes he will follow and the seed Is
sown, and be and all his family afe saved.
The chief benefit that the school conieTs is
as an educator. The Sunday school is edu-
eating The Church and tue community In the
Bible. GRAY bearded men are found in the
Bibe.trnning classes. IL is doing mighty
work for an mankind in teaching the Word
Of God giving the right view OF life; giving
10 the world a clearer insight into all the
dealings OF God with man. Thus man is
being constantly elevated by Sunday school
influences. Look at the sunday school
literature, at the array OF talented writer's
who are contributing to the Supday-school
cause elaborate researches and expana-
tion.
DIVINE LAW.
II ia not 80 much human law as Divine
law that protects human life and property.
The Word Of God influences and restrains
men. Men are taught 10 fear God and keep
His laws, and all things are saie because OF
the law oi God. There is much OF hope Tor
the world through the sunday school.
There are social, political, aud religious pro-
bems that now confront the world. They
are immense. and good mems hearts TAIL
them. But when we see the great Sunday
school movement and look forward and sec
thai those who follow US will be better able
10 cone with these great questions we feel
that under God all will be well. The sun
,lav school will raise the banner oil the
white Cross and the blue ribbon, and an
army is rising that Will deal with these great
problems rs Gods Word shall direct. Nav
God grant that the SuDday-schOOl cause,
which has been such a blessing. shall be per-
petusted and strengthened until the whole
world shall bow down and acknowledge Him
Lord over all.
After the singing Of hymn the conVen-
ton adjourned with the benediction by
Rev. Mr.. Pitcher.
Afternoon Session.
The COM entiOn was called to order at
O'Clock Il. M.-Dr. j. J.. buchanan, presi-
dent, m the chair
The exercises were opened With singing,
and Rev. DR.. Dsshiel led in prayer.
TEACHERS MEETINGS.
Mr.. William Reynolds then introduced the
subiect Of teachers meetings. A number
Of representatives testified that teachers
meetings were held in their schools, but the
no teachers meetings were held.
Mr.. REYNOLDS then gave the following To-
struction in regard to tue teachers meetings
and normal classes:
I. Time TO Hold Teachers Meetings.
hold them in the early part OF the week and
some IN the latter part. Have the meetings,
IL possible, at the residence OF some good
Sunday-wOrker.
.. Purpose Of Teachers MeetiDgs.-To Dre.
pate the teachers for the work Of the coming
sabbath.
2. How To Conduct the Meetings.
forth ideas from all present aud ley the in-
formation be common stock; thus all NAV
be prepared. Give out separate parts OF the
work in advance TO the teachers.
4. Difficulties, Lack Of Attendance. 1t
was suggested to get the teachers to pledge
Themselves to attend. II the meeting cannot
bc held in the country durlug the week hold
them on sunday morning before school
meets.
=. Who 70 Lead.-Select the best teacher
Won have. or the superintendent, or the
minister.
INSTITUTES AND NORMAL CLASSES.
A SUNDAY school institute is intended IA
show how 10 do the work OF teaching In an
institution; how TO teach infant aud adult
classes. The methods OF instruction, DC,
are studied.
Mir. REYNOLDS suggested that Institutes for
teachers aud superintendents be organized
in Richmond.
NORMAL CLASSES.
In normal classes the advanced studies arc
introduced. The drawing OF maps, loca-
tion OF the incidents and places OF the les-
son. study Of the history Of the books OF the
Bible-their divisions. &c.; the biographies,
The doctrines, the writings OF the Apostles,
aud the object aud purpose OF each, all
prove interesting aud OF great proht.
QUESTION DRAWER.
A number Of good questions were pro-
pounded. asking for informaiion, which was
very interesting. One OF the questions
brought out the opinIonoi Mr. ID. Il. Moody
concerning certain classes OF Christians, as
follows: Third chapter OF st. John, Chris
fans who are born again but never grow
never advance; 4th chapter OF ST. John,
Christians who have some OF the water oil
Lille in them, but it il hard work TO pump IL
ont OF them; 9TH chapter OF st. John,
Christians who have in them well OF water
of Life aud who are running over with good
works all the time.
RtghG Session.
This session OK the convention mel al T.
M.-Dr. j. l.. Buchanan In the char.
After devotional exercises Rev. j. I.
Whitley was introduced, and discussed the
subject OF missionary spirit IN the Sunday
school. Mr.. Whitley said the missionary
spirit finds its expression in efforts to save
the world. IL is the inner motive force thai
impels men and women to give themselves
TO Inc work OF saving deprayed but immor'
tai souls. II is tho plant OF love. Thi;
spirit can sud must be cultivated. The trs'
! impulse of a converted soul is to thank God
the next Is to tell the good news tC
their friends. This spirit ebbs and flows
and should be governed 10y principle. ny
giving TO a good cause aud prayer for it'
success we are brought TO be broad'mindet
helpers In good cause. The missionary
spIrlt can be cultivated in the sunday school,
can be trained to greater activity in efforts
| TO save the world. Officers snd teachers anC
scholars should be more and more Slouse(
| to the importance OF missionary WORK al
home and abroad. Christ was a missionary