Morning journal and courier., 1889-10-14
ST. ANpREw,s nxorHERHoop.

Yesterday mOrnine-A Large Attend
ance-StrOng words for the Brother.
hood ana Its WORK.
The opening services of the Episcopal do
esan conference under the auspices of the
Of St. Andrew were held at |
)hrist church yesterday morning. The
hurch was filed by Episcopalians from all |
( the local churches. The sermon was
reached by Rev. DR.. William II. vibbert of
u. James church, Chicago. DR.. Vibbert was
ormerly of Fair Haven, where his father
low resides. he spoke strong words for the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew, and his remarks
we're intently listened to. He chose his text
rom st. Matthew, xxi, 80: sSon, 60 work
oday in my vineyard" After speaking of
he honor which he felt in addressing the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew, he said he joy
July extended the right hand of fellowship
ot the mother church to his hearers. The
motive that must underhe all our efforts and
lift our hearts to Jesus Christ must be the
spirit within the wheels rather than the ma
chinery. Listen with me to the Masters
words as spoken in our text. He calls us
Son." We feel that we are embraced and
by this kindly omnipresence of
the Father. The very address "Son" thrills
as with enthusiasm and shows we are to
translate the Christianity of condition into
the Christianity of character. We must rid
ourselves entirely from the idea that Chris
tianity means an enjoyment of priv
ileges. 1t asks that interest in
public service as animates the onward march
of learning and the vital forces of the world,
the conduct of public economy and the su-
premacy of party. 1t imposes upon MS all,
honest, difficult christian work, and mono of
us can live in christianity without it. It is
certainly plain fact that most people in our
churches, both in Connecticut and Chicago,
do not realize that they are to work them
selves. They leave the toll and drudgery of
the faith to others. They try to shift the
responsibility upon others. You are Gods
sons, and 1t is to recognize this fact that the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew was organized.
The young men, like st. Andrew of old, saw
a definite object and lent their labors to
Lord. We recognize that quality is better
than quantity. Therefore in forming
should enroll only true, steadfast
devoted men. You must make many sacri-
fees in service of this faithful brotherhood;
but, unless you are willing to make sacrifices
you are not true follower of Jesus Christ.
Try to deepen your faith. To work we'll,
you must have deep, strong convictions.
Any man now can work with the same prom
Use and prospect of success as the apostles
did. They were not brilliant men. Many
here are as capable and more 80 than they.
But they had a blind faith and devotion to
their Lord. If we want to be guide to lift
up our fellow men we must aim high. If
you are to impress the likeness and Inca
ments of Jesus Christ upon a sinful and sor-
rowing world, it will be because the spirit
and breath of Jesus Christ has been born in
ha kyv,l~ l.,
brotherhood lines, and you will work till
death.
The brotherhood began with social
and literary gatherings. These verged
towards the spiritual and were found
to be out of the province of the organization.
Social clubs and the like were also avoided,
and q concentration of labor to the work with
mankind individually was effected. Zeal, de-
votion and recognition of our obligations to
the Master rule the brotherhood of St. An.
drew. How can politics, pleasure, social
frivolities, airy nothings prevent your minds
from such noble work? Are you not alive to
the fact that God has constituted you your
brothers keeper. Such work with the smile
of the Lord ever resting upon it, with the
thanksgivings of many mothers heart and
the blessings of mankind brings mortals into
the noble, joyful, peaceful atmosphere of an
earthly heaven. So long as there lives another
man in this world drifting down to ruin lei
us work for, let us pray for this poor soul
and save 1t to the faith for which Jesus
Christ died.
The Afternoon and Evening Meeting
The conference was continued at st. Paul'l
church yesterday afternoon and evening. A,
4 O'Clock a model Bible class was conducted
by Mr.. Charles ]. Willis of St. Georee's
church, New York city. In the evening ad.
dresses were made upon the Brotherhood oil
st. Andrew by Mr.. Wills and Rev. J. o. s.
Huntington. Mr.. Wills spoke of the impor-
lance of the layman's work In the church.
he said that the beginning of the Brother.
hood of st. Andrews was small and almost
Insignificant. 1t has grown till now there
are chapters in every diocese but one in the
United States. The great object of the or.
ganization lie to get at young men. 1t was
determined at the FIRST conception that each
member should try to bring one new mem
Der each week. The brotherhood asks of q
man first to pray, then to work. At first
everyone was taken in, whether baptized OF
not. This year an amendment was offered
to the constitution that none be admitted
unless he be communicant of the church
But the speaker thought the time was no
church, he said, the principal worl
and the organization of the chapter wa
in the Bible class. The society does no
| require and pledge against intemperance ant
other things which other societies ask. Blu
| Ii expects that each member will make true
personal and great sacrifices for the spreat
OF Gods spirit among men. Men cannot b
won to Jesus Christ unless their teacher
| and leaders are conseerated to the master
Rev. Father j. o. s. Huntington of Ney
York city, an eloquent and COMPREHENSIVE
speaker, closely held the attentions of hi
hearers to his remarks upon the brotherhood
There Ia true and there Is false individu
alism said he. We don't want the brother
hood of st. Andrew to be known as an sseo
citation of Pharisees. Some people woul,
say that an individualist 10 one who believe
what he likes and does what he chooses. L. thi
commentaries The man stands alone. Il
seems to raise himself above the world whe
he says, No man shall be the arbiter of m
opinions or the master of , my con
duct. Truth is unchanging; that
| sure. Right is eternal and hums
actions should be regulated by these gree
laws of truth and right. These things ar
all important with the work of the brother
hood. Perfect men we don't want. Tn
more .. man tries and struggles, the more
boast that they hsve not done wrong thin
in the past ten years. We perhaps like Their
and wish to have them around. They ma
be called snobs or Pharisees. We still I'D
mire them, but they are not the men t
serve their fellow sinners. We don't get I
be holy by getting upon stills, nor win hea
ven because we think we're too good 70
earth. Whenever you think that you
church or rector cannot get along withou
tyou, you are In bad way. The sooner yo
yourself a good drubbing the better
Look into your heart. You will fin,
it in reality sinful. There arc many :peopl
who are trying to do right but they have We
to learn that they cannot depend on them
selves. You cannot save yourself by tn
light Of your own soul. We learn our ow
weakness, ah, yes; but we learn 1t too late
Why do we not learn that we must pray frs
before We work2 II you look upon this poo
struggling humanity with compassion, pu
yourself beside forsaken men and women
comfort your brothers and teach them tn
strength of Gods benson, promise you,
new, novel and delightful life will open T.
| you, noble and harmonious.
A Social Gathering.
| An informal reception to the delegates t
the convention from out of town was give
in st. Paul's by the members of the chapter
In Christ, st. Paul's and the Ascensio
church. About Is were present and yer
enjoyable social evening was spent.
| This morning q business meeting will b
held at st. Paul's from 10 to O'Clock, an
from 2 to 6 O'Clock q conference will be he'll
to consider these subjects:
Methods''-opened BY Rev. N. K. Bailey. of Bral
| Opened by Rev. q. N. Cunningham, Of Wate
''The place of the social element In the Brotherhoo
| work"-opened by Rev R. II. Nelson, Of No