The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-05


Geymonat, who will deliver the address of
we come on behalf Of bis evangelical coun-
trymen- To-day the clerical delegates
preach sermons in several churches in vari-
Gus languages. Tomorrow Count Bern
stroR will preside; and among the impor-
tant papers that will be read is one on
'RenalssAuce and Reformation by the
Rev. Philip Sohatf, D. D., OF this
city, who, however, has been unable
to arrange to be personally pres
ent. In the evening Lord Radstock
will preside, and the illustrious theologian,
Tt. Monod Of Paris, will speak on Present
Salvation Tuesdays session, under the
presidency If the Hon. and Rev. E. V.
Bligh, NJ. A., will ne devoted TO consider
alton of the "The Spread of the Gospel and
the Best Methods of Evangelization. On
Wednesday Bishop Walden, D.. D. LII D.,
of Cincinnati will preside, and among the
dis inguishe1 speakers will be Prof. G.
Godet of Neufchatel and Sir W. Dawson.
K c. NJ. G., d. c. L., F. X. s., principal
of Magill U iversity. Montreal, whose ad-
dress W Ill be on The Assaults of So-calIed
Scientific Infidelisy," On Thursday the
president will be DIR. Edouard NavIlle, aud
the list of speakers will include DR.. Sucker,
court preacher at Berlin, on Poverty and
Riches From the Gospel Point of View"
and the Rev. G. c. Whin ey, d. D., New
York, on christianity and Social Cues
tions.n Friday morning will be devoted to
Home and Foreign Missions and the
Rev. George Dana Roardman, D. D., Ii.
D., of Philadelphia will deliver an address
on international Christian Co-opera sion."
In the evening Sunday School Work" will
engage the attention OF the conference, and
Bishop Walden will make the principal adj
dress. The Hon. Cartaret Hill will reside
at Sat urday's session, when the True Unity
of the Christian Church" will be discussed
by the Rev. g. Van Wyck, D. D., of Hol-
land the Rev. 7. L. Chamberlain, D. D.,
late pastor of the Classon avenue Prssby-
terrain church. Brooklyn, and by Mons. LIE
Past. L. Monod of Lyons.
Upon the long list Of other distinguished
spe kers who will present topics covering a
wide range OF religious. evangslistic, po-
lemcal and sociological discussion, are
names at once recog ICED as those OF lead
ers in christian thougl and effort, from
almost every country Of the world.
That the fullest possible Information
might be had respecting the aim and scope
o a conference in which so many Amerl-
cans are Concerned, the writer has been at
pains to obtain an expression upon these
matters from such OF the delegates as he
could reach before they departed from this
country. These expressions have special
value as showing that the Evangelical Al
lance. while achieving so m my and valua-
BILE results and aiding inestimably in fos-
tering the sentiment OF brotherhood among
nations, has found in the staple principles
of christianity its sufficient and efficacious
resource. 1t hos, hence, fou ID no reason TO
even modify its institutional basis While
steadily influencing he worlds sentiment.
it has steadfastly avoided Interference with
the worlds politics. That it adheres to its
primary principles will be seen from the
correspondence that we have soiated
DR.. George Dana Boardman, the eloquent
Baptist preacher and writer Of Philadel-
phia, says: THE purpose Of the Evangel-
ical alliance, unlike that of may alliances,
is not self-aggrandiZement 1t is not, for
example, an ecclesiastico- politico con-
cordar. like the so-calied holy alliance of
the sovereigns OF Russia, Austria and Prus-
si2 in 1915, TO perpetuate, under gu Sc of
chris ian brotherhood, existing dynastes by
joint league against all attempt at po-
litical change. But its purpose is to de-
velop and make manifest the sense of
christian unity and fellowship. And the
metaoi by which this lofty object is to be
secured is Christian cooperation, not nee
essarily co-thinki and co-speaki z; but
cp-working; cooperation, for example, in
Christian teaching, reform, evangelism,
ethics, etc. May the coming conference
| contribute to a consummation so devoutly
| to be wished"
The Rev. Leonard T. Chamberlain, D. D.,
WTIL6bs III TeSOOlSS 10 your very ln~
| quiry respec ing the aim and scope Of the
Florence conference, which is to be held on
the very spot where Savonarola suffered
| martyrdom. let me say that the object is
| two.fod, viz: to secure the cordial fellow
| ship and to promote the earnest co-opera-
ton of all those who profess the evangelical
| faith. 1t is not an ecclesiastical assembly,
but simply THE Ninth General Conference
of Chris ians of all Nations" IL is not a
alatiU hIIt nj
ference. The topics to bs be presented in
clude Italy and the Reformation" THE
Best Methods of CHARACTERIZATION, +" 1.-THE Au-
thority of Scripture" christianity and
Social Questions" Home and Foreign Mis-
sions,n Christian Faith and Christian Tes-
timony," The True Unity Of the Christian
Church"
The Rev. Edwin r. Byington of Spring.
field, Mass, apprehends that the conference
will be smaller in numbers than if held in a
Protestant country. but anticipates for it a
wider and deeper influence than was secu ed
by any of its former conventions. He adds:
THE Evangelical Alliance has been hereto
fore mainly a manifestation Of the unity
of Protestant christianity, and has voiced
the sentiments of this part of the visible
church. But believe in the future it will
broade its SCOPE. Our Evangelical Alliance
in America has taken step forward. 1t is
becoming a leader in aggressive chris
tiauity. In other lands it voices senti-
ments already held; here it is shaping ideas,
creating convictions, leading to action. l
anticipated that, this year, this new function
of the Evangelical Alliance will make itself
felt; that there will be beginning which
will lead eventually to the point where the
Evangelical Alliance will be the visible head
of Protestant christianity, so far as Profess
taut christianity can have a visible head
not as body with any ecclesiastical au-
thority, but one which will inspire and lead
us all in all forward movements, both moral
and spiritual"
The Rev. L. C. Vass, D. D.. of Savannah,
Ca, one of the most able and widely known
pr achers Of the southern states, says: 81
understand the evangelical alliance in these
conferences to be a grand rally ( represent
tatives Of ali evangelical Christians to ex-
press their vital unity in Christ Jesus be-
fore an ungodly world. The leading pur-
pose is to give hearty assent and emphasis
TO the grand truths Of the inspired, holy
scriptures; to gaia wisdom Ia all work for
Christ by making known and comparing
various plans; TO discuss great religious
and social problems; to bring cheer and all
possible moral support from tie Protes; ant
world 10 struggling saints everywhere, aud,
by this face to face conference, to deepen,
broaden and intensity every christians
love toward every child of God, and
work for the dear Redeemer Of lost sim
ners."
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