The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21

reaching the children and impress
sing upon them the Importance of
the mission work while they are sus-
ceptible to such Influences.
The only solution of the problem
in his opinion was by an increased
supply of intensely missionary Sun
day School literature. The teaching
of missions standing out paramount
with that of sin, regeneration, faith,
baptism and communion as part of
the religion of Jesus Christ.
This was also an able and well
delivered address and was followed
by several impromptu talks on the
same subject by other delegates.
FRIDAYS SESSION.
From to 10 O'Clock in the morning
a very Interesting prayer service was
conducted by Rev. DIR. Ellis. He
made an earnest and practical talk
on the ''Fellowship and co-workman-
ship with God"
President Rominger called the
convention to order just at 10 O'Clock.
The first business IN order was the
calling of the roll of delegates by
the secretary. The minutes of yes
terday's proceedings were also read
by the secretary and adopted. Upon
motion Rev. W. A Lutz, of this city
and Rev. G. W. White, of Greens
boro, were elected honorary mem
bers of the convention.
Owing to illness in the family of
Mr.. J. C. Scarborough, who was de-
tanned at home, Rev. J. K. FAINT, of
High Point, delivered the first ad-
dress, the subject of which was 1.-THE
obligation of churches to their Sun
day schools, and the schools to their
churches" The speaker handled
his subject ably and "stuck" close to
his text. He spoke of the interest
the churches were taking in the Sun
day school work; also the interest
Sabbath schools were taking in
church work. He quoted from
Isaiah which referred to the impor-
tance of ''men, women and children
gathering themselves together in
order that they might learn some
thing of God and his word.'
Mr. FAINT stated that about four-fifths
of the people who were added to the
churcl. membership were brought in
through the influence of the Sabbath
I
a growing sentiment in the minds of
the Am erican people whether or not
there was or should be a Sabbath
day; that it was in the power as well
as the duty of the churches and Sun
day Schools to answer this question
and WELD a powerful influence in
favor of Gods holy day.
The Importance of securing the
best material for Sunday School
superintendants and teachers was
practically referred to by the speaker;
also the Importance of getting every
body in earnest sympathy with the
work.
''Eet it be the duty Of the Sunday
School to magnify the local church
and let the pastor Of the church be
pastor of the school,, said Mr..
FAINT. 'Let all co operate, and this
will be done if you havea good super
intendent and a good pastor"
Mr. n. B. Broughton, of Raleigh,
followed with a brief talk on the line
of the address of Rev Mr.. FAINT. He
spoke of the neglect ofmany churches
in offering up prayers in behalf of the
Sunday School, also advanced the
idea of the good special sermons
would be to the school work. He re-
ferred to the large number of people
who never attend any other than the
Sunday morning service and urged the
Importance of pastors making spe-
cial reference in thier sermons to the
work of the Sunday school,
Rev. j. K. Howell followed with a
brief address. He spoke of the duty
of the church looking after poor chill
dren whose parents were unable t.
buy suitable clothes; thatit Was also
the duty of church members who
were financially able to go out in the
country, in the ''highway and hedg-
es,' and establish schools for the
benefit of the poor children.
Rev. j. NJ. Frost, of Nashville,
Tenn spoke of the harmony be-
tween the churches and Sabbath
schools, and said that he considered
it good idea for the church to pay
the expense of the school. He urged
upon the Importance of the Sunday
schools and the pastors being re-
membered in family prayers. "Thank
your pastor, Sunday school superin-
tendent and teacher, for the good
work they have accomplished" con
cluded Mr.. Frost.
DIR. C. Durham, of Raleigh, spoke
| of the support Of the Sunday schools
He said that he thought the church
ought to aid in the support of the
Sunday school, but believed thai
children should be started as they
would have to live when they be
come men and women.
Mr.. j. NJ. Broughton, of Raleigh
said that he would not have a pastor
who would not attend and take in
terest in the Sunday school work
Rev. T. w. Herring, late missionary
to China, endorsed the remarks O
the other speakers and emphasized
the Importance of supporting tn,
Sunday schools.
The morning session closed will
an address by DIR. Dickinson, edito
of the Richmond Religious Herald
His subject was the one which wa
assigfled to Mr.. j. G. Scarborough
"The Influence of Sunday Schoo
Training on our Denominations
Life" DIR. Dickinson is an interest
ing speaker and his remarks were wel
received by the large audience VIII
heard him.
At three o'clock in afternoon Rev
DIR. J. Hall delivered his address O.
the PASTORS place in the Sunda
School," His words were apprc
pirate and interesting. The remain
der of the afternoon session consiste
of questions and answers on genera
work. and general discussion O
mission schools, organize and su,
! cessfully run them.