The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-14

md the use Of the right means In the right
way. Tbs work Of the Church and Of The
/ Association runs along in such parallel
lines that any conflict or clashing between
the two would DO mutually disastrous.
Happily. no such danger exists or
threatens. Hitherto they have acted most har-
moniously together. and that harmony. in
stead OF decreasing, IL constantly growing
0Oth IN depth OF sentiment and earnestness OF
cooperation.
WEEKLY BfBLz CLASS.
Another method by which the Association
may be made more helpful % the Church is
by an active participation in all her agencies
ana means 81 grace. Ii Is proper enough that
the Association should have It's weekly Bible
class and meeting for prayer and gospel SER
vice: out these should never be allowed to
detract from attendance upon the Sunday
school, the prayer-meeting and the eyanye.
listic services OK the Church. Indeed. the
Association should be continually supplying
new additions 10 every department OF church
enterprise and effort.
The law Of reciprocity demands this inter
change OF kindly Offices. The Association
draws is chief workers from the Church. IL
is here that they are educated and equipped
for their work. The very terms OF active
membership in the Association require con-
necti0n with some branch OF the Church Of
Christ. Who would be left - manage its
affairs OF conduct its exercises II the forces
contributed by the Church were withdrawn,
NOBLE OFFICE TO PERFORM.
Itsrooms. if not left vacant, would he left
without wOrkmen and without the tools for
work. IL is meet, therefore. that the Associa-
ton should freely give back what II 40 freely
receives. that II should not suffer itself to be
so Accordingly engrossed with its own partic-
ular work ~ not 10 give Jealous attention 10
the work OF the Church. IL the scope OF the
Association be In one respect worldwide. 1t IS
yet limited to its own speciality
t. the particular class whose name
Il bears and for whose exclusive benefit its
laoors are expended. TGe Church. on the other
hand. Is strictly cosmopolitan. composing III
It's benign and benevolent mission not only
every country nut every class alike, and IS tho
prime instrument of spiritual blessing 10 the
sons of men. We're the Association 70 contine
Its Efforts within it, own narrow precincts II
would be dwaTfed m all It's higher aims and
cut OF from all share and sympathy in the
grandest enterprises Of the Church Of God.
DO not understand mo as undertaking ia the
least degree the work OF the Association. IL
has a noble Office 20 perform. No one who
studies is history can fail To recognize the
hand Of God IN its Introduction and IN the
wonderful success that has attended every
stop OF It's progress. Its birth was most oppor-
tune. It came into existence 40 ii time when
those materlalistic and skeptical views were
Just being preached that enter into the
school of modern free thought, and that
tend SO 20 unsettle the faith of young men
and lead them astray from the ancient land
marks OF truth. 10 was at the dawn. too. Of
that era of wild and lawless speculation
which Is the curse Of our times. and which Is
so dlsslpatiye in is effect. and so antagonis
tic 10 ali sobrlety of thought. purpose and
aim. By the power of a sociGtion. the
mightiest Of all agencies anon the young.
10y presenting them counter attractions to
/ those OF tho world uTl FIrANyHrNr UrApnI
them social influences o. the most genial and
generous character. the Association has
done a work IN bringing ands binding young
men 20 Christ and 10 bis Church. which can
scarcely be overestimated. Among that i'm
portant class of the community. the OBJ
lect of so much solicitude and hope 70
whom under God are 20 DO committed the
future interests Of the Church and the moral
destlnies of the race, It has achieved IN its
special department Of labor results which the
Church IN her more general and compre-
hensiye sphere could hardly hope 20 effect.
At the same time the spiritual life and power
of the Association. It's capacity indeed for its
own work. depend upon its pursuing those
diversified lines of action that pertain to the
mission Of the Church.
PRACTICAL DETAILS.
So much for the general principles involved.
Let us now look at some practical details.
/. There should bo % perfect understanding
| ltlWttl INC 1AAitA hltl tIt ASS 'tlliiNu hb 10
Their respective plans of work. that there may
be no conflict between the two.
2. Every ehOrt should DO made 10 bring tho
two into close contact and correspondence
that there may be unity of feeling and hearty
cooperation between them.
3. The meetings of the Association should
be held at such hours as not 20 clash with the
regular services Of the Church. ghe ono
should be adjusted with reference TO tie
other.
4. While the pastors should give 10 tho As
ISOLATION their counsel and aid, the AssOcia-
ton in turn should render announcement
and help 20 the pastors in their work.
.. The Association should keep the pastors
promptly informed as 10 young men who
have recently cOme into the community
belonging elsewhere 20 their respective
churches. also of any who have given evil
! dence Of seriOus awakening. WhOare penitently
seeking Christ. or who havo already found
him, that they may be brought ut once under
pastoral direction and oversight.
By such methods IA constant and cordial
agreement may be maintained between the
Church and tho Association, each rccOgniz.
ing It's relation TO the other. and both striving
for their mutual welfare and for the promo
ton of the cause and kingdom OF their Di-
WIN Kedeemer IN the earth.
The Henrico County Court was in session
for "A short time yesterday. but no matters of
public interest were considered.
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