The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-19

DR.. Young delivered his annual address.
The most notable portion Of his discourse
scriptures and upon that subject the doctor
said: "Our own beloved church again and
again expressed the firm and settled con-
viction that no discrimination az to truth
1ulness can be made between the different
parts Of the Bible; that from the beginning
to the end. from the opening sentence in
Genesis TO the last verso in Revelations. the
Bible is tho very word of God. OF the same
purpose, and that this should be a conclu-
sion ia clenr, is the positive testimony OF
Christ. From end to end he placed the
seal of his royal assent upon the books.
Upon no other theory or belief can
divine, infailioie. perfect constitution for
the church. No apprehension should be
felt as to thu safety of the bible. No posi-
BILE harm oan befall il. Hero to doubt is
disloyalty to God; to fear ia to sin. It
courts the most searching investigation. 1t
welcomes the sharpest criticism. From the
passing it will come forth as II has from all
other fiery tests, in its full integrity, with
ont so much rs the smell of fire about it.
And when the very names of those radical
foreign rationalistic critics who are seeking
to destroy its historical truthfulness. its
perfect infallibility. with their widely her
aided productions. shall have been buried
In common oblivion, the bible, the whole
bible history. biography, prophesy and doc
trine, shall, by increasing millions OF be-
lievers, continue to be received, read and
priced above all ca thly possessions as the
very work Of Almighty God" The assem-
bly, then took recess until this afternoon.
At the afternoon session came the cleo
tion of moderator. The nominations were
as follows: Rev. DR.. Charles A. Diokev. Of
Philade phia; Rev. Geo. Baker, of Phila.
delphia, and Rev. Willis G. Craig. of the
Mccormick university, of Chicago. Rev.
Alexander Adair. of Walla Walla. presented
the name Of Rev. Calvin Stewart, D. d.. of
Washington. president of the Whitworth
college. first as . home missionary. second
as the pastor aud president OF the college
combined, and third as entirely free from
any entanglement arising out of the
centroversies .'s:! ,esp:e,inR the eastern
nominations D.. Dickey was endeavoring to
get the floor. Later he was recognized and
said: II will make what contribution
can to tho harmony of this body by with
d awinR my name. / know I am misun-
derstood. but if the Lord spares me through
tho assembly l will try TO be understood" :"
Considerable objection was made to grant
ing the request, but finally the doctor was
permitted to have his way. DIR. Stewart
then withdrew his n0me and the assembly
roceeded to vote for moderator with Drs.
Baker and Craig the only candidates. The
result OF tne DhllOb was announced rs IOl-
lows: Craig 1924. Baker 1913; total 523. The
announcement of DR.. Craig's election was
| received with slight applause. Then the
election was made unanimous.
Moderator Craie's appearance was the
signal for vigorous hand olapping. He WAS
introduced to the reti Ing moderator and
presented to the general assembly. Dr..
Young spoke OF the unusual pleasure it
gave him to welcome DR.. Craig. and in
voksd Gods blessing upon the labors of his
successo- and commended him to the good
graces and kindly forbearance OF tho an
sembly. DR.. Craig responded in few
words, expressing his profound thanks for
the confidence leposed in him.
DR.. Bartlett. pastor of the church. WAS
introduced and made an address of well
come. j. I. Foster, of Newark, N. j.. pre-
sented resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted. protesting against open
ing the exposition at Chicago on Sunday,
aud appealing to the national commission
ers to prevent it, aud invoking tho coop
Grafton Of tho national executive in tho en-
for cement of al! laws designed or calcu-
lated to seoure that end. The assembly
then adjourned until tomorrow.
This evening ordinance of the Lords
supper was administered to the commits
sioners and accompanying congregation
which again taxed the capacity OF the
church.