The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-09-14
IOWA YEARLY MEETING OF
FRIENDS.
Daily Report Of Proceedings.
TUESDAY NIGHT.

Daily Report Of Proceedings.
| TUESDAY NIGHT.
The subject for the evening was Peace
and international Arbitration. The
meeting opened at 7:20, Joseph Arnold,
chairman, opened the meeting by read
ing portion of the Beatitudes, after
which Rachel Marriage led in prayer.
Hers was an earnest plea, that these
great principles of peace should be
more than ever published in the homes
in the states and in all nations.
The congregation then joined in sing
ing 'The Hand Writing on the Wall"
John Fredric Hanson, the Yearly Meet
ing Superintendent of the work then
gave the report of the past years work,
he said that during the year, work had
been done in the interest of the peace
in all the Quarterly Meetings. Many
sermons had been preached on the sub
ject, and 10000 pages of literature had
been distributed, he then spoke of the
great peace congress held at Chicago
within the last month, he referred to
the great speeches made by the many
great men, both political and military,
in favor of the movement of peace. 1t
was made plain in that congress that
the great men of war were anxious that
peace might soon reign throughout all
| nations. AS we have been watching
this great cause, which is the cause of
Christ, and think of taking out the ele-
ment of peace, there is not much left.
Ever since the proclamation of the
angel, peace on earth and good will
to men," the work has been progress
ing along every line and the cause of
peace is more and more demanding the
attention of the people, as great op-
positions are being leVeled down.
At this juncture of the meeting a
collection was taken to aid in carrying
out the work, after singing hymn
Isaac Sharp of England was introduced,
brother Sharp is almost ninety years
old, has been around the world recently
in the interests of peace, he speaks flu
emily, and he gave a brief but most
interesting address on this subject.
After singing Coronation, Rachael
Marriage spoke especially in regard to
peace literature. She spoke of the
danger of papers and books containing
war stories and pictures, emphatically
advised that such literature be put out
of the way and kept from the hands of
the young people.
Lawrie Tatum was called upon and
asked the question whether any thing
was said in the peace congress at Chi
cago in regard to teaching military
tactics in our schools and universities.
J. F. Hanson answered that every
side of the question was discussed, the
sentiment prevailed that this question
was becoming one of alarming proper
tions. 1t is a practice that is doing
more than any thing else in the way
of instituting war spirit in the young
men of our schools, Bro. Hanson was
proud to say that the congress denounc-
ed the whole business, the question
was asked by Willet DOOland, can we
consistently, and according to our prin-
ciples, take part in decoration exer-
cises. Sentiment was divided on the
subject, expression was given by some
that it would te right for pastors to
take the platform on decoration day if
they have an opportunity, and discour'
age war and emphatically uphold meas
ures of peace and the glorious plan of
arbitration. On the motion made in
the early part of the discussion to have
an expression of the house, was laid on
the table, after which the benedictiOn
was pronounced.
500 O'CLOCK WEDNESDAY
Meeting began with song services led
by Rev. John Pennington and Tillie
Atkinson. After fervent prayer by
Rev. Pennington, and singing, few
moments were spent in Scripture quot
ing, and many promptly responded
with blessed promises of Christ. John
Pennington said: There have been
enough promises given to keep Yearly
Meeting from any trouble whatever.
Let us take these precious promises
and trust them. Let us quit telling
God lies and we will be blessed as nev-
er before. One has said that you will
never make good marksman by shoot
ing at a bank of fog; you must set up
a mark to shoot at. Let us have some
objective point here this morning; let
us get at some ones soul, that some one
may get blessing"
A short time was spent in prayer.
The prevailing sentiment of the pray
ers was for the salvation of souls dur
ing this Yearly Meeting; for thorough
heart searching and for purity of heart.
Rev. Pennington offered words of ex-
hortation based upon Gal. eli. He ex-
horted to come and find liberty, and
for those who have lost it to come and
find it again. Invitation was given for
any one in bondage in any way to ex-
press his need, and for those who have
liberty to praise God for it. A few ex-
pressed a sense of definite need. Four
persons came to the alter seeking heart
purity, sanctifcation, more of liberty,
of Christ and more of the heart of
Christ and sympathy for souls.
At the close of the after service
short time was spent in praise service.
In this the thought was emphasized
which was brought out by the leader,
that there was possibility of ofchoosing
between the better and the best. If we
would have the best things we must
pay good price. If we would have all
we must give all.
At close of the service many arose for
prayers for themselves and for their
friends. The morning service closed
with the benediction by Lewis Tatum.
At 10 o'clock the early trains brought
in a large number of delegates, and
large and attentive audience was pres
ent at the meeting Wednesday morn
ing. While the people were gathering,
the congregation Joined in short song
service, which was very impressive.
After short silence Rev. Isaac Sharp
arose and spoke q short time on the
subject Of prayer. He referred to the
Lords prayer, especially emphasizing
Christ's words: After this manner pray