The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-17
AFTERNOON MEETINGS.

Praise Service and Great Commission Serv.
fce at Tomiinson Hall.
Slowly gathered the Baptist delegates to
the praise service of the convention at Tom.
linson Hall yesterday afternoon. The
weather. although these reliable disciples
had brought little rain the day before.
was not greatly improved. and the fans
were kept going. IL was $50 o'clock before
the orchestra struck the opening hymn.
Jesus is the Rock" with Professor Smock
swinging bis wand under the Michigan
banner.
The $500 or 5000 delegates all Joined in
the singing. and the old City Hall pulsated
with their most enthusiastic effort. Presi-
dent Chapman was In his chair. The Bap-
tist reporters bent for the lsst time over
their desks of toll and the meeting was
fully under way. Hymn after hymn was
sung until every delegate was in good
spiritual condition. Some OF the palm
plots that had lam on their sides during
the four days of the convention had been
lifted. and sigh of relief seemed to as
cape them. The preliminary song service
concluded with Jesus. Lover OF my Soul
In the meantime the delegates continued TO
arrive until the hall was very nearly full.
II. w. Reed. OF Illinois. read the beati-
tudes following the one-hundred-and-
twenty-sixth Psalm and offered prayer.
President Chapman stated that the theme
before them was. The Great Commis-
sion," and Rev. Lemuel e. Barnes,
of Pennsylvania. was introduced, who said
there were two ages which confronted
them. called the age Of electricity and the
age of commissions. May We NOT" said
shipf Indianapolis and London could talk
to esch other like brothers" Other in
stances showing close relations were
sisss sUss ,oeessr n sody I0usni %ss
Edison had promised that men should soon
be tired across the country at The rate OF
$50 miles an hour. With such conditions
pending. fellowship would be the result
The word was characteristic OF the
future. The "Hoosier sohooImasteI"
and the Forum were quoted in point
The characteristic feature of indianapolis
and like cities was fellowship. The key.
shares all bis good with men," he said.
1.-The superlative good which men shall
have will be- shared with their fellows"
How best all goods could be shared ives
chnrch IN Hernhut had made such accom-
piishments and was criterion:
Ii had been doing so for one hundred
years. 1t had penetrated the Esquimapx
rcgions. the American Indian nations and
other needy people. The entire field OF
work OF tho MoravIan missionaries was
traced and found TO extend around the
world. An effective scene was drawn of
the MorAyian temple built IN Thibet for
lepers. The description went on a trip 10
Dresden. whence junk wagon was taken
TO Hern. but which was painted In all It's
humility with very forcible language.
The Hernhut picture was TO describe q
people OF mighty energy who are devoted
to the interests of humanity and Christian
ization of the world. Their example was
earnestly commended.
double quartet of Illinois youn men
sang Nearer. my God. to Thee"
York, spoke on Christ ss He looked out
upon the world and said: Go ye
into all the nations and preach the
gospel" Mr.. Williams put all his effort
and sentiments of the Christ st this MIN.
ute. The divine compassion and love of
the Savior was depicted eloquently. The
motive power loft to Garry out the great
command was the inherited force which
was sisnifsd by the words Christ in
man."
At the conclusion of the address by Mr..
Williams. Secretary Wilkins announced
fIom the platform that the officers of tho
union had incurred additional expense 10
the amount of $500. aud thatit had been
decided 10 ask the dele legates 10 make. up
that amount by voluntary subscriptions
and that the usherS would go among them
Tor that purpose.
Know that My Redeemer Liveth." was
sung by Miss Edith Castle. of Terrs Haute.
Ii has not been the pleasure OF the conven-
tion before. nor has it been the pleasure
of many assem- mblsyre TO hear such voice
ss here and the rendition Of the song was
the feature of the afternoon. Miss Castle
il possessed OF voice which, while stronger
and fuller than are most. Is of the ut
most purity and sweetness of tone. and
the song chosen gave ample opportunity
for ITS test
The Prophecy of the Vision of Cbrist'
was the theme upon which the Rev. VII.