The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-11-14
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The last four weeks have Witnessed
numerous gatherings Of exceptional i'm
portance and interest for the members Of
the Episcopal Church. First was the
Convention Of the Brotherhood IF s. An.
drew at Washington, wien 1900 dele
gates met to report work done and to en-
courage one another in renewed aud still
more earnest efforts for bringing young
men under the sanctifying influence of the
Gospel In the church. The object of the
organization Is more than "rescue work"
and moral reform, 1t aims at spiritual
progress and elevation. Christian men
are 10 live up to the measure Of their OBJ
legations, which involve Gods glory
equally with their own salvation. They
are to work as Christ's servants, and fight
as Christ's soldiers. The church, and
that means each and every memler of the
church,-is bound to do aggressive work,
contencilg against sin, the world and the
devil and as they thus fulfil their vow,
the young men will become strong in
the grace that is In Christ Jesus" The
rapidity with which during the ten years
of its existence the Brotherhood has
spread over the country having chapters
already in every corner of the land, and
the steadily increasing activity and en-
thusiasm of its members, demonstrated 10
the yearly conventions, are evidences that
it was needed, and that it is fitted TO the
need.
The Convention at Washington was fol-
lowed by a special meeting of abe House
of Bishops in New York, attended by AZ
of the Chief Pastors OF the American
Church, called together TO take counsel
concerning its missionary interests in the
West, and TO consider certain matters OF
doctrinal Importance, upon which we wait
10 hear its wise ntterance.
Then came the Missionary Council at
Hartford. with S1s delegates sent from
every dix cese, and actual labourers 10 m s.
sionary fields. who stood up to tell how
the church was striving, and what great
things God had done for them, as in China
and Japan, Alaska and Mexico, on the
reservations of our own red Indians and
the cities and plantations of the South,
where over 900, 900 black freedmen live
The addresses of one of our Nations
great captains, will have interest for
many, both within and outside the Epis-
copal Church. Admiral Belknap, of the
U. s. Navy, began by quoting the words
of the late Admiral Foote, which he heard
him utter on be ard tie Portsmouth, in 81
amese waters, many years ago Every
Christian is a missionary" 1t was Ad-
miral Foote'S regular habit, in whatever
part OF the wo rid he was, to put himself
in touch with tire aggressive work of
christianity under the missionaries. Adj
miral Belknap, continuing, said that if
Admiral Foote was alive, he would favor
the aggressive work of the church. OF
all oriental countries, japan offers the
best field for missionary work to-day.
This is owing to the interest of the coun-
try in the progress toward European civil.
lzatiou. She Is beginning to assert her
self as military and naval power. Her
recent operations In the war with China,
are proof Of the way she has nurtured and
trained her forces. No nation can rise
tn ha t,ofi
through the influence of Christianity.
japan, until about thirty years ago sys-
tematicaly prosecuted Christians, in spite
OF which, when the country was opened
10 1865, Christian communities of about
Al 900 souls were found in japan, FORE
shadowing the final triumph of the Cross
in that country. Three years later, japan
again adopted the policy of repression,
but the persecution of Christians ceased in
1878. A year before, the Mikado, who.
previous 10 1868 had not been visible to
Europeans, accepted the gift OF Bible.
To-day the flags of all Christendom crowd
the ports of Japan. At many ports,
churches, colleges and schools have or
ganized. There are now upwards of $50
Christian congregations in Japan.
Yesterday, the +" Church Congress OPP
ened in Boston. This body, which meets
annually, may be characterized as grand
voluntary Debating Society, it's member
ship varying from year, and with no more
of organization than is necessary to ar
range for the yearly assemblings, when
able writers and speakers, representing
all schools OF Guardianship and varie
ties OF opinion, are selected to discuss the
topics appointed. 1t has no legislative
power; passes no resolutions; claims no
authority; but Is useful in giving oppor
tunity for thinkers aud takers to put
forth their opinions forcibly, and thus
furnish material for humber thinking
folk to fern, revise aud correct their own
opinions on religious subjects that are
not col the faith, but of opinion only.
LOSING GROUND.
Ihe Rev. Dr. Bellows, IN one oil MS last
sermons, said: 81 have never found
person who once had the habit OF church.
going and gave it up, who did not degen-
crate in all respects"
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Murray-Murrsy.
A very pretty wedding took place at