Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-19

torical socicty--M. ID. Hoge, w. 7. R'ch-
ardson, w. W. Henry. -
Records OF sesslon--J. Y. Fair, j. -
Cannon. T. T.. Epes j. Spencer smith,
H. G.. Brown.
EXAMINING COMMITTEES.
Latin--T. +. Epes. a. i. Saunders w.
McC. White
Greek-T, r. Jones. 3. h. Winn, James
Little. II. C. Brown.
uebrew-J. w. Rosebro. j. G. stewart
A. =. Saunders. W. Nice. White.
Mathematical and Physical Science-J.
V. Fair. G. n. Van Houten, J. G. Stewart,
j. Spencer Smith.
Mental and Moral Science. r. Smith.
II. II, Howlson, J. u. Cannon. T. l..
Epcs. T. Hogarth
Theology-w. Il. Richardson. s. X.
VIM. ]. Y. Fair. r. Hogarth, James
Little. r. r. Jones.
Church History-C. II. Read. NJ -.
Hoge, X. 7. Kerr. X. X. Howison, j. H.
Rennic, II. G. Brown.
Sacramento and Church History-W. A.
Campbell. !. W. Rosebro. J. u. Smith,
j. J.. Cannon.
The afternoon was devoted to commit
tee meetings.
Night Session.
The meeting at night was devoted espe-
cially to the Bible cause. The devotional
services were conducted by Rev James
Little. OF the Presbyterial Bible Commit
tee. assisted by Rev. r. =. Epes.
Two addresses were made. the one by
Rev. W. A. Campbell, D. H., general
agent of the Virginia Bible Society. and
the other by the Rcv. NJ D. Hoge r. ID.
DR. Campbell stated that this was the
a. I'D.
prominence 10 this cause to hold a special
meeting in It's behalf The Virginia Bible
Society. although Older than the American
Bible Society, IS auxiliary 10 IT, and the
former does all its work in this state
through the latter. The Bible societies
of the world since the organization Of
the British and Foreign Bible Society in
1904. have put in circulation about 10000
600 copies OF the Scriptures. All should
help In this great work. The Bibles are
sold at prime cost OF publication, and
all the cost Of agencies and repositories
and colporteurs employed in their circula-
ton must be paid by the gifts OF Chris
tan people.
The speaker showed that the foreign
missions of the several denominations
were dependent for their supply Of Bibles
upon the American Bible Society, which
| supplies and circulates them without cost
! 10 the missions. II this help were with
drawn all tho missions would be seriously
| crippled i'm their work. Yet the Virginia
| churches OF all denominations had con-
trlhuted 10 the Virginia Society only 81 316
during the year. far too little 20 supply
the home distribution. and giving the
society nothing to send 10 the American
| Society for its foreign work.
The agent stated that he is now organ
ling local auxiliary societies and Bible
committees throughout the state with a
view 10 deepening and perpetuating In
torcst in this cause. and securing system
attic contributions from all the churches
Of the several denominations that co.
operate in support Of this society.
DIR. HOGES ADDRESS.
Dr. Hogc commenced his address with
thr statement that two OF the largest
/ and most interesting meetings he ever At
tended In Richmond were I'm connection
with the Bible Society. The first was on
his return from England after he had
run the blockade To- obtain Bibles and
/ Tcs'aments for The Confederate army.
when 81 Pauls church was crowded with
as large an audience as It's spacious pews.
aisles. and galleries could contain. The
second was I'm the same church when the
American Bible Society held its aunivor-
''fti ia is4Ai4llf'lFl anu iilf dUllfIltf mere
tonight. after a most limited notice in
dcatos that the interest of our people In
tn" Bible cause has not diminished.
Dr. iioge then rapidly skctchcd the ORR
gin Of the British and Foreign Bible So
ciety, and quoted from Mr.. Greencs His
tory Of the English People his glowing
testimony as 10 what the Bible had done
for the advancement of the British Isles
IN their splendid Christian civilization.
lie then spoke Of the agency of the
founders Of the Virginia Bible Society ~
thc organization Of tn" American Bible
Society, and what had been ACCOMPLISHED
by that noble institution. lie then illus
trated the statement that the Bible was
the foundation of nearly all that We hold
dear as patriots and Christians. Tho Cos
pei ministry would find It's occupation
gone were there no Bible truths 70 MAIN
tain and proclaim; our theological seming-
iicS would have no vocation: our Sunday
schools would De disbandcd The Bible
was tho basis Of civil and religious
liberty. II gives safe direction 10 the
career Of the young men issuing from our
colleges and universities: It is the source
from which our public men, our judges.
ana legislators derive the PRINCIPLES hv
which wise laws are enacted and Justly
administered; by which national pr0s-
perity and power may b. perpetuated.
Or. logc said that on Monday afternoon
as h" oiiciatcd at the funeral Of Senator
Vance In the presence Of one Of the most
august audiences that could be- gathered
anywhere in the world. what gave sig-
niicance and solcmnty TO the occasion
was the reading from Gods Word the Goth
Psalm ana from the Epistle 10 the Co.
rin'hians St Paul's splendid chapter on
the resurrection. The Bible. too. Is IN,
source Of the best consolation the be-
rcavcd mOurner can have IN the hour Of
sorrow.
4 LIBERAL RESPONSE.
After the public addresses a collection.
not originally designed, was called for.
and liberal response was made.
The salutatiOns of the Norfolk Pres
by ,cry. now in session at Holiness church
in Northampton county, were received
by telegraph, and suitable response or
dered.
\ call from the Amelia church for Rev.
j. Il. Rennie. pastor Of POwhatan church.
was laid before the Presbytery. Mr.. Rem
lie signficd his willingness to accept the
call. and the Presbytery. having heard
all the parties. dissolved Mr.. Rennie :
pastoral relation with the POwhatan
church and took order for his installa-
ton as pastor of Amelia church.
At Il late hour the Presbytery adjourned
1t was announced that the Rev. DR.
j. W. Roseboro will preach tonight at {
O'Clock.
Candidate c. G. Christian will preach
q trial sermon to-day at l. NJ
1t is probable that the two candidates
will be licensed at the night service.