The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-14
ITO do GOOD TIMING WELL HAS BEG0 ALMOST SECOND MATURE WITH us

Reynolds were elected to dsacons' or
ders.
Rev. John NJ. Corrsll was continued
in the conference studies Of the third
year.
Rsvs, J. s Crompton and ]. w. Price
were admitted TO the studies of the
fourth year.
Rev. H. L. Ellsworth was elected to
the elders orders as local deacon.
Rev. Grant B. Wilder was permitted
to withdraw from the ministry and re.
quested to return his parchmsnts to
the conference.
In the case of Rev George 3. Benedict,
who is in Chill, the secretary was in
structed to communicate with the
South American conference, and il he
is not enrolled there his name is to be
continued on the Wyoming conference
roll.
BISHOP HURST's ADDRESS.
To those admitted into full mem
bership OF the conference Bishop Hurst
spoke as follows:
Bretheren: Everything is in Q measure
judged by its face and " Methodism
should not be accompanied by any regrets
or fears. its face does not suit you now
is the accepted time TO renounce your in
tentions. There should be no regrets or
looking over the fence into other peoples
pastures anyone who likes some other
fold better than this, can well be dispensed
with.
Your and the church possibilities of the
Nlnafaanfh WI
not do much or have reached your prime
until the bells chime out the old century
and chime in the new.
Now, the great question is, what is your
view of the Biblep 1t is the one great
thing OF all ages, of all facts. Preachers
can do without many things, but they can
not do without the Bible. You will hear
of the Bible being tested, and must fortify
yourselves by assiduous research and study
Of it.
am glad to say that the Bible under the
burning light Of all research stands where
it did when your fathers preached it. 1t
has stood the test of all ages, aud what is
the resultS In all the lands represented in
its origin, covering all stratas Of society,
peoples and climes, it is with US in all its
perfection Of architecture. 1t has covered
fifteen centuries without disproporton
and is in all harmony from Genesis to Rev.
Citations. Its corroborations have been
wonderful during the past fifty years, dur.
ing which period the tests have been made
by excavations aud archaeology. Inscrip.
tions on Egyptian monuments are as clear
as primmer is to the American child. All
over Egypt have been found remarkable
proofs in substantiatiou of the Scriptures.
The discoveries In the travels and re-
search OF Mrs. Amelia Edwards and Others
have confirmed the Bible. Prohles have
been found of Rameses and the complete
line Of ancient rulers excepting Pharoh,
and we know what has become of him
swallowed up in the Red Sea, another
proof. / scarcely dare mention it, yet
believe will be found the very records
which Moses saw with his own eyes These
ancient findings speak only In monosyl.
in the near future. Thank God that the
Christian minister eau stand firm in the
knowledge that, with a thousand or ten
thousand men digging, only confrmations
will be found. Keep yourselves posted
thereby.
Among other writings spoken of in the
scriptures which have been found, is the
"Teachng of the Twelve" This was dis
covered in an Armenian library in an old
book. 1t was near the middle of the work
and commenced abruptly and ended in
like manner: there was no explanation OF
its presence there. From Assyria come
constant contirmations Of the flood and the
patrlarchal history as related by Moses.
This is your Bible; from the beginning to
the end it is the work Of God, and there is
nothing to fear from what the world is GO
ing to say. No one can conceive the ex-
tent of the additional sight to come in the
twentieth century, and if there Is anyone
dare envy 1t is you young men whotwill
live to see the appearance Of new proof.
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but
the word of God shall stand forever"
That is something you can always spring
when at loss for something to say. 1t
covers everything and will enthuse your
hearers.
Tell the people more of the Bible, treat
OF the great current reforms and strike
and quell any sin; the Bible will stand
like rock against any fault or sin. Old
preachers sometimes get sour; there Ger.
tainly is no excuse for young men doing so.
Treat the rich and poor as equals. Have
your announcements few in number, be
brief in proclaiming them. In what you
say be carefult of details but be pure and
strong so that people of best tastes will
not go away offended.
1t is well to be broad and charitable in
matters UNCONVENTIONAL, yet on public oc-
casions relate the history Of your church
and hold up her ideas as examples.
Now that God has led YOU to the altar
and through your studies to this hour He
is not going to leave you. II you dom
succeed with His aid it is only your fault
You carry your calling rs a precious jewe
and,must be careful not to mar or blemisl
it. More harm will come from idleness
than hard work. Be industrious and use
care in preparing your sermons.
May God give you more wonderful
ministry than you had dared hope for.
There is good field in this conference anC
it will not pay you to be looking over tn
paling into another field.