The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-18
NIGHT SESSION.
Interesting Addresses by Rev. L. II. Mason
and Bishop PeterkIn.

The clerical and lay delegates to the
Episcopal Council resumed their work
at St. James Episcopal church last
night. Quite a large number Of ladies
were in attendance. and the meeting was
a most interesting one throughout. Bishop
Newton presided over the meeting, and
the preliminary services were conducted
by Rev John X. Mason, who read the
I'D Psalm. after which a hymn was sung.
and then Bishop Newton introduced Rev
Iandon r.. Mason. rector OF Grace Epis-
copal church. who made an Interesting
address on foreign missions, bJsing his
speech upon the miracle Of Christ IN
feeding the multitude upon five leaves and
two small fishes.
Or Mason said that successful mis-
sionary work depended upon using the
gifts and opportunities at our command,
and that when men awaited themselves Of
the means at hand the Lord would bless
their fabors Unless the workers cOnse-
Grated their talents and gave freely or
their means the power Of God would
effect nothing in the work of spreading
the truth in the world. He who claimed
to be the light Of the world put the
staff into the hands Of the twelve hsher-
men. and told them that they were to De
the light Of the world and do even great
or works than he did.
The four gospels were a history Of a
foreign missionary and his works. i
know Of people" said he, who say they
do not believe in foreign missions.
had lust as leave have one tell me he
did not believe In the Gospel The
speaker reviewed briefly the dark re-
ligious condition Of the people In Africa,
China, Brazil and other countries ana
dwelt at some length upon the means
through which all nations had been CIV
nized and elevated, and even CHRISTIAN
lied holding that in every case he could
recall it had been done through the IN
fuence Of the outside reformer the fel-
lowrnan who felt a sympathy and an
interest I'm his brethren.
The Protestant Episcopal Church had
one-half a million communicates IN thlS
country who had raised for religious
purposes during the past year Sl3'OOo"'
only SEQ 600 Of which had been given 10
both foreign and domestic missions COM
bined
DR.. Mason gave a number Of statistical
facts In reference TO the number or
workers. missionaries and organizations
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church IN
China and Japan. and emphasized the
Importance Of pushing the work forward
in the interests of the church in foreign
fields.
BISHOP Pi rERkIN.
After his address a hymn was sung
and Bishop Newton then introduced III
Rev. George w Peterkn. who made an
address upon the work OF missions III
Brazil. He spoke first upon the need
for the work in Brazil, where there were
a large number of the people sdid ne.
who had not shared the blessings OF
civil and religious liberty. The people
of Brazil were very much IN the same
position as our forefathers before they
broke the bonds that held them. Six or
seven years ago no Bible could be pro
cured in Rio de Janero for less than ~
The Brazilians did not enjoy gospei PRIV
ileges under Catholic conditions
He dwelt at some length upon the I'M
portance Of the work, which was so
badly needed IN Brazil. and then reviewed
briefly the difficulties under which the
work had to be carried on. THESE were
not so pronounced as some people lIiias
ined Opposition had to be encounters
as a matter of course. though the
difficulty was more from indifference
than from organized obstruction on the
part of the people. a man could soon
learn the Brazilian language, ana go
straight TO work, bringing in individual
men and educating them In the Gospel
In speaking OF the announcements 10
the work in Brazil, DR.. Peterkin referred
TO the geographical conditions of the
country, which was divided admirably for
the work touched upon the class OF
people inhabfting the place. mentioning
the mixed character OF the population.
and the manufacturing interests. and saia
that the rapidly growing and progressive
conditions OF some parts OF BRAIN OF
fered special encouraeements Tor the iins-
sionary work He spoke OF the ADVANTAGES
already established in having seTe,ai
bardworking, faithful men IN ,he heiu,
and closed with an appear 10 the peop'e
10 rise TO a higher sense OF reSpo"''o''''
In this great question .,,
After DIR. Peterkins address. informal
-.,,s~l. ware yr,sda nv xsyerl others.