The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-01-05

of mankind will suffer endlessly. The
many places in the cruel manner that
once prevailed, it is still preached. And
in those communities where there has
been lessening of it's presentation. the
minds of the people are largely in cha
otto condition; no definite belief being
entertained. Universalism has a we'll
defined system of theological philosophy,
and series of sermons, defining and ex
planning the particulars of that philos
ophy, can not fail to be profitable in
any of our we'll established churches.
Such sermons are necessary to indoc-
trinate the young people of our congre-
cations, as we'll as to give instruction to
the friendly outsiders who are invaria-
bly, attracted to our churches by an
nouncement of doctrinal sermons. And,
so long as the Bible is believed to sus-
tain the doctrine of endless punishment.
discourses, explaining from a rational
stand point, those proof texts" will be
listened to 18th eagerness by inquiring
minds. AS an evidence of this, we some
time ago exchanged with a minister,
who "did not believe that doctrinal SER
mons were very necessary now" AS an
experiment, we advertised for our even
ing sermon topic requiring presenta-
hn v,iou hold
by Partialists and Universalists. The
result was, the largest congregation that
had been in the church for years; and
we received many expressions of glad
ness, that an opportunity had been given
to hear discussion of that subject.
NO DENUNCIATION REQUIRED.
In preaching doctrinal sermons il is
not necessary to indulge in bitter denun-
Citations of Partialists; but it is some
times essential to bring their doctrines
into sharp contrast with those of Uni
versalsm, in order to demonstrate how
much more god-like the latter are.
LONE CENT A DAY.
made by DIR. HI. w. Rugg. Financial
Secretary of the General Convention,
should receive prompt responses from
all parts of our UNCONVENTIONAL territory,
and we trust that our ministers will from
their pulpits, and in their pastoral calls,
bring this important work before the
people, and urge hearty cooperation.
One cent day from each of the fifty
thousand families connected with our
church, would mean, nearly two hun
dred thousand dollars a year for mis-
sonary work; also, the establishment of
many new churches every year in i'm
portant localities. One feature of this
plan, is that one-half of the money raised
by it. will be returned to the Convention
of the State in which it is obtained.
Our last report to the Ohio Convention
showed over two thousand families con-
nected with our congregations. AT one
cent day these families would contrj-
butte over six thousand dollars per an
mum; giving over three thousand to aid
| Ill our Oldto WOIhJ Will tLlp dlbOdbb,
added to the other income of the Con
vention, from five to ten new churches
could be established every year. We
endorse the plan, and will aid it in every
way that we can.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Lieutenant Walter Crosley son of Rev. L. d.
Crosley, of the U. S. War Steamer, is now at
Corea.
| Rev. j. Il. Carpenter enters upon his work
at NJ 'Connellsvie and First Bepre with much
enthusiasm. He has an excellent field. and we
predict good results.
Miss Minnie A. Hipsher has forwarded five
| dollars, the quota of Caledonia church. which
she says was paid by the Missionary Alliance.
the members of which are always loyal to the
denomination. Bro w. L. Petty, Treasurer of
Frost church, has sent five dollars, the quota of
| that church.
| Rev. John Richardson reports excellent
| meetings at Cuba on December %. At tie even
ing services he received three prominent men,
all heads of families, into the church. From
Bro. Richardson. and other sources, we learn
| that our church there is doing splendid work in
all departments.
Rev. r. N. John travelled. up to December %,
over six hundred miles by rail, and preached
fifteen sermons. December %. he spent at
Farmers Station, as Missionary of Ballou Asso-
citation. January g. he will preach at Newtown;
January 10, at Milford and February 3. at Mt
| Carmel in connection with series of meetings
Rev. C. C. Conner received handsome test-
mOnial from the Hamilton Rifles. of which he
was Chaplain. After drill December 81, Bro
| Conner was escort to the Armory, and was
presented by Captain Hunter accompanied with
appropriate remarks, with a fine group picture
handsomely framed of the Company, in full uni
form, and drawn up for marching. Bro. Conner
replied in happy manner assuring the members
OF the company that they would ever have a
warm spot in his memory.