The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-04-11

now held in the vestry OF the Church OF
the Redeemer he is organist, leader OF the
singer and preacher, and has only lately
been relieved from the Office of ianitor.
Finding himself without any suit
able service book, he recently compiled
one, writing couple of genuine Univer-
salist hymns himself; and also set up
the type, printed and bound the little
book of AS pages himself. tits fortunate
for the difficult work that he has as
s1med that he is 30 capable, and like
Paul can work and preach too. Few
realize the obstacles with which he has
to contend. Ever since he commenced in
Rev. Mr.. Dellgren's place, fifteen months
ago, he has received, sad to confess, the
merest pittance. The great mass OF the
Scandinavian people among whom he
labors are of the most stubborn Ortho-
dox type. considering Universalist a
species of the anti. Christ, and more in
clined to follow the Salvation Army than
any liberal teacher. He has no church
building of his own located among his
people, and no means with which to
build or hire one.
But though often cast down, Mr..
Erickson has never been destroyed. He
believes in his work and his mission.
Those who have met him, or who heard
him express himself upon the examining
council, could not fail to perceive that
he was a thinker, who had thoroughly
grasped our fundamental Universalist
ideas and believed in them with both
mind and heart.
Some people are interested in one
cause others in another. We hope that
some will become sufficiently interested
in this Swedish mission to help it. Bro.
Erickson has declared that if they could
only secure lot, and be given some
lumber, he and his people would erect
a chapel and build an organ in it. They
are all poor, but they will work. Such
people deserve help.
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
Rev. DIR. Shutter gave, Sunday even
ing, March 80, the ninth lecture in his
series on Religion and Evolution. The
markable. The church has been crowd
ed every evening. The papers also have
printed liberal abstracts of each dis
course. The music at this church is
popularity reported to be the best in the
city, and this Easter a very elaborate
program was presented at both morning
and evening services.
ALL SOULS CHURCH.
Work in this church is progressing
nicely. The people are manifesting con-
siderable enthusiasm under the lead OF
their new pastor. Perhaps no better in
dex of the tendency of things can be CIV
en- than the fact that the Sunday school
which had dwindled to less than 80 has
risen to an actual attendance Of over 100.
Rev. Mr.. Mac Queary's wife and child
join him this month. greatly to the de-
light of himself and his parish.
THE FUTILE CHURCH.
A series of three lectures given in this
church by some of the most prominent
lawyers of the city, Melted $3.50. The
last lecture in the course given by the
County Attorney, Frank M. Nye, brother
of "Bill Nye," lately deceased, and ia
nous as the prosecutor of Harry Hay.
ward, had for its subject fraternity
and was voted TO be an eloquent Uni
versalist sermon on the universal broth
erhood of mankind, though Mr.. Nye is
understood to be a good Baptist. The
Ladies' Aid Society recently held their
annual Easter sale and supper, and
though they came squarely in collision
with the late blizzard that visited the
Northwest, made small sum.
Special Lenten services have been
held in this church in which the pastor
has been visited by the local clergy. A
course Of Sunday evening discourses in
exposition of the Universalist ideas on
tuo AtOuOuOAts SioooAOH aieCi
Death" Personality of the Devil etc,
have attracted some interest.
THE STATE CHURCHES.
Rochester Church; This is
the fifth year of the pastorate of Rev.
Mr.. Boynton, and it is cheerful to report
that this society, which has been blessed
by an exceptional triumvirate of able
leaders-Payson, McGlauflin and Boyn-
ton, never had more encouraging pros
pect than at present. The annual parish
meeting was held March 8, the attend
ance for a business session was large.
and the reports for the year most salts
flying. Mr.. Boynton has given dIring
the winter evening discourses, touching
on patriotic and historical themes. that
have attracted much local interest. The
Sunday school gave its annual concert,
Easter Sunday, and there were several
accessions to the church-how many we
cannot say at this writing.
Albert Lea.-About the first of May
work will be commenced on remodeling
and undermining the church here. 1t is
planned to spend about $1,000, which
will make practically new church. All
departments of the church work are in
an excellent condition.
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