Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Missions.

tHoIfze the same oH the part ol any preS- bytery."
 A deeper interest was being shown in missions, said Rev. Dr. Danley in his re- port. There is more intelligent interest and more liberality in proportion to the means of the church among the women than the men. PrOmiscuous and unau- thorized begging for funds was discour- aged. The endeavor societies were urged to adopt the plan of cents @ week for missions. An amendment was accepted providing that no new work shall be att tempted by the board until its $10,00O debt is paid.
 A resolution was read setting forth for eign complications and the hindrance they were to missions, and roundly con demned the sultan of Turkey.
 MT. Mclaughlin thought that four mis- sionaries could be sent to China. Mexico needs a dozen of our missionaries.
 An attempt was made, but failed, to reconsider the minority report concerning the action of the Arkansas synod.
 Memorial Service.
 The committee on deceased members reported thirty-seven names, with the dates of death. A half hour was devoted to memorial service. Following is the list of deceased ministers:
 c. J. Barr, Lexington presbytery; T. c. Blake, Lebanon; W. J. Bowers, Colorado; J. R. Burlington, Hopewell; J. s. Burt hlnB, l. IN. carey, .fenfiSylNaHld, I. H. Clampitt, Louisiana; D. D. Cooley, Char lotte; J. R. Garrett, Princeton; M. Hick- man, Oregon; J. Hudson, Choctaw; w. w. Johnston, Cumberland; J. M. Keeton, New Hope; J. D. Kirkpatrick, Lebanon; D. R. Marshall. Mayfield; c. w. Mcbride, New Lebanon; E. E. Moody, Guadalupe; w. H. Parnell, Memphis; J. s. Patton, Tehuacana; J. l.. Richards, Trinity; s. l.. Russell, Talladega; J. E. Sharp, New Lebanon; w. O. Smith, Foster; Allen Short, Republican Valley; R. s. Thomas, Oxford; W. c. M. Travis, Princeton; J. F. Walker, Florida; J. B. Warren, Elk; T. B. Wood, New Hope; c. Wager Tulare; c. M. Eaton, Burrow; J. F. McCutchen, Madison: J. J. Wilson, East Louisiana; M Zelmer, Memphis; w. c. Beaver, Me- Gready; A. l.. Goad, Anderson; R. J. c. Hail, Alabama. These ministers have died since the last assembly.
 A committee appointed to prepare a memorial in memory of Dr. T. c. Blake, who for twelve years was stated clerk of the general assembly, made it's report, highly eulogizing Dr. Blake. A page was set apart in the minutes in his memory.
 The moderator said that while we were gathered together in assembly here these deceased brethren were gathered to- gether in an assembly above.
 The assembly sang Blessed be the Tie That Binds" and many shook hands.
 As to "Sanctifcation."
 
 with the request of Gregory presbytery that the assembly make a deliverance on sanctification. The committee took issue with those who hold that sanctification is a distinct work of grace. The confess sion of faith declares that the doctrine of holiness, or state of sinless perfection, is not authorized in the scriptures. It is not a second blessing conferred after conversion. The committee recommend ed that those who teach differently should be dealt with.
 Dr. Buquo offered substitute declar- ing that the affirmation of the assembly in 1891 be reaffirmed
 The motion to table the substitute was lost.
 Dr. Harris spoke against the adoption of the substitute, which will leave the church in the same position as in 1881. Once before the general assembly had up this question and contented itself with a general declaration against sinless perfection. t@
 The time of the afternoon session was extended a half hour.