The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
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THE ANNUAL REPORTS.
At the close Of his remarks he intro
duced George Mcdonald. of Altoona.
state secretary, who read his annual
report. II. j. Raymore, of Erie, state
treasurer. followed with his report.
DIR. Stewart made good use of de-
lay of about fifteen minutes, caused by
the tardy arrival of Rev. j. T. Nc
Crory, president of the union, whose
annual address was next in order. A
portion of the time he consumed in ex-
horting Endeavorers to more earnest
and active work and the rest OF the
interval was occupied by the choir in
singing several hymns, in which the
audience Joined.
President McCrory's address was lis
tened to with close attention and was
warmly applauded at it's close.
Rev. l. II. Mccain, of Lewisburg,
delivered the closing address. His
subject was "The Presence of Christ in
This Convention" Rev. Mr.. McGann
spoke as follows:
REV. MR.. MGANN'S ADDRESS.
1t was early in the morning of the third
day following the crucitiXion that the
To annoint the dead body of Jesus. They
expected to find his body in the grave.
but behold the stone was rolled away, the
body was gone and instead heavenly per-
sonages guarded. lighted. explained the
emptiness. and directed the eager minis-
trations of the women not to annoint the
dead but to announce the living. In that
sweet fear which owes the mind but
which IN reaction and after thought gives
intense JOY and satisfaction. they retrace
hpr
message, this time not Jesus Is born, but
Jesus is risen-with the message ON their
lips and the facts beating with ecstacy
in their breasts. they proceed on their
mission when without warning, without
the sound of a football without a mo-
ment's time to think. Jesus met them with
that beautiful salutation all hail. He was
alive. He was there They fell at his
feet. clasped them, and worshipped Him.
Fears gave way to joy. doubts TO assur-
ance, hope to realzation faith to possess
sion. 1t vouched the Fathers approval.
as well as the power, glory and divinity
of Jesus.
HOPE or THE HOUR.
The presence of Jesus Is the hope of the
hour, and the glory Of our condolences.
With Jesus IN our mind there can be 10
dun hour, no weeping Mary's. no down
east disciple. no crushed hope. Those
spiritually dead will be quickened. Tremb-
ling souls will await His rapture in per-
feet compOsurc. and the intienc. of this
conviction will he unlimited for good.
Oh that lie now would say. "All hail!'
Let ms never De satisfied. neither give the
throne of grace peace until II can be
truly said, Jesus is with MS.
The question is will He be here? What
hope may We reasonably entertain that
His spirit will prevail in the hearts of the
individuals of this assemblage. our num-
bers are great-but will He be here? What
advantage is numbers without His pres
ence? Surely We will be- dry bones in the
valley III Jehosaphat-dry wells in the
valley of Baca. Darkenel tombs. dead
guards. sorrowing friends lost souls. I,
is not by might nor by power, but by my
spirit saith the Lord of hosts.
our songs may be sweet. beautiful and
strong. Comets may blast loud notes
organs peal forth their melodies with over
whelming power; these voices may blend
in harmony like the voices of the gods
and the question still remains, will Jesus
be here?
Our organization may be perfect, tho
programme carried out to the letter; oul
committee work out every detail of bust
ness: our speakers contine themselves tC
their subjects and speak with fervor--
| still the question remains will He be here
our cause may be Il righteous one: oui
anxiety to do good intense: our hearts
bleeding for sinful world. and still the
question remains. Organization will moi
deliver Him. Sacred songs may not l.,
voiced by clean lips Enthusiasm may
not lnHuelltt ftlfll, nut DIeSSeu De Ills nOiN
name. A "lowly spirit and contrite heart
He will not despise."
VIII He be here? 1t is possible for Hin
to be present. He is risen from the dead
and standeth on the right hand of God
but His spirit, which is His glory, power
dominion, presence, is not limited by place
time or space. The sweet singer of Is
rael sang, "Wither shall | go from tn!
spirit, or whittier shall l flee from tn!
presence If | ascend up into heaven
hon | 10 bod i,,I Iall
| behold thou are there. If | take the wings
of morning and dwell in the uttermost
parts Of the sea thy hand lead me, and thy
| right hand shall hold me-" Yes, it is pos
| sible for Jesus to be here.
TT Is NO HINDRANCE.
our IN, hiitH 10 iocate tiIni Is no ninu n
tante. ne mus US we canhot hni MN,
Hitnousn we are coIiiiiaIided 10 seen
Ii'n', our seekins Is ei,is the preparation
OF our rebei hearts Tor the discovery O.
5iililseli m m1,l 10 us; we are sropers IN I'M
aMarkhesS' oar III i soii.arE places III gardens
tne ueau oll ms Shulis, pul we KNOW una
Such are met pf nun WIN glorious Al
nan. me Wlnd pioweth Where " nst
eln, tno,' nEarest the SOUND ihereol, Du
cans' llot yen Wnehce J., coInetn, or Wnltn
er u Soetn, so IN every one that is borI
| OF the sPiI!' Mltnoui Warlhs, Wltnoa
tne s0,ino ol u lootlai Jesus meets you
| anu fils presence ls eviuent. you haV'
| Deen met IN tne pusy parts OF great cites
i ,li iiaii'e,s mss,nI;s ny ru,,,,lns prooks an.
| unuer oNtinansinS inoun1alnS' III th'
| pam meeting mouse ouilt Dy your tore
| Iathers near me sr9se; IN qulet NOOK
| anu solilary places II he met you ther'
| ne can met WIN you mere. =,
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| De mere. Already we nave invlted Hiin
beiore We piaceu our ieet Witnll tne I'm
us o, tnIs peLu.ii ui Ilioii'taIi Glty w
asked Him to meet with US. While rush
! ful grades and plunging through grea
| tunnels we cried unto the Lord meet with
us in the great convention to be held a
Scranton. Our arguments We're the word!
| of His own mouth, "for without me We cal
| do nothing" and where two or three NEE
/ together in my name. there am ! in tn,
midst of them" | believe He will heed ou
| invitation, and give ear unto our cry, fo
! ua ic Cod and cannot II. %, nc l. ac,