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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02

it would read: "Our step Father who
art in Heaven"
1t is not at all necessary that we, as
Universalists, at this late day, should
undertake to argue against DIR. Hen
sons theory, for there are goodly
number of divines in his own church,
like President Schurman, of Cor
nell University, and others at Chicago
University, besides many in other
orthodox churches, who utterly repu-
diate DR.. Henson's theory as unscript-
ural, unchristian, unscientific, and
totally at variance with the broad and
humane spirit of this age.
But DR.. Henson has perfect right
to his theory, and he is entirely logi-
cal in maintaining it. 1t was sub
stantially the universally accepted
theory of current orthodoxy not very
long ago. But orthodoxy has gen.
orally advanced beyond this theory
to more humane position.
DR.. Henson says that the doctrine
of the universal Fatherhood of God
has for its logical and inevitable out
come, Universalism, the final saliva
ton of all men, the final and universal
triumph of good over evil. So it has.
But DIR. Henson does not believe
such result to be either Scriptural
or possible, and therefore rejects the
doctrine of universal Fatherhood.
In this he is logical and consistent.
The whole orthodox world was with
him only short time ago.
Since so many eminent and excel
lent orthodox divines of our modern
times have departed from thisbeliefin
partial Fatherhood is it not evidence
that they are losing faith in partial
salvation and are coming in to the
larger faith of a universal salvation
a final redemption for all, final and
universal triumph of good over evil,
final and universal victory for God
and Christ over all the evil forces in
the universe,-God "all in all?" Thus
Persian and Pagan dualism, as
corruption of Christianity, is dying.
Let it die j. G.
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at the present drift of sentiment and
thought as respects the moral and
religious creed dominating the world
to-day and likely to dominate it in
the future. The worship of wealth,
also, is great to-day, but it has al
ways been great in nearly every coun-
try and age of the world. The diff
Guilty and almost impossibility of the
rich nan entering the marrow way"
was set forth by Christ himself nine
teen centuries ago. If we contrast
the actions of wealthy men ages ago
with that of our Vanderbilts, Rookie
fellers, Peabodys of modern times,
however, we will be struck with the
difference that has come over the
world during the centuries. The idea
that man of wealth is but steward
for humanity cannot be said to pre-
vail to day, but certainly the senti-
ment is more frequently acted upon
than in any other age of the world.
And so we might run through the
indictment. Both the pessimist and
the optimist have their use, but GER
tainly the optimist is the more cheerful
of the two, and we believe, nearer the
truth. Look at the world through
blue spectacles and life and all its
vast horizon touching the eternities,
have a mournful tinge. In contrast
with this we prefer the hopeful on
ward look to the futuree. Even Omar
Khayyam, with all his orientalism, is
ing better guide as he tells us:
"Sweet airs are blowing on the rose of May;
Sweet eyes are shining down the garden gay;
Aught sweet of dead yestreen you cannot say:
No more of it, so sweet is this Today"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02

in certain directions among Universal
lists. We give the paragraph as an ex-
pertinent. changing the word Unitarian
to "Universalist" just to see how it will
strike our readers as descriptive OF
something among ourselves. We opine
that thoughtful readers and observers
among us will recognize the justice and
timelinees of the adapted criticism, as
thus amended. The paragraph follows:
There is a policy pursued by some
Univerealist societies and ministers
which seems to me fatal to the success
of Universalist views Of Christianity. 1t
consists in excluding from the ministra-
tions of the pulpit the distinct, peculiar
views of Universalism, never allowing
those views to be exhibited in contrast
with the peculiar views of orthodoxy.
Now, this is not the way to build up
Universalist societies. but the direct way
to fit them for an easy transition to an
unmitigated orthodox ministry and
faith. In the exercise of plain COM
mon sense, when an orthodox man enters
a Upiversalst church, he expects-yea,
he ought to expect, to hear Universalist
preaching. To me there seems no policy
so suicidal to our denomination as that
which letters the tongue of truth, that
is always asking leave to be of the ortho-
dox, counting the smile and shrinking
from the frown of the same, as il the or
thodox held the keys OF the kingdom OF
heaven ana hell. Self-respect requires
us to shun such a policy. For if, as a
denomination, we cannot prove our
right to live and grow by the truth OF
our doctrines. and by their holy fruits.
then the sooner we die the better it will
be for the cause of religion, and the
happiness of mankind. All this is said
with no fears, but ia full faith in the
final triumph of Universalist views OF
Christianity"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
THE PASSION PLAY"IN CHICAGO.

Rev. j. j. Lewis. of Boston. will deliver
his noted lecture on the passion Play"
at st. Paul's Universalist Church, on
Sunday evening next No admission fee.
This will be it's first presentation in
Chicago. On the following Monday at
2 o'clock, it will be given in the First
Methodist Church. corner OF Clark and
Washington streets. This will also be
a free presentation to the clergymen OF
Chicago. Sunday school uperintendents
and special committees from the
churches.
We trust our city readers will bear
these dates in mind. and hear this splen-
didIy illustrated lecture. already in it's
way, famous production. st. PauPs
congregation will have rare treat next
Sunday night. No one should miss the
great opportunity.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
THE srEP-FATHERHOOD OF GOD.

If, as DR.. Henson and a few other
belated souls contend, God is only
the Father of the regenerated, and is
not the Father of little children, or
of any unconverted person, then it
seems to follow that the orthodox
Satan, is the natural father of every
one, that the great mass of mankind
have never had any heavenly Father,
and that God is not natural father
even to the converted, but a step
Father.
According to this theory the Lords
Prayer ought to be changed so that
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
MAY MEETING.
ILLINOIS woMAN's ASSOCIATION.
Church of the Redeemer, Chicago, May 2
and %.

Church of the Redeemer, Chicago, May 81
At the near approach of the May
meeting which will be held May q and
% in the Church of the Redeemer, Chi
cago, the Universalist Woman's Asso-
citation Of Illinois extends most cordial
welcome to our friends throughout the
State. These mid-year meetings were
instituted by this Association to develop
more of the missionary spirit. to give a
greater impetus to church extension, in
fact to confer and discuss with each
other all matters of vital importance
to our Church. At the last May meet
ing it was deemed best to extend our
work still more; the policy of this Asso-
citation having always been to recognize
all factors that tend to promote the ad
vancement and elevation of our denom-
ination; therefore the League OF theUni-
versalist Woman's Association of Illinois
was started, which gives an opportunity
for those interested in educational, lit
erary and social aims to work with US,
and thus aid in extending and promot.
ing the best interests of our cause. We
hope to have written reports Of this new
branch of work from all the leagues and
we ask that those unable to be present
send them to Mrs. G. B. Marsh, Core
spending Secretary, 1884 Human Ave-,
Evanston, ILL.,, week before the May
meeting opens. All reports of Sunday.
schools, and we hope they will be many,
we desire sent to Mrs. D. W. Richardson,
Corner of Osgood st. and Noble Ave-,
Chairman of Committee on Sunday.
schools, and who has been for long
time interested in this work.
Each year we have asked for written
reports of all Ladies' Aid societies and
while many have responded, the number
should be largely increased. This is Of
Importance. friends. so please take
notice and if not able to send any repre-
sentatives. then forward your report to
Miss Belle Gibson. 745 Washington
Blvd. The Committee present the fol-
lowing program for the Seventh Annual
May Meeting.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH.
Reading of Scriptures.-Mrs. o. W. Nash.
Prayer.
Music.-Prof. Straub.
Roll-call of Societies. the League and Sunday
Schools.
Paper" The Mission of the Universalist
Church" Rev. T B. Gregory.
Lunch.
PIP. M.-Music.
Paper" Industrial Efforts for Reform not
Sufficient" DR.. Jacob Straub.
Paper" Vital Thoughts for Homemakers."
Mrs. Phoebe NJ. Butler.
Discussion. -Paper.-"Art." Mrs. Morse. Dis
cussion led by Mrs. A. NJ. H. Ellis.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
7:3O P. M. Education" Mrs. HILL "Denom-
national Schools" DIR. c. Ellwood Nash.
Galesburg.
THURSDAY.
$3.50 A. M.-Devotional Exercises.
Paper" Tendencies to Serve Clubs Rather
than the Church, Mrs. Samuel Kerr.
Discussion led by Mrs. Elwood Nash.
Music.-Prof. Straub.
Paper" The Church in the World Rev. R.
A. White.
Lunch.
Up. M.-Music.
Report of State Missionary, Rev. j. S. Cook.
Paper.-FrOm Y. p. c. U.
Paper.-From Sunday School Union.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
THE CASE OF MR.. VROOMAN.

HE Chicago Presbytery has an
other heresy case on its hands. And
it is likely to prove troublesome
one. The Rev. Mr.. Vrooman, of the
Congregational Church, was recently
called to a small Presbyterian church
in the south part of the city, and
after prolonged examination, was
accepted by the Presbytery. The
examination developed considerable
divergence from the standards of the
church on the part of the candidate,
but he was finally accepted by ma
jority vote. Now the opposition pro-
pose to carry the case up to the Sy-
nod, and Mr.. Vrooman cannot be
installed pending the trial in the
higher court. 1t has been developed
also that Mr.. Vrooman is more heter-
odox than was understood when he
was examined by the Presbytery.
1t is ascertained that he was the
writer of an article in the Arena at
the time of the noted Briggs trial in
which the "new views of the Bible"
were alphabetically exploited; and
on the Sunday following his exami-
nation he ventilated some peculiar
heresies. Some of those who were
friendly to Mr.. Vrooman on his ex-
animation have changed front and
are now among his opponents,-or
at least in favor of carrying the case
to the higher court. Rev. DIR. With
row was at first favorable to the adj
mission of the candidate to the
Presbytery, but he has reconsidered
his position and is now with the con-
sentative brethren who desire the
Synod to take cognizance of the
case. DIR. Withrow remarks:
Every body of men has right to say
on what condition new members shall
be added to their number and the Pres
byterian body has this right. am in.
clined to give generous latitude of in
depreciation, but what Mr.. Vrooman has
said concerning Christianity in general,
the Nicene creed in particular, and Paul
as an authority seem clearly to be out
side the lines of admissible views.'
It would seem from this that Mr..
Vrooman is in good way to become
noted among the Presbyterians even
before he is installed over his church.
Just now he occupies an anomalous
position. He is accepted by a vote of
Presbytery, despite some very free
views of Westminster standards and
general agnosticism touching pivotal
points of the faith, but he is under
practical suspension blythe appeal to
the Synod to review the case. He
may be said to be in state of sus-
pended animation; in the Presbytery,
but not of it, and likely to be cast out
before he is fully admitted.
His name stays on the roll, but
there is good ground for anticipating
a judgment that he can not be in
stalled as a Presbyterian pastor.
On the whole the Vrooman case pre-
sents some interesting features from
a constitutional standpoint even be-
fore his heretical opinions are made
the subject of investigation. The
Presbyterians of Chicago have some
interesting work before them in the
coming synodical trial which will de-
termine whether Mr.. Vrooman, late
Congregational, but now of the Chica-
go Presbytery, is in fact a member in
good standing of the Presbyterian
hody.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
APPOINTMENTS OF NATIONAL
SECRETARY.
Young Peoples Christian Union.

Rev. Harry L. Garfield, National Sec.
rotary of the Y. P. G. U. will visit Illi-
nois Unions as follows:
Clinton. Monday, May 4.
Table Grove. Tuesday, May 5.
Galesburg, Wednesday, May 6.
Sycamore, Thursday, May Z.
Oak Park, Sunday, May 10th.
Friday and Saturday May 9Th, and
9th, are still to be filled.
JOHN S. Cook, State President.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02

We have recently quoted Bishop
Whipple, of the Episcopal church, the
brave frontier missionary bishop, as say
ing that There is no failure in Chris
tan work; the only failure is in not do
ing it," Now. General Armstrong has
added: "What are Christians put into
the world for, except to do the impossi-
BILE in the strength of God?"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02

The May meetings Of this year in
clude those of three important organiza-
tions, the Woman's Centenary (NationaD
at Stamford, Conn, on the 18th, 14th, the
Woman's Association Of Illinois, at the
Church of the Redeemer, Chicago, 9th
and 2Sth, and the California Convention
at Los Angeles, May II and IA. May
abundant blessings attend the believers
as they assemble in these meetings to
discuss topics of religious interest and
to plan for the wider influence and pros.
perity of our beloved church.
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THE EDITOR is assisted by able writers In all
departments. The Interior and western States are
represented by regular correspondents. News from
the churches solicited and always welcome.
- All articles intended for The UNIvERsALIsT
should be addressed Editor Of The Universalist
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Exchange Notes.
Topics of the Day Discussed.

sufficiently Comprehensive Criticism.
(Reformed Church Messenger.)
A criticism lately on mans sermons
was: THAT he reads his sermons; that
he reads them very badly; and that they
are not worth reading"
Repair Jobs.
Cumberland Presbyterian.)
A correspondent, referring to what are
called "reclamations" in the church news
department. calls them repair jobs" 1t
is a melancholy fact that we often need
such repairs.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
The latest news from DR.. Tuttle is

The latest news from DIR. Tuttle is
reassuring. A letter from his son, Geo.
M. Tuttle, M. D., of New York, written
Friday, April "a, reports that the paraly.
sis is disappearing and that he has al
ready regsined his power of speech and
is able to walk and move the affected
arm and hand. If there should be no
recurrence he will probably recover in
few weeks and be able to go to Mime
apolis in June to pass the summer. We
rejoice at this comforting and hopeful
report from the beloved invalid.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
The Individual Drift.
(Cnristian Herald

Much is said about the political drift,
the theological drift, the drift OF public
opinion, and fashionable drifts, but the
individual drift is often forgotten. OF
all drifts. it is the most important. for it
is the base OF all others. AS the indi.
vidual so goes the mass.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
FIELD AGENT, II. 1. MOORE.

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on the paper each week shows the expiration of the
subscription. Make all checks, money and express
orders payable to A. NJ. JOHNSON, Cashier, Univer.
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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
UNIvERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1903.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures Of the Old and
New Testaments contain revelation of the character
of God and Of the duty interest and final destination
of mankind.
We believe that there Is one God, whose nature s
Love- revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ, by Holy
Spirit of Grace, who will finally restore the whole
family of mankind to holiness and happiness.
We believe that holiness and true happiness are
inseparably connected and that believers ought 20 be
careful to maintain order, and practice good works,
for these things are good and profitable unto men.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02

UNDER the caption,
A Fatal Policy "a Fatal Policy"
Unitarian complains in a Unitarian
paper of a certain policy of silence OBJ
served in reference to the distinguishing
views Of Unitarianism. 1t occurs to US
that the same policy Of silence prevails
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
The Fourth Gospel.
(ZiOn's Herald,)

NDlU1
The controversy in regard to this Cos
pei has been both curious and instruct
i've. 1t has been hundred-years' war.
The battle has waxed hot as we'll as con-
tinued long. The enemy began with
confidence and has occupied in turn
every strong place of doubt. only to be
driven from his coverings by orthodox
criticism. The struggle shows how
sufficient revelation is for its own de-
Tense.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
FRlLLS OF FASHION.

White linen lawn vests, with hem
stitched tuclis and frill down the front
and turnover linen collar, are one of
the novelties TO wear with the coat and
skirt gown.
One of the perennials of fashion is the
Figaro jacket. which crops up with
great regularity. This season it is very
short, to display the wide folded belt.
and made of oriental embroidery.
1t is rumored that earrings are COM
ing into favor again, and the duchess
of York has really appeared with dia-
monds suspended from her ears. We
are threatened, too, with the oldtime
bracelets and black velvet, with gold and
jeweled clasps.
Red is the accepted color for golf suits,
and red serge made with Norfolk jacket
and skirt, finished on the edges with
green leather. is very chic. Brown cloth
skirts, with bright-red blouse waists.
are very effective, and Russian crash is
the material for hot-weather golf cos
sumes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
GREATEST GREAT MEN.


The greatest theologian was St. Au-
gustine, whose body of theology at pres
cnt constitutes the major part of the
doctrine of the Roman Catholic church.
The leading experimental philosopher
was Bacon, who deemed that the sub
stance of all philosophy lay in testing
the accuracy of the knowledge already
gained.
The most learned philosophical his
torian was Buckle. 1t is estimated that
a single foot-note in his "History of
Civilization" must have cost five years
of research.
Virgil was the greatest pastoral poet
who ever lived. Standing next to Homer
as writer of epics, he nevertheless, in
some passages, eXcelled his famous mas
ter.
The greatest of all dramatists in any
age or country was Shakespeare. He
eNcclled in every line of drama, tragedy,
comedy and history, and in each was
equally good.
The first and, in most respects, tn,
greatest of all tragic poets was Acs-
chylus. His delineaton of the tragic
elements of human conduct has never
been SurDaSSed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
SILVER MEETING.


crime would have been heartily enjoyed
by the audience were it not that the re-
suits of that conference have been so
terrible to the producers.
Mr.. Mccarthy scored the subsidized
metropolitan press, and charged the
editors of the great eastern newspapers
with dishonesty, in language that won
him great applause He referred to the
court records Of Philadelphia to show
that TIE IleSS and the Times had been
subsidized in other campaigns. and chal-
lengcd successful contradiction when he
stated that they are subsidized in this
campaign. He illustrated in numerous
ways the disastrous effects upon labor
that the present financial policy has
wrought, and when he concluded he
was given tremendous applause.
Before delivering his address he in
vited any goldite in the audience to en-
gage in joint debate on the money issue
Although the audience was mixed one.
and the few goldites of the region were
there to man, his offer was not ac-
Ccptrd
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

oppressed and degradation increases.
Why do people leave the country for
tho 3ities?
First, because country life is hard.
The amount of steady toll required to
make farming pay is Il great burden, to
the young men especially. From / 3 to
20 boy passes into young manhood.
This is his period of growth, dreaming,
impulsiveness, and yet it is often made
a period of most severe physical toll. A
boy during this period should be care
fully guarded from overwork and worry.
In too many cases he is expected to do
as much work i'll the field as the man of
30 and i'll addition the chores around
the house. Now this is unjust. Many a
man who will cause his young horse to
pull the plow only half day at Il time
will make his boy follow the plow all
day. We ought to be as just TO our boys
as to our horses.
This hard, continuous work makes
many boy leave the farm.
While the farmer is busy seeing that
every one works ON the farm the manip-
ulator of grain and stock is busy i'll de-
vising ways and means of getting all
the profits If one-fourth of the time of
labor were utilized i'll study, in investi-
eating the causes of depression and in
checking the greed of speculation by in
telligent discussion and voting the
farmer would succeed far better than he
does.
This would give greater variety to
and keener enjoyment of farm life.
T w O.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
JEDDO NEWS.

a special meeting of the Bryan and
Sewall Club was called by the president
for last evening for the purpose of
| choosing delegation of twelve to rep
resent the club at the meeting of the
Bryan and Sewall Club, of Hazleton
this evening.
The attendance of the pupils at the
Progressive Clubs night school has in
creased to such an extent that an addi-
tlonal supply of books has been ordered
by the school board to meet the demand
The number of pupils now enrolled is
twentythrce.
William McGettrick, of Freeland has
resigned his position in the blacksmith
shop and gone to the upper end of the
county, where he has secured more re-
munerative employment.
James Cunningham, who after spend
Ing his vacation with his parents here
has returned to st. Epiphany's college
Baltimore, Md, to resume his studies.
Peter, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Patrick McNelis, died on Tuesday even
ing. Interment will be made in ST.
AIMS cemetery this afternoon.
Mrs. Barney Boyle, of Japan, has
been summoned to the bedside of her
sister, Mrs McGuiness, of Lattimer.
who is seriously i'll.
Daniel Gallagher, of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting friends here for
the past two weeks, will return home
next Monday.
Quite n few of our young men and
boys have started to attend the Mining
and Mechanical Institute, of Freeland.
John McMenamin, assistant superin-
tendent of Markle's collierics, went to
Philadelphia this week.
Hugh McDyer, who had been on the
sick list for the last two weeks, is able
to be around again.
Miss Mary Burns, of Mauch Chunk. is
spending few weeks here with her
parents.
Misses Maggie and Bella O'Gara, of
Mt Carmel, are visiting friends in town.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mich
ael O'Donnell is seriously i'll.
Miss Maggie Boyle, of Oakdale, is
visiting McAdoo friends.
The colieries will work four days this
week.