The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-14

terest as it differed from the usual de-
| tailed routine.
Dr. Homer senior agent Of the Metho-
DIST book concern, was introduced by
the bishop and made an address. He
gave many important facts with rela-
non 70 the Importance Of the literature
Issued. He suggested that the price
Of lesson helps be lowered and that as
result other similar publications
would be driven from the field. He re-
ported that $l,1SG was received by this
conference from the dividends of the
Book concern. The bishop announced
the transfer OF Dr. Henry Luc;ley from
the New England conference by Bishop
Newman. The draft Of S1,1S6 for the
superannuatcd ministers fund was or
dered to be paid.
DIR. HANIILTON'S PLEA.
Or. j. II. Hamilton, secretary Of the
Frcedman's Aid and Southern Educa-
ticnal society made a plea for his work.
lie made many strong statements re-
garding its needs. A collection WAS
then takon, .pr. A. j. Van Cleft offer
ed resolution regarding the exclusion
Of all oyer thirty-tWo years of age. DIR
bar of the conference, following with
a resolutions:
We have heard Rev DIR. Hamilton's
presentation Of the cause Of i'recdman's
Aid and Southern Educational society,
with intense interest. 1t is Il bonevolCnce
that should command our deepest ltten-
ton We viii use our pest endcaVor to
present the facts of the cause to our peO-
pie this year ana raise the amounts APP
propriatcd to our charge.
DR.. Van Cleft presented a resolution
regarding the permanent fund for the
superannuates, and that no probation-'
airy members should be admitted whose
age is more than 81 years, unless he is
graduate Of one or more Of our in
stitutions of learning, and in the pos
session of good health. The resolution
was tabled.
Or. Munger and DR.. Blakesleo. Of the
New York conference, We're introduced
to the conference
DR.. Hard introduced a most compil-
mentary resolution regarding the de-
parture Of DR. j. a. Faulkner to the
chair of historical theology at Drew
Theological seminary, and DR.. Race to
the chancellorship of Grant university.
which was adopted. The following res
olution was also adopted
Resolved. THAT we hereby record our
approval of The understanding among the
bishops lW which the transfer of a
preacher from one conference to another
requires the concurrent action of the
bishops Of the two conferences concerned
Resolved, That in view of the unusual
pressure upon the conference, at this sca-
sion We respectfully request our bishop
to make no transfer into the conference
without transfer of equal grade out of
the conference. Dr.. Hamilton closed the
session with the benediction.
THE MISSIONARY SERMON. d
Rev. C. T.. Place delivered the mis-
sionary sermon at the afternoon ses-
sion. lie took for his text the words
Il shall see him, but not now; I shall
behold him." etc, etc. lie spoke in
part as follows:
Poetry is the highest art OF expression
The greatest themes furnish material for
the poets thoughts.
The German poet, Herdes, said: "Giye
me great truth that / may live on it,"
In Shakespeare "rhe eternal verlties of
Gods revelations are scarcely ever out of
sight"
Large portions of the Iible are in poetic
style, The Psalmlst says, 80 Lord, our
Lord, how excellent is Thy name in an
the EARTH The Book of job is poetry
from bcsinn!g to end, Note the lofty
themes of the Bible, Christ His Kingdom,
Salvation, Eternity. Much of the para
phry OF the Bible is expressed in poetry,
81 shall see him, but not now, etc.
First-Chrst's kingdom carries with il
the inspiration of certain success. His
throne shall endure as the sun before
me-" Ills throne shall be established
foreyermOre," IAN things are delivered
to me of my fathers" The Bible Is hlIed