The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
PAPER on MISSIONS.

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to quarrel over but to invest it in
good work as fast as possible.
PAPER on MISSIONS.
Rev. w. j. Watkins, of Factoryvillc,
gave a carefully prepared paper on
Baptist Missions" lie said that Bap-
tist missions began in the third chap
ter of Matthew with John the Baptist.
and continued through the life of
Christ and his apostles. During the
dark ages the light seemed shrouded
but as intellectual VigOr returned re-
ligiOus life increased. and Christian
missions received their impulse. The
last 100 years have seen the greatest
progress in carrying out the great COM
mission and Baptists have taken the
lead. Such names as William Carey,
Adonram JudsOn. Boardman, Ward
and Marshman have been followed by
hosts of others. In studying Baptist
missions we might speak of local
missions, supported by individual
churches, of Association and State
missions, and then of the broader fields
of work in our own country, in Europe
and in heather countries.
American missions of Baptists he
Roger Williams, who, in the woods
alone or among the friendly Indians,
was worshipping his God according
to his convictions. The one has be-
come four and a half millions Of Bap-
lists in the United States and includes
some of its finest orators and greatest
scholars and philanthropsts.
Educational work among colored peo-
pie was begun by Baptists in 1862
and they have proved that culture is
Colorless" and religion knows no race
distinctions. Over one million Bap-
lists in this country are now found
among the colored people, many Of
whom will go to ovangelizc Africa.
WORK IN GREECE.
Mr.. Watkins outlined the Bible col
porteurs work in Greece and Spain
the Gospel meetings in France and
the successful evangclistic work in the
far north countries. Then he took a
brief survey of the missions in heath
en- countries in India.
AT o'clock the Junior Christian En-
deaVOr of the Penn avenue church
marched in with flags and banners.
Miss Krigbaum read a paper on Jun
ior Work. speaking of its Importance
as furnishing fresh material for the
future. The Bible study in the Chris
tian culture courses Of the BAPTIST
Young Peoples union had proved Il
great blessing. The Great Book is suf-
ticient. The Juniors do not find it dun
with its vivid descriptions and inter-
esting stories and helpful lessons. She
explained the method she used in con-
Quoting Junior meetings, leaving much
to the children themselves trusting
them to lead and asking them to speak
and pray.
Rev. r. +. Y. Pierce spoke on the
importance of making the object of the
Junior work soul winning.
Mr.. Pierce gave a very earnest talk
full Of touching incidents and practical
suggestions He illustrated it bv OBJ
icCt lessons ana by CrayOn sketches.
Those present win not soon forget his
cradle story ana other illustrations.
\ business session followed ana after
adjournment, supper was served by the
young people of the Penn avenue Bap-
tist church.
At the evening session Nlr Luther
Keller presided, After q song service
led by the Penn avenue choir Mr. Kcl-
Ter read letter from the general sec
rotarv Ct the union, i'm which it was
ur%cd that large delegation should go
to the convention IN Buffalo IN July
MIR, PIERCES ADDRESS.
Rcv. r. +. Y. Pierce then addressed
the large audience present on "Dcnom-