The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-11

and Deacon Franklin Lyon; Plymouth
church. D. N. Beach, Minneapolis; Pill
grim church. Rev. G. B. Moody and
Deacon J. M. Wright, and Como
church, c. M. May; individuals, Rev.
S. w. Dickinson and S. B. Fisher.
Following the organization a season
was spend in informal addresses, an
exchange of greetings, after which Rev
Alex McGregor delivered an address
upon the christian Belief"
After the pastors address the next
two hours was spent pleasantly by the
clergymen at an informal reception in
the church parlors The women Of the
church served refreshments.
When DR.. Smith, moderator of the
meeting, arose to introduce Rev. E. J.
Updyke, D. D., at the evening gather
ing, he was greeted by an audience
which we'll filled the church.
DR.. Updyke complimented both pas
tor and congregation upon the exer-
cises of the evening, after which he
discussed at length some of the issues
of the day in thoroughly convincing
manner.
There was, he said, no civilization
which did not have the spirit of Christ
among it's people. Great Britain was
the greatest nation with the largest
wealth and prestige, and she alone SYM
pathiZed with the United States in it's
Efforts III DeQdlI Oh the aIllcteu CuDd1lo.
The present conflict would result In an
International alliance between the CIV
lized nations. The United States SYM
pathized with England in her efforts
to keep open the ports of Japan, yet
had not sent a gun nor a dollar to
assist her.
mot that we should be jingoes,' -
said Mr.. Updyke, "but nations, as we'll
as individuals, have responsibilities,
and it is in the spirit of Christ that a
new national foreign policy will be
| adopted by this country. The spirit Of
| Christ has manifested itself in Great
| Britain, and they are commencing an
era of a great change in international
matters It can not be accomplished
| with battleships or standing armies,
| but alone through the influence Of the
| teaching Of the church Of Christ. The
church can give nothing but it's infiu-
ence, yet never before has it's influence
upon the nation been more profound.
It is not necessary that a prayer meet
ing be turned into a political caucus,
| because the church has power for
good which no living power can limit
There is a great field for the Chris
matters, although education had large
ly passed out of the hands Of the
church into the control Of the state,
| yet the church was not doing as much
as it could for the religious life Of the
| students"
DR.. Updyke urged the necessity of all
| Christians keeping abreast Of the
| times and taking lively interest in
| the affairs of the nation.
The installing prayer was offered
| following DR.. Updyke's address. He
| invoked blessing upon the audience
assembled and the work which Dr.
McGregor would do in years to come
He asked blessing upon the fleets OF
this country upon the high seas, and
1 that the angel of Jehovah would guide
| them in all things.
Rev. q. B. Moody then charged DIR.
McGregor, on behalf Of the church. DR..
| McGregor stood directly in front OF
the rostrum during the charge.
! DR.. Moody pointed out the necessity
| of reading the signs Of the times, and
in treating rich and poor alike without
discrimination, in his administration OF
his duties as pastor. Success was as
suced If he took Christ for his compan-
ion. during his ministry.
Rev. Samuel G. Smith next extended
on behalf Of the congregation, the righ'
hand of fellowship to the new pastor
He congratulated DR.. McGregor and as
sured him that 1t was his sincere wisl
that he fill his church to OVERLOOKING
and If 1T got too crowded some of tn,
surplus could find room down at the
Peoples church. The Congregational
lists were, Dr. Smith said beautifl
gathering. They were well-fixed theo- o :
ically, and harmony marked all thai