The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-06
HIS IDEAL A HIGH ONE
SECRETARY OF THE BROTHER
HOOD OF ST. ANDREW

In an Exposition of the Qualities
Work of the brotherhood Mr..
Wood Set Standard of Merit
Not Frequent of FulflIment-His
Programme Today.
The Brotherhood of ST. Andrew Is
| church institution that is not generally
much in the public eye, for it's mission
is largely within the Episcopal church,
and it is properly the method Of church
extension in that communion. Just
now the brotherhood is attracting some
outside attention, and is enjoying some
thing of a stirring Of the spirit owing
TO the visit of General Secretary John
W. Wood, of New York.
Mr.. Wood, a youthful-looking gen.
tleman, with very large fund Of in
! formation IN church matters and very
clear method of rendering that lnfor-
nation, is continually going about
the country meeting the mem
hers of the now numerous chapters
| of the organization of which he is so
active a member. He devotes all his
time to the work, and the need for such
ministrations as his has grown enor-
mouSly with the growth of the order.
The brotherhood is distinctly modern.
About fourteen years ago it was con-
ceived by the members of st. James
| parish, Chicago, that some means
should be adopted to permit the lay
men to do organized work for the
| church among their neighbors and ac-
/ quaintances. 1t is properly a home
missionary society. So very success
full was the first movement that it has
been generally adopted by Episcopal
churches, not only in America, but in
| Europe as well, and on this continent
there are some 10000 or Il, 900 members.
| The necessity for, an organizer, or
rather instructor, such as Mr.. Wood,
has developed with the growth of the
society, and yesterday was the occa-
sion of the first coming of Mr.. Wood
to the Northwest.
1t was busy day for the general
secretary. He arrived in the morning
from Mankato, and was just in time to
take part in the special communion
for the brotherhood men at Christ
church where Bishop Gilbert off1ciated.
At II o'clock, Mr.. Wood addressed
the congregation at st. Peters church
on THE Brotherhood Man." and in the
afternoon he made an address on 1.-THE
Boys Chapter and the Sunday School,"
AT 4.3O there was a meeting Of the
chapter of st. Clements and some
friends in the chapter house, at which
| Bishop Gilbert was present, the devo-
tional portion of which was conducted.
by the Rev. Ernest Dray. The meeting
was held largely for the purpose of lis
tening to an exposition by Mr. Wood
OF those qualifications that are es-
sential in the candidate for brothership
and the duty of the members in promot-
ing the welfare of the brotherhood and
the church generally. Mr.. Woods ex-
plantations were generally given in re-
spoLse to questions put, at his invita-
ton, by members. Mr.. Wood said, in
effect
There are two members here who
are candidates for admission to the
brotherhood, and 1T is necessary that
they understand what is required in
them as members. If they find they
are not posse ssed of these qualifications
their usefulness as members is to be
doubted.
First are they firm in the faith-do
they believe that the faith of the
church is the one and true faith? I do
net mean that they should be versed in
dogma and doctrine, but do they sub
scribe as whole to its teachings?
DO they believe in the church as the
living body of our Lord in the world?
Are the candidates men of high
ideals, pure, strait and clean In their
lives? If they have high standards of
living, then they are eligible
The candidate must believe that the
church is the channel, and the best
channel, to do Christian work. Do
these candidates so believe?
"Will each Of these candidates subor-
dirate himself in his work to the ma
iority? Many valuable men find 1t d fiji
cult to subordinate their own wishes in
any matter, and the candidate must be
warned of this.
If the candidate is progressive and
aggressive churchman, then he is pos
sessed of ano. her quality that is essen
a a ND final xy he No
communicate. This last is quite as
necessary as any Of the other qualihca-
tons.
Now if the candidates know of them
selves that they are lacking in any Of
these qualities they would be better out
of the brotherhood, and the brother
hood would be better without them
The brotherhood is the missionary en-
sine of the church in the hands Of the
laity, and 1t should be conducted by
men of the highest ideals and firmest
faith. Examine yourselves as to these
matters
At the close of Mr.. Woods remarks
; Bishop Gilbert thanked him for the ex-
position of the aims Of the society as to
an ideal membership.
Last evening Mr.. Wood went to ST.
PauPs church, Minneapolis, and will re.
; turn to st. Paul today when the gen.
eral conference of the brotherhood
men in this assembly will be held at
, Christ church. after a reception at the
Commercial club. The programme for
} today follows:
2 to 3 p. m, Commercial Club ParIors-
Reception.
5 to $3.50 p. M. Christ Church-Genera,
conference.
/. The Chapter Man
(a)-Qualif1cationS.. Mr.. Wood
. (b)-His Work -. Local Brotherhood Men
l. In the Sunday school.
, Q. In the Mission.
8. In the Prison.
, 4. In the Hotels.
II. The Chapter Boy MIR. Arthur Lambert
} Ill The Chapter Meeting Mr.. Wood
$50 p. m.-Luncheon and Personal Confer.
| ence.
Sp. m.-Church Service.
Addresses
, "The Rule of Prayer Rev. Charles Holmes
1.-THE Rule Of Service Rev. H. M. Hood
: do We Keep Them" ........... Mr.. Wood
: Offertory-"There Is a Land Mine Eye
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