New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18
METHODIST SCHOOLS ATTACKED.
THE REV DR. MUNHALL DECLARES THAT
THEIR TEACHING OF HIGHER CRITl-
CrsM HAS CAUSED INFIDE


At the weekly Methodist preachers meeting held
at the Methodist Book Concern yesterday, the heN'
Dr. L. w Munhail delivered address on The
Integrity and Authority of the Bible" his paper
being an answer to higher criticism
In the course Of his remarks DR.. Munhall said
that all the objections raised by the higher crtics
of to-day 10 the Bibles integrity can he fouhu III
the works OF voltaire and Paine. The battle ana
the weapons were the same. he said. but the pan
had changed and the enemy was now inside the
breastworks instead OF outside OF them
He also declared that in two Methodist theoioglca'
schools the Old Testament professors were siNihs
all The objections against the integrity of the rec
ord and were making no attempt TO answer 'nese
objections One of these men, he said WITHIN four
wears Of his graduation left the Methodist Epis-
copal Church became pastor Of Congregational
church. then Of a Unitarian church. ana 'neh ne
came an nidel. He also said that young MAJ"
while at a Methodist school came under cer'aih
professors influence. the result Of when was ,ha'
he returned TO his home an intdel lie continueu'
What moral right has any institution OF our
Church TO employ and support such men IN their
faculties? These institutions were foundeo anu
endowed al great sacrifice by the fa'heis' ioi 'ne
purpose OF giving our young people schoias''0
: culture in harmony with vital Chrisuam'!' as
taught In the Word of God and as protest against
tho scentcisr and rationalism Of the secular
schools and universities. For any one OF them
now to employ a teacher who VIII promuisate
nide and railroads.&c. objections 10 the bioie IL
gross BETRAYAL Of one of the most sacred trusts OF
the Church. | speak as loyal member ana "'h
lister OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Dr. S. p Cadman, OF the metropolitan
rernple who had been referred to by Dr. Munhall
once tried TO interrupt him on a question OF PRIV
nege but was persuaded 10 let him hnish' Ut
Munha said that the effect OF Dr. Cadman ; 'each-
ing was to lead straight to Unitarianlsm' III
Cadman replied vehemently;
al knt
ius, as LOYAL TO Jesus Christ as any man here
do not go about the country telling my brethren
that the Methodist ministers are DESERVING the
faith But DR.. Buckley told me to keep COOL ana
will sit down.
Dr. Buckley objected to having any one say that
any ministers in the Methodist Church were not
loyal. He however added 1--WE do need revival
We should give up our present tendency TO luxury
We need a ground swell that will change the spirit
Of some Of bishops Npplause) Of late years
some OF the bishops have been too intimately asso-
ciated with OF wealth who endow the colleges
The Rev Dr. John Rhey Thompson, of Brooklyn.
said: Long before I ever heard of the higher crti-
csn | became convinced, from reading the book OF
Isaiah that it had two authors. If that is heresy
day is the most dangerous paper heard mere IN q,
long time Appause thank Coo cd. IN, ne ppe re en-
Mnnhail' Heretofore Methodsm has stood for fresh
air. / do not believe the Methodist colleges are
as described / and daughter 10 ives,
ieyan University and think that their spiritual
DR. Thompson ended with defiant declaration
that he believed in evolution, and had taught II FOR
,u,entv-hve wears DIT George p Mains sad mo
such va que charges have been made here against
an Institution near New-York ought TO be made
They should either be withdrawn or else made
specific and followed by official INVESTIGATION
The Rev Dr. W. F. Anderson declared that Dr
Nunhal was himself guilty of heresy In putting the
text of the Bible higher than the living Christ Dr
a B. Leonard. the missionary secretary. heartily
Endorsed Dr. Munhalrs address. and moved vote
NJ thanks to him. which adopted
The meeting elected officers as follows President
president c. W. Willard. New;York confereync nee
second yice-president r. S. Paddington. Newly ork
Fast Conference: secretary A. Ostrander New
York: Business Committee. w. A. LAYTON. New
York Fast: W II. Morgan. Newark and }. r. Price
New-York Conference