The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-17
CONFERENCE
ADJ0URNS.
After a Review of the
Themes Discussed. A
Profitable Gathering.

Profitable Gathering.
The Bible Conference OF tho Whining.
ton Bible Union came to close In West
Presbyterian Church last night after a
series OF discussion which proved instruc-
live to the many people who heard them.
Saturday afternoon w. l.. Pettingill
epoke on the subject: rs Jesus Comingi"
In the evening able discourses were ,nade
by Rev. W. J. Erdman ON Israel and the
Glory Of God" and Rev. Charles E. Hurl.
burt on Another Comforter
Needs Of China was the subject Of
Rev. W. l.. knights discourse at Y. NJ. q.
eatd: II will outline my subject under
three heads first, great need; second.
great responsibility; third. great Cod"
"D!sobedIen.e OF Gods law and unbellef
Of urpeople at home imposes on us great
responsibility. Among our people the
majotity show great deal more Interest,"
in u game of base ball than they do In the
teachings Of the Word OF God In every
10000 Of our church members only one Is
missionary. Tho amount of money spent
last year by secret societies for regalia en-
tertanment of friaEds ETC., was $780,
10000, while but $500 o00,0,0 was spent
for missions. i have no CALI is often tho
| plea made. know you hevs no call, bub
Christ commands you to 60 apd that COM
mnnd Is stronger than any call"
| Key, G. H. Hurlburt answered questions
from the audience. number were asked
and he answered them fully and to tho
satisfaction OF all.
Tonight OF 7 a. o'clock in ths Associa-
tion Hall the first meeting, after the con-
ference sessions, Of the Bible Union class
will be held. W. l.. Pettingill Is tho teach
er.
Announcement was made that to-mor.
row night ali members of The association
would meet to arrange Tor the reception to
be given at the New Century Club, April
"a, and for the consideration of plans for
other work The new committees appoint.
ed February have been working dillgent.
ly and wish to have The hearty co-opera-
tion Of Ill members of the association in
the preparations which have been made
for the reception.
DR.. Erdmun preached in West Church
last night from First Corinthians 2; 10 and
a, and afterward the final meeting OF the
Conference was held, summarizing the
various themes discussed during the ses-
sions.
Rev. Charles f. Hurlburt was In charge
OF tho meeting. On the subject of Prayer
How and What 1t Means 10 Talk With
God" Rev. W. L. Knight said in part;
The greatest lack in the teachings OF I'll
church Is that of secerC prayer. I he inner
life will always control the outer lie.
There is nothing SO important as secrt1
prayer. Prayerlessuess is powerlessnosS.
The first essential 10 secret prayer is
listening heat God speaking and you list
oniug; next SIN heart, and lastly, pa
tient heart. You must be still! before God
be silent unto God and expose your whole
soul to God.
On the questions. GLOW PrccioIs Is
JESUS Chrial?' and Would you be- glad to
sec the coming of Christ Tonight" W. l..
Pettingill said Christ was unSpeakably
precious to MI Christians. That in lhs
heart Of every Christian there was a yearn-
Ing desire for the coming OF Christ. He
said the coming of CHRIST had no attrac-
coming. aDother Comforter, this Holy
Spirit, is always with US.
From John II; 20 and 20 Rev Charles
y Hurburt said: Gods purpose Is that
through us the world might know all thy
glory. The question lies with us will
we lot the world knowp We must ask
God, tonight. to us In our homellfe, in our
business-life and in every place that she
world may know tho glory" The meet
ing was closed with prayer by Rev. A. N.
hcgWin.
IN OTHER PULPlTs
Rev P. 5. Seymour Of Philadelphia adj
sptSlul ythNS pSp.i1 lAeCUluA
at Bethany Baptist Church last evening,
At Central Presby terrain Church lasA
evening Rev. Il. A. McCurdy, d. d., preach
ed the second Of q series OF sermons on
"Mnses In Egypt.
"Etcrnal Punishment or the Philosophy
of Eternal Domination was the subjoot Of
an interesting sermon by Rev George Il.
evening
Rev. F.G. Merrill preached another ora
selies Of sermons on What Bnptis.s Do.
lieve, at the North Baptist Mission
Rev. w. J.. Erdman Of Germantown
preached at the Second Baptist Church
morning.
Rev. j. d. G. Hanna preached in tho
interests Of the centenary fund at Silver
brook NJ. Il. Church last evening
A series Of special sermons ON Christian
Science and Kindred Topics was com.
by Row w. l.. S. Murray ct ST.
Paul's NJ. e. Church yesterday morning.
Rev. j. S. Gilfllian of Mays Landing,
N. j., has boon called to become pastor Of
the Head Of Christiana Presby terrain
Church.
Rev. A. d. Nichols OF. Chester hns accept.
cd call to become pastor OF the First
Baptist Church Ut New Castle.
A number of Improvements to Forest
Prcsby terau Church at Mlndletown will
shortly DO made. The necessary funds for
GuG "UIh uhNe ultouuJ uUVA pEULulSou.
Portions OF Easter musical programmes
were repeated In many Of the churches In
This city yesterday.
Bishop Coleman preached and confirms
ID class OF 80 In st. Johns Church yes
erday. The bishop preached an INTEREST,"
ng sermon on the message of the Gospel.
He remarked that In a recent discussion ID
lad been stated that one of the reasons
Why men did not attend church was b.
muse they received no message when they
lid. He therefore proposed to delivers
message from the Gospel and spoke Of the
essen of the day.
During tho service the bishop and Arch.
leacon Hall. tie rector OF the church, al.
uded feeingly to the death of Edwin. A,
Van Trump, who for many years was
member Of the vestry Of the church, and
me of its mcst prominent workers and
members.
Special services were held in St. Mary'a
Church aud were largely attended. In tho
morning there was an eloquent sermon by
music by the choir assisted by the orches.
ra. An eloquent sermon was delivered
~ Father Gallespis In tho evening.
Special exercises Of Young Peoples
Day were held in tho Bethany Baptisu
church lust evening There was large
Tendance. Rev. r. s. Seymour D. d.,
+ Philadelphia, delivered an interesting
ddrcss.
The services hold by the Railroad Y. M.
i. g. A., ut Third street and Railroad
csterdny nf ernoOn, wore rs usual largely
TENDED. There was special music and
iuging led ly the choir commencing AZ
30 o'clock. L. POI tinsill spoke at p. IN.
:. H. Cantvell led the song service
A young mems Bible class, to be taught
y the Row l.. w. I3aten, was started
eserday In st. Andrews Church Thorl
re already about rs ulamburs, and new
mes will DO received at later meetings. II
yas decided . hold the Sessions on Sun,ia;
Mornings at 10 o'clock 10 the Sunday
,hool room.
Tho Rev. G. A. Grse. pastor Of Unloc
|. Il. Church, on Thursday evening, will
,verse the usual order and will give q 70.
option TO his congregation.
The bazaar will be continued at Old
wedes parish house all week. The Guild
[all Is prettily decorated. Tho attends
nee promises to be largo until the cloaA
tho bazaar,
Burglars Fire House.
Burglars last Friday morning entorod
,e house Of Bernard Kelley at No. 1904
In atr ond raI,I Ia