The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-01
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE.
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With PRAYER AND PRAISE.
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a price" and Pray for the peace of Je-
rusalem" We're some of the responses.
After prayer by Or. J. r. TichenoE. the
work OF enrolment was begun. Secretary
Ragsdsle's arrangements for this work
had been made beforehand and the enroll
meut was rapidly completed.
President Northen announced that the
first business before the convention was
the election of officers Rev. J. c. solomon
of Dublin moved the reelection OF the
present incumbent The motion was
promptly seconded. followed by the sug-
geston from several quarters that the
election be made unanimous. BY unanf-
nous consent the secretary was instruct
ed to cast the ballot of the convention for
Hon. W. J. Northen as president.
Gov Northen expressed his profound
gratitude at this evidence Of
their continued confidence 81 as
sure YOU he said. that | will do
Lord. I pray that our utterances may all
be inspired. our policies oil outlined and
our actions all directed by Him
Rev. B. d. Ragsdale Of Macon was
unanimously reelected secretary. The
secretary named Rev ". l. Cults Of
Marshallvile as his assistant President,
Northen warned the convention that the
assistant secretary bore great resem-
b.ance 10 the handsome pastor of the
First Baptist Church. and that they would
do well TO observe him closely in order TO
be able TO make the distinction.
The following vice presidents were elect
ed, one being from each section OF the
state. and two being ministers and the
other two deacons: Hon. j. G Mccall of
Quitman, Rev r. b. Headden of Rome.
Mr. c. b. Wilhngham Of Macon, and Rev.
B. NJ. Galloway of Washington.
The president ordered the vice pres-
dents 10 take their seats on the stand.
'This is a time of military authority and
I intend TO be obeyed," he said The or
der was promptly obeyed.
The Delegates Welcomed.
The address of welcome was delivered by
Rev. john d. Jordan, pastor OF the First
Baptist Church. Dr. Jordan said that he
had been too busy to prepare an address
OF welcome. The work involved in prepar-
ing for the convention had made too many
demands upon his time but this was me-
cessary for him TO do in order that they
might be welcomed in a more substantial
way. For twelve long weary months we
have waited patiently for you. cheered with
NIt lnOuSnl Oh your coming, ne Sdlu.
Now that you are here our hearts beat
with joy and our lips bid you thrice well
come. We welcome you for your own sake
and because We know that you are a rep
Tesentatlve people. Among you we know
that there is an Ex-Governor, congress
men, lawyers, doctors, merchants, farm
ers, teachers and college presidents. and
also the inevitable and irrepressible ed
itor. The entire city bids you welcome Jew
and Gentle bid you welcome. All denomi-
nations welcome you"
Dr. Jordan said that il might look like
Baptist brag," but he could not refrain
from quoting the words of that eloquent
Hebrew the Mayor of Chattanooga, in
his address of welcome TO the Southern
Baptist convention in that city, who said
that there Is something peculiarly Ameri-
can in the Baptist Church that appeals
With special force to the patriot In its
church government it represents liberty
in its purest form, each church being a
separate and independent government to
itself with no higher earthly government
while its people are a liberty loving, in
dependent class.
1--WE welcome you to this city, the gold
en- gate to this great state. We are proud
10 be in Georgia. Our Mayor, a He
brew of the Hebrews, but with a broad
mind and a large heart. told me TO bia
you in his name a cordial welcome. Our
churches. homes and hearts are open to
you. May your coming be a blessing TO
us and a benediction to you With warm
loving hearts and with great expectations
We bid you a cordial welcome"
The address of welcome was responded
to by Rev. ]. Lansing Burrows of Au-
gusta. Dr. Burrows said that the well
come was accepted in the spirit in which
II was extended. He had wanted to come
90 Savannah he said. The convention
did not often get away from the central
portion of the state. Meeting so often in
the central portion of the state, they were
likely TO forget that there was any citv
In 1t but one and any brethren but some
He was glad to be amid the scenes which
had witnessed the iabors and were pre-
cious with the memories of the elder Ian
drum and the princely Holmes aud which
are redolent with the eloquence< of other
men whose names are embalmed in the
history OF Georgia Baptists Even here
upon the edge of the state" he said. I'VE
are glad TO find hearts as true 10 tho
principles We love, and as warm as any
TO be found elsewhere in the broad EN-
pire state"
For Expansion and Imperialism.
Tremendous changes have occurred since
the convention met in Augusta a year
ago DR.. Burrows said. He spoke of the
war and Its results The opportunity for
which we prayed has come, he said The
shells of Sampson and the guns of Ice
have made for us an open door. DR. Rur-
rows declared that he was an expansion
list and an imperialist. He was calmly
watching the developments of the provi-
dence of God, and was not troubled about
what the future might bring forth.
am an imDerialist through and
through. l want to see Jesus Christ King
OF Kings and Lord of Lords / am an ex-
pansionist. l want to see the knowledge
of the Lord God cover the earth as the
waters cover the great deep"
The question which now confronts the
Christian people of this country. said DR.
Burrows, is Shall we go in and possess
these lands? Shall we enter these onen
DOORS The church, he said, can make
use of the sword, which is carving the
way Of civiliza ton.
DIR. Burrows address was listened II