The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-01

spirit and zeal he is a worthy son of his
noble sire.
AS an instance of forethought upon the
part of the pastor of the church, the
pews nearest the pulpit were reserved for
those afflicted with deafness or hard of
hearing, and there We're a number so
afflicted who profited by this kindness. In
the pulpit with Dr. Landrum, and par
tcipating in, the services, were DR.. f.
H. Kerfoot of Louisville, Kypa DR.. R. }.
Willingham of Richmond, Va, DR.. ]. A.
Wynne of Atlanta, and the pastor Rev.
John D. Jordan.
DR.. Landrums subject was "The Main
Mater" Wis text being from John, 2lst
chapter, 22d verse: What is that TO
thee? follow thou me-" Considered more
in extenso, the subject as described
by DR.. Landrum was 1.-The subordination
of the incidental 10 the essential in Chris
tan doctrine and duty"
There Were many local references made
by DIR. Landrum in his sermon, which
were of special interest to many in his
congregation.
DR.. Landrum referred, In opening his
discourse, to the scene between Christ and
Peter, in which the words of his text were
used. These words of Christ he ascribed
as the answer to an impairment and I'M
necessary question by Peter at a solemn
moment. The lesson was well learned by
the apostle, he said, as was shown in his
epistle to his brethren twenty years later
where he speaks of "a busybody in other
mems matters.
MY fathers and brethren, we meet here
in convention as followers of Christ. our
business concerns the essential and eternal
matter of his kingdom. Our cardinal doc
trines as a denomination, the alpha ana
Il. :. D
the kingship of Jesus of Nazareth. Our
trust is in him and him alone for saliva
ton. Never do we trust in ourselves Tor
salvation, for then would we be morahsls--
more likely mmoralists-but not Chris
tians; we do not trust in any ceremony
or rite for salvation, for then
would we be ritualists, but nos
Christians; we do not trust in the church,
for then would we be churchmen, but noe
Christians; we do not trust in the BIpIe'
or then would we be Bibiolators. but NOT
Christians; we do not trust for salvation
through the Abrahamic covenant, for then
would we be Jews, but not Christians; we
do not trust in culture or civilized ENVIRON
ment for then would we be evolutionlsts'
but not Christians. What then? CHRIST
is our prophet priest and king Tie
Christian declares: God forbid that
should glory save in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ by whom the World Is GU
Gifted unto me, and unto the world. we
are Christians Ia convention assembled
and humbly trust and pray that the NJ
visible Christ may preside over our deLo-
erations. We are called Baptist Christians.
Baptists we are, but why2 Surely MOI De-
cause we wish to separate ourselves from
other disciples of our Lord; we are Bap'
fists because we cannot be otherwise.
Referring to his Intimate association III
early life with the Savannah Baptlss
Church. Or. Landrum said:
Brethren, beg your patient hearing To-
night, as l speak by your appointment I
am not invaluable; / speak for myseI
alone; ccnsure me in your wisdom, but %
not doubt, / pray you. my love and 10y
atty to my savior or to my brethren 10
me this is a holy hour, and this sanctuary
The house Of God and the gate OF heaven
Within these walls, pardon me for r.
minding you, l was converted; In. the Day
CONTINUED on Seventh Pagel