The record-union., 1899-07-23
Yesterdays Was a Very Busy One
With the Delegates.
Every Minute Was Occupied BY Regular
Sessions and Committee Meetings.
Interesting Addresses Delivered by
Revs. w. A. Spencer Of Phila-
delphia, G. e. Spencer of Denver
and III. G. Henderson of West
Virginia.

Virginia
INDIANAPOLIS, July 22-To-day
was the big day of the Epworth League
Convention. Every minute was occu-
pied by regular sessions and commit
tee meetings, beginning with three sun
rise meetings. The regular convention
sessions began at 8 o'clock. Bishop
Hinde of Detroit presided in the tent.
Bishop Galloway of jackson, Miss,
spoke on "The Twentieth Century
Movement" The same topics We're
spoken upon at the opera-house and
Tomlinson Hall as at the tent.
"Methodism-Its Evangelical Genius
was discussed by Rev. w. A. Spencer
of Philadelphia, Rev. c. E. Spencer of
Denver, and Rev. H. G. Henderson of
Parkersburg, W. Va
Rev. Henderson said in part:
"Methodism accepts the evangelical
Interpretation Of the Gospel, and falls
in line with it's aggressive sweep and
acumenical nature. The world is my
carriage is her motto She has so
articulated her polity in keeping with
~AAiS AeihSA cAAt split tIldI sic UluSl SO
in order to stay. Go afoot, on horse
back. in buggy, by rail, by boat, by
blcycle-any way, so as to go the far
thest and get there first.
Like apocalyptic angels, flying
through the heavens, with the ever
lasting Gospel to preach, her flaming
heralds go wherever the Macedonian
cry is heard. Without crescent or
crozier her faithful hosts advance to
the martial music of militant church
to plant the standard of the cross in
the bosom of every vale and on the
brow of every mount
'Methodism has always accentuated
spirituality as true note of the
church. Other churches stress apos-
tolic succession, baptismal regenera-
ton, close communion, divine election,
and other denominational shibboleths,
and upon these ecclesiastical passports
ring the changes and rally their
strength; but Methodism emphasizes
the experience of conversion, and
around this fundamental doctrine mar
shals her forces. Other churches may
boast more costly cathedrals, may OBJ
serve more elaborate ritual, may par
ade more artistic music; but when it
comes to old time religion the follow
ers Of the man who felt his heart
strangely warmed yield the palm to
none
Methodist fervor is not mere ami
NAL excitement nor emotional senti-
mentality, but the outgrowth of nat
ural causes, first of which is her evan
gelical doctrines.
Methodists have nothing to fear and
all to gain from educating their chill
dren in doctrinal lines. Methodist doc
trines are in such striking accord with
the evident meaning of the Scriptures
that they challenge the loyalty of every
intelligent Methodist. Methodism
boasts not the prestige of antiquity
nor lays claim to monopoly of min :
listers nor millionaires; but she does
hold she possesses a system Of doc
trines that by it's breadth and sweet
ness captivates the vilest sinners
heart. She furthermore holds that the
preaching of her evangelical doctrines
has largely influenced other Protestant
churches, causing them to modify their
teachings or hold in abeyance their
symbols not in unison with an evangel-
ical statement of the Gospel
Methodist fervor does not spend
itself in idle vaporings nor in fruitless
rhapsodies, but multiplies itself in sub
stantial evidences of intelligent en-
thusiasm.
'Methodism has ever been the patron
of education, and it is eminently fitting
that she should signalize her triumphs
by crowning the passing of the grand
est century of the milleniums with a
gift of gold for Christian education.
"Methodism has always been fore
most in missionary work So. now. it
behooves her. in view of the new door
providentially thrown open, to take her
place in the van of progress and help
in placing the pearl of the Antilles
as a jewel in the crown of the Master.
and assist in laying the far off Phil
ippines before the dawn of the new
century blends its auroral light with
the glories of the eff1ulgent day as an
offering on the altar of our Lord"
''Methodism-Its Breadth and CathoI-
icity" was discussed by Revs. T. s.
Berry of Ontario, W. P Thirkield of
and Frank M. North of New
York.
Methodist Philanthrophy'' was the
subject of addresses by Rev. H. J.
Chreitzberg Of Charlotte, NJ c., and
Rev. ]. w. Graham of Toronto.
..'Methodism and Educational Lead .
ers" was discussed by Professor r. S.
Copeland of Ann Arbor, Mich: Rev.
F. L. Osborn of Bay City, Mich. and
Rev. J. H. Riddel of Winnipeg, Mani
toba.
"Woman's Work in Methodism, was
the subject of an address of Mrs.
Leach Ryder Meyer, Chicago. Mrs.
Meyer said in part:
There are at present 56 deaconess
institutions and S2S deaconesses and
probationers, of whom 444 are in To-
cally organized institutions, 1SS under
the w. H. M. S., and 1876 in Germany.
India and other countries. During
1898 they made 100000 religious calls
and nursed 5,766 persons.
why has the deaconess' work been
so successful? Why is it attracting
such eager attention and expectation
from those who love God and hu-
manity? One might answer in the
words of one Of the wisest of our
Bishops, IT furnishes the principal
place between Methodism and
the lapsed masses But there is
more profound reason than this. The