The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-11

cities are standing with him. II any one
doubts whether the country churches are
In line let him read over the list OF
contributions to state missions for De-
tober The whole State Is lined UP on tho
battle line of the ages TO press the con-
quest of the world for Christ. Who can
estimate the value OF this heavenly com
radeship In the warfare OF the kingdomr
We have developed leaders among is in
large Numbers. That was oneaof the strik-
ing developments of our closing cam
pnigp. Brethren took the field for State
missions and literally took 1t IN the face
OF the remains of opposition. We nave
something like a proper standard OF giy-
ing set Ia some places at least The col
ors have heen carried forward and the
army will properly lead, dress up on the
flag. We have the large encouragement
of constantly increasing success THIS
venr the contributions for State missions
went something over $4,000 beyond Lass
wear and last year Texas led every state
! In the Union in state missions. we nave
reacfed a stage when Organization can oe
/ expanded TO meet the real needs OF the
6eId. All these things by Gods mercy
we have. and, best OF all, we have Coz
Himself with us In heavenly WORK.
with such field and such resources
what should be our aim? First OF all, 10
/ give ourselves to the work before Us
vith whole-hearted conservation. we
can not serve In this, the nohlest OK caus
es, with cold, calculating hearts, auu
have the presence OF the Master Win w.
Missions should be principle, cor
viction but far more. passion Con
victjons i'm fire will FIRE the world We
opght to aim TO put into the heart OK
IVORY church in Texas the predominant
pifrpose and passion OF saving the lost
bv The preaching of Christ. This Is the
landmark most needing TO be reset IL
( modern churches. We should aim 70
spread everywhere the spirit OF cor
. operation among the Baptlsts in Texas,
The general policy OF this convention ana
l every Individual of us, IN the opinion OF
= vour board. should be TO encourage peace
I ana harmony and discourage the spirit
4 OF strife.
5 To the accomplishment OF these things
( ,or tho GOOD OF the cause today tomor-
e row and till Jesus comes, we should eA7.
a srtise our highest wisdom, directed ~
l. tha wisdom that comes from ABOVE NOV
r ana more, II appears, the real pruneAv. I.
. economy and safety IN tne
!. OF the Masters business is 10 uhder' q, . :
: great things and expect great things. we
:. Should discredit the goodness q Goa 70
r halt or hesitate ON the threshold o. my
Q new century. The land Is BEFORE us, iee
e rs 20 Irp and possess II, for we are aoie.
i Annerded hereto and made q part OF tnls
4 report Is the financial exhibit, aiso d rs
4 az he missionaries OF the board Tor me
. past year and the amount paid each.
!. Your superintendent Of missions REQUESTS
h permission 10 print IN The AnnuAi a.
e tented ancount Of all money receives
a Tor an esalses during the wear.
n ahe convention listened % 4. y
+. vsrlons messengers tonisl. to ,,,', ~.
y ~ rhurches AZ the city viii BY r'ied py
!, N = most prominent Visiting p,tn iseefs
= "a shs b,lsiness Of The c9nveation Hai4
L he s resumed Monday \ & &