The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23

,bflitv'' Spiritual Girdins for Morh, :,
..Ir,maaiate Entrance on the WORK anu
"Facjne. the Task and the Glory.
II is announced to be the purpose OF
this general movement TO work WITHIN
the churches, and for the present at least
TO hold no union evangelical meetings. Al
impetus is expected to be given TINS move
ment by the coming of the Rev r. 3.
Never from England, and the Rev. Ct.
Cambell Morgan, to take up the work oil
the Northfield Extension. 1t is scheme
led almost wholly by the former associates
of Dwight j., Moody.
IN ENGLAND.
In England Wesleyans, Baptists, Pres
Dyterians and Congregationalists have new
century money plans in hand. In Ireland
Presbyteriaus and Congregat0nalists
have. and in Scotland Presbyterians. The
purpose of all of them is the paying OF
debts. hut some add funds for missions
and endorsements for education. fres-
bvterians of England have issued a call
for action on the part OF presp5ter'eS
Baptists of England, unlike those OF the
United States, are raising MONEY, anu
next to Wesleyan, have succeeded pest
of all denominations. The Young Men S
Christian Association is seeking TO raise
szn rSN in twentv-One different provincial
towns to strengthen Association WORK,
ana the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton in this country seek TO secure Sl'oVo,
GEO bv the time the anniversary celebration
is held in Bostor. next year
Put the great new century effort IN
EneIand is the simultaneous mission.
This was inaugurated by the Free
Churches. but has been adopted by the
Established Church, although the latter
is working in its own way. Losioo4 10
r. start the thing. On Monday. jan
nary DIST. there will be an all-day prayer
g
itself is to begin on January 18Th, Win
a sermon at noon of that day IN famous
Child Hall. the preacher beng Ut. JOS.
Parker, who is just now editing sue
donized paper and incidentally attachilS
the Prince OF Wales. There are no Le"ei
than fifty-six centres in London. ana lor
all OF them the greatest OF eVanselists
bava baen secured. On the succeeding
week the missionary movement Is 10 go
70 the large provincial cities. and on the
third week to every hamlet and cross
roads in England Everybody VINO can
sneak has been engaged. Inc churche7
are reported aroused as never before
House. to house ySitatloHs are no" ma
king in all parts of England
As for principal American cities, the
,1ao, for the last night of the old year,
~ asnecially in the churches, are so
,,,anr that it is impossible to control
+ban, every church bell that mas a clap
per will be rung.
prashvterians north and south nave III
nanciaI nsw century schemes on hand
nd the former have SundaS-sonooi
CO. Dlan. Unlike the Metio-
aists thev set no stint. They include
,,,sssions in their demands. and VIII raise
-. n,,,ch as they can The Moderator OF
The General Assembly North, the key
nv charles a Dickey. OF Phiiadeipnfa. IS
snendlng his entire time in the interest OF
rsonay- raising. Presbyterians seek to
NV church debts, provide for local M
Easements, help the work OF the synods,
andovy colleges and missions boards, and
incraas. offerings for work in China and
other foreign fields There IS a SUNDAY
sehoo, movement, which seeks to get
soo ma children into Presbyterian schools,
IN addition to the 100000 already there,
h,,t this scheme is not amounting to much
inns far. The debt on the Presbyterian
BuiIdins. New York. which building caus-
cd much harsh debate in two General AS
senblies. is to be paid off as new CEN
tnry offering. The amount is $4,000.
and to pay It s950,Co0 has been raised to
date.
Congregatlonalists have not entered
heartily into new century scheme either
here or in England. The only plan IN
hand IS the raising of $4,000 with which
to strengthen the American Board. TO q