The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-15
CHURCH NAY REUNIIE
AFTER LONG DISCUSSION NORWE-
GIAN LUTHERANS MAY AD-
JUST DIFFERENCES
SPLIT WAS OVER DOCTRINE
Two Of the Factions Have Proposed
Reunion, and 1t Now Rests
With Minneapolis Con-
VentiOn.
SPLIT WAS OVER DOCTRINE
LCEE'6 kINREAPOLiS OFFICE.
u 90 WASHINGTON XX SOUTH.

1t now seems probable that the corr
plete reunion of the Norwegian Lutheran
church of this country will soon be effect
ed. About ten years ago dispute over
doctrinal teachings arose, which finally
became so acrimonious that the body was
separated. At nearly every general meet
Ing of the church since efforts have been
made to harmonic and reunite the rae
tons, and it now appears that a spirit
Of conciliation exists which will bring It
about
At yesterday afternoons session of the
United Norwegian Lutheran church, in
Bethlehem church, communication was
read from the Iowa district of the Nor
Wegian Lutheran synod, proposing that
the three separate bodies of the country
endeavor to effect a reunion. Resolutions
Were adopted two weeks ago by the Wis
COnsin district last week by Iowa, and IN
all probability, will be adopted by the
Minnesota district at its annual meeting
at Willmar next week. The resolutions
coming at this time would appear to lndl-
cate that Minneapolis is destined to play
a most important part in Norwegian
church history. Here the organization, at
present in session, was perfected, and
later great troubles came. Now it ap-
pears that the first action looking to a
complete amalgamatiOn of Norwegian Lu-
therans will be taken here.
The resolutions are as follows:
The synod regrets the division and
schiSm in the Norwegian Lutheran church
I'm this country, and desires earnestly that
true unison on the basis Of the Holy
Scriptures and the Lutheran confessions
may TesuIt.
The synod will in the future, as in
the past seek to further such union by
means of d clear confession of the pure
doctrine of Gods word
In order to further true unity, and in
order to protect the truths of the Scrip
lures which We believe our society, by
the grace of God, has pure and unadul-
teratcd in all respects, the synod desires
TO avoid all kinds Of uniOnism and union
lists and guard against any procedure
that will give the appearance that We are
in doubt whether We have the truth, pure
and right in all details, or not
The synod desires that the Norwegian
synod, the United Church and Hauge
synod shall come to a clear understand
ing of the position in which they stand
to one another in belief, doctrine and con
fession. As the most fortunate manner
in which the same can take place, the
synod proposes that the presidents and
theological faculties Of aforementioned
church societies meet and as a prepara-
tory step discuss thoroughly the differ
enCes in doctrine 1t is the hope and
prayer to God of the Norwegian synod
that such discussion may lead to, that all
division and schism may in due season
disappear and a unity well pleasing to
God may arise among us.
The communication was referred to the
committee on presidents message, and it
IS almost certain that favorable action
viii be taken.
The convention began yesterday with de-
votonal exercises, followed by reports of
officers. Prof. M. o. Bockman, of the
seminary, submitted an interesting re-
port. The school year was opened Sept.
u and closed May Il for the collegiate
and June l for the theological depart
ment
The following graduated from the col
legiate: N. F[leven, P. J. Nestande H.
Moss, J. Wallested.
The following graduated from the the
illogical department: M. K Aaberg, B. A
Benson, B. Bondahl, S. G. Hauge, c. f.
johnson, T. KjOs, L. L. Mastad, O. Mathi-
son, A. E. Midtthun, T. J. Mosaker, O. a.
Norem, Th. Rorstad, c. K Solberg, o.
Stensby, M. J. Stolee, T. Thomesen, e
Waldsland, William Williams.
The attendance at the seminary was 145
-49 in the theological and sc in the col
legiate.
Prof. Bockman recommends that in case
the convention decides to remove the col
nege to Mortified, it be united with St
Olaf college, Of that place.
The report of Prof. ]. n. Kildahl of
St. Olaf college, showed that the total
attendance during the year had been 153
boys and % girls. 1t was during the past
year that this institution first became part
Of the United church. Nov last was
the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school,
and the 18th of the same month Prof Th
Mohn who has been its head since foun-
dation, died
The report Of President Tuve, of Au-
gustana college, Canton, S. D, showed an
attendance Of l5S. Nine had graduated
this spring, two Of them ladies.
The reports from the different missions
showed a total of $34, 1851 raised during
the year The largest sum went to NADIA
gascar, where $14,68SS1 was needed. The
home mission expended $529.71 more than
the receipts, $l1 996.49
The report of the Augsburg publishing
house showed a profit on it's various puh-
licatons OF $929423
Election of some of the officers followed.
Rev T. H. Dahl being unanimously re-
elected vice president. Secretary Jensson
Roseland was reelected, as was Treas
urer Lars Swenson.
The closing exercises for the dav were
conducted by the chair
Last night Rev. G. o. Skaret. Lake
Hauska, preached at Bethlehem church.
Rev J. H. T. Lee, RosendaIe, 10. at the
T. {. seminary, and K. P. Carlson, Rock
Dell, at Bethel Mission
The most interesting person attending
the convention is Christian BorchgrevinIl
VINO for thirty-One years has been the
missionary at Madagascar of the Norwe-
glon Mission Society of Norway.
CHICAGO BANKER ARRESTED.