The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03

works Of life and you must Strengthen; II.
We need intellectual eQuipment. and We
should study ourselves. We must Know
our limitations and should understand
our possibilities. A man should do his
duty in the small spheres and God Wall
lead him to greater things. We want TO
have integrity and industry. perseverance
and patience. A man who understands h!s
duty and does Il, Htu be fully equipped
with power. We should DO Christian ex-
Fyansionists and give the Gospel to uhe
whole world. You should make this city
and State felt around the world and by
development carry out the Will OF me
Son of man. who is tho Son Of God.
lie interspersed his remarks with anec-
dotes and pointed remarks, which pro-
duced much laughter
Rev. S. n. Maxwell. OF the Third Chris
tan Church. was the next speaker, ana
spoke on "A Stranger in Strange Lana
Rev. Mr. Morgan, in Introducing tho
speaker, stated that Mr. Maxwell was
an Irishman. The speaker proudly,
acknowledged his birth on the Emerald
Isle, and told a number of incidents OF
Irish life, which greatly amused his
hearers. /.
His remarks were strong to the point
and~easily delivered. He was loud in
his denunciation OF self-praise, and was
heartily applauded after a very brief
speech.
Rev. B. A Abbott, of Harlann-Avenue
Christian Church. Baltimore, was the
next speaker, and spoke on The Ad-
irstment of the Church to the Age"
He opened his remarks with conpli-
ments to the ladies for the excellent
supper which had been served. and the
members for their large attendance.
He referred to the Irishnlan who had
Just preceded him with warmth of heart
ian,. affection, but proudly proclaimed
that he was an Anglo-Saxon. and proud
OF il. hut In sympathy with the Beers
in South Africa
He said in part: ''Some people profess
to despise the Church. l do not say
that she has always been right. or that
she has not lusted for power. but while
the kingdoms Of the world spend their
time in making money, the Kingdom Oh
God spent its time in making men. The
first adjustment of the Cnuroh is 40
itself and its own people, and.th result
will be the union of all of Gods people
for the culture of the Bible and the
CARRYING on of the work. "
THE OPEN DOOR
His remarks showed that the Church
must make room for all the advanced
learning of this present age, and Hzake
into its arms the scientist Of the day IN
OTUcT Ulldt IL iNSSP w.
vancing years. :,
The day" he said. when we would
not look through, the telescope for fear
of discovering some new planet, has
passed. The Church is looking fo1!
stars to-day He said that the ChuTch
must press forward and grasp the OPP
portunity, and in the days of hrupl1
guns she must not use pop-Euns
He said: II do not believe that 'uhe
Church should educate the people by any
denominational college or schoo! or win
the platform for political party. but
lshe should spread the proper aAnlns7
nhere IN which tle fruit can ripen proper,
which is the atmosphere of love.
MIR. Harry nlinnicil. the new pastor OF
MarsnalI-Street christian Church. was
the last speaker, and delivered a bright
ana brief address. He spoke Of the thanks
TO the ladies and Seventh-Street Church,
and the delightful evening which had
been passed. His ready delivery ana flow
of thought shows that Narshall-Street
Church has been fortunate in the choice
OF their pastor.
After the las: respones, Toastmaster
REV. Mr.. Morgan. announced that before
hey separated for their homes they would
sing one verse of ',Blest be the Ties that
Bind which was done.